tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post5001487566870914683..comments2024-01-18T00:32:55.427-06:00Comments on my cozy book nook: TSS - 2.13.11Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-56108217972522945162011-02-25T18:30:35.796-06:002011-02-25T18:30:35.796-06:00Hugs Molly! I love your list and will likely r...Hugs Molly! I love your list and will likely refer to it. LOVED hearing about how special your class is this year (and marveling at how you were able to conduct it at a coffee shop???) <br />I must say that I doubt you will need to worry about the FUN taking over if you were to choose more of it. Actually, you might expect to appreciate the choices of responsibility and see the joys in it as you balance the balance, so to say. I currently am gaining an appreciation for work and other 'chores' as I choose them rather than have to do them and also really analyze the joys that come from laying in the sun, having time to read, etc that I get to enjoy because of my blessed circumstances. <br />Hugs for your mom, too. Hugs hugs hugs.Carehttp://bkclubCare.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-10724631449296071282011-02-25T15:54:13.067-06:002011-02-25T15:54:13.067-06:00Molly, reading your posts it really shines through...Molly, reading your posts it really shines through how wonderful a teacher you must be. I would have loved to be in a class like the one you describe.<br /><br />And I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. My mother passed several years ago after a brief but painful bout with cancer and spent time in a palliative care unit. The time with your Mom is precious indeed. I will keep you in my prayers.Lesleyhttp://www.alifeinbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-81593687099515081582011-02-21T23:36:18.850-06:002011-02-21T23:36:18.850-06:00Oh Molly, I'm sorry about your mother. Spend ...Oh Molly, I'm sorry about your mother. Spend as much time as you can with her, the books and everything else will still be there afterwards. That's my thinking, after watching a friend die two years ago, having another co-worker discover a life-changing health-issue two weeks ago,and having emergency surgery myself a few years ago. Be good to yourself at this time, Molly, and even while you see your mother when you can, take some time for you too. <br /><br />Maybe, you've done your 'duty', and it's time for you to expand creatively and play. <br /><br />I'm so sorry though, and send you lots of caring thoughts and hugs.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09095246748581382752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-75290780575730338152011-02-19T15:53:15.383-06:002011-02-19T15:53:15.383-06:00Oh, Molly, you are so inspiring - and this post ma...Oh, Molly, you are so inspiring - and this post made me cry, too. My heart is with you on your journey. I share aspects of this journey with you, that sense of loss of self in fulfillment of things that seemed more practical and realistic and expected. And that question - what will happen if I do give myself fully to this expansion and focus of self? I'm trusting that my world will expand with me.<br /><br />I loved your list of books - I've read Martha Beck's book and really enjoyed it, and will be adding many of the ones you've listed to my own TBR. I enjoyed A Year By the Sea very much, so will definitely be looking out for The Second Journey.<br /><br />And as always, reading about your teaching, I find in myself a wish that I'd had a teacher like you in my life. You are truly gifted as a teacher - the passion and enjoyment you get from teaching is so apparent in all your posts. Your students are very lucky indeed.Belle Wonghttp://msbookish.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-60666976276816528132011-02-18T15:33:51.834-06:002011-02-18T15:33:51.834-06:00I will keep you and your family in my prayers Moll...I will keep you and your family in my prayers Molly. Watching a loved one go through the process of dying is a life altering as well as affirming event. You are right about every minute counting. I have a good friend of mine dying from brain cancer right now and her journey has put a lot of things into perspective for me.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-61728552201796064272011-02-16T10:20:56.291-06:002011-02-16T10:20:56.291-06:00We'll be praying for you, your mom and your fa...We'll be praying for you, your mom and your family. It's such a difficult time to go through. Your mother is lucky to have you.<br /><br />I'm sure you will find your "balance" with adding some fun to life. You are absolutely right about priorities and focusing on what really matters.<br /><br />God Bless!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094928747500699123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-59084168438385583422011-02-15T18:31:16.581-06:002011-02-15T18:31:16.581-06:00I'm sorry to hear about your mom's health ...I'm sorry to hear about your mom's health troubles. <br /><br />I do think it's important to take time for yourself, and to have some fun. I'm sure you'll do fine with balancing that.<br /><br />I'm glad to see that you have such an awesome class to teach. :)Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-84256553047743720382011-02-14T22:15:51.998-06:002011-02-14T22:15:51.998-06:00I'm so sorry about your mom. I'll keep you...I'm so sorry about your mom. I'll keep you in my thoughts. <br /><br />When it comes to having fun, take it. Balance is important and I'm sure you'll figure out a way to balance your happiness with your responsibilities.<br /><br />Take care of yourself.Vasillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463689838763126048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-85558102526014158412011-02-14T09:54:57.333-06:002011-02-14T09:54:57.333-06:00Someone recommended the Martha Beck books to me. S...Someone recommended the Martha Beck books to me. She's funny and she definitely knows her stuff, however I was already so well versed in coaching that I learned nothing new. You've been reading many books in a similar vein; it will be interesting to see what you think of Martha. She's quite brilliant.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900383840255608898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-43005473101455114262011-02-14T08:28:47.695-06:002011-02-14T08:28:47.695-06:00Molly, glad to hear our classes are going well.
...Molly, glad to hear our classes are going well. <br /><br />I hope that u enjoy Finding Your Own North Star (I liked it), and I loved what you said about:<br /><br />"I am realizing that the old adage is true: life really is too short to spend time on the insignificant." ---- I think about that all of the time am find I will no longer finish an inferior book, as a result, or do anything that I really don't want to do, simply because someone thinks I should.<br /><br />Happy Valentine's Day Molly, and have a great week.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-44886638566861513022011-02-13T19:35:13.261-06:002011-02-13T19:35:13.261-06:00I'm glad you are blessed with such a wonderful...I'm glad you are blessed with such a wonderful and amazing class. I'm sure that is a true gift.<br /><br />I'm sorry about what you've been experiencing with your mom. It sounds like they are just trying to keep her comfortable and let her die with dignity and comfort. I'm sure watching her experience this brings home just how short life can be ... if we don't make time for fun, we might miss the opportunity. I'm sure you are responsible enough that you won't run off and forget everything just to pursue fun. But please treat yourself!!! Hugs to you during this difficult time.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-31459256954136064552011-02-13T15:37:39.965-06:002011-02-13T15:37:39.965-06:00I can't even imagine the difficult journey you...I can't even imagine the difficult journey you are taking right now. My prayers are with you as you spend these days with your mom.<br /><br />On a side note, I'm glad you picked up the Berry poems- he really is wonderful. :)Carrie K.http://booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-11296567852245586172011-02-13T15:23:44.405-06:002011-02-13T15:23:44.405-06:00Your last paragraph moved me to tears...everything...Your last paragraph moved me to tears...everything you wrote is so true. It's so hard to make time for ourselves. I think society makes demands on moms and women in general.They're to be the caretaker of all with no one to take care of them. My heart goes out to you and especially during this trying time with your mother.<br /><br />((Hugs))Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-73313839596872969902011-02-13T15:00:57.451-06:002011-02-13T15:00:57.451-06:00Ah, Molly, what a week and journey you have had, a...Ah, Molly, what a week and journey you have had, and will continue to travel on. All you can do is what you think is right, the best that you can, but always be sure to tend to yourself as well. Not always easy. My best to you in the week ahead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-18123234193022972502011-02-13T13:21:09.084-06:002011-02-13T13:21:09.084-06:00Molly, you have my thoughts and prayers as well......Molly, you have my thoughts and prayers as well...I'm sure that your mom cherishes being able to spend her last days with you. <br /> <br />I do agree with you that we each have to take time for ourselves. We can only be what we are to others if we remember that our own souls and selves have to be nourished as well.Peppermint Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02839146118641977559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-59434377229949161322011-02-13T12:50:37.162-06:002011-02-13T12:50:37.162-06:00I hope and pray that this is the move that your m...I hope and pray that this is the move that your mom needs. Watching your parents age is so difficult. My thoughts are with you and your family.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-1749697912477280472011-02-13T11:46:13.937-06:002011-02-13T11:46:13.937-06:00Molly, I can completely follow your reasoning in y...Molly, I can completely follow your reasoning in your personal section of this post. I can only tell from my very own experience that your responsibility WILL NOT fly out the window. I don't know you in person, only your thoughts that you put down so clearly in this space, and from those I think you're just not the woman to be irresponsible. My own experience, however, is that I developed guilt (even Brene Brown couldn't change that) and that is very hard to overcome. I haven't been successful in that yet, and I'm trying to figure out why there is so much feeling of guilt on my side. The reasonable voice says that this is ridiculous, but it is often silenced by other voices that I still can't quite name. It's a journey...Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-15258908275076114982011-02-13T11:28:14.281-06:002011-02-13T11:28:14.281-06:00I think that when you are trying to find balance i...I think that when you are trying to find balance in your life the pendulum swings wildly for awhile, but eventually finds its comfortable spot in the middle. My thoughts are with you. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823616282284779390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-21232033527758176912011-02-13T10:35:21.626-06:002011-02-13T10:35:21.626-06:00This post pretty much just makes me want to give y...This post pretty much just makes me want to give you a big hug, Molly. I'm sorry to hear about your mom and I'll be thinking about you both.<br /><br />In terms of your borrowed books - I'm so glad to see The Heroine's Bookshelf on there. I think it's a perfect read for stressful times. I have already bought the two books in there that I hadn't already owned and can't wait to get reading them, too.Meghanhttp://medievalbookworm.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-84192906485277236272011-02-13T10:04:45.337-06:002011-02-13T10:04:45.337-06:00My thoughts and prayers are with you as you care f...My thoughts and prayers are with you as you care for your mother, Molly. Confusing the significant with the urgent is a problem for many of us.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-56811567778622188002011-02-13T09:55:46.166-06:002011-02-13T09:55:46.166-06:00Here's hoping a little warmth hits your week! ...Here's hoping a little warmth hits your week! We're supposed to be in the 60s and 70s this week, too, and I couldn't be happier.<br /><br />Molly, my heart is going out to you and your family. I don't think I realized that your mother would be taken off all medications but I'll be thinking about you.<br /><br />You make such a strong point about significant and urgent and at 29 I have trouble confusing the two as well. How does one go about changing a mindset that has been set in place for years? Baby steps, I guess...Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-9933540100275035642011-02-13T09:38:10.116-06:002011-02-13T09:38:10.116-06:00Oh, my thoughts are with you on this journey.
My ...Oh, my thoughts are with you on this journey.<br /><br />My mom died almost three years ago, after "fading" for awhile. She was fortunate to have hospice care in her own home, with caregivers. She was 93 when she died, so we all clung to that thought, knowing she'd had a long and good life.<br /><br />Your book stack does sound like quite a journey all on its own.<br /><br />As for fun....since my "official" retirement five years ago (I retired from one 27-year career to then work another three years in a similar capacity), I have really focused on fun. For me, that's writing, blogging, and reading.<br /><br />It is sort of "work," in that I'm trying to finish another novel and I'm "networking." But it's so much fun that it doesn't seem like work.<br /><br />And I've managed to do the things I need to do...so it is possible. Hope you try it, and do not wait until you "retire."<br /><br />Here's my <a href="http://accidentalmoments.wordpress.com/2011/02/13/the-sunday-salon-feb-13/" rel="nofollow">SUNDAY SALON</a>Laurel-Rain Snowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00101090217639410913noreply@blogger.com