tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post715235488166490518..comments2024-01-08T03:22:56.214-06:00Comments on Snippets from Springdale: GoldenDeannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10857633931690620336noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-58085489479450442392013-05-19T18:53:54.068-05:002013-05-19T18:53:54.068-05:00what a fun thoughtful post - LOVE the lilac photos...what a fun thoughtful post - LOVE the lilac photos - I think I could smell them : ) one of my favs and we do not get them over here in Singapore.CATHYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17200282701849375440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-20422796019041868132013-05-16T21:14:41.844-05:002013-05-16T21:14:41.844-05:00Gorgeous puppy! You are blessed to have an attitu...Gorgeous puppy! You are blessed to have an attitude that looks for the good. I'm enjoying the golden of the early teen years. Our kids are still pretty tied in at home, and their senses of humor crack us up all the time. They are so much fun. :-)Tracy P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07750283241399825265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-58958503036308827852013-05-15T20:43:55.015-05:002013-05-15T20:43:55.015-05:00The little moments to moments -- has always been i...The little moments to moments -- has always been in my thoughts and I watch and feel them even more now as I am in my 50's.. <br />The photo of your sweet dog with just a little color red against the white - that's so cute..and nicely done!!!<br />Hugs Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-18091237428524741832013-05-15T15:33:32.471-05:002013-05-15T15:33:32.471-05:00What a wonderful post my friend. I love that you h...What a wonderful post my friend. I love that you have a cleaning lady just because you want to. I really had to smile at that one. I really do try to enjoy the little things in life. <br /><br />Hugs~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06052655796247020555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-18958641859834459842013-05-15T05:16:59.541-05:002013-05-15T05:16:59.541-05:00YOU are the model senior citizen and I want to be ...YOU are the model senior citizen and I want to be just like you! This post comes at the perfect moment as I head off to my grandmothers funeral. She was fiercely independent but was so sad on the earth. I am waiting patiently as the time is very near when Austin will be on his own and I can slow down the mommy pace and start enjoying MY life! Thanks for this today DeannaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504093426791656205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-60623447416451040782013-05-15T04:45:18.830-05:002013-05-15T04:45:18.830-05:00Gorgeous lilacs. I like your thoughts today too. W...Gorgeous lilacs. I like your thoughts today too. Wish I could put my thoughts into words. I know this. I love the life I have and am thankful for each and everyday.SKCPhotoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13127990820367576108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-8780934804599490522013-05-15T02:32:40.201-05:002013-05-15T02:32:40.201-05:00I love how you have expressed such contentment and...I love how you have expressed such contentment and happiness with this 'golden' stage of life! It is a wonderful time of life and I think you said it very well! You are always inspiring, Deanna! xoxoKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-63416320474299298832013-05-14T23:31:45.809-05:002013-05-14T23:31:45.809-05:00Love your post Deanna, much food for thought. You...Love your post Deanna, much food for thought. Your images are quite lovely and I really love the touch of color in the lil' fellas tongue. Well done and well said!<br />http://cherylmccainphotography.com (visiting from Texture Tuesday).Cheryl McCainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13510693763782794096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-39934116291531047932013-05-14T21:33:18.872-05:002013-05-14T21:33:18.872-05:00I hate my job.. blah. I love your blog. I love com...I hate my job.. blah. I love your blog. I love coming here and being refreshed and leaving with a better attitude!Andeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12763048323907739204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-81897286996750260562013-05-14T20:47:55.584-05:002013-05-14T20:47:55.584-05:00Deanna your words are so magical and draw me right...Deanna your words are so magical and draw me right into your place...so many things you wrote are as I feel, but...alas I am not a very expressive writer, so I do enjoy when one is able to write out such wonderful thoughts and feelings. I'm so looking forward to those "golden years"...just a few more months! I'm so thankful for wonderful health, means to retire and a fantastic guy of 46 years by my side, and the Lord above caring for us. Your b/w photo is so lovely of your sweet companion, and those lilacs are absolutely beautiful and filled with light. Such a joy to stop by here. Thanks so much for sharing!Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01097377480944079836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-25445636154274449232013-05-14T18:13:57.082-05:002013-05-14T18:13:57.082-05:00Beautiful shots- and I'm really looking forwar...Beautiful shots- and I'm really looking forward to the golden years!Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-1057732210111130152013-05-14T17:15:48.477-05:002013-05-14T17:15:48.477-05:00Gosh, such beautiful photos, Deanna! I'm not q...Gosh, such beautiful photos, Deanna! I'm not quite in my golden years, but from what I can tell from my parents, it seems so relaxed and peaceful. And well earned. Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09049463440095119744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-24615835218711671072013-05-14T17:09:08.187-05:002013-05-14T17:09:08.187-05:00I'm approaching those golden years with wide o...I'm approaching those golden years with wide open arms. While I'm not quite there yet, I do look forward to them. You know the turmoil my life has been experiencing lately & believe me -- I have given my future a LOT of thought. But I have always "let go/let God" and continue to rely on that more and more and more. It's the only way for me to face the every day that life brings. I've also never been much of a worrier - what does it accomplish, but high blood pressure? So as a 52 year old who takes no prescribed meds other than the one that replaces my thyroid - I embrace becoming a "golden oldie" someday and you are an inspiration to me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04989147951807102134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-74522116653478732722013-05-14T13:16:05.816-05:002013-05-14T13:16:05.816-05:00Love the photos and your words....Love the photos and your words....Viv@Thoughts from the Desktophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730298140439036198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-38476860874668265832013-05-14T13:05:04.200-05:002013-05-14T13:05:04.200-05:00Lovely, lovely shots! Too bad your friend doesn...Lovely, lovely shots! Too bad your friend doesn't want anymore friends, who else said that? Alice in Wonderland? whatever... You are golden dear Deanna! Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04344086795897680409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-71921744211429074432013-05-14T12:52:28.720-05:002013-05-14T12:52:28.720-05:00How wonderful, Deanna - I love your lilac photos a...How wonderful, Deanna - I love your lilac photos and your words, too! I try to focus on the "golden" of my everyday life (and I don't really love my job either... ;-) ).Rosie Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851804926095533117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-55372606858193220972013-05-14T12:51:24.453-05:002013-05-14T12:51:24.453-05:00Deanna,
You make the golden years sound like so mu...Deanna,<br />You make the golden years sound like so much fun! I see many of the perks you mentioned in my Husband's parents. They are semi-retired from ranching. Semi as they come and go from the ranch as they please (or help when we really need them). They enjoy life to the fullest, family, friends, travel and more!<br /><br />The Rancher and I have many years of work ahead of us, but try to take advantage of the little things that make our lives wonderful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-35333189523805641962013-05-14T12:50:45.689-05:002013-05-14T12:50:45.689-05:00Oh yes, let go and let God. Some times that's ...Oh yes, let go and let God. Some times that's easier than others though. My husband probably wishes I didn't spend as much time with my camera as I don't keep the house like I use to, and I AM the cleaning lady. Although walking around with a camera is sure cheaper than therapy right!? LOL<br /><br />Those lilacs are incredible, and I sure do miss them!Kim Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765296400379609580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-11528891251327487502013-05-14T12:06:08.482-05:002013-05-14T12:06:08.482-05:00Having just returned from PT on my golden knee, I ...Having just returned from PT on my golden knee, I read this post with interest! We are so alike in so many ways, it's disturbing. <br />One difference is a biggie...your artistic eye! hootnonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022385102821778210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-14080060370929353442013-05-14T11:50:49.229-05:002013-05-14T11:50:49.229-05:00Thanks for the refreshing look at growing older. ...Thanks for the refreshing look at growing older. I have to say that I feel the same way mostly. I have gotten more self-assured. Or at lease, I don't give a rat's butt what others think anymore. Getting older has also freed us up to do the travel we always dreamed of doing. And I love that. I know that won't last forever, but I will enjoy it while I can. However, I can't figure why anyone would think they have enough friends. I am always willing to add one more.barbara l. halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15251598050638810751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-71496380085561860722013-05-14T11:38:39.007-05:002013-05-14T11:38:39.007-05:00First of all, I must say the lilacs are gorgeous! ...First of all, I must say the lilacs are gorgeous! This is a great post, and I agree with all of it! <br /><br />I was blessed to be a stay-at-home mom for most of my marriage. When my children were older I went back to work, mainly part-time. And that was off and on. I might take a few years break between jobs. :) I do love being at home and doing what I want when I want. My hubby is a sweetie who doesn't care if I decide to do nothing the entire day and say, when he comes home from work, that we are having fast food for supper! I must say that when I was much younger that I did spend too much time wishing for things I didn't have. Now, I've found peace and contentment with what I have. I don't need a lot to make me happy and love simple things. I feel very blessed. The only thing I would change at the moment is for my hubby to be older than me instead of younger and he was retired! He still has a year and a half to work. The not-so-wonderful side of growing older are the health issues. But, I try not to think about that!<br />Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-71147133086705888342013-05-14T10:47:18.964-05:002013-05-14T10:47:18.964-05:00Well I REAAAALLLLLY try hard to to think that I&qu...Well I REAAAALLLLLY try hard to to think that I"m getting older (denial is a great thing). But I have to admit...I truly do worry less. EXCEPT about getting old. THAT still worries me :)Kmcblackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06781497299481341005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-82569440358022187942013-05-14T09:53:22.684-05:002013-05-14T09:53:22.684-05:00just love these lilac images. spot on gorgeous! an...just love these lilac images. spot on gorgeous! and bless you with many, many happy golden days. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-33797476311285023182013-05-14T09:29:20.918-05:002013-05-14T09:29:20.918-05:00Your lilac shots and textures are beautiful as are...Your lilac shots and textures are beautiful as are your reflections on life. I have noticed little things most of my life and then it heightened after my mother's<br />death, especially with my blessing as my mom died before I married. Never met my husband or blessing so I really try to treasure the small moments with them even <br />though they don't realize it.abriannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09011852272421372985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-50927020113992171332013-05-14T09:25:11.212-05:002013-05-14T09:25:11.212-05:00I could say "Ditto" to this entire post....I could say "Ditto" to this entire post. My thinking place is the same as yours. There are no distractions there. And your thoughts on aging....Right On!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142073748147781585noreply@blogger.com