Comments for Random Thoughts and Musings http://devylgyrl.com Ask and ye shall (most likely) receive (information). You must be specific! Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:23:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 Comment on One is Silver, the Other is Gold. by Devyl http://devylgyrl.com/2010/03/01/one-is-silver-the-other-is-gold/#comment-2219 Devyl Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:59:19 +0000 http://devylgyrl.com/?p=455#comment-2219 Karin - I have also made extremely successful friendships in my adult life. I think I am extremely blessed to continue to find people willing to put up with me. ;) I think it is interesting that in continuing close friendships that began over 20 years ago, I am very much like my Dad & Stepmom ... Only they have lived in the same town for 40 years. I have not lived in any one place for more than 3 years since I was 18 (and 5 years was the record prior to my having moved out on my own, but 2 was the average amount of time spent in any one town). Regardless of time & physical proximity ... I am grateful for all my friends & thankful for every moment we share. Karin - I have also made extremely successful friendships in my adult life. I think I am extremely blessed to continue to find people willing to put up with me. ;)

I think it is interesting that in continuing close friendships that began over 20 years ago, I am very much like my Dad & Stepmom … Only they have lived in the same town for 40 years. I have not lived in any one place for more than 3 years since I was 18 (and 5 years was the record prior to my having moved out on my own, but 2 was the average amount of time spent in any one town).

Regardless of time & physical proximity … I am grateful for all my friends & thankful for every moment we share.

]]> Comment on One is Silver, the Other is Gold. by Karin http://devylgyrl.com/2010/03/01/one-is-silver-the-other-is-gold/#comment-2218 Karin Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:28:25 +0000 http://devylgyrl.com/?p=455#comment-2218 I have maintained relationships with two of my best friends from jr. high, but the rest of my friends have been made during my adult years. The group of friends I have now is good and solid. They provide me with a base to go to when I feel adrift and I will always love them for that. <em>Karin's last blog post..<a href='http://www.poppingbubbles.net/?p=3994' rel="nofollow">Just Another Manic Monday</a></em> I have maintained relationships with two of my best friends from jr. high, but the rest of my friends have been made during my adult years. The group of friends I have now is good and solid. They provide me with a base to go to when I feel adrift and I will always love them for that.

Karin’s last blog post..Just Another Manic Monday

]]> Comment on Make new friends, but keep the old … by Karin http://devylgyrl.com/2010/02/28/make-new-friends-but-keep-the-old/#comment-2217 Karin Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:21:30 +0000 http://devylgyrl.com/?p=454#comment-2217 I'm so glad it wasn't something more serious! Bravo to both of you for being able to put a positive spin on something that could have been really scary and nerve wracking! <em>Karin's last blog post..<a href='http://www.poppingbubbles.net/?p=3994' rel="nofollow">Just Another Manic Monday</a></em> I’m so glad it wasn’t something more serious! Bravo to both of you for being able to put a positive spin on something that could have been really scary and nerve wracking!

Karin’s last blog post..Just Another Manic Monday

]]> Comment on Make new friends, but keep the old … by Coyote Too http://devylgyrl.com/2010/02/28/make-new-friends-but-keep-the-old/#comment-2216 Coyote Too Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:47:37 +0000 http://devylgyrl.com/?p=454#comment-2216 Glad to hear she was alright. And yes, I can totally see you guys turning an ER trip into a party. :) Glad to hear she was alright. And yes, I can totally see you guys turning an ER trip into a party. :)

]]> Comment on Make new friends, but keep the old … by Devyl Gyrl http://devylgyrl.com/2010/02/28/make-new-friends-but-keep-the-old/#comment-2215 Devyl Gyrl Mon, 01 Mar 2010 01:19:46 +0000 http://devylgyrl.com/?p=454#comment-2215 LOL I'll pass those along. He tells us all the time that we're killing him. In the next breath, he tells me he's glad I was part of the "package." <3 LOL I’ll pass those along. He tells us all the time that we’re killing him. In the next breath, he tells me he’s glad I was part of the “package.” <3

]]> Comment on Make new friends, but keep the old … by Becky http://devylgyrl.com/2010/02/28/make-new-friends-but-keep-the-old/#comment-2214 Becky Sun, 28 Feb 2010 20:52:26 +0000 http://devylgyrl.com/?p=454#comment-2214 So glad you found out what it was and cheers to good friends getting through tough times together. And hugs for Billy. :) <em>Becky's last blog post..<a href='http://becster2.blogspot.com/2010/02/unconscious-mutterings-week-370.html' rel="nofollow">Unconscious Mutterings: Week 370</a></em> So glad you found out what it was and cheers to good friends getting through tough times together. And hugs for Billy. :)
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]]> Comment on Unexpected Concern by Devyl http://devylgyrl.com/2010/02/25/unexpected-concern/#comment-2208 Devyl Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:27:48 +0000 http://devylgyrl.com/?p=452#comment-2208 Aw crap, Karin. :( I hope it isn't *that* big of a cut, and that Rob's job stays safe. <3 <em>Devyl's last blog post..<a href='http://devylgyrl.com/2010/02/25/unexpected-concern/' rel="nofollow">Unexpected Concern</a></em> Aw crap, Karin. :( I hope it isn’t *that* big of a cut, and that Rob’s job stays safe. <3

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]]> Comment on Unexpected Concern by Karin http://devylgyrl.com/2010/02/25/unexpected-concern/#comment-2207 Karin Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:01:42 +0000 http://devylgyrl.com/?p=452#comment-2207 We're on pins and needles here too. The state legislature is in session trying to cut the budget, the biggest cuts will most likely come from education and Rob could be in danger of being let go if the cuts are big enough. I hope your sister finds something soon! <em>Karin's last blog post..<a href='http://www.poppingbubbles.net/?p=3971' rel="nofollow">Running Like the Wind</a></em> We’re on pins and needles here too. The state legislature is in session trying to cut the budget, the biggest cuts will most likely come from education and Rob could be in danger of being let go if the cuts are big enough.

I hope your sister finds something soon!

Karin’s last blog post..Running Like the Wind

]]> Comment on Unexpected Concern by Devyl Gyrl http://devylgyrl.com/2010/02/25/unexpected-concern/#comment-2206 Devyl Gyrl Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:07:01 +0000 http://devylgyrl.com/?p=452#comment-2206 My sister isn’t being dismissed for anything she has or hasn’t done. She’s simply being dismissed because of the economic downturn. She and several other teachers are being let go b/c the county doesn’t have the funds to pay them. She’s looking for other opportunities, but there isn’t anything available in her county. I’m not sure if other counties have positions available, but even if they do, it will be a fight to the finish. :( My sister isn’t being dismissed for anything she has or hasn’t done. She’s simply being dismissed because of the economic downturn. She and several other teachers are being let go b/c the county doesn’t have the funds to pay them.

She’s looking for other opportunities, but there isn’t anything available in her county. I’m not sure if other counties have positions available, but even if they do, it will be a fight to the finish. :(

]]> Comment on Unexpected Concern by Beav http://devylgyrl.com/2010/02/25/unexpected-concern/#comment-2204 Beav Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:57:23 +0000 http://devylgyrl.com/?p=452#comment-2204 I have been dismayed time and time again reading article after article of what seem to be good teachers getting fired for things that they do on their own time, away from the school, that don't even seem to me to be wrong. It's as if many parents (and administrators) want teachers to be 1800's schoolmarms - ankle length skirts, heavy sweaters, and hair in a bun. And then they complain that there are never enough teachers, and that their children don't learn. What do you expect? I grew up wanting to be a teacher, and I maintained that desire until only a few years ago. I eventually decided that I would love to teach, but I will never be a teacher. I would not be able to deal with the non-teaching part of the job. <em>Beav's last blog post..<a href='http://beaver1224.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-3-u.html' rel="nofollow">I < 3 U</a></em> I have been dismayed time and time again reading article after article of what seem to be good teachers getting fired for things that they do on their own time, away from the school, that don’t even seem to me to be wrong. It’s as if many parents (and administrators) want teachers to be 1800’s schoolmarms - ankle length skirts, heavy sweaters, and hair in a bun.

And then they complain that there are never enough teachers, and that their children don’t learn. What do you expect? I grew up wanting to be a teacher, and I maintained that desire until only a few years ago. I eventually decided that I would love to teach, but I will never be a teacher. I would not be able to deal with the non-teaching part of the job.

Beav’s last blog post..I < 3 U

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