tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post382834658159880644..comments2024-03-25T01:44:23.502-04:00Comments on Today's Little Ditty: My Midlife Crisis, or, Looking Enkrateia In the "I"Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-59846523437609058992016-02-22T20:38:18.595-05:002016-02-22T20:38:18.595-05:00But your OLW is much easier to spell, Catherine. ;...But your OLW is much easier to spell, Catherine. ;) Perhaps we should check in with each other every so often to make sure we stay on track! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and kind words about my blog.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-15183020816318508902016-02-21T08:50:00.687-05:002016-02-21T08:50:00.687-05:00First of all, Happy Birthday! I don't know how...First of all, Happy Birthday! I don't know how I missed this last week, but from one "distractinator" to another, better late than never. Speaking of becoming distracted, your reasoning for your OLW choice is uncannily similar to mine. I chose "present" thinking it would help me stay focused. I like your word much better, though. As far as the ditty challenges go, I love them for the challenge. They have pushed me in so many ways. And your interviews with the poets are so informative! I would miss them, but would understand if you only did them every other month. No matter what you decide, thank you for all you do to make this community so warm and welcoming! Catherinehttp://readingtothecore.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-59420138120751278692016-02-16T09:34:40.418-05:002016-02-16T09:34:40.418-05:00Nice to be sharing midlife with you, Bridget. :) T...Nice to be sharing midlife with you, Bridget. :) Thanks so much for the blog feedback. Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-27830508865014285992016-02-15T14:33:45.993-05:002016-02-15T14:33:45.993-05:00Happy belated birthday, Michelle! Another reason w...Happy belated birthday, Michelle! Another reason why I like you so much - we're practically the same age! I turn 50 in October. Thank you for sharing yourself, your ditty, and your birthday with us, your readers. I love your challenges and spotlight authors - and I like the idea of writing to the challenge and either posting to our own blog and linking back to you or collecting challenges in the comments like David does. Hope my opinion helps. You are a gem. =)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-26547374743978528352016-02-14T15:39:22.059-05:002016-02-14T15:39:22.059-05:00I did, Rosi, and happy birthday to you! I'm gl...I did, Rosi, and happy birthday to you! I'm glad you're kicking around too. :)Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-76785820604018280442016-02-14T15:36:10.894-05:002016-02-14T15:36:10.894-05:00Thanks, my friend. So where's my birthday lime...Thanks, my friend. So where's my birthday limerick? ;) Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-60874845345045681732016-02-14T12:30:05.089-05:002016-02-14T12:30:05.089-05:00Hope you had a spectacular birthday. I would love ...Hope you had a spectacular birthday. I would love to be looking at fifty again. I am sneaking up on 70 this week and glad to still be kicking around. Love the ditty.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-65425444513579475622016-02-13T19:58:44.924-05:002016-02-13T19:58:44.924-05:00Michelle, happy birthday, my dear! This is such a ...Michelle, happy birthday, my dear! This is such a rich post. Thanks for introducing me to a new and very useful word. Here's to a year ahead filled with poetry and more words to enjoy at TLD. Hugs to yoU!author amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800868615186010584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-38326983678469296902016-02-13T16:40:00.779-05:002016-02-13T16:40:00.779-05:00Here's an easy way to prioritize...determine y...Here's an easy way to prioritize...determine your goal(s), then answer this question: "Does [ ] bring me closer to my goal?" Unless the answer is a resounding 'yes,' put it aside!Matt Forrest Esenwinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230063389130167424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-50545575852855549282016-02-13T12:02:04.269-05:002016-02-13T12:02:04.269-05:00I can easily imagine that you know that pain, Elai...I can easily imagine that you know that pain, Elaine! Thanks for the birthday wishes. :)Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-48635079248134421842016-02-13T12:00:40.353-05:002016-02-13T12:00:40.353-05:00Thank you, Iza! I appreciate your thoughts as some...Thank you, Iza! I appreciate your thoughts as someone who's also been through this particular dilemma. You're spot on with that "pull to engage" as you say, and the importance of putting quality above quantity.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-67897106072552453482016-02-13T11:54:45.514-05:002016-02-13T11:54:45.514-05:00Well put, Mary Lee! I welcome that email if you fi...Well put, Mary Lee! I welcome that email if you find the time.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-62308741959189220242016-02-13T11:53:17.918-05:002016-02-13T11:53:17.918-05:00Too many top priorities... that's been my prob...Too many top priorities... that's been my problem all along. ;) Seriously though, thank you, Matt, for driving it home.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-8445546825383067652016-02-13T11:50:21.297-05:002016-02-13T11:50:21.297-05:00I would have liked playing Raggedy Ann with you, B...I would have liked playing Raggedy Ann with you, Brenda. :) You know, every so often I track my time for a month, with percentages of time in mind for various activities, but somehow the blog always comes out ahead. I've done it enough now to know that the results are not going to come out differently just because I will them too. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts! xoMichelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-12237421336594623092016-02-13T11:34:17.051-05:002016-02-13T11:34:17.051-05:00Thank you, Jone. I know I'm not ready to stop,...Thank you, Jone. I know I'm not ready to stop, but yes, there may be changes at some point. There just aren't enough hours in the day!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-57342091426950925242016-02-13T11:23:43.719-05:002016-02-13T11:23:43.719-05:00My heart is melting with all of these loving and l...My heart is melting with all of these loving and lovely comments! What you say makes a lot of sense to me, Robyn. Thank you. There will always be a place for you at my table. xoMichelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-62135130722177513032016-02-13T11:17:36.631-05:002016-02-13T11:17:36.631-05:00What thoughtful and encouraging words, Margaret. T...What thoughtful and encouraging words, Margaret. Thank you! I'm glad you were born too. :)Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-19693819656352474522016-02-13T10:10:32.776-05:002016-02-13T10:10:32.776-05:00When in doubt, look to Bowie! I couldn't agree...When in doubt, look to Bowie! I couldn't agree more. :) Thank you for the encouraging words, Michelle.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-10082802353897976852016-02-13T10:03:20.840-05:002016-02-13T10:03:20.840-05:00Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Jama. If anyo...Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Jama. If anyone knows about the responsibilities of being a blog momma, it's YOU.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-19341843613613961512016-02-13T10:01:55.719-05:002016-02-13T10:01:55.719-05:00Happy Birthday Michelle! Loved the ditty! Regardle...Happy Birthday Michelle! Loved the ditty! Regardless of age, I think all of us share in your pain. :)Elaine Kiely Kearnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485094186024449507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-672466238255926082016-02-13T10:00:54.609-05:002016-02-13T10:00:54.609-05:00Thanks, Buffy. I appreciate your thoughts, perspec...Thanks, Buffy. I appreciate your thoughts, perspective, and your friendship too.Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-75857958146453056812016-02-13T09:50:11.970-05:002016-02-13T09:50:11.970-05:00Thank you, Judi. The fact that you popped in here ...Thank you, Judi. The fact that you popped in here to share your thoughts means so much! I miss you too!Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-43355414111891524332016-02-13T09:47:24.556-05:002016-02-13T09:47:24.556-05:00Thank you, Joy. :)Thank you, Joy. :)Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-28573471367095627202016-02-13T09:46:33.995-05:002016-02-13T09:46:33.995-05:00Thanks so much, Linda. Your confidence in "my...Thanks so much, Linda. Your confidence in "my followers" warms my heart... as do you, with every post you write. Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5740307479750463845.post-4596988783814743632016-02-13T09:41:16.459-05:002016-02-13T09:41:16.459-05:00Thank you, Tabatha. Being steady and consistent is...Thank you, Tabatha. Being steady and consistent is important to me. I enjoy your blog for the same reason. I'm just not sure when my steady stream became a raging river! ;)Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.com