tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023650171330174929.post3674979057662396864..comments2024-01-06T07:07:11.838-05:00Comments on A THOUSAND MILES: The UsualRebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05837248029569317654noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023650171330174929.post-18274389064660361022011-08-04T23:04:34.671-04:002011-08-04T23:04:34.671-04:00Yes indeed! Remind me of this when you catch me c...Yes indeed! Remind me of this when you catch me complaining about the drudgery of daily life! Hooray for the USUAL. Five months ago, I would have given anything to be where I am right now. I'm very thankful!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837248029569317654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023650171330174929.post-37208683024647838492011-08-04T00:02:01.797-04:002011-08-04T00:02:01.797-04:00In the past months, the USUAL has taken on new mea...In the past months, the USUAL has taken on new meaning for us. Before November 9, I mostly avoided our home computer and ignored my personal email for days at a time. Now, I find myself eagerly checking, in the morning and late at night, for the next blog post, or some new encouraging comments, or a supportive email message from a caring friend. Technology, my former nemesis, has become my lifeline. Before, we kept in touch by phone frequently but randomly, catching up on news whenever the time and opportunity presented itself. Now, we talk on the phone regularly, in the morning and again in the evening, finding comfort and reassurance in the passing of each "uneventful" day and night. We've reached a level of equilibrium, a new kind of ordinary. The un-usual has become the USUAL, and it feels, right now, like a pretty good place to be.Mom Levhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700679963804349292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023650171330174929.post-2770732728248485242011-08-03T16:48:14.784-04:002011-08-03T16:48:14.784-04:00I think if I ever do build a WC on the first floor...I think if I ever do build a WC on the first floor (a good idea, in fact!), we will dedicate it to "Bad Ronald" -- and you will have to dig up that movie for a late night screening!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837248029569317654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023650171330174929.post-18487449229881451002011-08-03T08:30:16.117-04:002011-08-03T08:30:16.117-04:00Talking about house stuff reminded me of the propo...Talking about house stuff reminded me of the proposed WC addition in "Bad Ronald's Room". Obviously, an inside joke to those not present, but an explanation might make it sound even more bizarre. All in good fun.Roccohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02291453449967212813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023650171330174929.post-53499856365755183232011-08-01T23:56:12.567-04:002011-08-01T23:56:12.567-04:00P.S. Enjoy your dog walks this week! Maybe I'...P.S. Enjoy your dog walks this week! Maybe I'll take a walk with (my nephew-dog) Jack, too!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837248029569317654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023650171330174929.post-23340129786743482011-08-01T23:52:02.227-04:002011-08-01T23:52:02.227-04:00No worries! I didn't even notice the FIRST ty...No worries! I didn't even notice the FIRST typo! Always love hearing from you! Keep letting me know what you think -- you know me and my writing life better than anyone!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837248029569317654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023650171330174929.post-4431615252360876372011-08-01T15:00:44.725-04:002011-08-01T15:00:44.725-04:00Lover your writing? Oh forget it. My fingers are f...Lover your writing? Oh forget it. My fingers are fat today. :-D Hope YOU'RE having a good day!wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00050780193334876801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023650171330174929.post-90794659785890438692011-08-01T14:58:15.772-04:002011-08-01T14:58:15.772-04:00Okay, of course I meant to say "lover YOUR wr...Okay, of course I meant to say "lover YOUR writing" ... man, should never post in a hurry! Excuse the mush brain.wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00050780193334876801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023650171330174929.post-7883259685914435522011-08-01T14:48:43.115-04:002011-08-01T14:48:43.115-04:00Rick, I've been reading your blog updates on m...Rick, I've been reading your blog updates on my phone lately (love the email notification, by the way!), so I haven't been able to comment. But I still love you're writing and what you're doing with this wonderful blog. Keep it up! <br /><br />I'm at about 22 miles ... but we're dogsitting three dogs this week and I think I'll be getting in LOTS of walking time. :-)wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00050780193334876801noreply@blogger.com