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There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind. – Mr. Fred Rogers
I am a woman that grew up in a time before the internet was actually “a thing” and became a dominant force in our everyday lives. I raised my children with land lines and only two TV’s (imagine that). I have grandchildren now that are teaching me all the newest and instant conveniences of their world. They laugh when I say the most instant thing back in my day were mashed potatoes in a box and the certainty I was in trouble if I ruined my one pair of school shoes.
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Hello Noellie, it sounds as if we grew up in the same era 😀 and my school shoes were hand me downs from a cousin, that were too big, so they were padded out with cotton wool.. I looked like Mini mouse as they were more like hobnail boots. 🙂 And they lasted and lasted, and when at last the soul got a hole in them, and I thought I might get a new pair as they were now pinching my toes.. My Dad re-soled them..
Nice to meet you and thank you for visiting my blog the other day and leaving me your thoughts..
Enjoy the rest of your week and your grandchildren. 😀
Blessings Sue 🙂
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Never a more plain spoken word of truth could be found. Remember that it’s the quiet times that you need to be comfortable with, not the times of craziness and furor… YOU taught me that…. really.
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Hi Noellie! You came by for a visit at my site so thought I would give you a visit as well. I grew up in the same era and now also have many grandchildren and even some greats! Yes, their technology is that which connects them to a world that I grew up in by touching, smelling and tasting. The best! I decided to set up a site six years ago now in order to write and meet other writers and have met so many wonderful people. That said, I do often wonder what it would be like to meet them face to face. Technology just doesn’t afford us the same. Be well.
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Hi Noellie, thank you for reading my poem, “Let The Past Be Gone”, and I associated so well with your introductory “About” story. I’m from Geelong, Australia, and I’m pleased I’ve found you, and your lovely writings. Cheers. Ivor.
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Thank you so much and like wise. I enjoyed your words
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I am not a grandma yet, but have entered into the midlife phase! I do remember the time before the internet and cell phones (the dark ages, according to my adult children!).
Love your blog!
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Thank you so much. How did we ever live without the internet and a phone in our hands. You will love it when you become a grandmother. It is a love like no other.
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My husband can’t wait, but I think our kids have some more life to live before they take that big step. I will be happy when they are ready 🙂
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Reading your brief history would suggest my age range! Yup….. wore a tie to school; one pair of good shoes; walked everywhere; learned to eat brussel sprouts (“If you haven’t got room for them, then you haven’t got room for dessert!” – Mom)
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lol yes the brussel sprouts!
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Tip of the hat from an Old Guy. When I was young we played outside with sticks and rocks and climbed trees … now four year olds carry smartphones and are fluent in English and Gibberish. Very nice reads here. I have become an instant fan. Blessings to you! g
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thank you very much. I agree about this new generation. they will never know real play. We would leave for the day and be home when the bell was rung…never make the bell ring twice for you or there was a consequence…but devils advocate here, the world is a much uglier place now for kids to be left to their own amusements or open to a two legged predator.
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I grew up in the time when tv was just being introduced to the UK. My family didn’t have one, so my sister and I had to go to the neighbour’s house to watch our favourite programmes. We also didn’t have a phone. Those were the days when people used to write letters or just call around at the house if they had a message. 🙂
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TImes have changed around the world 🙂Glad to have met
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This one of the better “about” pages I’ve read. I look forward to reading more of your posts. Nice to meet you, by the way. 😊😊
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Thank you so much I appreciate that. We’ll cross paths again I hope
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Well, I’m now following you, so I’d assume so, yes. 😃😃
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Such a lovely introduction…very appealing and heart-warming…I can relate to your musings regarding past and present…I love that we’ve connected 🙂
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Thank you and me too
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🙂
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What a lovely introduction Noel. It’s a real pleasure to meet you and I look forward to reading more of your blog.:)
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Thank you so much.
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I am with you still refuse to be attached to all gadgets. Landline, yes. iPhone, none. Fancy meeting you.
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like wise. Im glad you stopped by
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like your blog and looking forward to skipping stones 🙂
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excellent 🙂 thank you
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🙂
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It’s a pleasure to meet you!
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like wise, thank you
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During my New York City childhood, I travelled alone on buses and subways. Living in Maine, we had a 4-party phone line. We could hear the neighbors breathe as we talked. News travelled fast—but face to face. No TV yet . My grandkids live on their smart phones, but they are driven everywhere for play dates, or team sports.
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The world is so different and changing rapidly. The social structure seems a bit scary too on how people relate to one another now too
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I understand where you are coming from. It is the same with me. It is really wonderful to be able to meet people all over the world and share ideas and art with one another. Thank you for reading my posts.
Dwight
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Im glad we met (the new ‘met’) look forward to reading more of your thoughts
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Your “About” page is magnificent. I’m right there with you girl (or, um woman I should say). Walking to school, I’d never even consider the idea of having more than one pair of shoes. I had one for everyday, and one for church, and that was IT. How life has changed. I think one of our jobs is to spread our stories to our grandkids of ‘the way it used to be.’ Besides entertaining them, they may learn an (understated) lesson or two. 🙂
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Its great to have a fellow old school gal understand! So glad you stopped by and commented
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Thank you for your words of encouragement Noellie much appreciated look forward to checking out your work, I also live @https://chrisblack2012.com you are welcome to drop by the kettle is always on the boil. Chris.
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I like that..Kelttle is always on the boil…good stuff
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Hello! Seems as though we might be at the same place at this stage in our lives! I enjoyed your “About Me” page and look forward to more of your writings!
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welcome and thank you so much. Always good to find a simpatico in life 🙂
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I was never very good at skipping stones, but given half a chance I can talk your ears off.
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🙂I have the gift of gab too. I’m glad you stopped by
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Thank you for visiting my blog and appreciating it’s content.
Nice meeting you Noellie.
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It’s easy to appreciate 🤘
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You are kind.
Have a good day.
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Thank you for dropping in on my beautiful things and leaving a comment. I’m glad my instinct led me here – we have so much in common and you have a new follower! All the best from Cornwall, UK. 🙂
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🌞like wise. Look forward to more reads
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Beautiful pieces you have here. Will come back for more. 🙂
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Thank you. Hope to see you back 🤘🌞
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Hello, Noellie. It’s so good to meet you here! We always had only one television and still do. When I was a child, I remember there were just three channels and most shows were in black and white. I still only have basic cable. With all this internet information may we always remember “what it was like to run bare foot in the soft grass or sit by the water skipping stones with someone just talking about nothing important but having it be the best conversation I had that day.” I love the feel of those memories. Last year, my son taught me how to skip stones! It was about time.
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your son taught you one of the best skills he has learned in life. simplicity is best. Every time you skip a stone you will think of him and smile.
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True! 🙂
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Good afternoon, Noellie, and welcome to my blog! I think (and hope) the temperatures, the content and not the least the tempo will suit you fine. Besides that, – I think you’ll find that I’m into nature and photography.
Time is a luxury, so let’s use it wisely 🙂
There’s nearly 7500 pictures published on my blog – nearly all in ‘full screen’ (which means you may click them way larger than they appear at first glance. And they are all from Norway! Please enjoy!
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Norway has been added to my bucket list 😊
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