tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842684642117669334.post8283818051899622410..comments2023-04-13T08:44:10.428-07:00Comments on This 'n That From on the Mountain: This 'n thatKathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03272307621143522274noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842684642117669334.post-89949248495853795392010-01-08T13:37:24.234-08:002010-01-08T13:37:24.234-08:00so, i just read the post about Bear. i didn't...so, i just read the post about Bear. i didn't do it in the first place, because...well, me and bad animal stories don't get along. i can watch movies where an entire human species is annihilated, but touch one dog and it's over for me. <br /><br />i really admire you for posting about that, and not in the "i admire you, i would never have done that." type of way. i think that posting that took courage. 1. you are talking about emotions and 2. you are talking about family. <br /><br />you handled yourself very well with your MIL and her arguments. i would not have done that well with her and i especially love the fact that you realized the exact moment that you were not going to "win".justmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02355529145817481156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842684642117669334.post-66866350258863436832010-01-08T12:40:24.917-08:002010-01-08T12:40:24.917-08:00I agree, if you ever decide to get a dog, a shelte...I agree, if you ever decide to get a dog, a shelter animal -- or an animal from a rescue society (most purebreds have rescue societies) -- are the best bet. It's okay to not have a dog, though. I mean, it's not for everyone, and it is okay to make that determination. A dog doesn't fit everyone's lifestyle. <br /><br />You can always volunteer at a shelter, walking dogs, etc. to get a feel for how you feel about taking care of them regularly. <br /><br />Thanks Kathryn, but you sell yourself short. For one thing, it's easier to see a full picture, the farther away you stand. Up close it's a lot more difficult, and emotional detachment isn't as easy. I admit, I do tend to do the exact same thing in my own life, but one way isn't better than the other, a balance is best because your point of view in your life? That counts for a lot too. It is important to see anothers POV, but it is important to recognize your own worth, and know your own feelings too. So, yeah, as with many things, balance is best. <br /><br />In fact, funny story. I got a call from a friend, whose husband had ticked her off. This was about two years ago, she was just in a state, and as I opened my mouth she interrupted me: <br /><br />"Alane, I need you to be on <i>my</i> side this time. No, "maybe he thinks..." this or "perhaps if you try..." that, <i><b>My side</b></i>. No fair and balanced stuff, that's what I need from you, do you understand?" <br /><br />"Absolutely! He's a jerk, I can't believe he did that. Who does he think he is? He can only ever hope to one day deserve you!" <br /><br />And she started laughing and laughing and laughing. <br /><br />"What?" <br /><br />"Wow, you're really horrible at this, aren't you?" <br /><br />Apparently!Land of shimphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671954452597068904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7842684642117669334.post-25340046635059628442010-01-08T11:39:44.069-08:002010-01-08T11:39:44.069-08:00Pretty dogs, but yeah, I think a shelter one needs...Pretty dogs, but yeah, I think a shelter one needs the home most - when and if you decide to get one!<br /><br />About giving a cat a pill, our old kitty had them for years for her thyroid and we thought we were so good at giving her pills. Well, in breaking apart the bed during the move we must have found ten pills that the little trickster spit out and they fell into hiding. Kind of gross, I guess, but then again who vacuums down into the wooden and metal part of the bed where it joins up. Also, I think we have a decent ratio of only ten missed pills in all those years ;-)<br /><br />You do put together very thought provoking and discussion-enhancing topics, Miss Kathryn. <br /><br />Also, love the outdoor photos - I can almost smell the fresh air from looking at them!<br /><br />HUGS to you!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14721780347274988492noreply@blogger.com