tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post6726912259402295451..comments2023-11-05T07:04:54.561-05:00Comments on Chronicles of a Country Girl: Happiness is not a faraway thingCountry Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-91693219317276934622011-09-02T20:25:46.974-04:002011-09-02T20:25:46.974-04:00You were even happy when you were here in that mis...You were even happy when you were here in that miserable heat we had, I have to say you strike me as knowing how to find happiness! Beautiful blue morning glories. xo ~LiliLilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003968489244660242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-85409387542307827812011-09-01T10:42:20.124-04:002011-09-01T10:42:20.124-04:00Your morning glories bring a smile of happiness to...Your morning glories bring a smile of happiness to my face. They are gorgeous and help to temper the bad news from the storm.<br /><br />Some people have lost so much, and yet they are so strong. They are the true heroes of Irene.<br /><br />Jen @ Muddy Boot DreamsRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-35096416796993137162011-09-01T07:58:19.650-04:002011-09-01T07:58:19.650-04:00Its September 1 today wow, where the heck did the ...Its September 1 today wow, where the heck did the summer go. Better yet where did my childhood go!. Richardtrumphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379869475899318079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-18570516025152652532011-08-31T20:50:32.829-04:002011-08-31T20:50:32.829-04:00Your happiness reaches all the way up north and ma...Your happiness reaches all the way up north and makes me a little happier. You always get so many comments, I rarely comment. But in the afternoons it is nice to see what country girl is up to and see your beautiful inspirational photos.<br />Gayle from Behind the GateGaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08871445174509081095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-33211435974750164442011-08-31T17:23:56.594-04:002011-08-31T17:23:56.594-04:00Time is on our side. Thank you for sharing and in...Time is on our side. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me that life continues. Absolutely beautiful photos! Such glory!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-17261149056780023902011-08-31T17:08:29.302-04:002011-08-31T17:08:29.302-04:00I'm glad you were so happy at the end of the f...I'm glad you were so happy at the end of the first day, Kate! And a new purse to boot!<br /><br />I have to say, my husband and I were happy that for once we weren't effected. However, what a shame for all those that were. We've been to some of the places in NH that have washed out roads and it's hard to believe their predicaments. I'd be so devastated if it were our town, or our house. All you can do is pick up and move forward.A New England Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-1530575913158624012011-08-31T16:15:01.338-04:002011-08-31T16:15:01.338-04:00me, too. because it really is those small things t...me, too. because it really is those small things that make us happiest.<br /><br />i think sometimes people don't understand that, they think happiness only comes through the big things, and that it should last forever. it's really just a series of tiny moments we get throughout our lives, and if we are smart enough to recognize them, we are content.<br /><br />love these photos, i haven't had blue morning glories in so long, they always make me smile.mrs mediocrityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01021079985184737831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-6664662769572676592011-08-31T13:22:30.641-04:002011-08-31T13:22:30.641-04:00those are pretty, but they are my enemythose are pretty, but they are my enemyThe JRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860982258621823529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-72131528513845390592011-08-31T12:03:04.361-04:002011-08-31T12:03:04.361-04:00Gorgeous photos of the morning glory. Glad to hea...Gorgeous photos of the morning glory. Glad to hear you had little damage from Irene. We were lucky as well. It will take Vermont and other places a long time to recover though. Very sad.barbara l. halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15251598050638810751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-2795602562831150532011-08-31T10:59:14.623-04:002011-08-31T10:59:14.623-04:00The morning glories are beautiful... considered a ...The morning glories are beautiful... considered a weed by many, but aren't they a happy flower in their glorious beauty as they spill over fences with wild abandon?! I love them.<br /><br />My heart breaks for everyone who is enduring the aftermath of Irene also. The man in Manville was right - it is hard, but life does go on, and I hope they will find their happiness in the future also.<br /><br />Side note: I just placed a good sized order at B&H, and of course, I made sure to go thru your blog link first. ;-)Girl Tornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07289862625817473671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-28075858538423442262011-08-31T10:37:14.138-04:002011-08-31T10:37:14.138-04:00Prayers for anyone anywhere in the world who is en...Prayers for anyone anywhere in the world who is enduring a struggle.<br /><br />I LOVE that quote. So, perfectly true. I makes me happy. *smile*<br /><br />That, and watching my loony cat scramble and chase after the new toy The Frenchman brought home last night. Oops! I'm not suppose to tell. He doesn't want anyone knowing how much he loves the girls. *grin*Carolynn Anctilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12566204713508877389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-4631367963545424142011-08-31T10:35:59.161-04:002011-08-31T10:35:59.161-04:00thank you for being one of the calming points at t...thank you for being one of the calming points at the start of my workday. :)JMCDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17402246674024711423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-47702714304349727822011-08-31T09:59:17.298-04:002011-08-31T09:59:17.298-04:00Here in Vermont the roads are still closed in plac...Here in Vermont the roads are still closed in places. Mud is EVERYWHERE. Power is out in many places. There are towns that are still completely isolated from the world (and food and water) But.. everyone here is upbeat. My husband is planning a trip tomorrow on his 4 Wheeler to help bring supplies to people stranded one town over. If I wasn't almost at my due date I'd be right there with him.... <br /><br /><a href="http://www.cabinfeververmont.com" rel="nofollow"> Cabin Fever in Vermont </a>Jen at Cabin Feverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14619554503287689988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-19781469499923482472011-08-31T09:55:16.418-04:002011-08-31T09:55:16.418-04:00Yes, I have always suspected that happiness sneaks...Yes, I have always suspected that happiness sneaks up on you, sometimes when you least expect it... and it is, indeed, the little things that add up...<br /><br />The images from Paterson are bad, and the images from Vermont are unbelievable. I, too, hope that the little things will start to add up for those poor people.<br />xoxoMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11799729997229744515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-90822301022636426162011-08-31T09:46:28.490-04:002011-08-31T09:46:28.490-04:00A Beautiful post my friend!A Beautiful post my friend!Kerri Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617128767655910810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-34268952290102981042011-08-31T09:40:37.888-04:002011-08-31T09:40:37.888-04:00Here, in NC, we are becoming accustomed to having ...Here, in NC, we are becoming accustomed to having to "move with the tides" so to speak.....the beach we love just keeps moving on us....smiles.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-38683597606754543582011-08-31T09:30:21.463-04:002011-08-31T09:30:21.463-04:00Even the Hudson River is confused by all the risin...Even the Hudson River is confused by all the rising waters .. it usually flows up and then down depending on the tides .. but yesterday it was only going in one direction ... I think it wants to get away from the ocean ...Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-34027741274244868522011-08-31T07:21:21.567-04:002011-08-31T07:21:21.567-04:00It is indeed heartbreaking. We have moaned about o...It is indeed heartbreaking. We have moaned about our rubbish summer here in the UK, but it's absolutely nothing in comparison and puts our rainy summer in perspective. God bless all those people.<br /><br />CJ xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-69433263670507831432011-08-31T04:52:17.054-04:002011-08-31T04:52:17.054-04:00It is sometimes hard to remember that happiness is...It is sometimes hard to remember that happiness is not far away. In moments like this, when so many people are suffering happiness is probably the last on their minds. I guess because we live in that ego-era, when we expect always to have the best while in fact we can live with so little and be happy for a thing as simple as life.Kanelstrandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656658673748250383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-4908055819378839502011-08-31T01:05:03.296-04:002011-08-31T01:05:03.296-04:00We do see ourselves differently, I know. It's ...We do see ourselves differently, I know. It's good, I think ,that people se you happy--it says a lot for your character.:)Bluebird49https://www.blogger.com/profile/01195892307835553912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-20794013639391963472011-08-30T23:07:07.103-04:002011-08-30T23:07:07.103-04:00...What a beautiful post from a beautiful soul. :o......What a beautiful post from a beautiful soul. :o)<br /><br />...Isn't that funny how others see us differently than we see ourselves? I know others have often said to me, "gosh, you're always smiling" and I really never knew I was! lol... I know I feel the happiness from you coming off the computer screen. Really. ;o)<br /><br />...I too love Macy's and I too am past due for a new handbag. I have others but I have my ol' reliable that I carry everyday. Mine is a circa 2002 Liz Claiborne and it's built like a saddle. I got it at a Liz Claiborne Outlet and the original price was $110.00 and I got it for, are you ready, $14.00! I kid you not. :o)<br /><br />...LOVE the Morning Glory photos - they're simply awesome!<br /><br />...Blessings :o)tjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15595340637449976534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-1391283736483881062011-08-30T22:28:09.290-04:002011-08-30T22:28:09.290-04:00We were fortunate as well. We had power the whole ...We were fortunate as well. We had power the whole time. Some won't get it til next week the power companies say. Wasn't it beautiful here in Maryland today????Candyleihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17940481300846596938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-43896119588954007122011-08-30T22:16:28.258-04:002011-08-30T22:16:28.258-04:00love the quote: we all need to print it and refer ...love the quote: we all need to print it and refer to it often; <br /><br />Kohl's makes me happy b/c I can be quasi updated without spending too much money adn I can go Christmas shopping and get stuff for most of the folks on my list.....<br /><br />my heart does go out to thse so significantly affected.... I can't imagine....JaneKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671608749441706267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-80481936458517126882011-08-30T21:29:32.409-04:002011-08-30T21:29:32.409-04:00such a beautiful calm in the color of these mornin...such a beautiful calm in the color of these morning glories ... truly "joy comes in the morning" ...S. Etolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847206680320012887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4296284051502496327.post-31284298607740579222011-08-30T21:14:28.699-04:002011-08-30T21:14:28.699-04:00your wisdom and kindness heals my hurts.
Aloha ...your wisdom and kindness heals my hurts.<br /><br /><br /><br />Aloha from Waikiki;<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Comfort Spiral</a><br /> > < } } ( ° ><br /> <br /><br /> <br /> ><}}(°><br /><br />< ° ) } } > <Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.com