tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post134052118908604063..comments2023-12-27T08:47:46.468-05:00Comments on Irish Gumbo: MeteorsIrish Gumbohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07386134334156997186noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-40566990449684680402009-01-30T10:56:00.000-05:002009-01-30T10:56:00.000-05:00Amy Thank you. I am looking into that.Janie: Yeah,...Amy Thank you. I am looking into that.<BR/><BR/>Janie: Yeah, it would be cool. I hope they are. Thank you!Irish Gumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07386134334156997186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-74767156952883456112009-01-29T23:40:00.000-05:002009-01-29T23:40:00.000-05:00Hey, Irish.You made me love your G-maw. I'd alrea...Hey, Irish.<BR/><BR/>You made me love your G-maw. I'd already fallen in love with Emma and Connor.<BR/><BR/>How cool they're all together now.<BR/><BR/>Beautiful story, beautiful writing.That Janie Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17447630124016303483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-71594125110938567562009-01-29T16:01:00.000-05:002009-01-29T16:01:00.000-05:00Kevin, this was beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. I...Kevin, this was beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. I think you should send it out into the wide, wide world and have it published. I'm fairly certain G-maw would be proud.<BR/><BR/>:-)amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474804320816948025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-31698902201064440252009-01-29T08:31:00.000-05:002009-01-29T08:31:00.000-05:0024@Heart: Glad you liked it. A good way to remembe...24@Heart: Glad you liked it. A good way to remember people.<BR/><BR/>CandC: My mom always said I was a “rough, tough cream puff”. Thank you!<BR/><BR/>June: G-maw was pretty smart. Thank you!<BR/><BR/>Anymommy: *sniff* Yes, she does. Thank you.Irish Gumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07386134334156997186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-11956436077935498022009-01-29T04:04:00.000-05:002009-01-29T04:04:00.000-05:00I think adults realize, somewhere in there, whenev...I think adults realize, somewhere in there, whenever it is that we become adults, that kids, even grandkids, require a lot more give than take. She knows how much you loved her and she knows how loved all of your children are.<BR/><BR/>A beautiful essay.anymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870033179328734404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-5366692214171607912009-01-29T02:12:00.000-05:002009-01-29T02:12:00.000-05:00Your relationship would have been very beautiful f...Your relationship would have been very beautiful for G-Maw too you know. Just as you feel deeply about Connor and Emma. <BR/>G-Maw would expect a little off-handedness when you were leaving babyhood behind and relished that too, in her way. <BR/>You are a very honest and feeling irish gumbo. <BR/>June in OzJune Savillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194576632686640776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-61109305581232632752009-01-29T00:59:00.000-05:002009-01-29T00:59:00.000-05:00you are a softy what a beautiful piece of your lif...you are a softy what a beautiful piece of your life you shared, it reminds me of my grandma. Thanks for the story you are a great writerclean and crazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156586299182570611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-71312685101356879542009-01-28T23:01:00.000-05:002009-01-28T23:01:00.000-05:00I say get blood out of a turnip and I'm a native C...I say get blood out of a turnip and I'm a native Californian ... I thought everyone said it? Now I'm confused. <BR/><BR/>BUT - what I was going to say is that I was extremely touched by this post. My dad spent his career working for NASA and has always "shown me the stars". He's elderly now and your post made me realize that when he's gone I will never, ever, be able to look at them without thinking of him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-87406507526509594902009-01-28T21:39:00.000-05:002009-01-28T21:39:00.000-05:00SMB: Thank you. And I hadn't heard anyone outside ...SMB: Thank you. And I hadn't heard anyone outside of Virginia say it! That's where I was born and raised. I wouldn't make fun of you :)Irish Gumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07386134334156997186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-27079613571243298182009-01-28T21:24:00.000-05:002009-01-28T21:24:00.000-05:00What a lovely tribute to your G-maw. And I haven'...What a lovely tribute to your G-maw. <BR/><BR/>And I haven't heard anyone outside of Indiana say get blood from a turnip. Most people say stone. My Florida friends make fun of me when I say it.Smart Mouth Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12157189992200894945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-49468748396273240602009-01-28T19:22:00.000-05:002009-01-28T19:22:00.000-05:00Henry: Ooh, sorry. Well, I’m a softy, too. Thank y...Henry: Ooh, sorry. Well, I’m a softy, too. Thank you (hugs).<BR/><BR/>OAM: Thank you. The images were very powerful in my head. Keepin’ warm!<BR/><BR/>Dad: Is that you? (grin)<BR/><BR/>Jan: She was pretty cool. Thanks for the hugs.<BR/><BR/>FrankandMary: Thank you!<BR/><BR/>Csquared: I think I have had some help from G-maw, too. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>Belle: I see it all the time :)<BR/><BR/>PHFL: Thank you. I am working on distilling that stuff, for the shot. :)<BR/><BR/>Pamela and CPM: *sniff* Man, that’s beautiful, thank you :)<BR/><BR/>SK: Thank you :)<BR/><BR/>Rachael: I hope so. You are welcome. I checked the link you sent *doublesniff* THAT was beautiful/sad/powerful. Thank you!<BR/><BR/>ChefE: Thank you for stopping by, and I look forward to hearing more from you!<BR/><BR/>Lizspin: *sniff* thank you.<BR/><BR/>MD: It’s a new country for me, but the gates are opening up. Thank you for being here with me!<BR/><BR/>Michelle: I think she will. You are most welcome!<BR/><BR/>Captain: Good man. Enjoy!<BR/><BR/>Teri: Thank you. Layers to all of us, I guess :)<BR/><BR/>Sarah: That’s okay. I am very glad you’re here, no matter when. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>BEW: You’re welcome. I like knowing that others feel the same.<BR/><BR/>KMcJoseph: I agree. And I know G-maw would have loved it!<BR/><BR/>SweetCheeks: Yes, she was. And what’s that, could you speak up? :))<BR/><BR/>Herhimnbryn: Lovely! Thank you for dropping in! I appreciate your comment, and you are welcome, too.<BR/><BR/>Heinous: Thank you. I believe she does…Irish Gumbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07386134334156997186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-5155787659198395292009-01-28T17:12:00.000-05:002009-01-28T17:12:00.000-05:00Fantastic piece. There are always regrets after so...Fantastic piece. There are always regrets after someone passes. I know how you feel. <BR/><BR/>I'm sure she knows, rest easy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00873541253069090821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-36153898757971741252009-01-28T16:18:00.000-05:002009-01-28T16:18:00.000-05:00Here via Henry the Dog's place.Beautiful writing a...Here via Henry the Dog's place.<BR/>Beautiful writing and a good reminder to take the time to spenf the time with loved ones.<BR/>Thankyouherhimnbrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01182397064631016552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-59889106248957177772009-01-28T15:29:00.000-05:002009-01-28T15:29:00.000-05:00Gumby, hind sight is always 20/20. Children are se...Gumby, hind sight is always 20/20. Children are selfish, plain and simple. The key is to grow up and bear that in mind when your own kids are going through their selfish phase. Your G-maw was a very cool lady. I'm sure will be a very cool grandpa when the time comes!<BR/>When you're old I'm going to call you Gummy instead of Gumby.<BR/>:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-22036622013601583032009-01-28T15:21:00.000-05:002009-01-28T15:21:00.000-05:00Probably my favorite thing about being out at sea ...Probably my favorite thing about being out at sea is the ridiculous amount of stars. If you stare hard enough you can even see satellites while you're out there.KMcJosephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10658672109033681560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-21209963831267833862009-01-28T15:01:00.000-05:002009-01-28T15:01:00.000-05:00Ah, my dear Irish!That was so lovely!It made me th...Ah, my dear Irish!<BR/>That was so lovely!<BR/>It made me think of my own grandma.<BR/>She was such a wonderful lady and I looked up to her immensely.<BR/>I spent my summers with her as a child and as you, when I hit my teen years, I wasn't around so much. But she loved me just the same.<BR/>There were times while I was a teen though, that I would just drive on over and just spend some time with her and go with her to places. <BR/>I like to believe that even those moments were special to her.<BR/>She is gone now. Has been for many years. She had 3 strokes that of course made her lose her memory and that she eventually died from. <BR/>I miss her still...<BR/><BR/>Thank you Irish... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-11263027306179622172009-01-28T14:59:00.000-05:002009-01-28T14:59:00.000-05:00I always get around to reading your posts too late...I always get around to reading your posts too late in he day and everything I feelwhen reading them has already been said. So I am just gonna go with Awesome.Sarah's Blogtastic Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16203603840893173745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-59715075608260500342009-01-28T13:34:00.000-05:002009-01-28T13:34:00.000-05:00Wow. That was beautiful. I had no idea of your pas...Wow. That was beautiful. I had no idea of your past....but I guess that's true with most people you meet. I wasn't expecting to be touched like that today. Damn it. But yes, love the meteor analogy. I miss my grandma in TX.Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13285468756347219525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-80539646938034786812009-01-28T12:48:00.000-05:002009-01-28T12:48:00.000-05:00With that in mind, Gumbo, I'm going to close down ...With that in mind, Gumbo, I'm going to close down my browser and go spend some QT with Liam.Captain Dumbasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214826608461609241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-4627401818109284762009-01-28T12:18:00.000-05:002009-01-28T12:18:00.000-05:00I really shouldn't read your blog in front of Pean...I really shouldn't read your blog in front of Peanut. She wonders why I cry. I tell her they are tears that come when you see great beauty. I hope she remembers that.<BR/>Thank you for another beautiful post.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726890744316761599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-26623648858338578052009-01-28T11:30:00.000-05:002009-01-28T11:30:00.000-05:00That was so beautiful. I love how you're sharing a...That was so beautiful. I love how you're sharing and opening up to us about Connor and Emma. Makes me glad to be a small part of all this by reading your words. <BR/><BR/>Your G-Maw sounds lovely.Mama Dawghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16056327117924455147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-51883871726124381782009-01-28T10:58:00.000-05:002009-01-28T10:58:00.000-05:00I'm with Pamela. . . You have shown her those prec...I'm with Pamela. . . <BR/><BR/>You have shown her those precious meteors . . . and left them to her care. . . no "what ifs" about it!Liz Wilkey (a.k.a. A Mom on Spin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14804873736204504475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-64632074346318837642009-01-28T10:41:00.000-05:002009-01-28T10:41:00.000-05:00I loved the story...my grandmother and I only shar...I loved the story...my grandmother and I only shared moments in her garden and in the kitchen, she was already a lot older and very conservative southern people, both were...but my aunt, my dad's sister and I were close and after her husband died and I move up East, I brought her to NYC and we had the best time, like to ole gal pals, and when I ask her what she would like to do for dinner, she said "lets go to a bar and have a beer with a lime"...I had never drank with any family members before, and I will always remember her smile as we sat in the Irish Pub, ate, drank, and talked...thanks for sparking that memory!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for coming over, I promise I have lots to entertain you with the food, writing, and poetry! I have seen you around on others blog...Chef Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198603107302675448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-70593142598486971882009-01-28T10:31:00.000-05:002009-01-28T10:31:00.000-05:00I think she knows too, without a doubt. I lost my ...I think she knows too, without a doubt. <BR/><BR/>I lost my dad last year, and its funny, I really started living and pushing my self after that. Its like I got brave enough to start chasing my dreams and putting myself out there. <BR/><BR/>He would have been so proud of my music and videos, he never saw them, it all started just after he died last year. <BR/><BR/>I often think about how I didn't spend as much time with him as I should have, but you know, he wanted me to be doing my stuff, and living my life. I think I could have given him more time though. Time, its so precious. Maybe I am making up for it now? I know I feel more connected to some greater universal energy now. I made this video shortly after Dad died...<BR/><BR/>http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=pO_JSbehG-0&feature=channel_page<BR/><BR/>I stuggled with the loss, but found positive ways to move through it. I wrote a song that will be on a worldwide CD for Cancer soon, thats taking the loss and using it for good.<BR/><BR/>I think that special meteor you saw, sounds like it was Mother Natures fireworks. It sounded SO beautful. Thanks for the story!rachael chatoorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15526352047122412500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5446070095733469795.post-65667781687008236032009-01-28T10:16:00.000-05:002009-01-28T10:16:00.000-05:00Beautiful. Tis all, Irish.Beautiful. Tis all, Irish.Sprite's Keeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790341033920919000noreply@blogger.com