tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post6120666724270712002..comments2023-11-02T06:43:49.663-04:00Comments on Watergate Summer: When There Are No Words....enigma4everhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-10895680310242856742010-09-17T10:42:12.817-04:002010-09-17T10:42:12.817-04:00Allie,
I am so glad that you contacted me on faceb...Allie,<br />I am so glad that you contacted me on facebook, it was a pleasure seeing you again. <br /><br />Your spirit is alive and well.<br /><br />Peace my dear friend... peace.Mark Primehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18194153980783597063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-5102843902011530322010-09-08T02:55:28.812-04:002010-09-08T02:55:28.812-04:00Its Bush's fault....that son of a bitch.
I ...Its Bush's fault....that son of a bitch.<br /><br /> I hope Obama can get us out of this.Rusty Shacklefordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892965299355272683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-51920718283220320272010-09-06T21:37:39.142-04:002010-09-06T21:37:39.142-04:00We are most often silent, carrying as do you the i...We are most often silent, carrying as do you the immense struggle of surviving, aging and illness without insurance, but we know and take courage in the fact that you are there, an amazing woman and mother and we send you our love.....MandT at adgitadiariesMandThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14561334713342973568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-80267283136437643982010-09-03T05:24:28.378-04:002010-09-03T05:24:28.378-04:00Hi, Allie,
Long time, no see! Glad to see you...Hi, Allie,<br /><br />Long time, no see! Glad to see you're still around, but I am also saddened to see the state of not only your existance, but of so many others.<br /><br />I watch in horror as people rabidly vascillate between the two predominant parties - as if something is going to change either way - while their livelyhoods, life's works, and hopes and dreams are all discarded as so much hogwash by those who remain indifferent to, or even profit from, their misery.<br /><br />Our government has long been controlled by the most foul of rogues and profiteers who haven't a minutia of honor or concern for those who elect them. One only has to look at our history of involvment with, for example, Guatamala, Mayanmar, or Iraq to see that everything that occurs in this country is now about accomodating the profiteering bastards of the top 2 percent.<br /><br />It's long past time the US had it's own version of Bastille Day - removing power from the hands of the world bankers and traitorous, perfidious politicians - and placing where it belongs: the welfare of the American public at large. Fat chance, eh?<br /><br />Take care,<br />GregDr. Knowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08035212475787264261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-85050448412486216712010-08-30T16:30:00.567-04:002010-08-30T16:30:00.567-04:00Oh sweetie - *HUG*
I'm as sorry as can be abo...Oh sweetie - *HUG*<br /><br />I'm as sorry as can be about your latest round of troubles - Please remember, however, just like the Great Depression - this too shall pass. <br /><br />I've missed your updates, your tweets - your presence, and I'm glad to hear your "voice" even though the news is not the best.<br /><br />You'll be in my heart and thoughts - the both of you. And if you do ever need to talk - you have my e-mail, and I'll gladly give you a phone# as well if you wish.<br /><br />*hugs again*Sewmousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01698392521648800227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-49163828290148832402010-08-22T18:32:11.587-04:002010-08-22T18:32:11.587-04:00All of my prayers and good thoughts are coming you...All of my prayers and good thoughts are coming your way, Girlfriend. So sorry that you are in such difficult circumstances, but glad to hear from you nonetheless, as I was worried about you, your family, and your strong voice missing from the blogosphere. Keep fighting the good fight, and know that your presence here makes a difference to a lot of people who care about you out here in the intertubes. Take care, Girlie.mommapoliticohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17224971007948785838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-56299989899825720982010-08-20T08:13:17.078-04:002010-08-20T08:13:17.078-04:00Celia-
I am very moved by what you wrote and have ...Celia-<br />I am very moved by what you wrote and have been through....so much struggle and great determination and courage. Myalgic Encephaloyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, are two conditions that need much more research and better care, as you well know. I encourage you to keep writing and to keep journals ,and maybe to be part of the process that allows people to better understand and learn about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I worked for many years with AIDS and HIV patients- and truly with that Disease the Patients in a very real way were a part of the driving force making sure that they got improved care, meds and research. Sadly CFS needs people like you to document your condition and keep journals to help the research, and also understanding of this disease process.It matters.<br />I pray for you and that you have the care and help you need there for you....much Light my friend.<br /><br />Renegade....<br />Thank you for being there...I too have always admired your work and writings, even when we have not agreed, I have always been inspired by your writing and your courage in saying what needed to be said....This is a hard time, and it was hard to write this particular post, but it needed to be written. My son and I will get through these times, it will be different path than we had planned, or expected, but we will survive. Alot of people are struggling right now.....we are far from alone.It will be ok....I just don't quite know when or how....but we will get there...<br /><br />Jolly Roger:<br />I do hear you and worry that many in DC do not have a clue what it is like "OUT HERE"...And sadly yes there is alot of angst, unrest, and anger and pain, and if it is not handled right or acknowledged it could mean trouble, and at some point it must be acknowledged and Problemsolving must acknowledge ALL that We the People have been through in the past 10 years, no sugar coating, no glossing over, and no running away from what has happened to this Country.<br /><br />On Some level it must be acknowledged that creating Two Poorly Managed Wars and much Gifting to the Rich has damaged this country in a criminal corrupt way. There must be criminal charges against the Bush Regime at some point- as they Broke this Country- Our Country in every way possible.I believe that in every bone in my body, the damage is all around me every day, from VETS with PTSD to watching hardworking folks lose their homes....<br /><br />People say that Politics doesn't matter...they are wrong, when Politics and Decisions made in DC impact Millions of Lives....it does matter, more than anyone can measure.<br /><br />So Jolly I say thank you for caring and understanding, I also say to please don't lose Hope that Right will prevail....hold dear to that Hope and nurture it...We need more people to see Care, and have Compassion and Insight....<br /><br />Many of us Voted for change, but DC is still a very corrupt dirty place...we all know that now...enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-74784737439199908182010-08-20T04:54:43.090-04:002010-08-20T04:54:43.090-04:00I understand having a chronic illness and trying t...I understand having a chronic illness and trying to keep working as a nurse. I have CFS/ME and for twenty years had to change to part time or work agency so I could see how I was on a given day. Sometimes I would feel better and work full time, then crash again becoming very ill. Twice I had to take several months off. Twice I ended up admitted to the unit I worked in. I worked dizzy, not knowing how I was going to stay upright, nauseous, and in severe pain. I had a low grade temp for over two years. The joke was we never called a doctor with a fever unless it was higher than mine. People often said I was sicker than a lot of the patients. I worked in critical care. My doctors asked if I wanted to go on disability. I said no I wanted to work, they put me on prednisone(not a good idea for CFS)and pain meds. I ended up addicted to narcotics. I went to treatment and went back to work. I then tried different specialties and even travel nursing with weeks off between assignments. Then I found information about nutritional supplements that help CFS/ME and I had learned how to manage the syndrome better as more information was available. I got better. I went to Alaska, got workplace bullied(and a lot more), ended up with PTSD and became very ill with CFS/ME again. I am on disability and not happy about it. I want to go back to work, but how crazy it that, CFS is essentially a form of acquired immune deficiency and standing on my feet all day will make me sick as well. My pain is so much better now. I am exploring options for my future, but I know I will be OK if I can't work. There has been a new discovery so I have some hope of some help, but I know the research can't happen in time for me I am 55. I feel fortunate that I have a decent place to live and food knowing what others are going through in this world, so I don't feel deprived. I found your post very moving. So many have had so much heartbreak. I enjoyed your post for it's stark truth which is so refreshing. I am wishing you good things in your future because you deserve them.Celia Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15733639730157569439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-43802157342738039342010-08-20T00:08:06.520-04:002010-08-20T00:08:06.520-04:00I'm at loss for words.
The part of the post, ...I'm at loss for words.<br /><br />The part of the post, about how you kept an optimistic outlook was true.<br /><br />I always admired you, and I do more now. <br /><br />OT: In Minnesota there was a nurses strike. They won most of their demands, and gave no concessions.Frank Partisanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03536211653082893030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-34658348954900920702010-08-19T08:36:42.373-04:002010-08-19T08:36:42.373-04:00Things are going to happen here, and they are goin...Things are going to happen here, and they are going to be ugly. The 1% has lost all sense of shame, as they try to wring every last dime out of us.<br /><br />People of all political stripes are completely fed up. We are at a tipping point. Sadly, our so-called "representatives" don't have a clue ablout life out here, and they don't care.<br /><br />Unless things change, they will care. Too late.Jolly Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15386411633471396349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-39541882097990699142010-08-14T19:08:21.515-04:002010-08-14T19:08:21.515-04:00I also noticed your absence and was concerned abou...I also noticed your absence and was concerned about what it meant. I'm sorry for the trials and challenges you're facing. Your heart is great; your compassionate for the downtrodden is evident. I wish for all good things for you. I'm hopeful that your reappearance of late is a good sign. Hugs!Billie Greenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08214111146566550821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-51968640931738782222010-08-13T21:46:36.105-04:002010-08-13T21:46:36.105-04:00Fran...
yeah..NEW RULE...no more adding to blogrol...Fran...<br />yeah..NEW RULE...no more adding to blogroll..got other things on my mind...priorities..sigh...thank you as always..wise lady that you are...<br /><br />Roofs....Leesa..<br />thank you so much...I know all of us are going through changes and challenges right now...and I guess taking stock and getting re-balanced...adjusted is fine...but it's been a rough couple of years hasnt it....many hugs as you go through your changes too....<br />I am here if you need anything at all..enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-61284468297218731142010-08-13T16:06:25.094-04:002010-08-13T16:06:25.094-04:00You, my dear friend, are a true inspiration. I fee...You, my dear friend, are a true inspiration. I feel your pain, and thank you for sharing. I was not quite sure where in life I was. Sharing your most private thoughts and fears, I now know. My heart and hugs are with you!! Leesa aka viequesboundAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351894644090351000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-63436736147004683182010-08-13T00:03:47.464-04:002010-08-13T00:03:47.464-04:00Hi E ~ Just stopping by. Hope you are well.
How a...Hi E ~ Just stopping by. Hope you are well. <br />How about a new rule? No more asking to be added to your blog roll.... like you said- if you READ the post, you are having a difficult time & lots of stress right now. <br /><br />Come on people, show some compassion & respect.Franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198689517878201943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-19254172065783377612010-08-09T07:42:15.271-04:002010-08-09T07:42:15.271-04:00Dear Kirsten-NASA images:
I checked the blogrolls ...Dear Kirsten-NASA images:<br />I checked the blogrolls for you- I have you in the very top section-just as your partner requested, it is under Space Shuttle Imaging- the very name of your blog-again as your partner requested. I used the name your partner requested AND put it in the section that was requested.<br /><br />* I did not use NASA in the Blog listing as I also recieved notice from NASA that your blog is NOT a NASA blog, and also I was informed is not associated with the actual Space Shuttle. <br /><br />In the future-please realize there is a difference between making friendly requests, and being pushy, and bossy, it is not really good Blogland manners. It is better to let bloggers choose and create their own blogrolls.<br /><br /> In 7 Years of blogging I have never demanded anyone Blogroll and specify where Blog is to be placed, for that would sound Attention seeking, and be less than respectful to other Blog Hosts. I hope that makes sense. Good Luck with your blog, and I appreciate that you too work on your blog, as we all do on ours.<br /><br />** Another unspoken but well known rule in Blogland is that people Blogroll in reciporcal fashion-and only when both parties want to be on each others blogrolls.In spring request was made of me-I obliged-but I also notice that I was not added to the SpaceShuttle blog. Which is fine, even though that was what was originally emailed, I let it go,realizing that your Blogrolls were indeed less detailed than mine.<br /><br />If there continue to be demands as to placement etc. I will remove your blog from the blogroll as I have been more than accomodating and respectful.enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-47209425007215309672010-08-09T07:20:39.951-04:002010-08-09T07:20:39.951-04:00Kirsten:
I added it in the spring due to numerous ...Kirsten:<br />I added it in the spring due to numerous persistant requests by another member of your team-I really don't remember which blogroll I put your blog,even being ordered/dictated over and over WHERE they wanted the blog listed. I do appreciate your efforts and your blog, but at this point I will be honest, I am not updating my blogrolls, I am sure you are there somewhere. I have other concerns at this point. If you read my post you would know that.<br /><br />As I received numerous emails about this very issue last spring re. Blogroll from your site, I hope this is not the start of continued dialogue on what your Website is demanding from me-just a blogger.enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-24820695461792866032010-08-09T06:45:43.942-04:002010-08-09T06:45:43.942-04:00Hi enigma4ever
Thanks for your reply. But i can&#...Hi enigma4ever<br /><br />Thanks for your reply. But i can't see my blog in your list. <br /><br />I am maintaining my blog for the young generations, and for researchers who needs the current news on space.<br /><br />Will you add.?Kristen Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01438218276464625158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-91993391448067832422010-08-09T06:03:38.832-04:002010-08-09T06:03:38.832-04:00Kristen:
Someone else from NASA already contacted ...Kristen:<br />Someone else from NASA already contacted me a while back-and I did add Nasa Images in two places to blogroll.Thank you for making contact.<br /><br />AnonP:<br />I am so sorry for all that you are going through. I know all of us are facing challenges and changes, I wish I could help, you know that. I truly hope for the best for you and your cats.Please take good care and know that I can only offer my hopes, light and prayers...namaste.<br /><br />Pink Granite-<br />Thank you very much for your thoughts and your wisdom. I will think about how to look at all options and I had never thought of adding paypal, I guess I always was just grateful that people took the time to read what I write or wrote. But I will think on it long and hard.<br /><br />Irish Tom in Seattle:<br />thank you as always for being upbeat,positive and making me laugh. yes, these are indeed shitty times, and truly we all have done through them before and we will get through. I will keep on Keeping On-you know that. <br /><br />To everyone I say thank you, but at this point I just need to get through.....and examine and keep trying all options...and that is what I will do, but I am grateful for your patience, wisdom and insights.enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-84092798810860499362010-08-09T03:58:35.878-04:002010-08-09T03:58:35.878-04:00Hope you would add my blog. Thanks a lot. Keep blo...Hope you would add my blog. Thanks a lot. Keep blogging....<br /><br />Love your blog and you are added :) Keep up the good work and thanks for the kinds words. -- KristenKristen Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01438218276464625158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-40296400910712874152010-08-07T22:12:35.716-04:002010-08-07T22:12:35.716-04:00Enigma my sweet rose...
I am so sorry to hear abo...Enigma my sweet rose...<br /><br />I am so sorry to hear about the difficulties you and 6'6" are having and glad to hear from you.<br /><br />I thought that perhaps you were working on your book, however I was a little worried that you had not posted anything for a long time.<br /><br />I just noticed last week how long it was and was going to email you just to check in and see if you were alright.<br /><br />I sincerely hope and pray that things turn around for you and 6'6" shortly.<br /><br />I too have been having a difficult time as well. Our department was slated for closing, however I believe the union stopped it since they were not following procedure to closing it.<br /><br />It appeared that we would at least have another year and then if we didn't come in in the black by the end of June 2011 the department would be closed.<br /><br />They have to get approval from the board before they can eliminate our department and I think that they will do that sometime in the Spring.<br /><br />In the mean time they have moved our location to another area in the county and the department has been cut by two positions.<br /><br />Two tech's will go to our new supervisor's area and be trained to move out to a location possibly in the next fiscal year.<br /><br />Originally we all were told that all four of us would get training, though I knew that both myself and the other tech left in the shop more than likely would not.<br /><br />It turned out that I was correct and now I already know that I will lose my job at the end of this fiscal year.<br /><br />So we went from seven employee's which includes myself, one other tech, the delivery person, secretary and department supervisor.<br /><br />Since I needed two full year yet to receive full SS Benefits this really hurts me.<br /><br />Also I have already told my landlord that when my current lease is up I would have to move since I would no longer be able to afford the rent here.<br /><br />Short of hitting the lottery for a low sum of a hundred thousand dollars to purchase a small house I'm not sure if I will be able to afford the rents on apartment of houses for rent here in my state.<br /><br />Though I have a little money saved its not enough to outright buy a home and at 65 I don't believe that a bank would give me a mortgage.<br /><br />So like you in so many ways I can only hope and pray that things turn out better in the future than the prospects currently look.<br /><br />Good luck and I hope things go well for the both of you.<br /><br />Take care and ...<br /><br />God Bless you.<br /><br /><br />Anon ParanoidAnon-Paranoidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16689838429335195289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-39795748493182664702010-08-07T16:58:21.452-04:002010-08-07T16:58:21.452-04:00Thank you for bearing witness.
Thank you for takin...Thank you for bearing witness.<br />Thank you for taking the time and energy to explain so much to us.<br />I agree with so much of what my fellow commenters have written.<br /><br />May I be so bold as to suggest a "tip jar" in your side bar? PayPal has a widget. <br />You write and blog and Tweet out of your passion and compassion, but practicality has its place too.<br /><br />Just as it is true in the real world, in this fascinating virtual world it is important say please and thank you and leave a little something in the tip jar in appreciation of goodness and kindness.<br /><br />Wishing you and your son all good things.<br />- LeePink Granitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14868107997163851415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-10840425042338709762010-08-07T00:07:22.058-04:002010-08-07T00:07:22.058-04:00Holy COW boy did I MISS you
Yo big Red, these ARE...Holy COW boy did I MISS you <br />Yo big Red, these ARE hard times, but you have FREINDS, true we are an assmebledge of 0s and 1s but we are here and CARE deeply about you and you son. <br />These ARE shitty times, (ok very shitty) but perhaps we can all dig up a little light hmmm let's see..<br />ok, still thinking...<br /><br />ok, Prop 8 died<br />Arizona judge calls bullshit on anti immigrant law<br />and the SUN STILL RISES<br />remember dear gal, the old Irish Saying<br />"every day above ground is a good day"<br /><br />Love you miss you <br />IrishAmericanTom <br />in Seattletomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900119600864490344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-29100600554330642832010-08-06T21:48:15.804-04:002010-08-06T21:48:15.804-04:00thankyou SmirkKitty...Kathy...
it just built up......thankyou SmirkKitty...Kathy...<br />it just built up...this is it in a nutshell....it was a bit more complicated....but this is the best I can explain it...and come to terms with it...thankyou for understanding and caring...I really didn't think I would be missed...or that I would be silent this long...<br /><br />namaste...enigma4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589997090173140019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-74228440244661287522010-08-06T21:14:34.933-04:002010-08-06T21:14:34.933-04:00Glad to have you back on the air. When someone go...Glad to have you back on the air. When someone goes missing for awhile, the worst is assumed to be a big catastrophe, but often it is all the little ones that add up and up and up. (Or rather weigh down and down and down).<br />Just know you were missed, and are glad to be welcomed back.<br />Namaste, <br />SmirkittyKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711420667738320586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15374623.post-31827345897934602312010-08-06T11:50:11.829-04:002010-08-06T11:50:11.829-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.nancydrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627105950366472039noreply@blogger.com