Comments for Ten Dollar Thoughts

Comment on Not For the Timid or the Proud by D. A. Wolf

D. A. Wolf — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:23:27 +0000

This post is inspiring! And so beautifully structured. Among other things, you speak to the contentment we find at certain stages in the fullness of our lives as they are, though they may not include certain once-upon-a-time wishes or images of how we thought we would live.

Of course we can learn as we grow older! And we may surprise ourselves when it comes to how and what we choose to learn, so often, not what we would have thought – but still keeping our capacity to grow intact and adding new experiences and skills.

Comment on Not For the Timid or the Proud by anne

anne — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:54:25 +0000

I feel like there are so many movies or inspiring stories about people who learn new things later in life…but it’s usually during retirement, or at a point where their schedules open up and give them time they never had while working full time or raising children. And while I do think we develop new hobbies as adults, it’s not really the same as delving into something that can make you feel clumsy or, well, young. Interesting post!

Comment on No Duds by LKHinSTL

LKHinSTL — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:09:03 +0000

Welcome back Gale! Glad to resume reading again too!

Comment on No Duds by Ana

Ana — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:50:30 +0000

Welcome back Gale! Kids are great like that–somewhat undiscerning in their preferences. Mine will eat pretty much any sweet with joy & abandon, whereas I am like you–incredibly picky about what crosses my lips. On the one hand, I probably am missing out on some surprise wonder, on the other–I’m a lot healthier for passing up what doesn’t meet my exacting standards. I guess there is a fine line…which moves as we grow up, as our resources of time, energy, and caloric consumption decrease!

Comment on No Duds by anne

anne — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:23:17 +0000

Oh, I just love IEP and all his unabashed happiness. And I like the idea of applying this to my own life. Today it feels particularly relevant. So thanks:)

Comment on No Duds by Gale

Gale — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:11:19 +0000

Holly – Mmmmm. Salted caramel. Salted caramel is most definitely NOT a dud! But yes, it would be a huge step for humanity in general to view life’s cherry filling or orange creme with the same excitement as we view salted caramel.

As for the Forrest Gump reference, it didn’t even occur to me until the post was almost complete. I figured if I’d made it that far without going there then I could hold out the rest of the way.

Comment on No Duds by Holly

Holly — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:06:46 +0000

Also, I’m impressed by your restraint in not referencing Forrest Gump.

Comment on No Duds by Holly

Holly — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:06:18 +0000

This is also such a lovely statement about equality. What if we all saw the cherry filling (my most hated) to be as good and worthy as the salted caramel?

Comment on Four Months Later… by Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:19:05 +0000

Gale! So great to see you back and many, many congrats on your new family member. Life does get in the way – and you said it so well that blogging is a privilege. I haven’t had much of that privilege either. Now….to find a new reader as Google Reader is going away… Looking forward to your posts.

Comment on Four Months Later… by Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 08 May 2013 05:12:33 +0000

Gale, so happy you’re back! Since you’ve been gone I started a new blog specially about parenthood (my old blog is still around but I’ve been mostly focused on mommyproof these days). And CONGRATS on the new addition to your family! Amazing. xox