"Come someday to my laboratory and see..."

[kelquestor]

"The poet is intimate with truth, while the scientist approaches awkwardly."
- J.C. Bose quoted in Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa YoganandaJanuary 7th, 2006: My Dad turned 70. Other members of my family organised a party for him, a celebration with friends and family. On the other side of the continent. I didn't make it. I really hope

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[daisydumont]

you're always welcome in my journal. :)

how nicely that worked out, the outgrown bike for Emi. pretty name for it, malvern star!

[kelquestor]

Thank you Vicki, and likewise.

[purejuice]

thank you. i shall think of you two on your tricked out girly bikes, what fun. happy ne year.

[kelquestor]

Emi's has blue tyres, pink pedals and seat, purple and white streamers hanging from each side of the handlebars, a pink and white basket with flowers on the front, and fluorescent spoke decorations. Mine isn't girly, except that it doesn't have a bar across it (thank goodness, because M insists that the seat is at correct height when I can barely touch the ground on tiptoe when seated; I can imagine some nasty injury if I had the male bar in place). It has a bell, and in situations where I might want to use the bell, thus far I have been too busy compensating for my belated recollection that this bike doesn't have pedal brakes. : )

Wishing you satisfaction in your endeavours, and sublime culinary experiences this year, Juice.

[mouchette]

Thank you for being so kind.

I'm glad you get something from reading my, often troubled, I fear, posts. I read you every time. But, for the same reason that I post infrequently, I don't always have anything of any value to say. Troubled or other.

thought make sound

[kelquestor]

I do get a lot from your posts, and I think in the future you will be glad you have recorded some of the overwhelming feelings and moments you share/witness with your Eva. I know I wish every day I captured more of the essence of the divine Miss Em - something to cling to when she flies the nest!

I think perhaps you underestimate the value of your words in your own and others' LJs (or anywhere possibly?). It means a lot to me to think that whatever I write in mine, pitiful and short on point though it might be, you will do it the favour of your attention. Next time I write something and tend toward disappointment due to lack of response, I will remember that at least you will have seen it! Thank you. And thanks for taking up the '10 things' challenge a while back too.

Re: thought make sound

[mouchette]

Truth is, I get blue and tired. I like to hear what other people say more than what I say myself. Well, interesting people of course. Sometimes I could just post 'yes' on other's journal entries. It would be enough but it's not enough. So I stay mute.

Oh yes, plus I spend so much time in the endless conversation of a very verbal and imaginative 3-year-old that my naturally wordless state is even more so come the evening.

[blue_by_you]

First thank you for the kind words and, second, no you should not be humiliated in the least. It's a public journal. They can friends only or make private their posts if they choose. They should take your interest as a compliment. Sometimes indifference may seem like hostility but is really laziness or lack of manners. *smile*

[kelquestor]

You are most welcome to and deserving of my words, my telling it like I know it. Your remark about seeming indifference is a great reminder to me of how I possibly come across (or don't come across/through!)to/for my valued Friends at times, as I manage time ineffectively and too occasionally communicate my appreciation and acknowledgement, so thank you for that. In your case, since your return, although wanting to share how much I'm loving what you're writing, I saw that there were lots of people saying the same things I wanted to say, and that you were by no means going unacknowledged, so I didn't make it important. I'm really glad you read my LJ and posted comment.

About the 'indifferent' or worse women, yes, you are exactly right, and I know I tend to take these things personally. These women all lead full, busy lives, and receive much validation from various sources. They don't 'need' me, and they'd most likely let me know if they really didn't want me to read.

[josephinabella]

I agree with you totally about the disasters of 2005. I had my own of course, but still, I am lucky. Blessed. To even be abundant enough to consider what people might like for Chrsitmas gifts, to be given some myself is such a luxury in this world.

Did we leave you any nettle tea? If so, have some tea or brew some and dab it on where you are itching. It will help.

Your post leaves me wondering what am I using my LJ for? What purpose does it serve? Its great to be nudged into looking at someting differently. :-)