tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post6940172763468100903..comments2024-03-25T17:28:41.270+01:00Comments on In Soul: Choosing HOPEGinnie Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-66404613013626779692010-01-05T07:44:53.457+01:002010-01-05T07:44:53.457+01:00Sham: Thank you kindly for your good wishes! I d...Sham: Thank you kindly for your good wishes! I do trust 2010 will be a better year for both of us after all the bumps of 2009. Things can only go up, right?! :)<br /><br />Vagabonde: Thank you again for stopping by and for your 2010 good wishes. I really do have great expectations for the year ahead. For you, too, I hope.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-55198169795699518322010-01-03T22:30:31.090+01:002010-01-03T22:30:31.090+01:00Your second picture of the windmill looks like a c...Your second picture of the windmill looks like a calendar picture, but I like the first one because of the snow. You do live in a beautiful setting and with such beauty, hope is always there. Have a wonderful 2010 and that the new decade brings everything you hoped for.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-57679091294723408972010-01-03T19:22:58.786+01:002010-01-03T19:22:58.786+01:00I have HOPE in my heart too... HOPE for a good and...I have HOPE in my heart too... HOPE for a good and productive 2010 for me, for you, for everyone. Happy New Year to you and Astrid, may your lives be filled with happiness, good health and energy.Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-42134555047855654192010-01-03T12:38:36.370+01:002010-01-03T12:38:36.370+01:00SA: We have a friend in Germany who wrote us yest...SA: We have a friend in Germany who wrote us yesterday that she was doing some cleaning in her house, similar to how you described your grandmother, Linda. In the same way we've been clearing space for my TPs to come and wonder if even then we can do some more clearing. We know of people who have a "rule" that for anything new they buy they have to get rid of something old. Makes sense to me. I don't ever plan to collect things like I did in the past. I will collect memories, and that will be enough!<br /><br />I have just sent you the link to the ice skating at Kinderdijk last year. It's heaven to me:<br />http://www.weerstation-alblasserdam.nl/molentocht_alblasserwaard_2009.htm.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-26885395625959912392010-01-03T06:36:40.420+01:002010-01-03T06:36:40.420+01:00Ginnie, I just remembered a wonderful entry about ...Ginnie, I just remembered a wonderful entry about skating the canals posted by Ian in Hamburg.<br />I know you'd enjoy his photography as well as the story - the photos are just stunning. When I read the entry all I could think was, "I want to DO THAT!"<br /><br />http://lettershometoyou.wordpress.com/2009/01/13/10-things-i-learned-about-skating-in-holland/shoreacreshttp://shoreacres.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-25744077564889198232010-01-03T06:30:59.994+01:002010-01-03T06:30:59.994+01:00I love the week between Christmas and New Year'...I love the week between Christmas and New Year's, and even the first few days of the New Year. There's such a sense of possibility, and fresh start.<br /><br />My grandmother was a great one for clearing out before New Year's day - almost a religious obligation for her. She felt if you hadn't used it in the past year,and it wasn't a family heirloom or such, you should let it go.<br /><br />I think her wisdom applies to our spirits, too. Old attitudes, fears, hesitancies - out with them!<br />A little empty space never hurt anyone - leaves more room for new hopes!shoreacreshttp://shoreacres.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-38973462944158549752010-01-02T09:33:28.655+01:002010-01-02T09:33:28.655+01:00Ted: I totally know what you mean about those vac...Ted: I totally know what you mean about those vacationing days when the retirement schedule gets thrown off-track. HA! Selfish or not, it's the truth. :) And yes, I just love how such odd meetings have the potential for long-term friendships, like ours. We're so lucky.<br /><br />ET: We did indeed see the Blue Moon, Jen, but took no pictures. One day I will, for sure. :)<br /><br />Christina: If I ever get a tattoo, it will be of a windmill!! :) Seriously. To think I have one in my backyard, so to speak. Thanks for your wishes for the New Year! To you, too.<br /><br />Mad: Yes, I do have a lot of Hope...maybe more than most. I tend to be an optimist by nature. Let's see what happens in this new year. I have lots of Hope! No one else will count our blessings for us, that's for sure!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-77689091406943687782010-01-02T07:00:47.146+01:002010-01-02T07:00:47.146+01:00You really can't go wrong if you keep hope in ...You really can't go wrong if you keep hope in your heart (Hart!) and I know you have a lot of it. Along with faith, grace and joy! You always count your blessings even in the sweeping tide of any difficulties.<br />Happy New Year!!madretzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10711385009145592562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-73473659496795204782009-12-31T22:19:41.212+01:002009-12-31T22:19:41.212+01:00Love those windmills! :-)
Wishing you and Astrid ...Love those windmills! :-)<br /><br />Wishing you and Astrid every happiness in the new year, Ginnie.christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991148606497381478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-36819386095811070682009-12-31T19:59:25.705+01:002009-12-31T19:59:25.705+01:00Love the blue - yes our little island paradise sho...Love the blue - yes our little island paradise showed some blue a few days ago and I finally took a few photos of it!!<br /><br />Hope you can see the moon today! :-)<br /><br />Happy New Year!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455800980666388178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-23939737588198397782009-12-31T15:29:14.020+01:002009-12-31T15:29:14.020+01:00It was one of those lucky miracles meeting you in ...It was one of those lucky miracles meeting you in Prague and discovering shared sympathies. Your observations on the strange midweek slog between Xmas and New Years is one of these, but I go further. Retirement always feels a bit off when the rest of the world is vacationing too. Is that totally selfish? A very happy new year to both of you from both of us.Emery Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11764300703571229622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-63167468058524755502009-12-30T21:50:17.950+01:002009-12-30T21:50:17.950+01:00Bob: So much of what happens to us in our lives i...Bob: So much of what happens to us in our lives is of our own choosing, and that's perhaps the secret, after all is said and done. Thank you.<br /><br />Karen: You'd think Holland would get lots of snow, and apparently it used to, but in the last years, like so many other places, snow can be a rarity. So we really were lucky!<br /><br />CS: Yes, Sandra, we both chose Hope and I'm so glad you did, too. Look at where you are today compared to when I met you in Basel over a year ago! WOW!<br /><br />Jane: Thank you so much, both of you, for your toast to a new year. Just think back to Prague and how we have stayed in touch all these years since! :)<br /><br />Ruth: Thank you, thank you, dear sister. I miss you.<br /><br />Astrid: We both can see things through each others eyes and now, side by side. That is the blessing of how this year has ended and the promise of a new year to come with less struggle/challenge, I hope. And yet, look at how struggle has made us stronger than ever. Look at who we've become and who we're becoming. We are so lucky! And yes, just two things...that's all! :)<br /><br />PC: Then for you, too, Maria, I wish you all the Hope you need for the year ahead!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-30365913355302677182009-12-30T21:41:03.275+01:002009-12-30T21:41:03.275+01:00I totally agree with that first paragraph. You ju...I totally agree with that first paragraph. You just put my feelings into word. <br /><br />I think hope is major word for me this coming year/decade. Along with work, move, and go.<br /><br />Happy New Year.Photo Cachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734663922538063553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-52617593490379178032009-12-30T21:32:33.955+01:002009-12-30T21:32:33.955+01:00Hope is what we are choosing, we believe in everyt...Hope is what we are choosing, we believe in everything IS possible.<br />2009 was for the both of us a really tumultous year and we are not there yet, but I hope that 2010 will give us all what we hope for, knowing us, we only hope for two things.<br />One more day of 2009 and than with a big step in 2010 with lots of confidence.<br />IHVJ MAWIIMH and yes I choose Hope too for 2010.<br />It is hardly to believe that those two pics are 7 days apart, I was there and saw it with my own eyes.<br />You did a great job on both pictures, the one in the snow was a real challange.Astridhttp://www.picturit.shutterchance.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-16913449997248918922009-12-30T20:30:40.955+01:002009-12-30T20:30:40.955+01:00Boots, how perfect. That says it just right.
Bot...Boots, how perfect. That says it just right. <br /><br />Both photos are wonderful, but the second is just gorgeous, what a scene, and you know I love those colors.<br /><br />Happy New Year to you and Astrid!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-86609655186313252872009-12-30T18:29:08.970+01:002009-12-30T18:29:08.970+01:00Ginnie & Astrid:
Your photos are gorgeous! W...Ginnie & Astrid:<br /><br />Your photos are gorgeous! We raise our glasses to toast a peaceful and prosperous 2010!<br /><br />Jane & TedGrandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10019284829336902017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-88471422073039728102009-12-30T17:47:51.266+01:002009-12-30T17:47:51.266+01:00Well, I choose hope, too. We both had a bumpy 2009...Well, I choose hope, too. We both had a bumpy 2009, but towards the end of the year, we were both "rewarded". Now off into 2010 and here's to HOPE!CanadianSwisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07643821249467079199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-80578445868528849252009-12-30T15:15:28.697+01:002009-12-30T15:15:28.697+01:00So glad you got your snow, even if it didn't l...So glad you got your snow, even if it didn't last. :)Philosophical Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06158346138596472638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-58136917916847261312009-12-30T14:10:42.235+01:002009-12-30T14:10:42.235+01:00Stunning pictures! (I just love your quote from Ch...Stunning pictures! (I just <b>love</b> your quote from Christopher Reeves...2010 is a dream come true for the both of you and will be so wonderful!!)Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03529945866328809110noreply@blogger.com