tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post6577399920215891291..comments2024-01-21T03:30:35.366-05:00Comments on Standing Outside Looking In: Sunday Morning, Church & Fried ChickenStephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-48055830590574640932012-07-26T08:04:38.345-04:002012-07-26T08:04:38.345-04:00I am pretty much with you on the church situation....I am pretty much with you on the church situation. I actually got into a disagreement with a pastor at my old church about this. He tried to say that I wasn't a good child of G-d because I didn't always attend church. G-d is where ever you are, if you let Him in.<br />The food sounds delish! Haven't tried any southern restaurants down here in NC since we got here, but plan to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-20468194359163098752012-07-25T10:30:33.172-04:002012-07-25T10:30:33.172-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.kingturkeyoakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02332702906050543615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-3822778681433846262012-07-24T12:06:40.340-04:002012-07-24T12:06:40.340-04:00She'd shoot me over a dog....in her words, ...She'd shoot me over a dog....in her words, 'they're dirty.'Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-29329344566670315812012-07-24T12:06:10.662-04:002012-07-24T12:06:10.662-04:00We have a cat and I've seen Sweet Wife pet her...We have a cat and I've seen Sweet Wife pet her...I think, about two years ago. Thank you, Sweet One.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-80710235241241493382012-07-23T08:40:22.320-04:002012-07-23T08:40:22.320-04:00Garand Gal has a most excellent suggestion - there...Garand Gal has a most excellent suggestion - there are many lovely dogs stuck in shelters who need TLC and daily walks.ProudHillbillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14305205710265854978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-50554767236529700682012-07-23T00:11:34.006-04:002012-07-23T00:11:34.006-04:00Sunlight and exercise are good ways to help with d...Sunlight and exercise are good ways to help with depression. So are pets. Perhaps there might be someone at the pound who SW could love, who would adore her in return, and who may need regular walks out in the fresh air and sunshine? It's just a suggestion.Garand Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09249441887465858969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-78462845653193947082012-07-22T23:57:12.552-04:002012-07-22T23:57:12.552-04:00Then we each have very good taste...thanks, my fri...Then we each have very good taste...thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-7928252567233964022012-07-22T23:56:38.609-04:002012-07-22T23:56:38.609-04:00I was raised by rather strict standards in dress. ...I was raised by rather strict standards in dress. It was either do as mother required or get a board placed up beside my head. I learned the lesson the hard way and old habits are hard to forget. Besides, she was correct...class tells. Thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-75526989438762439402012-07-22T22:40:55.238-04:002012-07-22T22:40:55.238-04:00I see that you're a member of the same church ...I see that you're a member of the same church as I. And that you eat in the same sort of places.Borepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029434172945099693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-83988280851686596662012-07-22T22:15:44.082-04:002012-07-22T22:15:44.082-04:00Yah! She got you in the door.
In the summer I nev...Yah! She got you in the door.<br /><br />In the summer I never wear a tie. In the winter its occassional.russell1200https://www.blogger.com/profile/16258915475311426433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-55044190830278920952012-07-22T20:56:01.694-04:002012-07-22T20:56:01.694-04:00Keep up the search...thanks, Rob.Keep up the search...thanks, Rob.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-66986419519992860942012-07-22T20:54:56.962-04:002012-07-22T20:54:56.962-04:00Sorry state of affairs, isn't it my friend. I ...Sorry state of affairs, isn't it my friend. I still remember when people dressed to fly...now, they wear pajamas. Thanks, my friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-18096056980941640652012-07-22T20:54:10.874-04:002012-07-22T20:54:10.874-04:00Yes, it was a nice morning...thanks, dear lady.Yes, it was a nice morning...thanks, dear lady.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-78810598718076770862012-07-22T20:53:29.078-04:002012-07-22T20:53:29.078-04:00Yes, indeed, the pudding had raisins and was soake...Yes, indeed, the pudding had raisins and was soaked with bourbon...it was excellent by the way...<br /><br />Sweet Wife reminds me she lost all her children, her son, grandchildren, and has nothing left to love. I remind her I'm here and we both lost our loves. She smiles and states yes but without my children to love I've lost the will to lead a normal life. This isn't good. I'm worried.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-69756186427701704672012-07-22T20:50:30.910-04:002012-07-22T20:50:30.910-04:00Thanks, Sandy, I shall try...and you have a great ...Thanks, Sandy, I shall try...and you have a great evening too.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-37772121198015394132012-07-22T20:49:57.479-04:002012-07-22T20:49:57.479-04:00It was an excellent meal. Best I've had in a l...It was an excellent meal. Best I've had in a long time. <br /><br />Indeed, her depression is deep and I'm very worried. Thank you, my good friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-22280590005714171692012-07-22T20:48:50.966-04:002012-07-22T20:48:50.966-04:00Hope you had a great time. I too have had similar ...Hope you had a great time. I too have had similar experiences at church...and then they ask me to send my money to God via their address. Thank you for sharing..God bless.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-69618746498535341192012-07-22T20:46:19.844-04:002012-07-22T20:46:19.844-04:00I do encourage her to continue with her spiritual ...I do encourage her to continue with her spiritual studies as it gives her some peace...she refuses to seek other means of help. Church today, and this evening, helped. <br /><br />Nice to hear from you too, dear one. Thank you.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-89523914396258383222012-07-22T20:41:15.714-04:002012-07-22T20:41:15.714-04:00We very much agree, dear Sharon. Thank you.We very much agree, dear Sharon. Thank you.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-11994213893462763192012-07-22T20:40:45.642-04:002012-07-22T20:40:45.642-04:00I try, Rev., it's hard. Thanks, my good friend...I try, Rev., it's hard. Thanks, my good friend.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-70315346106038797962012-07-22T19:24:32.263-04:002012-07-22T19:24:32.263-04:00I do agree with you and attending church. We have ...I do agree with you and attending church. We have not found any around here worth going to. If you believe in him and talk with him your home is also his home.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800149852939042454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-26006521002604185462012-07-22T19:04:25.412-04:002012-07-22T19:04:25.412-04:00Reminds me of the time I agreed to be a pall beare...Reminds me of the time I agreed to be a pall bearer for my BIL's sister, whom I had never met. I showed up in suit, tie, polished wingtips and London Fog trenchcoat as it was raining. Her family was dressed in everything from tennis shoes and jeans to dirty cowboy boots, bolo ties or no tie at all and "Member's Only" winbreakers. I was fucking appalled.Erinyeshttp://californiayankee.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-14565263084427956152012-07-22T17:35:49.379-04:002012-07-22T17:35:49.379-04:00Really lovely day.Really lovely day.agirlandhergunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369419666474343639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-21517620799942444912012-07-22T16:59:22.064-04:002012-07-22T16:59:22.064-04:00Every one of us has probably wrapped that blanket ...Every one of us has probably wrapped that blanket of depression around ourselves at one time or another. It's nice to snuggle in and not worry about anything. Dear Sweet Wife just might need a little help putting it away. Nothing to be ashamed of. Maybe her pastor could help if she doesn't want to see a doctor. <br />Glad you found a great place to eat. Good food always makes the day better.<br />Did the bread pudding have raisins that were soaked in bourbon? MMMMM..can taste it now!Phyllis (N/W Jersey)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7507051756134115711.post-29866863657020064032012-07-22T16:35:07.984-04:002012-07-22T16:35:07.984-04:00Stephen,
Sounds like you and Sweet Wife had a bea...Stephen,<br /><br />Sounds like you and Sweet Wife had a beautiful Sunday together. Proud Hillbilly has a point about depression. Maybe if you suggest going with Sweet Wife to the doctor, she'll go. It's just a thought. Have a wonderful evening.Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.com