tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post8046279453979596211..comments2023-10-31T10:59:03.023-04:00Comments on INKSPOT Crime Fiction Blog | A Place for Mystery, Mayhem, Writing and Life: December and TimeLinda O. Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-3958942115127972192009-12-23T16:39:12.029-05:002009-12-23T16:39:12.029-05:00signlady, is it a sign of our age that we get so w...signlady, is it a sign of our age that we get so weepy? But I'm with you there--life is good, but it's sad sometimes. :)<br /><br />Beth, I haven't seen a huge growth spurt yet, but he is tall, and his voice is deep. Plus he has hormonal spurts of anger which we all hope will pass soon. :0Julia Buckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270211923343731659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-27033071673957198832009-12-23T16:31:13.072-05:002009-12-23T16:31:13.072-05:00I'm sitting here in my sweats, Julia, reading ...I'm sitting here in my sweats, Julia, reading your post. :) My excuse is that I got off the exercise bike and ate lunch, and soon, very soon, I plan to hop in the shower. ;)<br /><br />Your post reminded me of my own 19-year-old son's 15th birthday. That was the year when I think he grew a foot. It seemed every morning he'd wake up and the sink would be lower. He was gangly and awkward with his longer limbs. He's now an accomplished young man who towers over me and yes, he looks like an angel when he sleeps, even though he drools, and his mouth hangs open.<br /><br />Happy holidays, everyone!Beth Groundwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13999372882748655834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-9699740245710364502009-12-23T15:32:34.772-05:002009-12-23T15:32:34.772-05:00Oh, girl, you made me cry! I'll be 45 in Febru...Oh, girl, you made me cry! I'll be 45 in February and my brother turned 43 back in September, and my mom and I have been talking about the passage of time quite a lot lately. I've been married for 24 years, and she still crys when I leave her house or she leaves mine. We've been able to spend quite a bit of time together this year, and made some wonderful memories.<br /><br />Have a wonderful Christmas everybody!signlady217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-50401294266697784372009-12-23T13:46:53.405-05:002009-12-23T13:46:53.405-05:00Keith, you flatterer. Keep that up. :)
GM, I kno...Keith, you flatterer. Keep that up. :)<br /><br />GM, I know what you mean, and I value these pictures far more now than I once did.<br /><br />Cricket, congrats on being 45! We should start a club.Julia Buckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270211923343731659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-61839336490793161452009-12-23T12:02:42.384-05:002009-12-23T12:02:42.384-05:00Happy Birthday to you both, Julia! Such a lovely p...Happy Birthday to you both, Julia! Such a lovely post, beautifully written and with just a hint of bittersweetness. I laughed at your teen's predilection for "balls." After all, that's pretty much what I said when I turned 45 this year, too.Cricket McRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12786996969148417569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-53492239562328053812009-12-23T11:03:28.192-05:002009-12-23T11:03:28.192-05:00Julia, easy to see where your good looks come from...Julia, easy to see where your good looks come from.Keith Raffelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02926077627965529183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-8549326684589392622009-12-23T10:40:43.470-05:002009-12-23T10:40:43.470-05:00What a charming post. Your photos made me realize ...What a charming post. Your photos made me realize I don't have a photo of my mother holding me, nor even one of those studio group family photos, and I would probably spend my last dollar to have such a thing now. I guess my parents didn't go in for that - what a mistake. <br /><br />Everybody - rush out right now, get the camera, and gather everyone for a photo. It all goes by so fast. Someone offered to help me cross the street yesterday, so I'm officially really old. There was snow everywhere, but still...<br /><br />p.s. Your son is just beautiful. All that hair!G.M. Malliethttp://gmmalliet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-32751625771137731692009-12-23T10:30:17.163-05:002009-12-23T10:30:17.163-05:00It's funny, Alan. When we were kids, I though...It's funny, Alan. When we were kids, I thought none of us looked anything like our parents, or each other. But this is the gift of age: when I look in the mirror now, I see my mother's smile and my father's eyes. <br /><br />And thanks for validating my sweats. :)Julia Buckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270211923343731659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-68639438145014913232009-12-23T10:15:13.952-05:002009-12-23T10:15:13.952-05:00A very heart-warming post. And I must say, you loo...A very heart-warming post. And I must say, you look very much like your mother. (Hey, there's nothing wrong with sweats!)Alan Orloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695574442723430347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-11900849862340036172009-12-23T09:26:02.895-05:002009-12-23T09:26:02.895-05:00Good question, Jess. I don't feel old, but I ...Good question, Jess. I don't feel old, but I know my mom does (she's 75 and beautiful).<br /><br />It truly is a matter of mind, I suppose, and how well one deals with changes, both physical and emotional.<br /><br />And thanks for the compliment. :)Julia Buckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270211923343731659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-45064367956703966062009-12-23T09:14:40.390-05:002009-12-23T09:14:40.390-05:00Julia, you should have your own column. Really. I ...Julia, you should have your own column. Really. I feel like I was invited into a warm cocoon with you that made me a little melancholy and a little hopeful. <br /><br />Hey, when do we start FEELING old? Not the aches and pains and wrinkles and sags, which are already starting, but that feeling of wisdom and that realization that we are no longer 30? My mom is 62 and it still hasn't hit her (she looks fantastic and recently earned her black belt in TKD), but when I was younger, it was so obvious how old the old people were.Jessica Loureyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11157662092822156124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-30566515062848621832009-12-23T08:48:03.974-05:002009-12-23T08:48:03.974-05:00Thanks, everyone! Sue Ann, Happy Birthday to you,...Thanks, everyone! Sue Ann, Happy Birthday to you, too!<br /><br />JB, thanks for the word "magical." I'll take it with me today to make me appreciative. <br /><br />And Mason, thanks for that optimistic comment!Julia Buckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270211923343731659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-67494866852764890492009-12-23T08:30:01.638-05:002009-12-23T08:30:01.638-05:00Loved the story, Julia. Happy birthday to you and ...Loved the story, Julia. Happy birthday to you and your son, and many more. Time does fly by and we don't realize it until we reach that 40-plus mark. But, there's so much more to look forward to.<br /><br />Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-87506711170489595152009-12-23T07:52:10.851-05:002009-12-23T07:52:10.851-05:00What a wonderful way to begin the day by reading t...What a wonderful way to begin the day by reading this warm and cozy post. I love the photos! Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday to you and to Ian. This is truly a magical month in your family!jbstanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05839153589205692508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3529128955266044151.post-19840671456779299852009-12-23T00:20:01.319-05:002009-12-23T00:20:01.319-05:00Julia, what a lovely and touching post. You always...Julia, what a lovely and touching post. You always write such beautiful things about your family. Happy Birthday to you and your son. Monday was my birthday, but unfortunately I've long sailed past 45. Who knew we'd get this old this fast?!Sue Ann Jaffarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984054116933714621noreply@blogger.com