tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.comments2023-05-20T01:53:49.665-07:00The Art of LifeGillianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07299013182300335255noreply@blogger.comBlogger479125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-88655356880655757112020-10-22T10:40:35.593-07:002020-10-22T10:40:35.593-07:00You are seen, you are heard and oh my goodness you...You are seen, you are heard and oh my goodness you are accepted in so many ways. A fort sounds like fun!! Sending hugs, <br /><br />BooAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02568537260069291587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-45021539060389912242019-09-09T05:36:32.705-07:002019-09-09T05:36:32.705-07:00A wonderful piece, thanks. Dick Foster was my grea...A wonderful piece, thanks. Dick Foster was my great uncle. I believe my grandmother, his sister, Ada Margery Colegrave (nee Foster), was heavily involved in bringing him up, as she was about 14 years older than him, I think. We have a few items of his somewhere in the family, but not sure where now. There was his flying log book, a hand drawn picture of him and the letter informing of his death.Leighton Colegravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296127482368470641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-63856425485240899462019-09-09T05:20:50.006-07:002019-09-09T05:20:50.006-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Leighton Colegravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296127482368470641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-37791672957586315292019-03-24T19:10:21.249-07:002019-03-24T19:10:21.249-07:00HI Gillian,
I appreciate your sentiments on dialo...HI Gillian,<br /><br />I appreciate your sentiments on dialogue and the power of conversation -- thanks for sharing them. I also like the shape of the thoughts you shared on CBC Radio's On The Coast today (independent living, collectively). I think the biggest challenge is a current policy framework that won't 'grok' novel approaches like this automatically. I think building a ifnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13252424443975024695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-50858193332911431712017-10-23T12:22:08.097-07:002017-10-23T12:22:08.097-07:00So well written and inspirational, as usual. It is...So well written and inspirational, as usual. It is always good to be reminded that whatever we create is unique to who and what we are. Something I needed just now. Thanks... xoxoxoBoo xonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-84704937503131109412017-10-17T03:02:31.716-07:002017-10-17T03:02:31.716-07:00How did I miss this the first time? You are a powe...How did I miss this the first time? You are a powerhouse my friend! You rock the world in the best way--with your words, with your feelings, with your action. We seldom know what lies beneath the surface of so many people around us. But listening can open up our own damage, our own power and righteous anger. Don't ever stop! sending love and respect to you xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953449343609212127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-90821475733179250952017-07-11T23:36:32.621-07:002017-07-11T23:36:32.621-07:00Nice share!Nice share!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-88889438516375383382017-03-19T12:03:58.292-07:002017-03-19T12:03:58.292-07:00Lovely post dear Gillian. Beautiful words and phot...Lovely post dear Gillian. Beautiful words and photos. It echoes your post from a year ago. sometimes it is hard to know what to put down and what I still need to carry. Great to read this on a glorious Sunday morning in March after many grey, wet days.<br />Be well and I hope to see you soon dear friend, xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17953449343609212127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-35088925637632815342017-03-11T07:56:58.562-08:002017-03-11T07:56:58.562-08:00I am sorry. For the way you have been treated, for...I am sorry. For the way you have been treated, for the suffering you have experienced, and for the lasting affect it has had on you. If I could help you heal, lessen the pain, or take the hand of that little girl, I would. For now, all I can do is send one apology from one person who loves you. Stay strong. Boonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-37021341054776354642017-01-22T12:38:22.876-08:002017-01-22T12:38:22.876-08:00Thanks very much, Aleya. Yes, Grandma was strong a...Thanks very much, Aleya. Yes, Grandma was strong and a great role model. Thanks for your amazing writing as well! Looking forward to reading your latest. xoGillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07299013182300335255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-91891036747802303502017-01-22T10:14:38.392-08:002017-01-22T10:14:38.392-08:00Well said, Gillian! Thank you for these powerful w...Well said, Gillian! Thank you for these powerful words. And your grandmother sounds like one cool woman! :) Aleyaaleyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05176980113152838307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-29121753264765980832016-11-07T06:20:42.826-08:002016-11-07T06:20:42.826-08:00This post was especially helpful for me right at t...This post was especially helpful for me right at this time. Especially the "don't take anything personally" line. Thanks for the reminder. And then at the end there was a picture of my Debbie! I think all of the pictures contributed to the depth that I was able to take in the whole concept. Thank you, Darling Gillers Boo xoxonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-62019365400337034512016-10-01T10:36:25.333-07:002016-10-01T10:36:25.333-07:00I loved this post and agree with your beautiful sc...I loved this post and agree with your beautiful script, awesome write. Worthy of being read multiple times . Vanessa Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06393609105814905775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-19034969745174265802016-09-11T14:36:25.327-07:002016-09-11T14:36:25.327-07:00Thanks for reminding us Gillian of what is importa...Thanks for reminding us Gillian of what is important in life. As for my down time, I love hikes in nature on this beautiful island we call home, and sitting on my deck with a cup of coffee in the warm sun. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06822622022764220531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-6900632773711432812016-08-27T19:50:42.880-07:002016-08-27T19:50:42.880-07:00Thank you very much for your comment. I am gratefu...Thank you very much for your comment. I am grateful to you, whoever you are, for reading my post and for taking the time to comment. Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07299013182300335255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-23806207436701081242016-08-27T15:33:38.651-07:002016-08-27T15:33:38.651-07:00Sincere, heartfelt, insightful 💖Sincere, heartfelt, insightful 💖Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-80519654574598898272016-08-02T11:23:47.807-07:002016-08-02T11:23:47.807-07:00Dear commentator(above),
Thank you so much for you...Dear commentator(above),<br />Thank you so much for your words - very wise indeed! There is great truth in what you have said and, at times, our choices are limited to by the false power structures created within our societies. It is these power structures that are built on premises of fear and built to keep out those who walk with their heads up and their eyes open on a path of love. Oh, the Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07299013182300335255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-37857501815883241272016-08-02T10:37:00.449-07:002016-08-02T10:37:00.449-07:00This reminded me of a quote I can no longer find, ...This reminded me of a quote I can no longer find, about how we all have to make choices from options not of our choosing. <br />It seems like you are resiliently pressing forward and making choices to try and keep yourself focused on what matters to you. I think it is important to remember that although we have choice, social context and individual intersectionality has often limited the options Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-25016986236967682602016-07-31T18:20:10.857-07:002016-07-31T18:20:10.857-07:00Dear Anonymous,
Thanks for your comment. I hope t...Dear Anonymous,<br /><br />Thanks for your comment. I hope that is the case. Seems to depend on the hour, the minute, the second and how I manage to traverse each one. I suppose that is the way we must walk and some of us will have little security along the way.<br />I try to continue to be strong and without an excess of fear. :-) Your comment means the world.<br /> <br />Thank you. <br /><br />Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07299013182300335255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-51420026099151671482016-07-31T14:47:41.067-07:002016-07-31T14:47:41.067-07:00A beautiful read, it shows triumph of spirit and c...A beautiful read, it shows triumph of spirit and courage 💖Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-75460664464743309202016-05-16T07:46:15.671-07:002016-05-16T07:46:15.671-07:00Sounds as if you have come to a good place after y...Sounds as if you have come to a good place after your recent travails. So glad to hear it. Sending love, Boo xonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-91660822856571785682016-04-03T08:15:30.427-07:002016-04-03T08:15:30.427-07:00A timely post for me and something that comes and ...A timely post for me and something that comes and goes in my life, making time for the things that really matter. Thanks for the reminder as I am shortly returning home after a two month absence and want not to fall back into familiar patterns. I will be mindful of my wants and needs. Sending love and appreciation your way. One of my priorities :>) <br /> Boonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-56423903141627506612016-03-31T09:04:44.972-07:002016-03-31T09:04:44.972-07:00Thank you so much Diane. I love receiving your com...Thank you so much Diane. I love receiving your comments. It means a great deal and, yes, the universe is loud and clear, isn't it?! All the best, G.Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07299013182300335255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-89075115045336474352016-03-28T03:47:53.558-07:002016-03-28T03:47:53.558-07:00Sometimes the Universe just demands to be heard. O...Sometimes the Universe just demands to be heard. Only seconds before I'd read "mind the critical few and ignore the trivial many". Time for me to reassess too, Gillian. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01953552285630528774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15193681.post-33112092236300075222016-02-27T12:22:26.539-08:002016-02-27T12:22:26.539-08:00Thank you Diane!Thank you Diane!Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07299013182300335255noreply@blogger.com