tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post6147499011269780305..comments2024-02-29T06:34:59.406-05:00Comments on From The House of Edward: RainbowsPamela Terry and Edwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-12408810883732895832016-10-04T03:57:43.065-04:002016-10-04T03:57:43.065-04:00This is very educational content and written well ...This is very educational content and written well for a change. It's nice to see that some people still understand how to write a quality post.<br />Lindahttp://thegetthetorrents.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-71638529511096372602016-09-25T05:49:40.940-04:002016-09-25T05:49:40.940-04:00I a 65 and all my life strangers have come up to m...I a 65 and all my life strangers have come up to me and shared their darkest secrets. I wondered why for many years but then I understood they were looking for absolution. I must have a kind face. Now I listen and tell people I understand and what they did or what happened to them may not be right but it is OK to be human and we all make mistakes. They seem so happy when they walk away. I am not Catholic but feel like a kind village priest after a heartfelt confession.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09430706637470160250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-54139560903236572132016-09-10T00:08:19.260-04:002016-09-10T00:08:19.260-04:00I always make eye contact, smile and frequently ch...I always make eye contact, smile and frequently chat with old people. Partly because I really enjoy old folks and partly because I promised my Grammy before she passed on when one day she informed me that the worst part of growing old is that you seem to become "invisible" to the world at large. And, I will usually speak with and be friendly toward anyone with a dog. Those two groups seem to me to be safe to interact with even in larger cities. A caution, however. Eye contact and even smiling are sometimes wrongly interpreted by persons from other cultures and as our society increasingly diversifies it helps to remain personally safe by determining your tribe and acting within that tribe without necessarily shutting yourself off from other possibilities. Sarahkatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-14072376627633772462016-09-09T13:30:26.005-04:002016-09-09T13:30:26.005-04:00Welcome back to Scotland when you arrive! Edinburg...Welcome back to Scotland when you arrive! Edinburgh is nice and blowy and wet, but still fresh and green...Autumn is on its way though for sure! The leaves have started coming down. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17560907384968527138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-9424951180110202382016-09-07T13:45:39.844-04:002016-09-07T13:45:39.844-04:00You have the mindset of a natural storyteller/writ...You have the mindset of a natural storyteller/writer. Yes, listen, watch, and ask questions. This was a marvelous story! (However, might not be the safest strategy in a big city!) I'm back to blogging from a six week MS revision hiatus. So nice to catch up!Sarah Laurencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00423008641739156182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-90156483530075016402016-09-07T05:38:39.003-04:002016-09-07T05:38:39.003-04:0016 degrees in Stornoway today. May the weather hol...16 degrees in Stornoway today. May the weather hold and the ferry from Ullapool give you a calm crossing !Angushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13905037014736070475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-67867171115651880432016-09-06T17:13:26.547-04:002016-09-06T17:13:26.547-04:00Lovely post, Pamela. You must have a truly welcom...Lovely post, Pamela. You must have a truly welcoming and non-judgmental energy you project. Have a wonderful time in Scotland. I look forward to following along on Instagram.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021913578112308091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-7705876020999310382016-09-06T10:29:59.055-04:002016-09-06T10:29:59.055-04:00Have a fabulous trip! I cannot wait to follow alon...Have a fabulous trip! I cannot wait to follow along. Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-82880699827653376972016-09-06T10:20:19.674-04:002016-09-06T10:20:19.674-04:00I must say that I talk to strangers all the time -...I must say that I talk to strangers all the time - always have done and I find that almost always we can hold a really nice chat,<br />Do enjoy Scotland - hope the weaher holds for you.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-50132110877999286092016-09-06T07:30:45.377-04:002016-09-06T07:30:45.377-04:00Have a lovely trip. I look forward to your Scottis...Have a lovely trip. I look forward to your Scottish posts.<br /><br />JeanShrimpton and Perfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936163290981358252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-33198539910789269122016-09-06T03:36:44.272-04:002016-09-06T03:36:44.272-04:00I think if you smile then people will respond. A ...I think if you smile then people will respond. A smile makes me feel good inside (and lifts me when I'm down) and gives pleasure to others. I think the conversation comes as a result. Enjoy your trip to Scotland....Edward will miss you?OneEnglishLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04747109933032515147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-13278864679268938472016-09-05T17:56:39.914-04:002016-09-05T17:56:39.914-04:00I used to be too shy to speak to strangers, but I ...I used to be too shy to speak to strangers, but I made it a habit and no longer find it difficult. Kind words from a stranger have so often been the highlight of my day that I want to do the same for others.Nib's Endhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00820552995581749771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-88940230265593320722016-09-05T17:42:11.019-04:002016-09-05T17:42:11.019-04:00As one random connector to another, thank you, Pam...As one random connector to another, thank you, Pamela. I seem to be a magnet to passers-by and strangers, and I love it! You took the time the listen to the elderly gentleman, and in so doing, you validated his interest and his offering. In return, you were able to hang your wondrous words on this glorious rainbow. <br /><br />A lovely, lovely post. Penny O'Neillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14665025558373015362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-82559750185512324052016-09-05T14:58:00.161-04:002016-09-05T14:58:00.161-04:00As usual, a wonderful post! Safe travels and enjo...As usual, a wonderful post! Safe travels and enjoy. I know I will enjoy the photos you post of your travels. Priscillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069354465347439272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5917331337767835985.post-77696805138847532512016-09-05T13:36:40.999-04:002016-09-05T13:36:40.999-04:00What a wonderful post! I so agree with you. And sp...What a wonderful post! I so agree with you. And speaking of Howards End (possibly my very favorite book), this is the 25th anniversary of the beautiful Merchant Ivory film adaptation and I saw it here in Los Angeles over the weekend. It is one of the most beautiful films I've ever seen. I cried throughout, over the story as well as the music and beauty of the film. If you get a chance to see this newly restored version on the big screen, please do, I know you will love it. The final scene with Helen and Leonard Bast's son running in the field and Margaret (Emma Thompson) watching from the porch with the knowledge that she has made him the heir to Howards End is such an emotional and powerful ending. One of many scenes that capture Forster's theme of "only connect." How exciting that you are going back to Scotland. Have a fabulous time, as I know you will! xx Sunday Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148090705938196599noreply@blogger.com