tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post6985167528516323241..comments2024-03-25T17:28:41.270+01:00Comments on In Soul: England 2015: Day 2--Pencarrow House & Gardens in CornwallGinnie Harthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-6293182701536159582015-07-09T13:38:43.989+02:002015-07-09T13:38:43.989+02:00Oh, yes, Donna. I have felt very "birthdayed...Oh, yes, Donna. I have felt very "birthdayed" this time around. What a milestone. :) And yes, it really does help to have friends in another country who can and WANT to show you around. We feel so lucky!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-89644056057117500362015-07-09T03:41:24.013+02:002015-07-09T03:41:24.013+02:00Now that is the way to spend your birthday with a ...Now that is the way to spend your birthday with a cream tea and surrounded by gardens, beauty and friends....i need to find a friend in the UK who would like to be my guide of gardens and beautiful spots to see.Donna@LivingFromHappinesshttp://www.livingfromhappiness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-2429196958631080732015-06-29T07:05:03.492+02:002015-06-29T07:05:03.492+02:00One day you'll just HAVE to visit England, Rob...One day you'll just HAVE to visit England, Robin. There's no getting around it. But it would take you many trips to even get started, I'm afraid!!!<br /><br />As a btw, shortly after the SCOTUS ruling, I started reading opposing responses on Facebook (like what Franklin Graham thinks will now happen to Christianity in our country) and quickly dipped into a slough of despond. After telling a friend what I was feeling, she replied with something that snapped me out of my despondency: <br /><br />"Don't let it get to you. Think about it... with a federal ruling, this means that these people who are speaking out represent the MINORITY thinking now. When people feel threatened, they feel compelled to advocate and proselytize their position. The problem for them now is the more they speak up against something that is now legally protected, they look stupid and small. What they say no longer angers me, because it has no power anymore. Now I just feel sorry for those who have their whole world hung up on being against this one thing, something that has absolutely no impact on their own personal lives. There will be a period of time where folks will be all wound up, screaming at the rain, and then they'll realize their temper tantrum will be ignored OR silenced because the MAJORITY will no longer tolerate their public displays of ignorance. <br /> <br />For those who silently are opposed and truly struggle with what must feel like a real challenge to their beliefs, I harbor no resentment. My opinion of them hasn't changed. Just as I expect them to love me and my family for who they are, I will do the same. My beliefs aren't any more valid than another's. At the end of the day, this is simply about inclusion and equality.<br /><br />Keep celebrating... allow people to voice their own opinions (it's another right afforded to all of us)... don't get drawn into the drama, and simply go on living the way you have, as a happily married gay woman." <br />Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-27015985172037027012015-06-29T06:58:12.528+02:002015-06-29T06:58:12.528+02:00Each consecutive day just got better and better, C...Each consecutive day just got better and better, Cherry. And because I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE scones and clotted cream, I was in heaven with the cream tea!Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-20042692579515031872015-06-29T01:40:22.428+02:002015-06-29T01:40:22.428+02:00Well it's kinda hard to get passed that bacon ...Well it's kinda hard to get passed that bacon buttie thingie!! And then there's those trees...and those amazing looking scones...and all that beautiful scenery! You were in my thoughts today...at the Pride Parade here in my city! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-64943767321060590262015-06-28T22:21:30.685+02:002015-06-28T22:21:30.685+02:00Your second day in England looks fabulous and it l...Your second day in England looks fabulous and it looks like you had good weather to enjoy your day. What did you think about the cream tea?CherryPiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788084724907992076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-61878865707516539022015-06-28T21:28:31.801+02:002015-06-28T21:28:31.801+02:00It's hard to get better than what we see in En...It's hard to get better than what we see in England or the Netherlands, Ruth...and the rest of Europe. It's a treasure trove of wealth, isn't it! Thanks.<br /><br />And thank you for being so "there" with us throughout this Marriage Equality struggle. FINALLY. But I'm still pinching myself.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-5295396220274535022015-06-28T20:11:01.674+02:002015-06-28T20:11:01.674+02:00Really splendid, Boots! It seems that I only have ...Really splendid, Boots! It seems that I only have superlatives for your posts. But with such a life and seeing such things, how can I help it?<br /><br />I'm elated with you about the SCOTUS ruling, as you know!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-62782479808032911852015-06-28T15:00:07.020+02:002015-06-28T15:00:07.020+02:00The only thing missing that day was YOU! But, yes...The only thing missing that day was YOU! But, yes, Pauline wants us both to visit her and Chris one day...and we will. You will love that part of England! Thank you, my biggest Fan Clubber. :)Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10327858.post-87085650342105023372015-06-28T11:38:42.694+02:002015-06-28T11:38:42.694+02:00That is quite the train ride, looks very comfortab...That is quite the train ride, looks very comfortable. And look at that weather, don't they always say, you get what you deserve?? Great pictures, those trees, who would have thought 'this is England'.... Those flowers, everything. Meeting Pauline looks like great fun and one day you and I will spend the weekend with her and her husband. The celebration with the candles and the scones and clotted cream...70 years young, who would have thought that this year would be a special year. Yes, on the Marriage Equality.... finally. A wonderful post, I love your pictures, you did a great job of making another memory to keep. IHVJAstridhttp://www.picturit.shutterchance.com/noreply@blogger.com