tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post7704595106548207974..comments2024-03-28T20:51:13.544-04:00Comments on Musings of a Menopausal Melon...mmmquilts: Seeing the World Through Autumn-Coloured GlassesSandra Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17737049269550479188noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-77567399643410039192015-10-22T23:11:55.259-04:002015-10-22T23:11:55.259-04:00Here's to happy, positive things. So sorry yo...Here's to happy, positive things. So sorry your experience with the guild soured, but glad that you still came out with some new friendships to enjoy. I'm sure Rocco helps keep all in perspective :)canuckquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02804830507722535614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-72021819752488500712015-10-22T20:34:30.092-04:002015-10-22T20:34:30.092-04:00I was very touched by this post.. It's very ...I was very touched by this post.. It's very reflective....I'm glad you have the dog to help you sort your way through things. It's true that volunteer groups can be difficult to work with sometimes and we have to decide whether it's worth it to spend the time. I'm glad that you are following your heart and spending time doing what brings you joy and positivity.Lisa J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16367339236614679822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-23942589124084763212015-10-22T19:18:33.146-04:002015-10-22T19:18:33.146-04:00Great to see your wheelchair quilts and books - th...Great to see your wheelchair quilts and books - the blocks you have made look wonderful too! That spot Lake Erie looks like a spot my dog and I walk, though half a world away, Bibra Lake. Absolutely agree about surrounding yourself with things that make you happy!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06802006440070002510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-15117594801161401972015-10-22T13:50:19.827-04:002015-10-22T13:50:19.827-04:00Wow Janette! I wish I started living like this a l...Wow Janette! I wish I started living like this a long time ago.Lara B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15135992633781076268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-26636620455191904062015-10-22T13:47:18.102-04:002015-10-22T13:47:18.102-04:00Sandra this is a great post and how you handled th...Sandra this is a great post and how you handled the negative but kept focused on the positive is a great example to us all! We're your quilt guild of the heart and we love and appreciate you! <br />I love that photo of Rocco with the rat statue. :)Lara B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15135992633781076268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-69408495680362024762015-10-22T13:44:50.933-04:002015-10-22T13:44:50.933-04:00Here! Here! - I need to sing that song more often ...Here! Here! - I need to sing that song more often too Lorna!Lara B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15135992633781076268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-12427181723103983822015-10-22T11:47:07.883-04:002015-10-22T11:47:07.883-04:00Funny Gina , I took a screenshot of it and kept it...Funny Gina , I took a screenshot of it and kept it in mind on Tuesday in work helenjean@midgetgemquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005403786619091105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-37549672757420156242015-10-22T11:46:04.390-04:002015-10-22T11:46:04.390-04:00That songs a good motto for life lorna That songs a good motto for life lorna helenjean@midgetgemquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005403786619091105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-65753075282328888432015-10-22T11:45:21.038-04:002015-10-22T11:45:21.038-04:00I actually took a screen shot of gina's post a...I actually took a screen shot of gina's post and kept it in mind when I didn't volunteer to come to work on Tuesday when short staffed . Shame about the guild , but why have a librarian then get stroppy when she carries out the role she , ie you, were asked to do ! It will give you more sewing time with us your imaginary friends ...helenjean@midgetgemquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005403786619091105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-6089856098594981452015-10-22T10:59:35.934-04:002015-10-22T10:59:35.934-04:00loved your photos, quotes and reflections in this ...loved your photos, quotes and reflections in this post. Life is short! I like the following quote attributed to Meryl Streep, but originally by José Micard Teixeira . “I no longer have patience for certain things, not because I’ve become arrogant, but simply because I reached a point in my life where I do not want to waste more time with what displeases me or hurts me. I have no patience for cynicism, excessive criticism and demands of any nature. I lost the will to please those who do not like me, to love those who do not love me and to smile at those who do not want to smile at me.<br /><br />I no longer spend a single minute on those who lie or want to manipulate. I decided not to coexist anymore with pretense, hypocrisy, dishonesty and cheap praise. I do not tolerate selective erudition nor academic arrogance. I do not adjust either to popular gossiping. I hate conflict and comparisons. I believe in a world of opposites and that’s why I avoid people with rigid and inflexible personalities. In friendship I dislike the lack of loyalty and betrayal. I do not get along with those who do not know how to give a compliment or a word of encouragement. Exaggerations bore me and I have difficulty accepting those who do not like animals. And on top of everything I have no patience for anyone who does not deserve my patience.”<br /><br /><br /><br />Janette Kahilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05559650224164098650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-7761602734481103442015-10-22T10:48:21.281-04:002015-10-22T10:48:21.281-04:00There where all the fall color is!! Great saying ...There where all the fall color is!! Great saying to live by! I don't like drama !!! barbara woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824180957906837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-15953007554883446202015-10-22T08:26:20.311-04:002015-10-22T08:26:20.311-04:00FUn post!!! Love all the Fall pictures...makes me ...FUn post!!! Love all the Fall pictures...makes me want to take a walk in your neighborhood. We all make our own sunshine....so keep shining girl!Val's Quilting Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09451000559295763123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-74887968764390245282015-10-22T07:58:04.231-04:002015-10-22T07:58:04.231-04:00I'm glad you decided to ditch the negative. Fo...I'm glad you decided to ditch the negative. Follow Rocco's lead and continue with the things that make you happy.Stitchin At Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11471519132184672810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-20119244333154264532015-10-22T07:19:02.009-04:002015-10-22T07:19:02.009-04:00That's right! Sing it, girlfriend! You've ...That's right! Sing it, girlfriend! You've got to ACCENTUATE the Positive.... Eliminate the Negative...<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZUmAbi0Vm4Lorna McMahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911462547010295684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-6751160382525232732015-10-22T06:01:02.718-04:002015-10-22T06:01:02.718-04:00Definitely a lesson learned the hard way. I alway...Definitely a lesson learned the hard way. I always wonder why, for the most part, some overbearing members of a group are allowed to treat others badly. It was a bad experience, but probably just not the right group for you. Rocco hugs have healing powers!Carol- Beads and Birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062821517519300477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-9759394000083944282015-10-22T00:17:57.535-04:002015-10-22T00:17:57.535-04:00Sorry to hear about the negative, but good for you...Sorry to hear about the negative, but good for you for standing up for yourself. It can be hard to set boundaries, and this is a shining example of nurturing and cultivating what is best for you. Bravo. I'm sure it isn't / wasn't / might not be easy, so hugs and support from over here.Yvonne from Quilting Jetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705160384198590025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-85335257040679537422015-10-21T20:35:29.859-04:002015-10-21T20:35:29.859-04:00I'm sorry about your issues with the guild, bu...I'm sorry about your issues with the guild, but I'm glad you can find the positives. It's tough when a voluntary role becomes stressful. Then it's definitely time to reassess whether it's worth it. JanineMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13475847392355523001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-18998130201816137612015-10-21T20:24:28.457-04:002015-10-21T20:24:28.457-04:00Good for you!!! If it isn't fun, don't do...Good for you!!! If it isn't fun, don't do it. Be happy. My block was chosen as well...how exciting. We're putting in a guild order for the planner.Anja @ Anja Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717143609774358153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-9135679989822386032015-10-21T19:32:58.796-04:002015-10-21T19:32:58.796-04:00Great post!
As your loving non-quilter sister, so...Great post! <br />As your loving non-quilter sister, sorry to say but guilds have a cultish ring to them LOL. Who needs them when you have your QBL as you call it?<br />I miss Rocco, love him so much! 😊❤Linda Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911266248363959007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-21299036992615041392015-10-21T19:23:29.212-04:002015-10-21T19:23:29.212-04:00I love seeing your projects and am so happy to be ...I love seeing your projects and am so happy to be part of your QBL guild. Sorry to hear of your challenges with the guild. However I am so glad you were still able to meet some kindred spirits in your work with the guild. Jasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18247780468856514907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-28544686798149163232015-10-21T15:06:32.374-04:002015-10-21T15:06:32.374-04:00Love your post. Well done you for putting you firs...Love your post. Well done you for putting you first. I'm glad my post was good for you. I'm sorry that your time in the guild has been cut short. I know they will miss you but that's their own fault. You deserve to be treated better than you obviously have been. Stan is very much like Rocco. Everyone is a friend. I've learned that hard way that might be good for a dog but unfortunately it doesn't always work in the real world. It's taken a while but I'm my first priority now. My real friends understand, those that didn't I don't miss xxxGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16302065755663279757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-63547223092266977922015-10-21T14:57:46.668-04:002015-10-21T14:57:46.668-04:00Amen, Sister!! :D This is a great post and a great...Amen, Sister!! :D This is a great post and a great reminder for all of us to be more like Rocco :) Congratulations for standing up for yourself! Judy@Quilt Paradigmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04853567189199120222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8372716062763623967.post-68362355549022953192015-10-21T14:28:11.222-04:002015-10-21T14:28:11.222-04:00Love your post. My sister has a philosophy regardi...Love your post. My sister has a philosophy regarding friends and acquaintances ... she does not deal with those who do not treat her well. IMO, it is an important part of maintaining one's sense of self worth and dignity. Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283575512727062312noreply@blogger.com