tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post3863448215624584049..comments2023-11-26T02:45:34.980-06:00Comments on Louisiana Belle: Growing PainsGail Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-60405831510484755252012-01-30T21:02:17.588-06:002012-01-30T21:02:17.588-06:00Beautiful images Gail. I see the two of you are l...Beautiful images Gail. I see the two of you are learning how to do the dance of life together :-)Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638378889152815830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-49217343381274490522012-01-25T06:41:05.431-06:002012-01-25T06:41:05.431-06:00I can just visualize the TV scenario from your des...I can just visualize the TV scenario from your description. Hang in there. And the photos are wonderful as usual!!septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-64490508287438381412012-01-14T01:03:30.797-06:002012-01-14T01:03:30.797-06:00Simply beautifully captured shots...lovely!Simply beautifully captured shots...lovely!Kalyanhttp://icetrail.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-89847121525284275522012-01-13T18:20:12.054-06:002012-01-13T18:20:12.054-06:00you know what, that's what we're here for....you know what, that's what we're here for. to vent, to share, to show beauty.<br /><br />and you did all of that beautifully. seriously, you really did.<br /><br />oh, and you made me laugh a little bit, too...at the TV scenario....as it is totally me and my mom in the future.<br /><br />xoxobethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-79809619570071062822012-01-13T15:28:14.997-06:002012-01-13T15:28:14.997-06:00You are so patient! Adjustments living with someon...You are so patient! Adjustments living with someone is hard. Always best to find a compromise which seems you have. I vote for afternoon coffee shops!Reenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17813380986631007962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-24588770291077177532012-01-12T14:20:12.657-06:002012-01-12T14:20:12.657-06:00It's hard to live w/someone else, especially f...It's hard to live w/someone else, especially family members! It annoys me when someone constantly changes channels w/the remote - unless it's me!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing the products of your great idea!hootnonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022385102821778210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-62817282353693526282012-01-12T12:48:27.429-06:002012-01-12T12:48:27.429-06:00Thanks for the tea, Gail! And you come over any ti...Thanks for the tea, Gail! And you come over any time again to vent! I can so relate and I admire you - you're doing so great! I would have so much patience. I'm also one to endure things up to a certain level and then there is an explosion, but I fear my explosion would have come much faster and wouldn't be over yet...! Thanks also for sharing those wonderful photos! Have a great day!Rosie Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851804926095533117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-4004277870807569402012-01-12T11:48:08.194-06:002012-01-12T11:48:08.194-06:00I believe we can all relate to this situation, Gai...I believe we can all relate to this situation, Gail. I, too, go through the tv 24/7 when Shane is home -- and worse, I like a fan and the radio on when I sleep; he -- not so much. :) <br /><br />With your mom, would it be possible to have a quiet time for a couple of hours a day. Perhaps she could read or nap or do something else while you do your thing? Big hugs. xoxoNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116903234641971344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-85085283053536192622012-01-12T10:19:08.333-06:002012-01-12T10:19:08.333-06:00Gail, I know what you are going through. Steve ha...Gail, I know what you are going through. Steve has to have the TV on 24 hours a day (when he's home) and because of his hearing loss, it is BLARING!!! Drives me nuts and rattles my nerves something fierce. I like quietness, so we are constantly lowering and raising the volume of that darn TV, lol!!Nadine, Chewy and Lilibellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07244760839778594485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-75450694995629312652012-01-12T09:35:10.157-06:002012-01-12T09:35:10.157-06:00For my Mom it is Judge Judy. Don't even speak ...For my Mom it is Judge Judy. Don't even speak to hear when the judge is on!!<br />Don't be so hard on yourself. I do believe you are feeling what most of us would feel if we were caring for our parents. And we are hear to listen when ever you need to vent.. <br /><br />Hugs, LindaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06052655796247020555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-85453650002876734372012-01-12T08:44:51.863-06:002012-01-12T08:44:51.863-06:00I certainly understand the need to vent, so vent w...I certainly understand the need to vent, so vent whenever you need to & we'll be here to listen & help!<br />Your situation HAS TO BE very hard, but you seem to be handling it well, considering... I think the drive was an excellent distraction to be sure!!!<br /><br />The mushrooms should be lil water bowls for the birds... too bad.<br />I love the tree shot & that blue sky is awesome!!!<br /><br />There's a lil snow on the ground here this morning, the wind is really blowing, and it's fairly cold, but the sky was so beautiful on the way to work - I wish there'd been a photo op & time to stop! =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-65565222478416092892012-01-12T08:30:06.326-06:002012-01-12T08:30:06.326-06:00Hang in there Gail! I'm sure that the adjustm...Hang in there Gail! I'm sure that the adjustments will get a bit easier with time. <br />I love the photo of the leaves..I can hear them crunching under your feet!Starlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02075522354027547485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-53694301013977884602012-01-12T07:58:27.997-06:002012-01-12T07:58:27.997-06:00It's a huge adjustment for you all... I'm ...It's a huge adjustment for you all... I'm hoping that things will get better, or perhaps you'll get your own space nearby?<br /><br />Yours shots are just glorious! A lovely tribute to nature's best.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-66406969832145067312012-01-12T07:40:30.885-06:002012-01-12T07:40:30.885-06:00I sympathize and understand completely. My grand...I sympathize and understand completely. My grandma came to live with us a few times over the years due to health problems...and she liked the tv loud, which disturbed the overall sacred peace of our home. It was hard sometimes to find solitude when Judge Judy was blaring from the other room. I totally understand...and I'm sending you virtual ear plugs along with boxes of chocolate. Love the pictures btw. You are an amazing photographer...one I aspire to.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00275397308355794201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-26113718224035243722012-01-12T01:02:11.582-06:002012-01-12T01:02:11.582-06:00OH Gail I have missed you! I had a glass of wine i...OH Gail I have missed you! I had a glass of wine instead , hope you don't mind. Loved your day with mom. No regrets when all is said and done! Love ya!Rosemary Aubuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18131260177543328683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-31859073615357339572012-01-12T00:38:28.393-06:002012-01-12T00:38:28.393-06:00I'm home alone all day (TV on only while I'...I'm home alone all day (TV on only while I'm on the treadmill to help pass the time) but Hubby turns the TV on as soon as he gets in the house from work. By then, I don't mind the sound...but he changes channels each time a commercial comes on! It isn't uncommon for him to do that and then get absorbed in a different show. If I'm watching a show with him, I get really cranky! I can be at the computer with my back to the TV and still consider myself to be watching. ;-)Evelyn S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02139868988311962712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-6165079462785095892012-01-11T22:58:47.909-06:002012-01-11T22:58:47.909-06:00Well, there's going to be an adjustment period...Well, there's going to be an adjustment period, but hopefully once she get used to you being around televison won't be needed to fill the air. I know what you mean though, I start to get annoyed if the tv is on for too long too. Could she get headphones for the tv?Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00974419983321226169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-29431620071048781032012-01-11T21:08:55.668-06:002012-01-11T21:08:55.668-06:00I hear you. I think you're being very gracious...I hear you. I think you're being very gracious to live with your mother, differences and all. I'm guessing a drive and some photos were a welcome break.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-60626415830558255782012-01-11T21:02:08.632-06:002012-01-11T21:02:08.632-06:00I so wished we lived close to each other...I'd...I so wished we lived close to each other...I'd sit a while with you and we could vent together....<br />I felt as if I were looking in a mirror when I read this post....Just the mention of "The Price is Right" sends me into a spin....My 81 year old dad watches this show DAILY...as soon as it is over, 11:05 he is here at my house...If I am not home, then at 11:07, I get a phone call telling me I'm not home and asking where I am! (Oh, how the nerves can get stretched!) I hear ya girl! Life is good and we are Blessed.<br />Blessings sweet Gail....Shughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12287830519297050445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-13529861159994362432012-01-11T20:35:21.630-06:002012-01-11T20:35:21.630-06:00Did I mention that this would not be easy? As a 6...Did I mention that this would not be easy? As a 66-year-old who moved in with her 90-year-old mother I hear you. We're just the opposite of you two. I love the TV, my mother hates it. But she gets her way and does not waiver! So I've given up TV except for Netflix at night. I don't even have a cable box in my room. Thank goodness you have photog as an outlet, especially one that you're so good at!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10924547158802290714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-64172698980763015652012-01-11T18:53:31.750-06:002012-01-11T18:53:31.750-06:00Pics are perfect and LOVE the mushrooms. Had to l...Pics are perfect and LOVE the mushrooms. Had to laugh with you about your mother. My mom is a genteel lady too with nothing but kindness and patience. I pray to be more like her, but I have that fire that starts in the belly and comes out in many opinions that won't shut up. Mom has to constantly remind me that she's the momma. :) My sister lost her home a few years ago and had to move in with her for a while. They drove each other crazy. Your heart is in the right place and your mom knows it. She's still the mom and has things that make her happy, so you might have to find some of those noise reduction headphones. Did I mention I'm the middle child and a mediator of sorts. :) Love you my dear friend and am praying that life adjusts and you both get into a nice routine like any newly married couple.Laura Delegal - Leroy Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013642027767392349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-67480340701689623122012-01-11T18:39:22.041-06:002012-01-11T18:39:22.041-06:00Argh, I'm the same way with the TV! And the sa...Argh, I'm the same way with the TV! And the same way with how things slowly build until I notice them and explode! God bless you and give you patience! (Love the shots, especially the one with the beads!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5064619473180096184.post-67400797055109035832012-01-11T18:17:17.992-06:002012-01-11T18:17:17.992-06:00i understand completely! my husband travels a lot...i understand completely! my husband travels a lot. when he comes home, the tv is on from morning 'til night. i live a very silent life (and i love it that way) so feel like i can't concentrate and feel distracted and disjointed! <br /><br />are you going to get your own place eventually? assuming so?TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.com