tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post7970925901023445591..comments2024-03-15T00:27:48.794-07:00Comments on Retire In Style Blog Too: Communicating: Talk to me...please! Barbara Torrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09618291241661047482noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-77008262155706415972013-03-09T11:36:29.848-08:002013-03-09T11:36:29.848-08:00Bob and Linda,I have introduced the "organ re...Bob and Linda,<br><br>I have introduced the "organ recital ban" to all of my friends. We joke about it often but only share what is necessary.<br><br>b+Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-64844259908270055092013-03-09T11:35:18.685-08:002013-03-09T11:35:18.685-08:00Early Retirement Journey,I think that idea than fi...Early Retirement Journey,<br><br>I think that idea than finances should be avoided is very valid.My children do ask our advice occasionally but we do not ask or even want to know the details. We are very lucky that our children are doing fine financially.<br><br>b+Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-72738138052362163112013-03-09T11:32:07.917-08:002013-03-09T11:32:07.917-08:00Susan, Your idea about forwarding text is a very g...Susan, Your idea about forwarding text is a very good one. We share contacts in our texts and that has helped the family connect. <br><br>I hear the comments "I don't text...those people use all those OMGs and BFF. I don't even know what means". Things have changes very rapidly in that arena and many of our smart phones even allow us to dictate a text. Seniors are getting on board because the whole technology things is getting easier and easier. Hopefully, your husband will get in on the fun soon.<br><br>Best wishes.<br><br>b+Barbara Torrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-88116961219072611472013-03-09T11:17:08.320-08:002013-03-09T11:17:08.320-08:00Great list, Barb. Those items can be used to start...Great list, Barb. Those items can be used to start any conversation, anytime, anywhere.<br><br>And, yes, why do most older folks seem to relish listing all of our various ailments...a way to connect?Bob Lowryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843991725692979189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-71393165779230984882013-03-08T10:00:54.340-08:002013-03-08T10:00:54.340-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administra...This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Toby Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03974191363407903211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-78072023422320199992013-03-08T06:53:44.237-08:002013-03-08T06:53:44.237-08:00One of my daughters loves to cook, so I always ask...One of my daughters loves to cook, so I always ask what new thing she's just made, and how it turned out.<br><br>And I would add "any discussion of finances" to your list of forbidden topics. Nothing good seems to ever come from attempting to initiate that discussion with our kids!Early Retirement Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248579159497266955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-61531579385138027552013-03-07T17:00:02.879-08:002013-03-07T17:00:02.879-08:00Listening is always a good idea.Thanks for the rem...Listening is always a good idea.<br><br>Thanks for the reminder about the "organ recital"!Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-46771434547349258972013-03-07T15:58:47.397-08:002013-03-07T15:58:47.397-08:00We have a 5 hour drive tomorrow. I'll use thes...We have a 5 hour drive tomorrow. I'll use these. :)honeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6306252283429139894.post-73265593811510757282013-03-07T11:32:41.387-08:002013-03-07T11:32:41.387-08:00Barbara, you're SO right about the texting. I ...Barbara, you're SO right about the texting. I had to learn to communicate the way my kids do, rather than the other way around. And, I need communication with my parents but often at times when I can't have a long conversation or stop to compose an email. My mother learned to text and it provides the link between actual conversations. My father won't, and we're both missing out. It's not a lack of interest sometimes in connecting, but lack of a common method.Susan Bonifanthttp://www.atticview.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com