tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.comments2023-11-03T08:25:41.334-04:00Twinkling AlongCarliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02992805076865220524noreply@blogger.comBlogger323125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-65099351329823771862018-07-15T22:08:04.836-04:002018-07-15T22:08:04.836-04:00Thank you giving us a peek into you back yard. You...Thank you giving us a peek into you back yard. Your description is lovely!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-67838537553482709972018-07-15T17:42:53.293-04:002018-07-15T17:42:53.293-04:00Love the images of plants growing where they will,...Love the images of plants growing where they will, regardless of a fence!Buffy Silvermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223895917772531703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-27507898661324280722018-07-15T10:22:59.720-04:002018-07-15T10:22:59.720-04:00Thanks for joining the Poetry Friday fun and shari...Thanks for joining the Poetry Friday fun and sharing this glimpse into your life, your backyard, and a classic linked poem! Sylvia Vardellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970790447637356879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-43934458102251545432018-07-15T07:45:37.531-04:002018-07-15T07:45:37.531-04:00Oh, this is so lovely, filled with fabulous imager...Oh, this is so lovely, filled with fabulous imagery and compelling word choice. How delightful that your fence is a living connection between you and your neighbor. Thanks for sharing!Molly Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16975100905434379155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-36151139978564166092018-07-15T03:58:53.122-04:002018-07-15T03:58:53.122-04:00I love this Carlie - the glimpse of your fence and...I love this Carlie - the glimpse of your fence and the world on either side is just lovely. Sally Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840326270568153356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-5269657768900948322018-07-15T00:49:41.279-04:002018-07-15T00:49:41.279-04:00I don't think we've met, Carlie - but I...I don't think we've met, Carlie - but I'm delighted to get a peek into your (and your neighbour's!) backyard. Absolutely loved that lush poem! And the cute little legs up in the tree canopy. :)Kathryn Apelhttp://katswhiskers.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-6784402782995927372018-07-14T22:26:11.529-04:002018-07-14T22:26:11.529-04:00Carlie, it sounds like the fence doesn't preve...Carlie, it sounds like the fence doesn't prevent connections and it sounds lovely in nature.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082337415906808358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-38084306875217090742018-07-14T22:07:40.225-04:002018-07-14T22:07:40.225-04:00I enjoyed your poem, Carlie -- sounds like you hav...I enjoyed your poem, Carlie -- sounds like you have a lovely backyard! Nice ending. Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-45446037506402824502018-04-05T10:38:13.083-04:002018-04-05T10:38:13.083-04:00Lovely reflections, full of love and joy in the di...Lovely reflections, full of love and joy in the difficult job of being a mother. He will cherish these memories when he's grown! There's something special about each child, but you never forget the battles and blessings of your first!Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08579134454591460375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-87150368676718969282018-02-21T08:08:37.574-05:002018-02-21T08:08:37.574-05:00Sounds wonderful! Uncle Ralph drove 2.5 hours each...Sounds wonderful! Uncle Ralph drove 2.5 hours each way for some months in order to come home every night during a job shift. I always admired him but marveled at his loyalty. Thank you for being loyal to Aaron and your adorable little boys. They do need you and love you ever so much! I think Aaron's big commute daily is a tribute to his love for you too...letting you guys stay at your beautiful home rather than trying to force a move closer to work for his convenience. You guys are doing great!! You're a natural at communication, so I'm sure you'll do a wonderful job! XOXOKathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08579134454591460375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-91219610969338890922017-10-24T18:54:24.215-04:002017-10-24T18:54:24.215-04:00Three cheers for good friends! I don't think I...Three cheers for good friends! I don't think I'd have survived without them! How was your weekend? Sounds so cozy and perfect for autumn!Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08579134454591460375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-6386176798785378552017-10-18T17:10:00.327-04:002017-10-18T17:10:00.327-04:00Grandpa Louie used to quote that poem! I love it s...Grandpa Louie used to quote that poem! I love it so much. Thanks for all the reminders of autumn joys. Wish you and Aaron could come for a visit while the frost is on the punkins! XOXOKathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08579134454591460375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-76142013406061462312017-08-21T18:56:20.484-04:002017-08-21T18:56:20.484-04:00Aw, man! Sandy! What a cheering note. I am sure th...Aw, man! Sandy! What a cheering note. I am sure thinking about the merits of skipping baseball and have thought about maybe trying basketball instead too....in addition to the suggestion of considering soccer. Carliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992805076865220524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-11214319365211185942017-08-19T10:47:50.788-04:002017-08-19T10:47:50.788-04:00My sweet friend, I always find your heart-renderin...My sweet friend, I always find your heart-renderings refreshing! Though I will probably bring down the "wrath" of baseball moms/dads everywhere, here are my own experiences as a Nana of a very energetic grandson who started playing baseball very young. I went to all his games, which often ran 3-5 hrs because there were very extended pitch/strike counts. Understand, I enjoy baseball, but IMO young energetic boys do not enjoy standing still in the field waiting for any hit to be made, and they also do not enjoy spending half their game warming the bench. Obviously, it was their parents' chiice, but I always felt - and still feel - SOCCER IS BEST for such energetic, exuberant boys/girls. It's a real team sport, with most if not all kids getting lots of time to run and expend lots of energy, to interact (and build their lungs and bodies) with each other. <br /><br />As for your thoughts about being "lazy" or sometimes neglecting to do life things, you are one of the most incredible moms I know. You (and Aaron) have 4 healthy and happy boys to whom you have been able to introduce so many amazing experiences our God has provided for us to enjoy in our incredible world. <br /><br />Keep on twinkling along, my dear. We all delight in you, as does our God!<br /><br />Love you much.������♀️Sandra Gearhartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-911248519240757782017-08-06T14:51:43.637-04:002017-08-06T14:51:43.637-04:00Europeans are clearly on to something by slowing d...Europeans are clearly on to something by slowing down their pace...it's worth a second look! ❤️Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088241181692986960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-57000995555783794192017-07-31T23:35:04.087-04:002017-07-31T23:35:04.087-04:00You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by!You're welcome! Thanks for stopping by!Carliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992805076865220524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-2015151696037598882017-07-31T23:34:47.205-04:002017-07-31T23:34:47.205-04:00What a great phrase to put on a personal watchword...What a great phrase to put on a personal watchword list! I love that idea.Carliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992805076865220524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-41390607505424044372017-07-31T22:37:28.556-04:002017-07-31T22:37:28.556-04:00I love this. What great images. Thank you for sha...I love this. What great images. Thank you for sharing.Jonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299647754479967070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-55564098158208761672017-07-30T09:24:49.773-04:002017-07-30T09:24:49.773-04:00Love it! I love the big brother in this poem so mu...Love it! I love the big brother in this poem so much. And I love your wise truth in the last stanza. "There are ladders" might need to be my watchwords for the coming school year!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-84805851034916705872017-07-29T23:40:09.968-04:002017-07-29T23:40:09.968-04:00Thank you. Offering a smile is wonderful!Thank you. Offering a smile is wonderful!Carliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992805076865220524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-78503046651369656202017-07-29T23:39:22.437-04:002017-07-29T23:39:22.437-04:00Thanks so much, Ruth. So glad we have ladders.Thanks so much, Ruth. So glad we have ladders.Carliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992805076865220524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-14335919381133386872017-07-29T23:39:03.971-04:002017-07-29T23:39:03.971-04:00Oh golly! What a happy comment! Thanks so much for...Oh golly! What a happy comment! Thanks so much for the feedback. Carliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992805076865220524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-26149226090724200732017-07-29T20:51:36.998-04:002017-07-29T20:51:36.998-04:00I love it. Yes, there are ladders! I love it. Yes, there are ladders! Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-28750426335406263632017-07-29T12:40:14.182-04:002017-07-29T12:40:14.182-04:00oh, my goodness....I was hoping someone would take...oh, my goodness....I was hoping someone would take this prompt. And, had given up hope. But, here it is and it's gorgeous in your poem. I hope you float on that poem for days at least until the next one comes along. Welcome BACK to Poetry Friday. It's so nice when people pop in and out as life demands.Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987013294670234572.post-57551149952252709002017-07-29T09:15:24.806-04:002017-07-29T09:15:24.806-04:00What a lovely poem capturing a shared moment betwe...What a lovely poem capturing a shared moment between brothers. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.com