tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post6125783407855628323..comments2024-03-15T00:27:48.794-07:00Comments on Retire In Style Blog Too: What IS Important?Barbara Torrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09618291241661047482noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-70202159312001885082017-11-29T16:48:21.545-08:002017-11-29T16:48:21.545-08:00My husband refers to all of you as "internet ...My husband refers to all of you as "internet friends". It even spills over into his life. We are richer for knowing all of you...especially loyal followers like you DJan. :)<br><br>BarbaraBarbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-34797095763125957582017-11-29T16:46:38.687-08:002017-11-29T16:46:38.687-08:00I still believe that our little corner of the worl...I still believe that our little corner of the world is the one we can tend to and actually has some effect on all of mankind. It is like the ripples on a pond.Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-46662289887296756362017-11-29T06:31:40.320-08:002017-11-29T06:31:40.320-08:00I am sitting here with my laptop trying to read wi...I am sitting here with my laptop trying to read with one eye, as the other is covered with a patch from yesterday's cataract surgery. Hoping for good sight, but being grateful for all my cyber friends and the community we have created. Incredibly important for me! :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-18887277646499571082017-11-28T16:08:57.634-08:002017-11-28T16:08:57.634-08:00One year later, I'm still trying to find firm ...One year later, I'm still trying to find firm footing. But you are right: the people we love, the activities that get our hearts pumping and make us feel truly alive, the experiences and vistas that fill our souls... those are the most important.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-86470576899037859102017-11-28T15:54:45.368-08:002017-11-28T15:54:45.368-08:00For us too!For us too!Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-36623722224718984102016-12-01T09:13:43.552-08:002016-12-01T09:13:43.552-08:00Great post. I am coming around to the same thought...Great post. I am coming around to the same thought that we can only do what we can right around us. 56 years is quite the accomplishment these days. We're on 46 so we're right behind you. It's been a wonderful life really.christina neumannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018956654761369565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-22699160745449454742016-11-30T13:57:56.838-08:002016-11-30T13:57:56.838-08:00Well, I for one will be reading the book...let me ...Well, I for one will be reading the book...let me know. I think we need to reassure ourselves that during those administrations that we loved there were people that felt like we do today. Hopefully, we will be fine. In the meantime we need to remember that we are good, kind and doing what we think is the right thing. In the end that is all we can do. <br><br>Be at peace. All is well. :)Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-36594219906716317912016-11-30T09:11:31.823-08:002016-11-30T09:11:31.823-08:00Love this post. My knee jerk reaction was to move ...Love this post. <br>My knee jerk reaction was to move as I've never lived in a red area before.<br>But I've made a good life for myself and love some of my friends despite....<br>Most of my friends are in their 40's and self-employed so they're meeting at a local winery for a tasting. I'm going a bit later. It will be 5 o'clock somewhere. This is the first time I will be seeing them since so i'm a a bit nervous! <br>But as you said life's what's important to you; family and friends top that list. Then the best selling book I'm writing (sure)!piahttp://courtingdestiny.com/2016/11/badge-of-honor/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-37720541824037032852016-11-29T13:25:37.315-08:002016-11-29T13:25:37.315-08:00If each of us would take care of our little corner...If each of us would take care of our little corner of the world the whole world would be better for us having done that. Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-11315133407001751352016-11-29T13:24:53.712-08:002016-11-29T13:24:53.712-08:00Good luck RJ and God bless you. :)Good luck RJ and God bless you. :)Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-87158430005943274172016-11-29T13:24:22.702-08:002016-11-29T13:24:22.702-08:00Sometimes it take a real shock for us to realize w...Sometimes it take a real shock for us to realize what is important. I know I get wrapped up in things that are not important so I need to remind myself. Thank you for stopping by.Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-2769370250616940232016-11-29T13:23:20.295-08:002016-11-29T13:23:20.295-08:00Thank you so much Galen. I am glad that you agree ...Thank you so much Galen. I am glad that you agree that our love for each other, our friends and our family is the most important thing of all.Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-20929853302366637572016-11-29T13:22:38.239-08:002016-11-29T13:22:38.239-08:00We are a very happy couple. Surviving 56 years has...We are a very happy couple. Surviving 56 years has not been easy but it has been entirely worth it. Much love to you.Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-34882541469852241942016-11-29T13:21:56.864-08:002016-11-29T13:21:56.864-08:00Thank you so much Ellen...we all need a little lov...Thank you so much Ellen...we all need a little love these days!Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-83035672544572441982016-11-29T05:59:00.580-08:002016-11-29T05:59:00.580-08:00Oh, I so agree, esp. at our stage of life. Work fo...Oh, I so agree, esp. at our stage of life. Work for justice and social causes if you want; but save your emotional energy for those who are close and important to you.Tom Sightingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-90658128740439417082016-11-29T04:46:14.522-08:002016-11-29T04:46:14.522-08:00I, like you, was totally lost in this season's...I, like you, was totally lost in this season's political campaign. Getting a balancing perspective back in life is hard but it looks like you are on the road to accomplishing that and hopefully so am I...RJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459292685594810388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-25546898207365525002016-11-29T03:04:54.589-08:002016-11-29T03:04:54.589-08:00So true. It's all about perspective, isn't...So true. It's all about perspective, isn't it? We have to remember what is important.Bella Rumhttp://bellarum.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-21202154348513714592016-11-28T20:33:43.376-08:002016-11-28T20:33:43.376-08:00Wow, this is my favorite post of the last month on...Wow, this is my favorite post of the last month on any blog, or anywhere else for that matter. And I love that photo of you and Earl laughing on your anniversary. THAT is important!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-18847877109797840012016-11-28T18:54:25.663-08:002016-11-28T18:54:25.663-08:00This is a very insightful post, Barbara.I LOVE the...This is a very insightful post, Barbara.<br>I LOVE the pic of you on your 56th wedding anniversary!<br>Donna<br>www.retirementreflections.comretirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-31517815959431015602016-11-28T17:34:55.495-08:002016-11-28T17:34:55.495-08:00What is important is becoming easier and easier to...What is important is becoming easier and easier to identify the older I get. My list is much like yours! Sending love back............Ellen Dolgenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00677166084142148843noreply@blogger.com