tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post820884330261812882..comments2023-11-03T08:04:49.280-04:00Comments on Rambling Toward Clarity : Miscellany...Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16637670293642285740noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-18862439869455130222009-02-03T09:00:00.000-05:002009-02-03T09:00:00.000-05:00My hubby can make our kids and the grandkids laugh...My hubby can make our kids and the grandkids laugh with his Donald Duck...I got nothing!<BR/>I would walk with you...let me think October in Washington...60 miles...hmmmm still thinking!Ronda's Rantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06847830394540205074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-54271020241149222352009-02-03T05:10:00.000-05:002009-02-03T05:10:00.000-05:00You are such a fun mommy, Ryan is lucky. Too bad y...You are such a fun mommy, Ryan is lucky. Too bad your brother isn't smart enough to realize how worthy you are as a sister. You did the right thing. Take comfort in that.<BR/><BR/>That's a daunting amount of money to raise, especially in this economy. I think you should go for it though, since you have quite a bit of time to do the fundraising. See if you can sound out local businesses and groups like Rotary/Lions/etc to see if they will support you. If you can get half from them, go for it. Senor and I will contribute something...Sometimes Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10053598560687202583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-52700483575092370862009-02-02T22:20:00.000-05:002009-02-02T22:20:00.000-05:00I would contribute to your walk. Not like 100s of ...I would contribute to your walk. Not like 100s of dollars but something. That is kind of scary requirement though. Jeez...perhaps you can do a "trial" run and see how much you have then then register. That would be really scary if you fell short and had to shell out a ton of money .. I mean it is a good cause and all but my goodness.<BR/><BR/>And I can only hope your brother and sister-in-law are trying to find just the right words and it is just taking awhile. I really really hope so.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-75004522713133760182009-02-02T21:38:00.000-05:002009-02-02T21:38:00.000-05:00you sound like an awesome mom! i would have laughe...you sound like an awesome mom! i would have laughed too if one of mine would have fallen; i thought that was a rule? laugh first, check for injuries second?<BR/>i think the walk is a worthwhile cause, but i had no idea you had to raise a set amount to do it. that's bizarre. however, i bet you'd have no trouble raising it.<BR/>and, as one from a dysfunctional family (and one that extends the olive branch) all i can say is you did your part; you tried. screw them : )creative kerfufflehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08645362903422740070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-49570786848634288532009-02-02T19:27:00.000-05:002009-02-02T19:27:00.000-05:00Dang! Now I see that you have your "COPYRIGHT" log...Dang! Now I see that you have your "COPYRIGHT" logo on your site, and since you called me out by name--I guess I'm in trouble, huh?<BR/><BR/>WHat is your penalty for copyright infringement?<BR/><BR/>I SWEAR I tried to link to your site first, but couldn't and still can't. I'm that dumb. Believe me, I WANT to learn, but my ADD mind just can't wrap around it.<BR/><BR/>But I gave you full artistic credit. Does that lesson my sentence?<BR/><BR/>Have mercy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-2254471025379969532009-02-02T17:02:00.000-05:002009-02-02T17:02:00.000-05:00I was wondering if you had heard anything back fro...I was wondering if you had heard anything back from your brother. at least you tried. <BR/><BR/>P.S.<BR/>My little cousin touched the flame on her birthday cake candle when she was 2. after we stopped laughing her mother checked to make sure she was ok. She was. Just scared. You're still a good mom :)Amy McMeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14020147028703666774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-70400306766262788952009-02-02T14:27:00.000-05:002009-02-02T14:27:00.000-05:00I'd happily sponsor you. But I don't promi...I'd happily sponsor you. But I don't promise not to come back & call in the favour later! ;)Rachel Cotterillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08969719330048416996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-47926613546364434662009-02-02T13:41:00.000-05:002009-02-02T13:41:00.000-05:00Definitely do the walk! I know you could do it. An...Definitely do the walk! I know you could do it. <BR/><BR/>And I love making my kids laugh by doing similar things. And coincidentally, I have also laughed at them falling more times than I can count. But as a result, neither of them freaks out when they fall and hurt themselves and I think that is a good thing.<BR/><BR/>So really, I am a GOOD mom, right?Petra a.k.a The Wise (*Young*) Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01717981499965181200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-42772872337037271882009-02-02T12:05:00.000-05:002009-02-02T12:05:00.000-05:00How weird is that, having to commit to a certain s...How weird is that, having to commit to a certain sum? What's the reasoning behind that I wonder? Sounds crazy!swenglishexpathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102783327902959539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-77592699723037106802009-02-02T10:18:00.000-05:002009-02-02T10:18:00.000-05:00My sister and I are thinking of walking the Chicag...My sister and I are thinking of walking the Chicago area 3-day because both of us lost really awesome people to breast cancer last spring. She and I both lost our mother's-in-law within a couple months of each other. (Believe me, if you knew my mom, you'd know why we became so attached to those ladies.) I would not only give to your walk, I'd put a link to your donation site on my blog. <BR/><BR/>You will SO collect enough money - I know it. Think about it as 46 people giving $50; I'll bet you won't have any trouble. Plus, you can write a letter to local businesses and ask for sponsors, you'll get some money there too. <BR/><BR/>About your brother - you did what you could. He'll either come around or he won't, but at least you'll know it isn't on you.blognuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01161713516407124717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-7248451673123665162009-02-02T10:04:00.000-05:002009-02-02T10:04:00.000-05:00My post today may look a bit familiar.I am sorry.K...My post today may look a bit familiar.<BR/><BR/>I am sorry.Kinda.Sherri Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01536108320748561406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-14918622073573843902009-02-02T09:26:00.000-05:002009-02-02T09:26:00.000-05:00Your blog has a huge following, you'd probably be ...Your blog has a huge following, you'd probably be able to do it. Make a blog badge for anyone to donate to place on their blog. I'd do a lot of things for a blog award. :-DSam_I_amhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16556492217352199922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-32583840603740299932009-02-02T09:15:00.000-05:002009-02-02T09:15:00.000-05:00First of all, you must really and truly be my moth...First of all, you must really and truly be my mother's child after all. She's definitely a "laugh first, check later" person. Like when I fell down the stairs in high school. She laughed the whole way to the hospital. Or when I fell down the stairs in college and she laughed at me over the phone. (See a pattern here? Me and stairs don't really get along.) <BR/>Anyway, I think the breast cancer walk is an excellent idea. I think you'll be able to raise the money. It's a great cause.<BR/>And I'm sorry your brother hasn't accepted the peace offering yet. Maybe he's feeling bad for his part in all of it? Wishing he had said sorry first? I know... severely optimistic, right?Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01783379570693055648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-63761372289114356192009-02-02T07:03:00.000-05:002009-02-02T07:03:00.000-05:00Feel free to try and make me laugh any time...I co...Feel free to try and make me laugh any time...I could use one right now....♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-16553718959190876652009-02-02T06:53:00.000-05:002009-02-02T06:53:00.000-05:00There is nothing better than a good laugh!;))I so ...There is nothing better than a good laugh!;))<BR/>I so understand your issues with the fund raising, I am not very good with money. Asking for it or saving it! Period.;))<BR/><BR/>Finally, there is an award for YOU from ME!;)) Come and get it at my place.;))Zuzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02137958790178864561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-64494302429912492562009-02-02T05:53:00.000-05:002009-02-02T05:53:00.000-05:00Yes Diane i definitely think you should do this!!I...Yes Diane i definitely think you should do this!!<BR/><BR/>I would contribute and write about you on my blog asking readers to come here to well contribute!!!<BR/><BR/>As far as DC in October!!! It may be doable for me if you want a walking partner!! I love DC in October!! Well no i don't, i've only been to DC once when i was 15!!!<BR/><BR/>You crack me up girl!! Ryan is lucky kid for sure!!!!<BR/><BR/>Happy Monday!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012277904032798697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-34226620767868514462009-02-02T03:06:00.000-05:002009-02-02T03:06:00.000-05:00Diane - mum and me think it's wrong to 'set' an am...Diane - mum and me think it's wrong to 'set' an amount. It must put lots of people off. Surely they'd raise more if they didn't set an amount because they'd get more people participating? Bizarre. We would contribute, of course. Mum has lumps all the time, all benign up to now but it is always in her mind as she has to have regular ultra-sounds because of her condition. Are you with paypal? Also, on the letter front. Keep writing. My mum's only remaining brother never corresponds with her either. But she keeps writing to him, letting him know that she's alive and suchlike, not that he seems to care, but mum says it doesn't hurt her to keep writing and holding out that one day he WILL care. He's the only family mum has.Henry the Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14338889319568692778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-80419827835093395642009-02-02T02:54:00.000-05:002009-02-02T02:54:00.000-05:00Most of my letters get no response. I think it is...Most of my letters get no response. I think it is usually because I insult the recipient's intellect, never a good idea if you want results!mo.stoneskinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737422581378328590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-62341927501396113982009-02-02T01:55:00.000-05:002009-02-02T01:55:00.000-05:00Personally I think that that they shouldnt set tha...Personally I think that that they shouldnt set that amount. I also did a walk just a few weeks after chemo for a different type of cancer, we were told that in the UK a third of the people didnt send in their money. I dont use a credit card either, money is very tight for many at the moment. You sound like a great Mum Ryan is lucky. Best wishes BluBluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519994628335802996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-80923305209789259402009-02-02T01:01:00.000-05:002009-02-02T01:01:00.000-05:00A pretty tough way of getting you back - going A o...A pretty tough way of getting you back - going A over T on the ice!Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11236459315155380910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-46611502480225799002009-02-02T00:30:00.000-05:002009-02-02T00:30:00.000-05:00I love the idea of the walk, but I'm just like you...I love the idea of the walk, but I'm just like you..I can get sales but really suck on asking for donation. May be you can think of people who can contribute large amount.. people who you know well and have the same mind about this..then only you decide whether to do it. So sad to say I'm living without credit card here..so anything that have to be paid thru the net is out of question!<BR/><BR/>You sound pretty much like me..(okay, you are funnier!).. I love to change song lyrics just to tease my kids. I just sang "Farting Queen" to my daughter (to the Abba song Dancing Queen) last night..coz she farts a lot!HLizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501423875033391870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-27950578595381041462009-02-01T23:30:00.000-05:002009-02-01T23:30:00.000-05:00I missed Miscellany! Dang! And you took it! I th...I missed Miscellany! Dang! And you took it! I think I have a card somewhere that you sent me with your quote of the week on it. And, I have this to say: "Diane, you know you know me!" in the good sense for On a Roll... and in the practical sense for In Case You Were Wondering...Melanie Gillispiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18325977196312705838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-74905035415882137602009-02-01T23:26:00.000-05:002009-02-01T23:26:00.000-05:00See, I check first and then laugh. I must be an aw...See, I check first and then laugh. I must be an awesome parent. <BR/><BR/>$2300 is a lot to raise, but I think you could do it. If not all from your bloggity friends, you can always check to see if businesses will sponsor you.<BR/><BR/>As far as your brother? That's enough effort wasted IMO.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00873541253069090821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-28826850722934820022009-02-01T23:00:00.000-05:002009-02-01T23:00:00.000-05:00Yeah, go for the walk and use the PO box idea for ...Yeah, go for the walk and use the PO box idea for sure. You are a cool mom and Ryan is a cool kid. Let us know how it goes when she's thirteen! We'll have your back!gwenlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00385327472226672450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-10757562568421070782009-02-01T22:59:00.000-05:002009-02-01T22:59:00.000-05:00First- your little curse you put on your daughter....First- your little curse you put on your daughter...very funny;)<BR/><BR/>Second- I say go for the cancer walk! I head up a big event like this in our area (a poverty stricken community). Last year we raised $60,000! Huge $$ coming from the people here. Mine was for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, but both are good causes.<BR/><BR/>And I was wondering about your letter...you STILL did the right thing regardless of their response or lack thereof. They are probably speechless and don't know how to respond. I'd say that you have them doing some soul searching.<BR/>But YOU , in the meantime , are FREE.<BR/><BR/>You are a beautiful soul. That is FREE!Sherri Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01536108320748561406noreply@blogger.com