tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518549190511397920.post422410586436593267..comments2023-04-29T04:27:48.012-04:00Comments on Pinnacles and Potholes: A Day to WanderRubyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06097711103500084389noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518549190511397920.post-32893153649319885082010-10-27T23:25:22.563-04:002010-10-27T23:25:22.563-04:00Wow! Pretty deep all. I think it has all been sa...Wow! Pretty deep all. I think it has all been said. I agree no matter what-You are not alone. A walk certainly does wonders. I myself have gone through the cancer thing and a heat attack along with infection problems from the cancer "cure" over the past 5 years. And last year a crushed heel that I am still trying to work out. Not fun to grow old. But I paint on and rant now and then and take walks. As long as I think I can stand. And praise God for my life and my blessings.<br />Thanks for your recent comments on my blog Ruby and God go with you.Gary Keimighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12745695573558394342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518549190511397920.post-75947359509122944822010-10-27T06:08:49.618-04:002010-10-27T06:08:49.618-04:00What can I say that the two above have not already...What can I say that the two above have not already said? Not a lot to be honest but it is indeed good to have a blow out now and again or as Jerry calls it a rant. But one thing I can say is always remember you are not alone.Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02099161160886274555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518549190511397920.post-34387645494227531162010-10-26T18:51:52.978-04:002010-10-26T18:51:52.978-04:00Dear friend Ruby!... There is not one of us at thi...Dear friend Ruby!... There is not one of us at this time in our lives who doesn't face worry and concern about our aging bodies... and yes, even mortality.<br /><br />It strikes me that today's medical technology really amplifies unnecessary worry and greatly reduces the quality of life we do have remaining... if we pay too much attention.<br /><br />I would offer my mantra on this issue Ruby. It comes directly from my Grandmother Birrell's Bible:<br /><br />"We have two choices we can make to lead our lives. We can choose to live dying... or conversely, we can choose to die living."<br /><br />Whatever your prognosis Ruby... lead your life with hope and vitality. I sense those important characteristics are much engrained within "You"!<br /><br />I'm going to paint... paddle and seek adventure until my body no longer can support these blessings in my life. It will be at that very moment that I shall rerun my adventures in my head... listen to my music and cruise acceptingly to wherever this life leads "Me"... and without fear!<br /><br />"I" wish "You" the same journey Ruby! It's only about choice - Yours alone!<br /><br />Many blessings and much Peace!<br />Warmest regards... and good Painting!<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518549190511397920.post-86679866923710846622010-10-26T11:44:01.454-04:002010-10-26T11:44:01.454-04:00Hi Ruby, it is nice to blow off steam and I Ranted...Hi Ruby, it is nice to blow off steam and I Ranted today in my post as well. Winter must be here. Sorry to hear about the medical "specialist" you went to and I would take his advice with a grain of salt. My voodoo doctor "gave me" (how nice of him!) a 50% chance of survival and my thought at the time is he doesn't know me at all!!! Doctors are like roofer really. If you called a roofing company to inspect your roof they would tell you it needed to be replaced. That is, after all what they do! Years ago my father went to a chemo doctor who told him he needed chemotherapy. Wanting a second opinion he went to a Radiologist who suggest radiation and still not quite sure he went to a surgeon who suggested surgery! As a remodeling contractor most of my life I would tell you that you needed a new kitchen! I do know that whatever happens today is all we really have and knowing that I appreciate all of it and am always hunting for good food!<br />Corporations and the banking industry have gone amoke(sp?) here too. Twenty years ago a CEO made six times the wages of his average employee.<br />Today that figure is hundreds of times more, sometimes thousands! In the USA 25% of the wealth is now controlled by less than 2% of the people! This is insane and these people don't read their History books. Someday we will take it back!Jerry Carlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10024087888949143035noreply@blogger.com