tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022897692697196307.post563734695646172935..comments2024-03-27T08:20:44.244-04:00Comments on Raining Iguanas: Confrontation Raining Iguanashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15461327421951949725noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022897692697196307.post-58780092597150607302012-09-23T20:58:48.155-04:002012-09-23T20:58:48.155-04:00A very honest and well-written piece from the hear...A very honest and well-written piece from the heart. Bravo on your bravery!A Pound of Preventionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181637672622474749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022897692697196307.post-40347359028060405412012-09-23T18:58:54.307-04:002012-09-23T18:58:54.307-04:00John, I admire your candidness. I'm sure to s...John, I admire your candidness. I'm sure to some degree, thinking about this and then putting it into words caused you to relive sitting at the top of the stairs, or having the pillow over your head. Thank you for sharing such a delicate subject that affects so many people. "Rough and bumpy paths can lead to beautiful places"....well said. Diane F.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022897692697196307.post-17461021059875812852012-09-12T20:48:36.122-04:002012-09-12T20:48:36.122-04:00I, like you find it difficult to write about the n...I, like you find it difficult to write about the not so good times in my life. I usually cover such difficulties with metaphoric writings. You have taken a brave step. The piece was enlightening and sincere. -- barbara Folkways Note Bookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168881905408345126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022897692697196307.post-3680485702933837082012-09-12T12:36:49.262-04:002012-09-12T12:36:49.262-04:00I really appreciate you stepping out of your comfo...I really appreciate you stepping out of your comfort zone and sharing this John and it is a really well balanced piece. You present your family as human -- flaws and all -- and explain what shaped you, but you still show us the love that's there too. I think it brings a new depth to your blog and everything you write. So often optimistic people can be portrayed as "Pollyanna's" only seeing the bright side. I see this with my student's writing. By sharing some of the darkness, it only makes the light brighter. So many people can identify with this and although the details of my life aren't the same, I know I do. What helps others is to see how we came out the other end, how we dealt with our circumstances. I really appreciate you having the guts to share.<br />KJ Giffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17806792556344109658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022897692697196307.post-72175431675871024462012-09-11T21:45:58.378-04:002012-09-11T21:45:58.378-04:00Teresa, thanks for stopping by. I am trying to pus...Teresa, thanks for stopping by. I am trying to push my comfort zone here. It worked. Raining Iguanashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15461327421951949725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022897692697196307.post-24396799496703996042012-09-11T21:27:37.243-04:002012-09-11T21:27:37.243-04:00It is hard to post about the less than stellar mom...It is hard to post about the less than stellar moments in our family history. My parents did not drink, but there were times that the behavior seemed so. They were infrequent, but they are indelibly written in my mind. I try to avoid any and all arguing, or unkindness. <br /><br />"Minds run better filled with goodness." I agree.Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.com