tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post2064563517059206971..comments2024-01-02T20:40:49.707+11:00Comments on Middle Age Ramblings: Failed to Conformmiruspeghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01980477108868960140noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-38669677314963465322009-05-22T11:17:09.093+10:002009-05-22T11:17:09.093+10:00So sweet that he brought you home some presents! H...So sweet that he brought you home some presents! He was probably very proud of himself. <br /><br />Loved your post. I know someone who didn't graduate high school and is now a multimillionaire.Mommy2Twinkies-Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621411925358532925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-17720946512759670352009-05-15T04:27:00.000+10:002009-05-15T04:27:00.000+10:00wilson rocks! :)wilson rocks! :)laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-57687521135270995172009-05-12T03:19:00.000+10:002009-05-12T03:19:00.000+10:00Wilson. What a handsome fellow he is! Love his whi...Wilson. What a handsome fellow he is! Love his white boots.<br /><br />I've been singing along to "If Not For You" and wondering why I know every word and now I have it! It was an Olivia Newton John song and I adored her!<br /><br />Oh, and now a very mature-sounding Enya. I may never leave!<br /><br />KatKat Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877694888419628533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-48620832105473244962009-05-07T20:52:00.000+10:002009-05-07T20:52:00.000+10:00Wilson is precious. He must have been so proud of...Wilson is precious. He must have been so proud of his finds. <br />My cat brought me a sausage the other day that he found outside somewhere. Who knows where he got it but he was beaming.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11391968251755763933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-50960493302710170072009-05-06T22:16:00.000+10:002009-05-06T22:16:00.000+10:00Peggy, can I borrow Wilson for a week or so - I li...Peggy, can I borrow Wilson for a week or so - I live near a bank!!<br /><br />Imagination - yes I agree with this. However, I would never have told my daughter that when she was studying. I think we have to really try and ascertain our childs strengths and loves and encourage them all we can. Do what you love is the key. I am still looking, he he.<br /><br />And Stevie is my favourite. I think you and I would survive a lobg car trip together - love your taste in music!!!!Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597193176450931002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-1185969681281975692009-05-06T10:56:00.000+10:002009-05-06T10:56:00.000+10:00I wasn’t academic at all, but I sure wish my imagi...I wasn’t academic at all, but I sure wish my imagination would slow down (if it’s responsible for my life lol) Wow I’ve never heard of a cat doing that, mice, lizards… but never toys. Do you own any stuffed toys?Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12760107383057492204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-54769797206574572372009-05-06T09:54:00.000+10:002009-05-06T09:54:00.000+10:00Oh Wilson..what a cutie! At least it's not dead a...Oh Wilson..what a cutie! At least it's not dead animals:)Stefunkchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637719525041374238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-59636910220197379772009-05-06T04:50:00.000+10:002009-05-06T04:50:00.000+10:00As always, a lovely post :) Great positive way to...As always, a lovely post :) Great positive way to think of life and put things in perspective. I've always said we grow the most through our adversities and failures. They help us to become better and more creative people!<br /><br />Thank you so much for all the kind words you've left over at my blog, Peggy :) You are such a sweetheart and I appreciate you so much. Your attitude is beautiful and contagious! I'm so happy to call you my friend :)<br /><br />Have a Happy Day!TheChicGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10781656678543589662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-76968908289263825462009-05-05T21:15:00.000+10:002009-05-05T21:15:00.000+10:00Thanks everyone for your input. I will have to te...Thanks everyone for your input. I will have to tell Wilson (my cat) he has a fan club in blogland!<br /><br />He is one of the most gorgeous, loving cats I have ever owned...or ever been a slave to!<br /><br />Cheers<br />Peggymiruspeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01980477108868960140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-37807106100028568922009-05-05T14:55:00.000+10:002009-05-05T14:55:00.000+10:00Hey Peggy - I come to your blog and your words are...Hey Peggy - I come to your blog and your words are timely. I 'failed' today. I missed a deadline - I was considering just frantically putting anything in rather than fessing up that I had failed. But then chose to be honest (I am not perfect) and so... now I have an extension :-) Life is flexible - we make room for 'failures' (!)<br /><br />BTW, I do indeed have an octahedron fluorite for you! Will wrap it as soon as I get a mo (honestly things have been mad hectic round here). Your cat is a sweetie. I lost my gorgeous kitty at the weekend (a geat sadness for me). He was hit by a car. I miss him terribly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-25077128286328775102009-05-05T07:15:00.000+10:002009-05-05T07:15:00.000+10:00THAT is hilarious! silly cat.THAT is hilarious! silly cat.imbeingheldhostagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771374087307254969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-40854591613985563142009-05-04T20:32:00.000+10:002009-05-04T20:32:00.000+10:00So well said ... and in honour to have a new wise ...So well said ... and in honour to have a new wise blog friend, you are just awarded the Kreativ Blogger Award! Yeah! Come to my place to claim it! ;)Hybrid Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09495322758574425713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-79057609116702149622009-05-04T09:56:00.000+10:002009-05-04T09:56:00.000+10:00I really had to chuckle out loud at Wilson. He rea...I really had to chuckle out loud at Wilson. He really brings these things home? How amazing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-42897400492033199142009-05-04T03:13:00.000+10:002009-05-04T03:13:00.000+10:00I love how you said this....
And Wilson is a hoo...I love how you said this.... <br /><br />And Wilson is a hoot! That was quite a stash he had accumulated. Reminds me of my dog, Scout. He used to pass Hannah's Barbie dolls through the fence to the female doggy neighbor next door. She would slip him doggy chew toys in return. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />RobanRobanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240975327890268321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-31389966510000642002009-05-04T02:00:00.000+10:002009-05-04T02:00:00.000+10:00Great post Peggy! I always need a good reminder a...Great post Peggy! I always need a good reminder about failure (or the lack thereof). I tend to be very hard on myself in this area. Honestly, your wise comments that you have left me on this subject are making a big difference in my life. Instead of failure I now see "tried." At least I tried! Just look at your cat...lol...what an achievement!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-58197179234796269912009-05-04T01:59:00.000+10:002009-05-04T01:59:00.000+10:00Finders, keepers. Wilson brought you presents and ...Finders, keepers. Wilson brought you presents and you returned them ? auggggggh. poor kitty.Frequent Travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15348485045513754985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-75291945219724637062009-05-03T22:19:00.000+10:002009-05-03T22:19:00.000+10:00This post resonated with me because I seem to have...This post resonated with me because I seem to have a son that is not academic at the moment and it gives me hope, maybe his imagination will get him through.<br /><br />I didn't know cats could do that! Cute.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720030744345215307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-53071663626590683122009-05-03T21:32:00.000+10:002009-05-03T21:32:00.000+10:00What a beautiful post.
My Sophie must know Wilson ...What a beautiful post.<br />My Sophie must know Wilson and they must be secret friends. She's never read the manual and has quite an attitude to boot. Do you think they've been calling each other and us not knowing it??<br />Have a wonderful Sunday and.......<br /><br />Steady On<br />Reggie GirlMidlife, menopause, mistakes and random stuff...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04189854037804749722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-52361037321957449812009-05-03T21:22:00.000+10:002009-05-03T21:22:00.000+10:00I thorougly enjoyed that, especially this delightf...I thorougly enjoyed that, especially this delightful little photo. I think my husband will love this. I plan to share it with him. There is so little value placed on imagination. This is why sometimes, I must place a setting for Sully's imaginary friend, Froggy-the-Turtle. =)Jennifer Chronicles (jenx67.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14420405638287265650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-30480768895134632352009-05-03T21:21:00.000+10:002009-05-03T21:21:00.000+10:00Peggy, I love the cat story.
Regarding failure: T...Peggy, I love the cat story.<br /><br />Regarding failure: There is a popular American poster that teachers hang in their classrooms to encourage perseverance. I have since found that there is more to the story behind each of these situation as is the case in most situations in life, but here is the gist nonetheless:<br />1831 ‑ 22 yrs. ‑ defeated in business<br />1832 ‑ 23 yrs. ‑ defeated for the house<br />1834 ‑ 25 yrs. ‑ failed in business<br />1836 ‑ 27 yrs. ‑ nervous breakdown <br />1838 ‑ 29 yrs. ‑ lost an election<br />1843 ‑ 34 yrs. ‑ lost congressional race<br />1846 ‑ 37 yrs. ‑ ran for office and lost<br />1848 ‑ 39 yrs. ‑ ran for office and lost<br />1855 ‑ 46 yrs. ‑ lost senate race<br />1856 ‑ 47 yrs. ‑ unsuccessful in his bid for the vice presidency<br />1858 ‑ 49 yrs. ‑ lost senate race<br />1860 ‑ 51 yrs. ‑ became president of the United States – Abraham Lincoln<br /><br />I suppose failure can also be seen as a matter of perspective as evidenced in the cleaning product Formula 409 which supposedly is how many tries it took before they got a product that worked. :-)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />AnnemarieMcMGrad89https://www.blogger.com/profile/01724953414601437820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-620413414268418377.post-84401286104562255762009-05-03T20:52:00.000+10:002009-05-03T20:52:00.000+10:00Peggy ...LOVED what you said >>>
On a li...Peggy ...LOVED what you said >>><br /><br />On a lighter note I found this story below:<br />A story of a now prominent writer when he was a college student. He wrote in one of his English compositions, “The girl stumbled down the stairs and lay prostitute at the bottom.”<br /><br />In the margin, the teacher wrote, “My dear sir, you must learn to distinguish between a fallen woman and one who has merely slipped.”<br /><br />That had me really chuckling!!!!<br /><br />And as to failure ....<br /><br />I always believe (unless I forget) ...our plans often fail in order for God's plan to succeed.<br /><br />xxxxSarah Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884012730205363096noreply@blogger.com