tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post5110809684971353862..comments2024-03-28T10:27:35.643-04:00Comments on Highly Reasonable: Think Write ThursdayBonnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11608328439375705263noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-18714383576602376222016-12-22T18:19:30.745-05:002016-12-22T18:19:30.745-05:00I appreciate your forthrightness: life is tough an...I appreciate your forthrightness: life is tough and it can take its toll and I admire your strength and resolve. Thank you for sharing and your caring and the book suggestions. I wish you peace.Honoréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17328955991011872557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-2569556359672625682016-12-22T14:39:25.841-05:002016-12-22T14:39:25.841-05:00I have read Oliver Burkeman's articles in The ...I have read Oliver Burkeman's articles in The Guardian, as well as, the NYT and find he speaks to the way I think and cope. Also, I agree with your take on platitudes. They can be just a little too corny and not particularly helpful. You are a wise woman to find ways of coping with your inordinate amount of stress. You and yours are in my thoughts and my prayers. I often wish I could drop by to ease some of your burden. margenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203284423648703855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-81907671108152412532016-12-22T13:39:52.282-05:002016-12-22T13:39:52.282-05:00I very much appreciate your lovely wish; it's ...I very much appreciate your lovely wish; it's not one single bit trite. Thank you!Bonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11608328439375705263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-78101977362607645032016-12-22T13:37:39.469-05:002016-12-22T13:37:39.469-05:00What a wise and excellent mantra, Juliann!What a wise and excellent mantra, Juliann!Bonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11608328439375705263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-48480072802719609712016-12-22T13:21:57.850-05:002016-12-22T13:21:57.850-05:00I have a lot of health challenges at my house as w...I have a lot of health challenges at my house as well, and it is easy to give in to negative thoughts. I appreciate the book suggestions. I am a reader and a seeker, so these sorts of recommendations are always very welcome. I do try to think like your oncologist boss. Expectations only lead to disappointment, so I try to have none. Stay in the moment, find joy wherever you can, and be glad that you are yours are here to do it. May the blessings of the season spread peace and acceptance over your heart. Hope that wasn't too trite!becksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147945810663254093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-92041620657452155762016-12-22T12:46:25.690-05:002016-12-22T12:46:25.690-05:00Oooh, that's one smart oncologist! Wishing all...Oooh, that's one smart oncologist! Wishing all the best for you and yours. xoxoVicki Knitorioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342431774644974327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-60824686833011274912016-12-22T10:46:41.235-05:002016-12-22T10:46:41.235-05:00Your post is wonderful and I am going to find that...Your post is wonderful and I am going to find that E.B. White book a.s.a.p. Your oncologist was a very smart man. We're only human right? xoxo Pattyhttp://purlyspaniel.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-83499027862633994982016-12-22T10:12:15.453-05:002016-12-22T10:12:15.453-05:00Thank you for your honest and uncomplicated answer...Thank you for your honest and uncomplicated answer-do the best you can each day as it comes-good advice to all of us. I also like that you included books; EB White is one of my favorite authors!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00305099786659577370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-79666343032928002312016-12-22T09:56:04.236-05:002016-12-22T09:56:04.236-05:00I am trying out a new mantra - do the best you can...I am trying out a new mantra - do the best you can today and leave tomorrow for tomorrow. Thanks for the book titles.Juliannhttps://chasingstories.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-58258710680962563902016-12-22T08:35:57.807-05:002016-12-22T08:35:57.807-05:00Okay. I need to read all three of those books! S...Okay. I need to read all three of those books! STAT. :-) Seriously, reading gets me through dark times, too. Sometimes reading is just an escape, but more often, it reminds me that the world is so much . . . bigger . . . than any of my problems. <br /><br />Much love to you, Bonny. I continue to hold you in the light. XO Kymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01332895223302876006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-61444104539442261822016-12-22T08:29:19.161-05:002016-12-22T08:29:19.161-05:00Sometimes trying is the best you can do. And even...Sometimes trying is the best you can do. And even though so many people have so many problems, you have the right to think yours might be insurmountable. It's figuring that out that helps. <br /><br />Take care.Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01641404632001445083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-20229244291254829812016-12-22T08:17:39.935-05:002016-12-22T08:17:39.935-05:00What a wonderful post Bonny. I appreciate your ho...What a wonderful post Bonny. I appreciate your honesty. Books are so grand, aren't they? One Man's Meat is one of my all time favorite books.Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189170045283685051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-66674332007822776652016-12-22T07:59:52.050-05:002016-12-22T07:59:52.050-05:00When Carole and I talked about this topic, I immed...When Carole and I talked about this topic, I immediately thought of you. And, it was you I thought of last week in the midst of my non-crisis. Because, it is times when I am most feeling sorry for myself that some inner self reminds me that this is nothing compared to what others are experiencing. And, it stops me in my tracks with a moment of gratitude that my problem is really not a problem at all. It somehow keeps me focused on the difference between first world problems and real world problems. Focus is sometimes the best thing ever - and I love that in the midst of everything you show me how, as in everything, books offer help, support, and guidance. Thank you Bonny!AsKatKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176601489544011641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-41861760373297240662016-12-22T07:50:50.979-05:002016-12-22T07:50:50.979-05:00I am writing down those books, thanks! I try hard...I am writing down those books, thanks! I try hard to be positive because I am a well crafted negative knitter. I've found that I tend to worry about things that never have happened (but they could). My health challenges and frustrates me but I'm lucky in that it is just mechanical joints. (btw, I pray for you DAILY).karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-68374178168703540972016-12-22T07:26:05.784-05:002016-12-22T07:26:05.784-05:00I think listing books to help with bad times is a ...I think listing books to help with bad times is a perfect response. Thank you for the suggestions.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09438414339444169303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-43790759911819616282016-12-22T06:36:05.126-05:002016-12-22T06:36:05.126-05:00This was a challenging topic - and your response i...This was a challenging topic - and your response is uplifting in its honesty and simplicity. I LOVE that you listed books...and books I haven't read. You've certainly "provided me with forthright, logical, and considered reflections for some tough times." Thank you. (and thank you for the nudge to read One Man's Meat - it's been on my list since you read it this year...)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047968915708927082noreply@blogger.com