tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650744863751714453.post7644006320085902324..comments2023-05-03T04:32:35.259-07:00Comments on Life in the Candy Cane Forest: Not About Sunshine, Lollipops and RainbowsKirstenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17259169109945001406noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650744863751714453.post-20267218034143688262008-10-21T08:07:00.000-07:002008-10-21T08:07:00.000-07:00After your comment on my post about possibly not g...After your comment on my post about possibly not getting paid, I've been thinking about you and your family a lot as I hear about the economy. Not in the "Oh gosh, I'd better send shoes and coupons" sort of way, but in the "Gosh, I hope they're not too stressed out" way.<BR/><BR/>I think banking on hope right now is all we can do.<BR/><BR/>Hugs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650744863751714453.post-79651859327741155752008-10-20T20:56:00.000-07:002008-10-20T20:56:00.000-07:00I'm sorry you're feeling down in the dumps, girlfr...I'm sorry you're feeling down in the dumps, girlfriend. But everything you've written about deserves serious thought and consideration.<BR/><BR/>We are in a recession, that is true - but this country has been there before. With hard work and perseverance (like you said) things will turn back around. Maybe this kind of economy is what the American People NEEDED to get a handle on the "gimme" mentality. It is, however, very hard to see people suffer.<BR/><BR/>Rainbows take sunshine AND rain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650744863751714453.post-58180119618740340202008-10-20T19:09:00.000-07:002008-10-20T19:09:00.000-07:00Well you did leave us with Sunshine, Lollipops and...Well you did leave us with Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows....so, thanks! <BR/><BR/>Hoping Gloppy's leg feels better soon and that you are feeling better yourself. Hopefully the cooler weather will come and you will feel much better. <BR/><BR/>HUGS!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05247443626425489882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650744863751714453.post-15844422757735278822008-10-20T18:33:00.000-07:002008-10-20T18:33:00.000-07:00i came across your blog somehow or another and wan...i came across your blog somehow or another and wanted to say hello. i have been reading several of your posts and love them . . . a lot of them seem as if i could have written them myself!<BR/><BR/>hope your week is better than the last!emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17322607629392395954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650744863751714453.post-42476368547935279112008-10-20T11:57:00.000-07:002008-10-20T11:57:00.000-07:00I'm glad you got it all out there -- nothing makes...I'm glad you got it all out there -- nothing makes me feel better when I'm feeling a bit helpless than to just vent it to the fullest and get the crap out of my head. <BR/><BR/>I agree with you on many of your points about where the country is at, but I'm letting myself feel hopeful. You're right: No one man or woman can fix this. But I think if we can turn our shared feelings to action, we will come through the other side even better. <BR/><BR/>I hope this week is better and next week better still. <BR/><BR/>Um, can I have a lollipop now?Maurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03722654367214156056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650744863751714453.post-3591950822897501122008-10-20T09:48:00.000-07:002008-10-20T09:48:00.000-07:00Wow, I'm so sorry things have been so sucky for yo...Wow, I'm so sorry things have been so sucky for you lately. I hope things start stabalizing and getting a bit better on the home front for you soon.<BR/><BR/>xoxoxoKarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12654311489965854867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650744863751714453.post-54670804929138000432008-10-20T08:11:00.000-07:002008-10-20T08:11:00.000-07:00I relate to soooo much of this.... Mr. Mint and my...I relate to soooo much of this.... Mr. Mint and my husband have completely different jobs - but they were separated at birth when it comes to predicting the current economy and the conservative attitude about home buying. NOW I know why we live in a little town house when everyone else was buying large single family homes. Not all of them could actually afford those homes. Oooohhh. Now I get it.<BR/><BR/>Don't worry - I know that it's not all lollipops and gumdrops in the Candy Cane Forrest. It's not all filling and frosting at The Big Piece of Cake either. Fun times all around...Kate Coveny Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18006589284938683965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650744863751714453.post-59627925143479367222008-10-20T06:07:00.000-07:002008-10-20T06:07:00.000-07:00I'm there with you. I haven't had a full out figh...I'm there with you. I haven't had a full out fight with the spouse, but there's a lot of snarking going on. Sigh...<BR/><BR/>But I hope you feel better. Maybe I ought to just vent on my blog, too. Sort of like a blog enema? :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14599462281364463565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650744863751714453.post-51137883477412647472008-10-19T22:34:00.000-07:002008-10-19T22:34:00.000-07:00Some weeks are the pits. Hopefully, it helped to ...Some weeks are the pits. Hopefully, it helped to vent about it all a little. Life just isn't all lollipops and rainbows, and anyone who pretends otherwise totally lies! <BR/><BR/>If you really want a little fall weather, maybe we should consider a wife swap deal...I'm freezing up here. Lol!anymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870033179328734404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650744863751714453.post-64557894868371455062008-10-19T20:02:00.000-07:002008-10-19T20:02:00.000-07:00Sigh. I know how you feel! About the economy/polit...Sigh. I know how you feel! About the economy/politics, a big fight with hubby, a sick child, a house I don't like - I have felt that way too! And interestingly enough, also sick of the weather here in the Bay Area. What gives? I get dressed in jeans and layers every (chilly) morning and feel downright uncomfortable by 2 p.m.! I'm ready to bust out my turtlenecks and boots. <BR/><BR/>I hope you feel better soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650744863751714453.post-68570958297949634282008-10-19T19:16:00.000-07:002008-10-19T19:16:00.000-07:00I just got done telling my hubby that I'm willing ...I just got done telling my hubby that I'm willing to bet that marital fights and problems will increase with all that's happening with the economy. Money is the number one stressor in a relationship, and what's happening right now is hitting everyone. Some worse than others, yes, but we're all feeling stressed.<BR/><BR/>I'm so sorry that you're feeling glum. I hope the fight remnants wear off soon, that Gloppy's leg is better soon, and that YOU feel better soon.<BR/><BR/>Maybe a crisp fall wind will blow in that will chase all the crap away...<BR/><BR/>Sending hugs and good wishes.PsychMammahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072554462874623041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650744863751714453.post-49699073014795967292008-10-19T16:17:00.000-07:002008-10-19T16:17:00.000-07:00I am so sorry that you are feeling like this. I th...I am so sorry that you are feeling like this. I think it is in the air everywhere right now and it sucks. We downsized when we came to the US and so I know how it feels to go from spending freely to considering every purchase. It kinda sucks the joy out of life for a while. (Although it sounds spoilt to say that, and of course we should be happy for what we do have, it's all relative...)<BR/><BR/>I don't have any words of comfort but I really wish I did. I do know (from my one college economics class which, by the way, made me cry) that these things are cyclical. Eventually things will look up. We all just need to hang on for the ride.<BR/><BR/>I was right. That is really no comfort whatsoever. <BR/><BR/>Give those delicious children a great big hug(and Mr Mint, who must be pretty stressed himself right now). I really hope you feel better soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1650744863751714453.post-54994761766209485882008-10-19T12:12:00.000-07:002008-10-19T12:12:00.000-07:00Really, I think the economy and world events are e...Really, I think the economy and world events are enough to make anyone feel depressed and discouraged. I am assuming that you weren't in your right mind when you said that the fight was mostly your fault? You were worried about the economy and those words just slipped out!<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry you had a rough week. Some weeks just really, really suck and blow. I hope that this week is better for you.Marinkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16489592695993949578noreply@blogger.com