tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post8123359184237125568..comments2024-03-09T04:17:11.014-04:00Comments on One can't get over the habit of being a little girl all at once...: Learning to Let Go of the Need to Control or ImpressWendyMcLeodMacKnighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-76053047946046933232013-05-14T06:45:15.833-03:002013-05-14T06:45:15.833-03:00Thanks Magistra - that is really kind!Thanks Magistra - that is really kind!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-3406694742997299052013-05-14T06:44:56.851-03:002013-05-14T06:44:56.851-03:00Hi Sarah - many thanks for stopping by! You are r...Hi Sarah - many thanks for stopping by! You are right - letting some control can be quite liberating, can't it? And I love the title of my blog, too, though that is because I love the Anne Series so much!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-87491007566702813312013-05-13T21:00:11.473-03:002013-05-13T21:00:11.473-03:00Your blog is wonderful and speaks for itself. It&#...Your blog is wonderful and speaks for itself. It's been interesting to observe the cosmetic changes but please don't ever lose your true "voice". That's we're all here! magistrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08626170164921088432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-91376585154234844972013-05-13T18:07:02.496-03:002013-05-13T18:07:02.496-03:00Well it was obviously meant for to stop by here an...Well it was obviously meant for to stop by here and find you! :)<br /><br />This was incredibly interesting. I'm not a planer or controller but I have decided to let things unfold as they will. I have found most things work out better that way. I'm much happier now. Hope you are too.<br /><br /><br />I can't wait to read your older posts...and I love the title of your blog.<br /><br />SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-34239043853829108252013-05-13T17:02:05.144-03:002013-05-13T17:02:05.144-03:00Seriously weepy movie all the way through.Seriously weepy movie all the way through.Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13175229460841379583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-30878495188048528932013-05-13T15:40:06.370-03:002013-05-13T15:40:06.370-03:00thanks Rynetta - I know how busy you are putting t...thanks Rynetta - I know how busy you are putting the "baby to bed", so I really appreciate you stopping to say such nice things!!!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-8383511374314282802013-05-13T15:12:06.231-03:002013-05-13T15:12:06.231-03:00You, my dear, are amazing!!!!! I LOVE this post (...You, my dear, are amazing!!!!! I LOVE this post (heck, I love all of your posts). But, I really love this point: "Because whoever stops in to say hello was supposed to stop in. And I will always choose to share the personal with the belief that if I am writing something that even one person likes or finds solace in it, I am doing the right thing!" <br /><br />I think that it's SO important to blog/write about what makes YOU/US happy. And, as you've said so well, the people who are meant to share/engage with you will do so. You rock, that is all. rynetta PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11938304407762738320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-88913853824421988382013-05-13T14:54:45.568-03:002013-05-13T14:54:45.568-03:00Rose - I LOVE letting go and enjoying myself!!! B...Rose - I LOVE letting go and enjoying myself!!! Best thing EVERWendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-53377356704687776352013-05-13T14:41:56.839-03:002013-05-13T14:41:56.839-03:00LOL Tabs! She said it! I like the simpler look.
I...LOL Tabs! She said it! I like the simpler look.<br /><br />Isn't it nicer to let go and enjoy yourself?<br />Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184724930345348154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-58509838856442490152013-05-13T11:59:34.566-03:002013-05-13T11:59:34.566-03:00I think I need a sign that says, "This Water....I think I need a sign that says, "This Water..." Letting go graciously/ gracefully is definitely not easy at times. GetFreshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426579144685310371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-24984906571099312982013-05-13T11:56:37.768-03:002013-05-13T11:56:37.768-03:00xoxo - I think you are right - where you are right...xoxo - I think you are right - where you are right now, you definitely need to control and get things on track for you. At 50, I am looking to do that less and enjoy the ride a bit more!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-66321835182006616122013-05-13T11:55:23.266-03:002013-05-13T11:55:23.266-03:00thanks Dani! I really appreciate the sentiment co...thanks Dani! I really appreciate the sentiment coming from you, who has such a wonderful, special blog!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-28349238592166756762013-05-13T11:49:12.578-03:002013-05-13T11:49:12.578-03:00I love to be in control and no way am I ready to g...I love to be in control and no way am I ready to give that up just yet. I feel like my life and my career are still very much in the "development" stage and require my utmost attention. That's not to say that I have to control every single detail, only most of them where they affect me! LOL <br /><br />I love it though and people look to me in that way, at least that's what they tell me. Maybe they are just being nice. I think letting go feels good only if you are ready to let go and there is someone else to take control or it is somewhere that control is not required. xoxohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12336645422459479330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-91484873337804411722013-05-13T11:23:59.145-03:002013-05-13T11:23:59.145-03:00I would be a lot less anxious if I was in control ...I would be a lot less anxious if I was in control of everything! Trying to let go is a constant battle for me too, I hear ya Wendy. <br />Your blog is completely authentic, that's why it is great. I absolutely look forward to it every morning!DaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-88021694712213421332013-05-13T11:11:09.924-03:002013-05-13T11:11:09.924-03:00Patricia - I am the same way - I have myself limit...Patricia - I am the same way - I have myself limited to only 2 or 3 times a day! It can suck you in and never let you go! Especially when there are so many interesting things to look at! I started it the end of June of last year. Amazing how times flies!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-44936765048972826082013-05-13T11:10:01.618-03:002013-05-13T11:10:01.618-03:00AGree completely and I forgot about that scene. I...AGree completely and I forgot about that scene. I do love that movie!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-39683375822897211202013-05-13T11:09:28.372-03:002013-05-13T11:09:28.372-03:00Oh too funny! you and Cate are dyno-mite!Oh too funny! you and Cate are dyno-mite!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-62017335995003711332013-05-13T11:09:16.215-03:002013-05-13T11:09:16.215-03:00Hi WMM, I'm a bit of a control freak too (ask ...Hi WMM, I'm a bit of a control freak too (ask my kids!) and I'm also trying to let go a bit. I also like how your blog has evolved - when did you even start it? I can't remember a time when I didn't check in. By the way, I'm not commenting as much these days, but I do read - trying to wean myself off the computer a bit, it's such a rabbit hole! |Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-7461922985549174812013-05-13T09:40:24.578-03:002013-05-13T09:40:24.578-03:00You are impressive so no need to try.
Letting go:...You are impressive so no need to try.<br /><br />Letting go: I am reminded of the scene in "Out of Africa" in which the forces of nature are clearly going to prevail and Karin Blixen's servant says" This water lives in Mombasa"; she lets it go where it will.Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13175229460841379583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-70427045770465401022013-05-13T09:31:55.933-03:002013-05-13T09:31:55.933-03:00OWN SELF Well, you have Nigel, George and Anne-gir...OWN SELF Well, you have Nigel, George and Anne-girl smarts, that's definitely sexy. Plus doesn't gardening chat make you earthy to boot? Think so!<br /><br />Seriously, you know I think all you "slice of life" bloggers are incredibly brave and generous to spend the time and creativity to put it out there. It's been intriguing to watch this blog evolve since not too long after you started. Like cate, I think it's good to try new things and experiment in this space, as long as it's focused on what you care about and is engaging for you. The confab you have going on daily is proof of that. And if it makes you happy (not doing what you think you should or are supposed to), the rest will follow. As another child of the 1970s, "Catch my drift?"<br /><br />Check you later...GetFreshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426579144685310371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-58453465649800412712013-05-13T08:15:32.059-03:002013-05-13T08:15:32.059-03:00Ha I am a child of the 70s.Ha I am a child of the 70s.catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121234545386465542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-52451720586266333042013-05-13T08:00:41.880-03:002013-05-13T08:00:41.880-03:00thanks Cate! My God - I haven't heard the phr...thanks Cate! My God - I haven't heard the phrase "Keep on Truckin'" for awhile! Love it!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-23956204099582116502013-05-13T07:59:35.441-03:002013-05-13T07:59:35.441-03:00thanks Marie - I agree - this works better for me ...thanks Marie - I agree - this works better for me when it is is 100% me, no additives! And I love the ladies you have listed above - they are awesome, as are all of the blogs i visit and everyone else who pops in! <br /><br />I will say one thing - I have good manners - would never NOT respond to someone who writes!WendyMcLeodMacKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830981147524921562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-21178392591278153322013-05-13T07:58:54.427-03:002013-05-13T07:58:54.427-03:00I am not trying to control the universe so much as...I am not trying to control the universe so much as I am trying to make sure it doesn't totally spin out of control :) I guess maybe that's the same thing! I'm controlling about some things and not at all about others, it's an odd mix. As for your blog, just keep being you and all will be well! You don't come off as trying to impress. It's fine to try new things and find out they are not your style. I think most of us do that and I see it as just trying something new, not inauthentic at all. Your blog is great, keep on truckin'! :)catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121234545386465542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8140814948262466589.post-52592675818931067592013-05-13T07:44:59.451-03:002013-05-13T07:44:59.451-03:00I love your blog as it is. It's like checking ...I love your blog as it is. It's like checking in on a fun girlfriend daily. Your voice is true and you do have a talented way with words that in literary terms, hooks the audience. Thank you for finding the time to keep it up and always respond no matter how inane my comments are. I wish I have the time to comment on all the blogs I read and admire. These are the ladies who comment here, too, so just a shout out to Dani, Tabitha, Ema, Xoxo, Ruth, Fred .... thank you for the slice of life you share regularly.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02708265736473324024noreply@blogger.com