Comments for Dispatches from the Swamp

Comment on Dispatches from the Swamp – the ‘this and that’ edition by Beverley

Beverley — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:41:07 +0000

Great to read your words again. Glad the doggies are giving you such pleasure.

We have just watched the first two seasons of Justified, and have found it very entertaining, with some amazing actors really making an impression despite some pretty wild story lines.

Have read all the Walking Dead graphic novels ( up to 17 now ) and the pace is relentless and bloody which has made the tv show an adjustment since it is moving so much slower and has added characters or events not in the original stories. Some moments absolutely capture the story though, so guess that is why I have the next season on hold at the library!

Thank you to the Fraser Valley Library system for all the great DVD’s available on loan. No commercials and sometimes really interesting features, interviews etc. Might have to wait awhile for your hold to arrive, but worth it.

Recently watched the Hatfields & McCoys series starring Kevin Costner. Took it out for my husband, but became enthralled by the people particularly the women and their lives during that era.

Love your afghans! The colours are so bright and lively. I have no domestic skills, so always enjoy the efforts of talented people.

Look forward to your next post.

Comment on Dispatches from the Swamp – the ‘this and that’ edition by shihtzustaff

shihtzustaff — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:08:31 +0000

I have started crocheting them together and I actually enjoy it now too. I was not overly fond of whip stitching them together though. I guess I am a crocheter and not a sewer!

Comment on Dispatches from the Swamp – the ‘this and that’ edition by Donna

Donna — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:37:06 +0000

I’m a crocheter who belongs to a group of like minded people who knit, crochet, sew –baby blankets, sweaters, booties, scarves, quilts, toques, etc. I have done many granny square blankets/afghans, and the worst part is putting all the squares together.

Comment on A little quiet around here… by Lynn

Lynn — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:53:55 +0000

Christy Clark is invading my home and my life constantly. Her commercials have gotten to the point that my stomach flips and my spidey senses tingle (in a very bad way) the second I hear her voice. I have caught myself scrambling to change the channel. Christy, go away and get out of my house.

I used to think how lucky I am to have simply been brought into this world in Canada. Now, I am often sobered by the fact that so much of what we think happens outside of our polite borders, actually happens right here in our backyard. Apparently we are too “polite” to talk about it. Being born in Canada does not mean a safe and nurtured life. Coming to Canada does not mean a safe and nurtured life. How very, very naive I was.

From crimes against humanity, women, children, animals and our earth to every other horror, including torture. We are no longer as polarized, or as bubble wrapped as we thought we were. Fortunately we are not a war torn country, and yes, it could be much worse, but we are not as pretty as we think we are.

Social media and the internet are often seen as “evil” but I believe it is one of the biggest tools to bringing us into awareness, but also together. Looking at the feminist movement around the world (especially through the amazing images you post) gives me hope. I don’t understand all of them, but the theme I see is all these women standing together, around the world and I know that has to not only be good, but will bring about change.

I refuse to let the horrors of the world crush me down completely, but on those bad days, I will try to look at how the world is coming together more, and how it is ripping apart less.

Then I will leap frog over Deb and Chris to get those FAB-U-LOUS red shoes!!

Comment on A little quiet around here… by Deb Thomas

Deb Thomas — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 22:21:38 +0000

Not only did Brazeau force a vote in the Red Chamber, but he showed up on the day of the vote to cast his “non”. The Senate is a relic, and needs to be abolished. As for Christy Clark….one thinks she has sunk as low as she can possibly go, and then she decides to push her son Hamish into the liberal cesspool, featuring him in ads that she must think make her look all maternal and soft. Instead she looks like the opportunist she is.

Comment on Dispatches from The Swamp – the ‘little of this, a little of that’ edition by hurdygurdygurl

hurdygurdygurl — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 01:29:12 +0000

Reblogged this on hurdygurdygurl's Blog and commented: Thank you for sharing and blogging!

Comment on Music my balm for life by Beverley

Beverley — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 18:34:30 +0000

Hi! You are firmly lodged in my favourites list not only because I appreciate your writing, but because you have shared some music I would likely never have discovered on my own. Great feeling to have singers and lyrics that connect.

Think I wander along hearing snippets of this or that. Few keep my attention for long. Play things loud and often, then put aside for the next ‘new’ thing. However, some stay with me because they stay in my memory and my heart.

In no particular order a few that are always nearby:

Buddy Holly
Patsy Cline
Blind Boys of Alabama
Ruthie Foster
Janis Joplin

I had Janis on an LP, then cassette, and finally cd’s. A fantastic set of all her recordings came in a lot of water damaged merchandise after the LA riots. They ended up at Liquidation World, and despite the cover being really a mess, all the contents survived. What a find!

“I am not proud of this behaviour.” You have a way with words, beautiful! 👍

Comment on Music my balm for life by seeker

seeker — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 20:21:44 +0000

CBC plays excellent choice of music from opera to world beats. Carry on listening. Lovely song.

Comment on Music my balm for life by nostarvingartist

nostarvingartist — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 03:21:03 +0000

I seemed to discover passenger at the same time, only my favorite song of his is holes. Music is very important to me because it’s a part of my creative process. I love to paint with music playing in the background, I’ve never stopped listening. The poetry of the lyrics speaks right to my heart.

Comment on Jodie Foster and coming out by Deb Thomas

Deb Thomas — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:12:27 +0000

I’d like to see more “real” people come out…..I believe everyday, normal, person-next-door members of the LGTB community will make a bigger impact on the lives of kids who are wrestling with issues of sexual orientation. In my experience, having a teacher come out (at a time when it still wasn’t safe to do such a thing) was much more important to me, much more affirming and real than learning some celebrity was gay. Police officers, teachers, members of the military, coaches, fire fighters, executive directors of not-for-profits, writers, artists, doctors and even politicians have more impact on youth in most communities than actors. I can’t imagine being closeted in the entertainment business at this point in history, there’s no excuse to hide one’s sexual orientation, especially in Hollyweird, where it seems that anything goes.