tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82981007971127798.post6532998107298076879..comments2024-03-07T11:57:51.681-07:00Comments on Short Story Long: Am I a lone reed?Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123920968850176646noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82981007971127798.post-71345853607872322072011-10-18T11:38:37.047-06:002011-10-18T11:38:37.047-06:00This is a very interesting and somewhat sad post. ...This is a very interesting and somewhat sad post. I'm sorry things haven't been working out as far as connecting with people. I agree with the other comments that it isn't your fault or issue...it's other people who aren't being the friends they should be. I always feel bad when I have to turn down an invitation, but a lot of times I feel like I can't afford to participate in the outing. I hope things are getting better!!Terrie D. (StarSpry)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01543108599217982661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82981007971127798.post-66556394509499293102011-10-08T21:33:26.177-06:002011-10-08T21:33:26.177-06:00What a great post Karen! I think people are often...What a great post Karen! I think people are often just very involved in their own worlds -- and it's truly no reflection on you. I often feel guilty that I can't (or true, sometimes won't) accept offers from others, but with working full time, aging parents, a big house to take care of, yadda yadda yadda, I just feel like I can't spare the time. And then I think I really should change things so that I <i>can</i> accept an offer here or there. (Maybe I'm just feeling that way now, with so much to do to get things around here ready for winter.)<br /><br />Anyway, hang on to your principles. I HATE facebook. I do have a small family account to keep up with my kids, but that's it. I just can't stand the format and all that fake "friend" stuff! XOThimbleannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03650582809426872051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82981007971127798.post-73200922702820509632011-10-08T19:41:10.457-06:002011-10-08T19:41:10.457-06:00Oh Karen, how thought provoking and a little bit s...Oh Karen, how thought provoking and a little bit sad. We've experienced the same thing this year with people who have been excited to come visit the Squash House then make excuses at the last moment. Mr. Squash and I are glad that we have each other as best friends at times like that. I do want you to know that I come here as a true friend. You have touched me in many ways getting to know you as a blogging friend and I do look forward to meeting you in person some day. I don't "do" those other sites or networking, either, but through blogging I've made just a few very dear, close and lifelong friends - and you are one of those!<br />Cheers and love!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15520872958009985226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82981007971127798.post-59034152825205019502011-10-08T14:41:18.488-06:002011-10-08T14:41:18.488-06:00(((hugs))) Both me and my daughter don't &quo...(((hugs))) Both me and my daughter don't "do" the social networking thing. It doesn't affect me much, but it does my 17 year old daughter. She's the last one to know of any of hers friends news because she doesn't subscribe. Funny how life has changed...what's wrong with the way we did it before!Sew Create It - Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042708937494415876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82981007971127798.post-5905616858450282262011-10-08T11:48:06.226-06:002011-10-08T11:48:06.226-06:00It is okay Karen and please do not take it too per...It is okay Karen and please do not take it too personally or blame yourself. Some people lack a filter or just do not have the brains to realize they are being rude. Im sorry I did not reply to the trip to the berry farm. Its been really hectic on my end and very difficult to take my boys places because my eldest is quite the handful. I understand your need for actual human contact, I crave that too. But I would not worry about people who do not respect you or your time. all you can do is put an offer of friendship out there, and you are such a good friend for even offering to have a gathering!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82981007971127798.post-29546356121894477882011-10-07T20:48:05.282-06:002011-10-07T20:48:05.282-06:00A daughter after my own heart!
In fact, while t...A daughter after my own heart!<br /> In fact, while technology does us no favors here, I suspect it has always been difficult to get beyond surface relationships. But it is worth the effort; because here and there, someone will connect that will be a lifelong traveling companion.<br /> And in the meantime, your pursuit of contentment (and things like shalom = well-being, and joy which goes a lot deeper than happiness) makes life rich.Dadnoreply@blogger.com