tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post6408429875100811080..comments2024-03-27T20:58:07.461-05:00Comments on SoulComfort's Corner: Wednesday-11:30amRitahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-61719894151129261182012-03-22T06:25:25.454-05:002012-03-22T06:25:25.454-05:00How frustrating re: the changes in costs of living...How frustrating re: the changes in costs of living as well as what you receive. Your dentist sounds very compassionate and flexible in terms of payment/billing. That's always helpful to have udnerstanding people who you do business with.<br /><br />The two books about healthy eating sound interesting. Read an article a few weeks back in the Star Tribune about Buddhist monks and their way of eating. It was fascinating. They took their time with eating each bite, savoring the flavors and texture of the food. I believe they also put their forks down between each bite. <br /><br />The effect with the wax paper is beautiful, Rita. Such a lovely blend of colors and texture!Harvest Moon by Handhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18026575111937500816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-83932201588357511422012-03-21T15:06:36.349-05:002012-03-21T15:06:36.349-05:00Your issues with money makes me want to "sock...Your issues with money makes me want to "sock it to 'em" (I wouldn't waste a colorful one on 'em though).<br /><br />*hugs*<br /><br />I'm finally starting to Ketchup. I relish leaving comments and am happy to haved mustard the energy to do to.Intense Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441598926026727682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-9181840547618770142012-03-17T17:38:24.398-05:002012-03-17T17:38:24.398-05:00I forgot you don't do awards - but I still thi...I forgot you don't do awards - but I still think you worthy of it! LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08401299735648154910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-43782008591911121182012-03-17T11:20:42.861-05:002012-03-17T11:20:42.861-05:00Love the socks!
I've awarded you the Green Ble...Love the socks!<br />I've awarded you the Green Blend Award - see blog at www.geniushands.co.ukAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08401299735648154910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-19941017457483898362012-03-16T22:47:05.550-05:002012-03-16T22:47:05.550-05:00I'm in pretty much the same position you'r...I'm in pretty much the same position you're in monetarily. Two steps forward, three back, lol. Whatcha gonna do??<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting, I hope to see you in my Artist's Play Room challenge link up starting this Saturday!<br />Best,<br />Jenn of www.JustAddWaterSilly.comJennifer McLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05684514236592711220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-53126280011221733652012-03-16T20:04:02.576-05:002012-03-16T20:04:02.576-05:00Obama was supposed to "change" things..h...Obama was supposed to "change" things..he isn't doing such a great job. It doesn't make sense to me. <br />I am anxious to see you church sketches..enjoy the warm weather:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-30528066138652390382012-03-16T15:45:55.112-05:002012-03-16T15:45:55.112-05:00Wow that's VERY complicated, our gov makes our...Wow that's VERY complicated, our gov makes our taxes and everything else extremely difficult but I'm glad I don't have any of that! (Well guess I will when it becomes pension time). I love that effect, super awesome, tfs much love Jennibellie xxxJennibelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15033947097778022859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-53880171631376743402012-03-16T11:26:24.295-05:002012-03-16T11:26:24.295-05:00I am totally lost on that cost of living stuff! Je...I am totally lost on that cost of living stuff! Jeeze, it makes no sense that you lose money.<br />I hope your sewing machine works this time.<br />You books look very interesting...especially the food ones. I hope you enjoy reading them all. <br />I like the results of your art lessons. So neat!Celticspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05800065899433548972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-19813206321979458652012-03-15T16:24:43.308-05:002012-03-15T16:24:43.308-05:00Well, never a dull moment ~ the Government never m...Well, never a dull moment ~ the Government never made sense and never will ~ Am grateful that I don't have to rely on them ~ Glad you are creating ~ the wax paper effect looks interesting ~ love the palette you chose ~ can hardly wait to see the church drawn on it ~ Glad your weather is good and Karma is enjoying it also ~ here it is rather 'raw' and cold right now ~ suppose to improve ~ Zoe waiting to have me throw her toy ~ namaste, Carol ^_^carol l mckennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151914466378663660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-51219740513941241732012-03-15T13:09:53.295-05:002012-03-15T13:09:53.295-05:00What a rotten swindle it all is; how can they take...What a rotten swindle it all is; how can they take away more than you are given. <br />I admire you for being so perky in spite of all your troubles, perhaps I'll have to take you as an example!<br /><br />Stay happy!Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-72147152808336829422012-03-15T11:37:33.364-05:002012-03-15T11:37:33.364-05:00Dear Rita,
I meant to ask you if you've seen t...Dear Rita,<br />I meant to ask you if you've seen the latest "Simon's Cats" video. The one with the cat on the mantle. I laughed out loud!<br /><br />Peace.Dee Readyhttp://www.cominghometomyself.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-67874539048348613142012-03-15T11:36:13.895-05:002012-03-15T11:36:13.895-05:00Dear Rita,
Like DJan, I find myself being so grate...Dear Rita,<br />Like DJan, I find myself being so grateful for social security in these economically troubled times. But I agree with you that the government does often seem to give with one hand and take with another. It's not only the government though, it's those wall street bankers who seem to give us loans, etc., and then gouge their customers. <br /><br />Again, like DJan, I wonder where we'd all be if President Bush had gotten his wish for privatized social security and benefits.<br /><br />I'm so glad that you got such a goodly amount of sleep. I can't imagine, truly, what living with your pain must be. I do find myself intrigued always by your hints here and on your comments on my blog about your life when you were younger. You are such a brave and valiant person. A true survivor.<br /><br />I admire you greatly, Rita, and I thank you for following my blog and for being so upbeat always in your own. You inspire me.<br /><br />Peace.Dee Readyhttp://www.cominghometomyself.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-3644324514676023372012-03-15T09:37:37.538-05:002012-03-15T09:37:37.538-05:00Gee, all you had to go through must have been exha...Gee, all you had to go through must have been exhausting! I love your socks! :-)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08824473397605172813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-22908654393136689912012-03-15T08:04:39.209-05:002012-03-15T08:04:39.209-05:00That picture of Karma's ears sticking up is re...That picture of Karma's ears sticking up is really cool! I am so sorry that your income is slowly going down while those fat cats on Wall Street are now getting even bigger bonuses. I am glad, though, that we have Social Security. What if Bush had been able to privatize it? Where would we be now???DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-73367727122416672062012-03-14T23:02:13.825-05:002012-03-14T23:02:13.825-05:00You write about so many different things on one po...You write about so many different things on one post, I lose track of what I wanted to say!<br /><br />I don't know what the solution to the whole government thing is. I wish the system weren't so convoluted. I do believe we have a responsibility to help take care of each other... <br /><br />So glad you liked the visual journals! I get past that blank page thing is to either glue something down or gesso the page or write on the page, knowing that it will be covered up later. With watercolors the gesso would probably be best :)<br /><br />Love your socks! I'm knitting my first ever pair of socks using self-striping yarn, so they won't match exactly. <br /><br />Can't wait to see your churches!Karen Smitheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04584636153202712192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-63315859300648353782012-03-14T22:16:18.724-05:002012-03-14T22:16:18.724-05:00It's unfortunate that those who truly need the...It's unfortunate that those who truly need the assistance don't get enough of it, and those who don't need it as badly get more than they deserve. Hopefully, you'll continue to find ways to make ends meet.<br /><br />Love the crazy socks and the watercolor using the wax paper!ChicagoLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02023674166511200133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-34620804197314598482012-03-14T21:26:07.416-05:002012-03-14T21:26:07.416-05:00I'm sorry finances are pinching you where it h...I'm sorry finances are pinching you where it hurts. It doesn't seem right that your medical should go up that much, but then our medical insurance took another huge jump this year, too, and there's nothing we can do about it. I think our government is corrupt, too, but is there a real answer to its problems? I have my doubts. <br /><br />It will be two years next month since I've had a raise in pay, and then it was only a 25-cent per hour raise. That sure didn't help for very long. With taxes going up, and the cost of everything else going up, our paychecks don't go very far. Gasoline is $3.86 a gallon here now. Always higher than the national average in this area. Thank goodness the winter was mild so things weren't as bad as they could have been.<br /><br />Love your snapdragon socks. Very colorful. :)<br /><br />I loved the effect of the waxed paper, too. Looks pretty cool. Can't wait to see a painting of a church or two. :)<br /><br />I'm glad you were able to get some rest...some pain free rest. I was reading an article earlier tonight about depression and anxiety caused by chronic pain and illnesses. I'm finding myself in that category more and more, and I'm not liking it. You have a bright outlook on life, even after the setbacks you've endured, and that's one thing I admire about you.<br /><br />We've had a couple of nice warm days here, but I haven't been able to open the storm door window while I've been home because someone spread the field next to us with chicken manure again. Annual springtime event and always when it's warm so we can't open the windows. It stinks to high heaven out there. :( Country life ain't so nice sometimes.<br /><br />I hope the rest of your day was a good one.AliceKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12027650364526343030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-85711060140446189392012-03-14T18:22:01.512-05:002012-03-14T18:22:01.512-05:00I know the feeling with the money! I just got my l...I know the feeling with the money! I just got my letters about increases too; of course, one thing goes up, so other things go down, and - if you're lucky - you break even. But, of course, food, utilities, etc all go up, so money gets tighter. Then people wonder why I'm using a laptop that only stays on if it feels like it, and a 5 year old copy of Jaws! I had almost managed to get together the money for the laptop, but then we had to take Willow in, and she needed the vet, so... *Sigh*<br /><br />On a more cheerful note... I'm glad you're enjoying that course, and also that you were able to not only have a long sleep, but also have that moment of relatively pain-free time! :)<br /><br />I know where I can get you plenty of photos of old churches; there are about 3 we pass just between here and the vet!Torizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04965005679599352165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-979229198741324132012-03-14T17:22:51.509-05:002012-03-14T17:22:51.509-05:00Sorry to hear about your illness, and yes, things ...Sorry to hear about your illness, and yes, things are looking bleak in England too.<br />Love your drawings and it is good to experiment with different types of materials. Your church looks great.<br />And, oh, for some sunshine here!<br /><br />Thinking of you.<br /><br />http://ladyofmuse.blogspot.com/Megan Adamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09087014754234957031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-56858110758592387432012-03-14T16:10:44.564-05:002012-03-14T16:10:44.564-05:00i am sorry for the money woes. i've been fort...i am sorry for the money woes. i've been fortunate the last 25 yrs or so of my life, but i have also had those days where it was manually counting items to put into the grocery cart or put it back - 32 cent can of beans vs. 48 cents, etc. it is tough, but it makes you more appreciative, i think, if you can remember and not waste. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-18361897621139873392012-03-14T16:01:21.788-05:002012-03-14T16:01:21.788-05:00I hate these stupid government stuff! Non of it ma...I hate these stupid government stuff! Non of it makes any sense! Paint your churches and wear your cool socks! I'm thinking of you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-60119035181467204942012-03-14T14:53:16.315-05:002012-03-14T14:53:16.315-05:00What a wonderful cheerful and inspiring post. I L...What a wonderful cheerful and inspiring post. I LOVE the socks too! <br /><br />Here in Engalnd, also, the poor and sick are getting it in the neck. We are supposed to be a welfare state too. <br /><br />The idea of making you WORSE off by increasing benefits is almost funny enough to laugh at !<br /><br />I bet Karma agrees with you about it being a glorious day, though. There is nothing like the advent of Spring.Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-5746446806113717472012-03-14T14:19:26.824-05:002012-03-14T14:19:26.824-05:00I've given up on trying to figure out any sens...I've given up on trying to figure out any sense of our government. Frankly it's just too big and too corrupt!! I'm sorry you're feeling the pinch though!!!<br /><br />LOVE your crazy socks, lol!<br /><br />YAY for fresh air! It's been wonderful over here too and the birds are back and singing like crazy!<br /><br />Have a great week yourself!Queenie Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13372885558434883470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-67939130074051888782012-03-14T14:08:00.417-05:002012-03-14T14:08:00.417-05:00The same thing happened to me after the cost of li...The same thing happened to me after the cost of living raise. My supplemental insurance went up over $5o a month and I ended up with $12 decrease in my monthly income. It all sucks big time.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020604933621899108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29503764.post-52998746589108044192012-03-14T13:56:46.247-05:002012-03-14T13:56:46.247-05:00I'm so glad you got some sleep. I've been...I'm so glad you got some sleep. I've been up all night long. I had a headache all day yesterday and didn't get up until after 5 pm when Chris came home. I actually went to bed early the night before and when I woke up at 6am I thought I was going to be back on the day shift... not. I just couldn't shake this headache and took something and laid back down to wait for it to work. It didn't. I still have the darned thing and no sleep for me. I love your wax paper background. So pretty. I love those socks too. I love bright colored socks. The sun is out here but its still around 0 degrees. Too cold for me. HOpe you keep having a good day and sleep at night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com