tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post2151652004649542862..comments2024-03-28T05:06:22.205-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: Making a DifferenceFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-46669527346820061352010-02-09T22:41:29.405-06:002010-02-09T22:41:29.405-06:00awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.....awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.....Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-69011626286899573592010-02-06T12:25:16.695-06:002010-02-06T12:25:16.695-06:00It does feel good, doesn't it, when something ...It does feel good, doesn't it, when something you write makes a difference to someone? And I do think you make a difference quite frequently with your blog and your comments. Often we just don't know about it so it sure is nice when you do get a glimpse of touching someone's life. I know you've been a big help to me. Thanks.Maery Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09897994913879836634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-80417505465550154152010-02-05T17:03:01.340-06:002010-02-05T17:03:01.340-06:00See you never know when something you write will m...See you never know when something you write will make someone smile,laugh, encourage, think and on and on and on. I love your blog!!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-44354819238659586572010-02-05T12:46:28.376-06:002010-02-05T12:46:28.376-06:00I love your blog and check it everyday to see if y...I love your blog and check it everyday to see if you have a new article.<br />We also live in a very rural area in the UP and although I was a city girl, in the last six years, I have come to appreciate living here. The one exception is the snow. I am too old to have to deal with that stuff! I finally decided to hire someone to shovel the snow off the roof this year. I was afraid to have my husband do it again. No one should live where ya have to shovel snow off the roof!!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03629545146677854261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-28645790676144399902010-02-05T11:49:14.987-06:002010-02-05T11:49:14.987-06:00You must keep writing I am hooked on your blog'...You must keep writing I am hooked on your blog's.<br />PatsyPatsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862394699499538591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-20628720449422795392010-02-05T11:23:48.659-06:002010-02-05T11:23:48.659-06:00There are so many heart breaking stories out there...There are so many heart breaking stories out there. But more, and more, we are hearing wonderful stories of rescues. When will people change their behavior and start to treat animals with respect? What goes around, comes around...<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-21845973345239516542010-02-05T09:21:31.646-06:002010-02-05T09:21:31.646-06:00I love to read your blog!!I love to read your blog!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323381620462858795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-87535324327731564332010-02-05T05:51:23.040-06:002010-02-05T05:51:23.040-06:00Your blog is wonderful. It doesn't have to be...Your blog is wonderful. It doesn't have to be great for anyone else, as long as you are happy with it. I love ready about your history and seeing old photo's. I may not comment every day but I sure do stop by and read. you have a wonderful day and keep those stories coming!lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998455958377639450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-57829558176905836782010-02-05T04:23:22.688-06:002010-02-05T04:23:22.688-06:00So good to hear that Smiley is safe and well.
Hoo...So good to hear that Smiley is safe and well.<br /><br />Hooray for you and your blog!LadyFihttp://ladyfi.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-9911784593610672552010-02-05T00:29:32.281-06:002010-02-05T00:29:32.281-06:00What a great story Connie - Imagine what they woul...What a great story Connie - Imagine what they would be doing if she had not read your story! Even tho the thought of using a live trap to catch him sounds a little like a Jerimiah Johnson story, it did work; and I'm glad it worked for them too. Hope everyone know that using a live trap does NOT hurt the animal.West Side of Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306258644484219373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-55304913978266107712010-02-05T00:12:13.821-06:002010-02-05T00:12:13.821-06:00Touching... I read this earlier today and just did...Touching... I read this earlier today and just didn't know what to say. Hopefully they find the perfect forever home for Smiley with lots of patience.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138747690602990437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-70174011690959064142010-02-04T21:08:18.187-06:002010-02-04T21:08:18.187-06:00Love those Chance photos...you need to take a simi...Love those Chance photos...you need to take a similar one and enter it in my photo contest for February....the theme is Critter Closeups!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-22834088425425190342010-02-04T19:36:58.498-06:002010-02-04T19:36:58.498-06:00This is a wonderful story. Doesn't it feel gr...This is a wonderful story. Doesn't it feel great when something goes right?<br /><br />You do make a difference every day.<br /><br />I enjoy your post every day.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-80780969614775452042010-02-04T19:32:12.846-06:002010-02-04T19:32:12.846-06:00This sounds like Paul Harvey's "The rest ...This sounds like Paul Harvey's "The rest of the story." It's beautiful!!! Chance could get paid to model - - such a sweet, sweet looking friend.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404589772713955710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-64152529395583227442010-02-04T19:04:18.631-06:002010-02-04T19:04:18.631-06:00It is so nice that Ringo's story has helped wi...It is so nice that Ringo's story has helped with Smiley's story. I get so attached to all my animals not matter if they are a donkey, cow, goat, chicken, dog or cat. I just can't imagine people wanting to hurt any of them. <br />I am glad you chose to share your stories. They do make a difference.<br />Have a great weekend.<br />PamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-23251804076829816992010-02-04T19:01:58.660-06:002010-02-04T19:01:58.660-06:00I am so happy to have found your blog, Connie. I w...I am so happy to have found your blog, Connie. I would miss it terribly if you suddenly stopped. And yes, it was definitely serendipitous that you wrote about Ringo when you did. I know it made a difference in my life... Never doubt that you are appreciated and enjoyed!DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-14758862754390222522010-02-04T18:34:44.901-06:002010-02-04T18:34:44.901-06:00It upsets me terribly when I hear stories of anima...It upsets me terribly when I hear stories of animal abuse. I will never understand, as long as I live, how anyone could hurt an innocent animal. It is so sad hearing about Smiley. I think it was destiny that caused you to write about Ringo when you did. It was for a purpose and that purpose was to rescue Smiley. I hope he gets the love and forever home that he so deserves. <br />Love, love, love that close-up of Chance's eyes.. those little windows that say so much.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858158707328118375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-15927702429739874932010-02-04T17:56:34.007-06:002010-02-04T17:56:34.007-06:00I BELIEVE THERE IS ALWAYS A REASON THOUGHTS LIKE T...I BELIEVE THERE IS ALWAYS A REASON THOUGHTS LIKE THIS POP INTO OUR HEADS,IT IS UP TO US HOW AND IF WE ACT ON THEM.GLAD YOU ACTED ON RINGO'S MEMORY THOUGHTS.carolina nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17300773317928721703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-44675569492183821172010-02-04T16:18:00.517-06:002010-02-04T16:18:00.517-06:00Oh... I second those sentiments, Emma Rose. I lo...Oh... I second those sentiments, Emma Rose. I love this blog and look forward to reading it! Don't stop!wendyytbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11958628213008688022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-60137446317621075162010-02-04T14:49:22.165-06:002010-02-04T14:49:22.165-06:00Wonderful story. Don't ever think you don'...Wonderful story. Don't ever think you don't make a difference. You have made a difference for us. And if you can do that from clear across the country with a total stranger, you certainly are making a difference with people closer to you! The pictures of Chance are beautiful. Keep us posted on Smiley!Emma Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16687752178033531295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-69945391517313719782010-02-04T13:41:37.618-06:002010-02-04T13:41:37.618-06:00Its really quite awesome when you give it some tho...Its really quite awesome when you give it some thought....how all things seemed to be interlinked and occur for a specific purpose. Sometimes we never know the impact of something we've done or said...in your case, you are fortunate to find out. I'm so happy they managed to catch him and am confident that love will override his fear. Thank God for all of you who love animals enough to devote the time that really makes a difference.Golden To Silver Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04585559845728927540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-59948611513273303502010-02-04T12:35:41.028-06:002010-02-04T12:35:41.028-06:00I HATE PEOPLE WHO ARE MEAN TO ANIMALS! I WISH ALL...I HATE PEOPLE WHO ARE MEAN TO ANIMALS! I WISH ALL THE ANIMALS IN THE WORLD WOULD REVOLT and take on the mean cruel humans.<br /><br />My husband's former of a supervisor was cruel to his crews and to his mules and dogs, one day, after a beating, one of the mules bit his ear off! Everyone cheered the mule. Of course it didn't change the monster called man/human but at least for a little while there was some return.<br /><br />The photos of Chance are wonderful! I love his kind, kind eyes.<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.comDayPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241862779620972216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-13569231053827204182010-02-04T11:54:14.820-06:002010-02-04T11:54:14.820-06:00That is so great that it turned out positively. I ...That is so great that it turned out positively. I had forgotten about the nights I spent on the floor with Barney next to him to teach him we weren't ever going to abandoned him. Dogs have souls and yet they can be so broken hearted. Smiley has a hard time believing that people really do care. I am so glad for Smiley. <br />That picture of Chance with the brown eyes is marvelous. Those are the same eyes that Barney gave us at the Petsmart saying take me home. He still looks up at us that same way today.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-44348671846126394502010-02-04T11:52:08.741-06:002010-02-04T11:52:08.741-06:00I am so happy your Ringo story helped capture Smil...I am so happy your Ringo story helped capture Smiley. Ya, just never know the effect we have on others.<br /><br />God bless and have a fantastic day!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.com