I am not a fleeting fanatic, a tree hugger or part of the sustainability movement. I am not uneducated and I am not following in anyone’s footsteps. I am as careful as I am brave and as defeated as I am successful. I have been single for over 20 years because I just will not “settle”, and thankfully have not had to. I don’t have many friends, because I don’t attend well to friendships and the time and energy they require. But I have found you to be my friends. And I have carved out time for you. You move me. In a world of routine, you refresh me. You allow me into your homes, your lives, your dreams, your fears. I stand in awe of your talents, your vulnerabilities, your complexities and your ordinariness. But more striking to me is the fact that you will take a few minutes from your lives to visit mine. That I can talk to you about chickens and cats and vegetables and you have a response. And on the most questionable days, if I can, for just a short time, return to the simplicity of the farm and take you along; it is like kindling on my inner fire. One commenter at one time wrote, “This post makes me feel like everything is all right with the world”. And I knew then, that I had been “gotten”.
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33 comments:
Beautiful, Michaele~ and I "get" it! :)
I think we are very much alike. Good for you for not settling. I wouldn't either. I love looking at your world and the way the reflections play and show your positive, but honest, outlook on life.
very, very well said. and understood. :)
Well said....I do "get you" Michaele -- Heck....I even get your sense of humor!!!LOL
What I love is that you embrace who you are and don't try to change that. Rock on :-)
That's awesome you feel that way. I love looking in on what you and your farm are up to...it's real and honest and written like you're chatting with your friends.
Michaele...this post says so much about you. What you have written is true for many of us. I love visiting my blogging friends and getting a closer look at their lives. Isn't it amazing, how we have gotten to know each other? Not only can we learn more, there is a lot of support out there. Thank you for taking me along to your farm.
Wonderfully said! And I absolutely get it.
I get it....my real world friends don't really get blogging..but it is nice to have bloggy friends that get it...
From the minute I "met" you, I feel like I've known exactly who you are and that is someone I admire. You are like a breath of fresh air. Don't ever change. Thank YOU for sharing your like with me. *hugs*
Michaele....I do so get you, I do believe we may just be kindred spirits...I don't have a lot friends either, because I to don't tend to them very well....between my farm, animals and husband I really don't have the time to spare....I so admire you for every thing you manage as a single parent....you have a very full wonderful life! I am so glad you are my cyber friend!
Oh, Michaele, what a beautiful post! You've certainly touched a chord within me and I absolutely love reading your posts. Yes, I get you:)
~Cindy
Gotcha chick! sandie
Thats good stuff!
Wow, we just "met", but I get it. . .and you. Warm, wonderful thoughts. Thank you.
Well..I guess we all think we're unique in our idiosyncrasies..because "I don’t attend well to friendships and the time and energy they require" is me to a T! I'm a very devoted friend if someone needs me..and I have a lot of old friends that I keep in touch with once a year with a Christmas card, but my local friends are pretty much neighbors that I like a lot, but don't want them knocking on my door unless invited. Social networks/blogging work well for me, too! Thanks for your great insights and comments!
Sweet words from a true friend! Isn't blogging wonderful?
Very nicely written! I always look forward to stopping by:@)
Great words. I admire you because you live without television. I don't know many people with the fortitude to do that. I suppose I could do it, but I would probably curl up in a corner and whine for at least a week.
Of course we get you...in so many ways you are us...and we are you...or at least we want to be...lol
I wished I could capture pictures the way you do....I love your sense of adventure...your sweet caring friendship...and of course I adore your sense of humor!
I know if we lived close by we would be friends...and girl I think we would get into trouble....lol
Hugs and squeezes..Cindy from Rick-Rack and Gingham
I know how you feel. Yes, I get you.
Well said! And yes, we get you. :)
What a beautiful post, somehow you can put into words just how I feel at times .... I guess I get you too!
Have a lovely day :)
I am often asked what I think the difference between blogging and posting on Facebook is. Blogs seem much more personal and are definitely more informational! Most of the blogs I read are not centered around the blogger (like Facebook) but the posts that are written focus on life as it swirls around them. So much information is shared in such unique ways that it makes FB look even more superficial than it already is.
If you want to talk about cats, goats, or gardening then blogging is the way to do it - thanks for sharing!
I have to agree with that post. It clearly state how I feel reading your posts. I so look forward to reading your blog. You bring peace to my world.
Awww... this is so sweet. I ♥ that we are blog friends and visit each others blogs :)
Love it! Very well said.
I get you. It seems like many others do to. Just keep doing what you're doing!
What a great post!
It is a totally awesome feeling isn't it yes I get you. You are special to me and everyone that reads your posts. Thank you.Keep up the good work my friend. B
I've always thought that friends don't try to make you into their idea of a friend...they just like the person you are. So. I like you and I think of you as my friend - regardless of the fact that I 'see' you once or twice a week for about a minute. ;-)
Well said! That pretty much sums up my thoughts on blogging also.
You said it girl! And said it well.
"I second that emotion"! seems to fit here.
What a wonderful post, your words shine.
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