Courtney Mroch's comments

What's a Parent to Do? - Blog Entry

01 Oct 2008 07:16 AM

I wonder if the parents knew deep down or sensed somehow that Shawn was still alive and that's how they were able to keep the faith? I don't have kids, but I get feelings about loved ones from time to time. Except for the time Wayne disappeared for four hours after his surfing injury, I've never lost anyone though. But those 4 hours were excruciating. As I walked up and down the beach scanning both shore and surf I had to face the fact he might have conked himself on the head with the surfboard and had drowned...but it didn't feel like he was "gone" in that way.

Maybe they knew Shawn wasn't gone either.

And I don't know if I did have kids how I'd feel about letting them go off by themselves. When I was little I did that all the time. I took the bus downtown, I rode my bike on the bike path to my sister's house some five miles away, I went to the mall by myself... I spent a lot of time alone from the time I was 10 on.

Was I ever in danger? YES! I could have been abducted numerous times. On more than one occassion, I had men stop at the bus stop and ask if I wouldn't rather have a ride instead of waiting for the bus "seeing as how it was either too hot or too cold."

The scariest time was when I had a young guy, maybe only 18, in a van block my way on the sidewalk and try to get me to get in. (Didn't force me, but was trying to cajole me with every trick he knew.) I was 12 at that time and every DANGER fiber of my being was screaming at me to stay as far away from him as I could. So that's what I did.

On all those occasions. I don't know if it was my sense of self preservation or what, but I knew not to take rides from strangers. And it was that inner knowing more than my parents instructions that sent up the red flags.

However, what if I had been snatched by force? I could control my own actions (not getting in someone else's car), but I doubt I'd have had the fight to battle anyone if they'd foricbly taken me. (I've always been scrappy though so I would have given them a fight if I'd had the chance!)

I just don't know that I'd tempt fate if I had kids. BUT...it would depend where we lived. When we were in Alaska there were these little fisher boys who were going to be in the third grade. They had no qualms about running all over by themselves, or about talking to strangers. They lived in small town accessible only by sea or air. It was the kind of community like the one you described Shawn being in.

I might let my defenses down in such a circumstance, but I'd think about this blog of yours ever after.

Sex and the City Shocker - Blog Entry

01 Oct 2008 06:41 AM

Who died? I finally saw it this weekend, then stumbled across this and was reminded someone might die. I don't remember anyone dying. And I just watched this past weekend!!! (Is that a sure sign I'm doomed to the Old Timer's like my mom and grandma???)

Unless if the death was not so much a person as the death of Carrie and Big's relationship. That was a death of sorts.

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward: A Lesson in Long Marriages Hollywood-Style - Blog Entry

01 Oct 2008 05:59 AM

Dale, you can still post yours. October starts today. Go ahead. This is one of those love stories that begs to have as many voices praising it as possible!

Adjusting to Life with Murphy the Cone Head - Blog Entry

30 Sep 2008 05:42 AM

Why, gosh, thank you very much for such a very wonderful compliment, Michele! You know, I've wondered how they'd take it if we had kids too. Maybe hard because I wouldn't spend the time like I do now, but I'd still try to incorporate them in everything, so maybe they'd just realize they had a new person to love on!

The Animals Grandma Dorothy Introduced Me To - Blog Entry

30 Sep 2008 05:39 AM

I've heard that therapy pets in care homes (especially Alzheimer's or dementia units) bring out the possessiveness in people sometimes. Sometimes it can be funny, and other times very sad like you sad. And I want to get one of those strollers for Murph! At least then I could push him around on his walks!!! Thanks for the comment, Michele.

Pomegranate: Nature's Superfruit! - Blog Entry

29 Sep 2008 02:43 PM

Oops...I mean to say these fruits from my youth, not from my life...good grief. Shows what a bad comment editor I am. I write and post impulsively!

Pomegranate: Nature's Superfruit! - Blog Entry

29 Sep 2008 02:42 PM

When I was little and we'd go to my grandma's house in Arizona for Thanksgiving, my grandma would always have pomegranates waiting for me. I LOVED them. Still do, but I don't buy them as much anymore. It was more special eating them at my grandma's house. (And we also used to pick figs off her tree too. Oh man, those were SO delicious! Figs for sure don't taste the same.)

However, now that I know that these yummy fruits from my life hold more than good memories, maybe I will remember to stock up on some next time I see them. (I don't much care for the pomegranate juices that seem to be on every shelf these days, but I do like the fruit.)

Thoughts on Soul Mates and Single People - Blog Entry

29 Sep 2008 01:57 PM

This was perhaps your best and most insightful comment yet, Ms. Walker. I think the thing that's key in your comment is that while you had a list of what you wanted and an idea of what your Mr. Right had to have (and had not to have), you still left things open. From the sounds of it, you weren't so steadfast and nitpicky about other certain specifics. You more or less generalized the attritubutes you wanted in your man.

And I really liked what you had to say about making something of yourself. What a great point! And the visualization...

All of this is going to tie in with an article I have planned for later in the week. Expect to be referred to once again, Jade!

Are You The Same As You Were Before Marriage? - Blog Entry

29 Sep 2008 01:51 PM

Another very well put comment, Tristi. I know Wayne and I have both changed over the years, but somehow our differences keep complimenting each other. Even though, as Kara said, sometimes it's hard. But we work through it...

Are You The Same As You Were Before Marriage? - Blog Entry

29 Sep 2008 06:42 AM

Interesting perspectives, Samual and Kara --from the different poles. One has stayed the same, the other has changed --but is adjusting to those changes. (Even if it's hard.) Thanks for sharing your comments!