tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post4760300269317862206..comments2023-10-31T11:37:50.028-04:00Comments on on life & other inconveniences: The Slow GoodbyeSandra Ruttanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-88903510353588102442008-02-18T15:01:00.000-05:002008-02-18T15:01:00.000-05:00Sorry to get to this so late, but as other have sa...Sorry to get to this so late, but as other have said - hang in there. The dross burns away. <BR/><BR/>Also, Maryland? I've been once. Saw Cal Ripken hit a homerun, so I guess my impressions, overall, are favorable...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-5215199693223734962008-02-14T13:27:00.000-05:002008-02-14T13:27:00.000-05:00Egads!!! I used to live in Maryland. I was born i...Egads!!! I used to live in Maryland. I was born in Delaware and still have droves of family that live up and down the east coast. I fly in to Baltimore for a visit at least every other year.<BR/><BR/>There's also a strong possibility that I'll be spending the last three months of the year working in Alexandria, Virginia (very close to Maryland).<BR/><BR/>Be sure to keep in touch (you have my email) and maybe we can get together for lunch or drinks or something...James Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807865320537867045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-46272561408505893122008-02-12T21:02:00.000-05:002008-02-12T21:02:00.000-05:00Damn, I never know what to say at moments like thi...Damn, I never know what to say at moments like this. Maybe it's easier in person than on the internet.<BR/><BR/>But hang in there, this too shall pass, these kind of tough times open up into amazing new worlds.<BR/><BR/>But you already know all that.Daniel Hatadihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453583064175651509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-46988173913427333492008-02-11T04:31:00.000-05:002008-02-11T04:31:00.000-05:00Hey Sandra, it'll all sort itself out in time. And...Hey Sandra, it'll all sort itself out in time. And my stress is nothing compared with yours. I'm just going a half mile down the road.<BR/><BR/>That's if I ever get the damn place habitable...<BR/><BR/>And as for the blog thing, it's like any other writing. Force it too much and you'll come to hate it. No-one's going to blame you for taking some time off.JamesOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09332376784689207703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-51701951041804595112008-02-10T14:59:00.000-05:002008-02-10T14:59:00.000-05:00I don't know that part of the world - actually I d...I don't know that part of the world - actually I don't know the east coast at all as I've spent all my time traveling up and down the west coast - but it sounds like it will be very convenient for this year's Boucheron ;-)<BR/>Best of luck to you, Sandra.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-69011314242491329152008-02-10T14:47:00.000-05:002008-02-10T14:47:00.000-05:00Well, congrats - it's a beautiful state, and so cl...Well, congrats - it's a beautiful state, and so close to so much. Best of luck!Christa M. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384508556022159789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-11913616895464446992008-02-10T14:45:00.000-05:002008-02-10T14:45:00.000-05:00Well, it isn't as though I stuck it on a billboard...Well, it isn't as though I stuck it on a billboard. ;)<BR/><BR/>Plan is, I'm moving to Maryland. I'm not going to be more specific online than that.Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-58361237039873224042008-02-10T14:41:00.000-05:002008-02-10T14:41:00.000-05:00No way! Somehow I missed this too. Do you mind say...No way! Somehow I missed this too. Do you mind saying whereabouts?Christa M. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384508556022159789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-75852301780627395302008-02-10T14:20:00.000-05:002008-02-10T14:20:00.000-05:00Thanks to all - I've read all the comments, even t...Thanks to all - I've read all the comments, even the last few I haven't specifically replied to at this point...<BR/><BR/>Grant, I'm moving to the US.Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-30959289613697793392008-02-10T13:53:00.000-05:002008-02-10T13:53:00.000-05:00Maybe I missed it, but what part of the country ar...Maybe I missed it, but what part of the country are you moving to Sandra?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-19479846619096024832008-02-09T22:13:00.000-05:002008-02-09T22:13:00.000-05:00Sandra,Things are going your way now, and it's goi...Sandra,<BR/>Things are going your way now, and it's going to be a wonderful year for you! I hate moving, too, but sometimes it's the only way to get rid of the clutter and get to the next level. You'll come up smelling like a rose, I'm sure of it.<BR/>Best,<BR/>RichardRichard Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04094016831874148306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-84450581789937931482008-02-09T21:09:00.000-05:002008-02-09T21:09:00.000-05:00I lived for years in the Devonish Building at the ...I lived for years in the Devonish Building at the corner of 17th Ave and 8th Street SW till the building went retail and we all got kicked out. Spent a couple years in the Woodlands, moved back to Montreal and got divorced. You're right, no matter how right it is the short term is painful.<BR/><BR/>But it passes, you move onto another stage in your life with new challenges. Mid-summer isn't even that far away, it's going to be good for you. Really good.<BR/><BR/>I'm looking forward to watching all your success, you deserve it.John McFetridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09442198820998606682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-86908705070801858772008-02-09T18:47:00.000-05:002008-02-09T18:47:00.000-05:00May you find the peace and serenity you deserve.May you find the peace and serenity you deserve.pattinase (abbott)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02916037185235335846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-3728010839421341312008-02-09T18:06:00.000-05:002008-02-09T18:06:00.000-05:00This video is good for a laugh. A little Jimmy Ste...This video is good for a laugh. A little Jimmy Stewart and Dean Martin.<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1dIr-4A1icAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-3089934607957653972008-02-09T17:17:00.000-05:002008-02-09T17:17:00.000-05:00I'll aim for that Christa.And I think a blogging b...I'll aim for that Christa.<BR/><BR/>And I think a blogging break is a good thing, overall. I'm only planning to be here if I have something to say. Otherwise, it's back with nose to grindstone...Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-21085805767272872962008-02-09T16:22:00.000-05:002008-02-09T16:22:00.000-05:00Sandra,I think every blogger gets to the point whe...Sandra,<BR/><BR/>I think every blogger gets to the point where they want to pack it in. I did. Took a rest and came back. Be good to yourself.PJ Parrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13980813858620119772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-77381084564896457582008-02-09T16:12:00.000-05:002008-02-09T16:12:00.000-05:00Yeah, I can relate to the adventurous-but-not-thri...Yeah, I can relate to the adventurous-but-not-thrilled-about-instability feeling. I hope the next few months fly for you, and that you're back to feeling 100% normal before you know it. Take care.Christa M. Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384508556022159789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-55343716847251970892008-02-09T16:01:00.000-05:002008-02-09T16:01:00.000-05:00Thanks Randy. Even now, there are fleeting moment...Thanks Randy. Even now, there are fleeting moments when things seem almost normal. I just can't wait to unpack.<BR/><BR/>Nikki, thanks. No sure about the lady part, though. ;)<BR/><BR/>AC, you rock. From your not-so-secret Canadian admirer.Sandra Ruttanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109584805469336742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-12576447332713003892008-02-09T15:50:00.000-05:002008-02-09T15:50:00.000-05:00Proud to know you.Proud to know you.Jack Getzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516237388744739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-2785378743779574882008-02-09T15:27:00.000-05:002008-02-09T15:27:00.000-05:00As busy as you are I am amazed you have time to br...As busy as you are I am amazed you have time to breath much less be a little sad. Gotta say I find your productiveness in the face of all your personal woes quite inspiring.<BR/><BR/>I think you're a swell lady and I know all that chaos will settle down for you soon. <BR/><BR/>Nikki D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18499463.post-24608526324233229942008-02-09T15:21:00.000-05:002008-02-09T15:21:00.000-05:00Hang in there. Stability will return.Hang in there. Stability will return.Randy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16627907086811387527noreply@blogger.com