Not that long ago, I didn't even know what a blog was. I'd heard talk of blogs and blogging on NPR, but really couldn't figure it out. Who was writing this stuff, who edited it, who made sure it was true? Who read this stuff, how did you find it? Why did people blog?
I'm a pretty quiet and private human being. I'm still not sure about Facebook and am pretty careful what I put out there. I don't really care where everyone I know (and everyone they know) is doing right now. I don't even really care where my kids, my friends, my significant other are every moment of the day.
But this has been a rough year for me and I have been deeply effected by the realization that there are people I miss, friends who I want to keep in touch with, who I miss talking to and sharing myself with. I actually do want some people to know what I'm contemplating, musing and ruminating about.
So, I'm going to use this like a Women's Center group. Sometimes I need to be listened to, I need to say things out loud (or in this case write things out loud). I need some comments, just so I know someone is listening to me.
Stay tuned for more stuff that I think about, stuff that I want to share with you.
Amen, Donna! I love that picture of you with your wide, embracing smile. (and I hate that you're clear on the other side of the country...but happy if you're happy, kiddo -- just wish we could drop in on each other for tea and company) I was about to write that I miss your warm laugh, and then I thought, wait, I miss her full body hugs, oh, wait, it's when we don't even have to say anything and I know she 'gets' me, oh, wait...
ReplyDelete...and I realize I'm just missing YOU. Then I realize that you are always here with me, in my heart, in my head. I hear your voice often and, God, if I had a nickel for every time I've thought, 'what would Donna do?' lol
You're one of my 'tattoo' people. (did I even spell that right?) I met you and I was different. I am better for having known you. What a gift that is, Donna.
So, I think of you and I say AMEN! Because you are one of my daily prayers.
Love you!!
Linda
Hi Donna,
ReplyDeleteI don't even have the words to tell you how good it was to read this,to hear your "voice," and to feel the connection...so healing for me too.
Love and bear hugs,
Lynne
To those of you who couldn't comment here, you have to have one of the accounts listed below (like google) and be signed into it. Also if you have a google account you can "follow" this blog and you'll be notified when new things post. Love to you all.
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ReplyDeleteHi Donna and everyone else reading this blog,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to connect this way. While there's a lot of people we each know to email, instant message with, text to, there's still something different about the way WC women connect that for me is more engaging, supportive and deeply satisfying. So thanks for thinking of it. I will share what's most important to me these days. I've committed myself more consciously to following my life path of peacemaker and wisdom gatherer. How's that sound for a title and mission? I feel nervous when I read those words. I've realized that my wish to be someone's wife (did I say that?) and fit into a certain pattern of behavior & relationship has been misguided. While it's obvious from being alone for so many years now (13!), it took me some time to gather my wits & education to reflect my deepest desire - which is not to be someone's wife but to be a tool for life/planetary transformation. OH MY GAWD...that sounds too hokey but it's true. There's certain issues that frustrate me - conflict is the umbrella with individual issues like racism, bullying, ism-ism, etc (sounds like co-counseling talk)...that I want to help resolve. Tonight I started a 2 month telecourse on peacemaking with a fellow named James O'Dea...quite the intellectual and substantial resume. His thoughts speak to me and confirm the process I've been experiencing for years. Lynne K. has been through much of this exploration with me so it's no surprise to her to read this. I guess I want to share it with you because it will help me keep this commitment in focus. Other than having a way to earn enough money to support my living, life path, studies and some vacations (hehe), I don't want anything else for myself except a supportive, understanding and like-minded community of people to engage and celebrate with.
Perhaps my next entry will talk about the ways I struggle with my mother (now living with me 2 years) and my assistant at work (3 years & counting. Both great fuel for the transformation I'm determined to have happen...even if it kills me!!! As long as I don't kill them first(figuratively speaking, of course)!
For some reason,I just read this now. Don't know if you've been stopping by here lately, but I'm committing myself to posting regularly. I really need the contact with deep thinking women. I think there's a way to allow other people to post and not just comment. I was thinking that might be interesting as a tool to keep in touch.
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