tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post658931828543989835..comments2023-10-22T10:31:09.224-04:00Comments on Just BEing John-Michael: Family MemoriesJohn-Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-9127567709863829742008-03-26T09:18:00.000-04:002008-03-26T09:18:00.000-04:00I loved that photo when I saw it too. The kids and...I loved that photo when I saw it too. The kids and I have so many GOOD and loving moments that when I look back on the bad ones, I can never quite remember them in detail. Guess that means I didn't need to in the first place;o)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06561491547226174929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-3724589485231638912008-03-26T04:02:00.000-04:002008-03-26T04:02:00.000-04:00'Tis enchanting, don't you think, CowGirl? Good ol...'Tis enchanting, don't you think, <B><I>CowGirl</B></I>? Good old 'Humanity' always pleases when and where it shows itself.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-89455338709676203322008-03-25T22:08:00.000-04:002008-03-25T22:08:00.000-04:00What a charming moment captured! Especially as it...What a charming moment captured! Especially as it is so oft said that the Royals show little in the way of emotion - and yet here it is in spades!Sam Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981522161884269876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-65241450869060258302008-03-25T21:37:00.000-04:002008-03-25T21:37:00.000-04:00And, if I was able to communicate that "tone" of m...And, if I was able to communicate that "tone" of my disposition when speaking of such matters as the diverse differences between my Self and others (including relatives), would be one of bemusement and somewhat-jovial humor and acceptance. I am glad to say that most have readily accepted me, as I am, in response to my acceptance and respect of them.<BR/><BR/>You are good for me, <B><I>Cath</B></I>. You help my awareness that I need to "spell out" more clearly my emotions when speaking in print. So easy for a reader to not know my Robin Williams-esque manner and style/<BR/><BR/>Now that you are assuming this watch ... I am off to greet those beckoning pillows.<BR/><BR/>Loving You ... Me.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-10740426424255586352008-03-25T21:19:00.000-04:002008-03-25T21:19:00.000-04:00JDM - Sorry for the misunderstanding! So glad it i...JDM - <BR/>Sorry for the misunderstanding! So glad it is that I misunderstood. You and I know I am not best on a Tuesday night. I should've kept my mouth shut until the brain returned but unfortunately I find that hard to do! lol<BR/><BR/>I'm waking up now and finding my mind a bit clearer. Typical! Just when I should be sleepy...<BR/><BR/>Anyway, that is a relief and it sounds like it is the same sort of memories that all families, including mine, have. My family is not too tactile either and my theory is that this is precisely why I am, and why I tell my children and hubby that I love them every day.<BR/><BR/>And yes, it IS hard to communicate a tone in print! :0)Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247084030899971480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-73353654707105146662008-03-25T19:43:00.000-04:002008-03-25T19:43:00.000-04:00Tickles me to pieces when I can share something t...Tickles me to pieces when I can share something that you enjoy, <B><I>Misty</B></I>.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-82513571649555051502008-03-25T19:41:00.000-04:002008-03-25T19:41:00.000-04:00We anxiously await, Shrinky.'Til then ...We anxiously await, <B><I>Shrinky</B></I>.<BR/><BR/>'Til then ...John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-38583775471186271012008-03-25T19:40:00.000-04:002008-03-25T19:40:00.000-04:00Oh No!, My Cath-Daughter! You do not understand. ...Oh No!, My <B><I>Cath-Daughter</B></I>! You do not understand. (it is hard to communicate a tone in print)<BR/><BR/>My Family memories are memories of a 'typical' family. And quite reflective of the vast majority of people we knew. (Thank God for all of my Cuban and Italian friends who thrilled me with their animated and varied freedoms in expression!! Perfect for my unique temperament)<BR/><BR/>So,I accepted (and still do) my family's closed emotions as simply them following an old established tradition of behavior. And set about discovering and enjoying my own.<BR/><BR/>So... there you have it!John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-72906617981252783902008-03-25T16:15:00.000-04:002008-03-25T16:15:00.000-04:00I hope your Easter Sunday was a happy one, John-Mi...I hope your Easter Sunday was a happy one, John-Michael (in whatever way you celebrated.)Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-14677256441054849502008-03-25T16:13:00.000-04:002008-03-25T16:13:00.000-04:00Oh yes - this photo is priceless. I found myself ...Oh yes - this photo is priceless. I found myself wearing a huge smile in response to seeing this!Misty DawnShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815037247940459349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-8883178128273598722008-03-25T15:55:00.000-04:002008-03-25T15:55:00.000-04:00I have such a store of moments, some are hilarious...I have such a store of moments, some are hilarious. I may need to post about them soon (smile).Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-70703830364887922272008-03-25T15:39:00.000-04:002008-03-25T15:39:00.000-04:00Hi JDM-Just wanted to say it's another lovely post...Hi JDM-<BR/>Just wanted to say it's another lovely post. I agree with Joni - the photographer captured a (rare) personal moment perfectly!<BR/><BR/>How sad that you could (can?) not remember things without negative emotion. I have these too but they are balanced with some positive ones. Hopefully you are building your positive memories now. There are far more huggers on the planet than some folk will ever know!<BR/><BR/>Loving and hugging you.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247084030899971480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-90055177719061503032008-03-25T14:04:00.000-04:002008-03-25T14:04:00.000-04:00Darling Joni, don't they just radiate genuine Affe...Darling <B><I>Joni</B></I>, don't they just radiate genuine Affection?!<BR/><BR/>My day just improved <B>immeasurably</B> with your John-"Mister Okey Dokey"-Michael's embracing in Loving, Loving arms, your big big hugs.<BR/><BR/>[big, big smile]John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-80344083327183534342008-03-25T13:54:00.000-04:002008-03-25T13:54:00.000-04:00Love all that transcends this moment between grand...Love all that transcends this moment between grandmother and grandson...well captured by the photographer. Have a good day Mister Okey Dokey ;)<BR/><BR/>smiles and hugs, big, big hugs...<BR/>JoniJoni https://www.blogger.com/profile/01471677167011145245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-67886677357108795112008-03-25T13:06:00.000-04:002008-03-25T13:06:00.000-04:00My Darling Crystal, how delighted I am to hear of ...My Darling <B><I>Crystal</B></I>, how delighted I am to hear of such a weekend for someone for whom I would wish no less!<BR/><BR/>Your presence has been missed. But "neglect" was never considered.<BR/><BR/>Loving You dispenses with such frivolity.John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-27720728859210847542008-03-25T13:01:00.000-04:002008-03-25T13:01:00.000-04:00In my Family (the large tree of grandparents. aunt...In my Family (the large tree of grandparents. aunts, uncles, cousins, siblings, and on and on...), where mention of personal feelings (eg)...<BR/><BR/>(pride [BAD],<BR/>satisfaction [BAD],<BR/>pleasure [of the devil],<BR/>desires ["fleshly" and not Spiritual, therefore, Evil], etc)<BR/><BR/>... were NEVER mentioned (much less discussed) ... whenever the <I>"Do you remember when ...?"</I> came up ... it was an absolute given that whatever followed was to be some account of embarrassment, humiliation, failure, pain, or discord.<BR/><BR/>The dialect of choice was always <I>sarcasm</I> (one never leaves themselves emotionally vulnerable when employing <I>sarcasm</I>.)<BR/><BR/>And mention of "Love", or "Affection" was not (and, to a large degree, still 'is not') welcomed.<BR/><BR/>I remember the whispered <I>"He is a 'Hugger', but from him it is OK ... it is just the way he is."</I> regarding the one and only relative given to such bold exhibits of affection. <BR/><BR/>So the concept of a Family recalling happy, fulfilling, successful, or meaningfully positive moments, is one that was alien to my experience.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps, leaving me always ready for and open to demonstrations of the sort in the photo. A proud Grandmother, and her blushing, yet proud Grandson.<BR/><BR/>But then, I could be Romanticizing yet again. [smile]<BR/><BR/>I do, unashamedly, love you, though, My Darling <B><I>Nitebyrd</B></I>!John-Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301981965656607401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-24630566553973368482008-03-25T12:30:00.000-04:002008-03-25T12:30:00.000-04:00Dearest John-Michael, sorry for neglecting you of ...Dearest John-Michael, sorry for neglecting you of late, time is catching up with me after posting about my respect for it the other day!<BR/><BR/>That is indeed a lovely family photo. I have had a wonderful family weekend and look forward to the next.<BR/><BR/>Crystal xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25195308.post-76917838967987734362008-03-25T11:19:00.000-04:002008-03-25T11:19:00.000-04:00Those moments, the ones oft repeated at family gat...<I>Those</I> moments, the ones oft repeated at family gatherings, are the ones that tend to diminish all the other times when family is best not remembered!nitebyrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967190902623933068noreply@blogger.com