tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post1961593409538330259..comments2024-03-28T10:39:39.697-04:00Comments on Being Ron: Things I've Learned In 59 YearsRonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-1021369195357096402014-10-07T00:34:14.134-04:002014-10-07T00:34:14.134-04:00♪ Happy Birthday to you, ♪♪
♪♪ Happy Birthday to y...♪ Happy Birthday to you, ♪♪<br />♪♪ Happy Birthday to you, ♪♪<br />♪ Happy Birthday Haapppy Birthday!!!♪<br />♪♪ Happy Birthday to you. ♪<br /><br />I was so busy forgetting my own I forgot to remember yours? Awww....but happy belated birthday, dearheart. I adore what you've forgotten and what you've learned. I have similar life lessons, and they're all good cuz they brought me to here.<br />And I've also learned to buy plastic frames for those readers....for obvious reasons.<br />Happy belated birthday, sir.<br />I hope to forget many more. ;-)Melnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-56605555061698885662014-10-05T10:07:47.059-04:002014-10-05T10:07:47.059-04:00Thank you for your birthday wishes, Petra :)
&quo...Thank you for your birthday wishes, Petra :)<br /><br />"Birthdays make me happy. I know it's taken another year to get to a place where all is anew, in the present, while everything is in the past where it belongs and the future will arrive with a basket of goodies; all to make you feel better inside and out and all over."<br /><br />Me too! And I absolutely LOVE what you said here because it's soooooo true. Brilliant!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend. And thank you for all that you share!<br /><br />Have a super Sunday!<br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-8015700500402082392014-10-05T02:04:04.225-04:002014-10-05T02:04:04.225-04:00oops,
Have a wonderful year, Ron! :))oops,<br />Have a wonderful year, Ron! :))petra michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-18164007508397377422014-10-05T02:02:42.499-04:002014-10-05T02:02:42.499-04:00Happy Birthday, Ron! And cin cin to a healthy, su...Happy Birthday, Ron! And cin cin to a healthy, successful, and joyful year; at times forgetful, at times beaming on everything like the razor clarity of zen. May you receive all that you wish and hope for. It seems with your "wonderful" list, you will.<br />Birthdays make me happy. I know it's taken another year to get to a place where all is anew, in the present, while everything is in the past where it belongs and the future will arrive with a basket of goodies; all to make you feel better inside and out and all over.petra michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-27007498275329107252014-10-04T19:53:21.077-04:002014-10-04T19:53:21.077-04:00Thank you, Jayne :)
"Life only started getti...Thank you, Jayne :)<br /><br />"Life only started getting really, really good when I hit 40. Now, in my 60s, except for all that forgetting shit, it just keeps getting better."<br /><br />I SO agree with you about hitting your 40's. And I'm also looking forward to my 60's as well. It just keeps getting better!<br /><br />"And never let anyone forget your birthday! Demands parties and presents! I always do. :)"<br /><br />HA! Will do!<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend. Hope you're having faaaaaaabulous weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-26027462375732916412014-10-04T17:14:03.637-04:002014-10-04T17:14:03.637-04:00Happy Birthday, my friend. Life only started gett...Happy Birthday, my friend. Life only started getting really, really good when I hit 40. Now, in my 60s, except for all that forgetting shit, it just keeps getting better. And never let anyone forget your birthday! Demands parties and presents! I always do. :)Jaynehttp://injaynesworld.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-5858763684555367922014-10-03T21:12:00.350-04:002014-10-03T21:12:00.350-04:00Aw....thank you, Robert :)
Aging as taught me so...Aw....thank you, Robert :) <br /><br />Aging as taught me so many wonderful things about life. And the main thing has been to not worry and be so set in my ways about how I think my life should go. I've learned to surrender to my life and go more with the flow because it's taken me to places that I needed to go to LEARN.<br /><br />" I am in awe of those bell bottoms!!"<br /><br /><br /><br />HAHAHAHAHA! Aren't they HOOT? Back then, bell bottoms were the rage. And the BIGGER the better.<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and for your birthday wishes, buddy. Have a terrific weekend!<br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-41719235338944414952014-10-03T20:44:31.243-04:002014-10-03T20:44:31.243-04:00Happy, Happy Birthday, Ron! This post was fabuloso...Happy, Happy Birthday, Ron! This post was fabuloso! I learn a lot from you, so please know how grateful I am for sharing your wisdom. <br /><br />"I’ve realized that life is not about living with a sense of urgency and a direct route, it’s about taking detours; remaining curious and open; embracing change; going with the flow."<br /><br /><br /><br />That is awesome! You certain have learned a lot.<br /><br /><br />Thanks for sharing the pictures, they're great. I am in awe of those bell bottoms!!<br /><br /><br />Wishing you a wonderful 59th year. Happy Birthday!Robertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-82382442779908532182014-10-03T20:28:07.080-04:002014-10-03T20:28:07.080-04:00Thank you, Benze :)
" what in the world were...Thank you, Benze :)<br /><br />" what in the world were you thinking when you sported those eyebrows in your 20's? You look like you have hairy caterpillars on your forehead! :)"<br /><br />OMG I know, weren't they some HUGE eyebrows? Thank god I discovered tweezers and plucking.<br /><br />"It is winter so it's dark outside, the clock reads 7:00, you're sitting on the side of your bed with 1 sock on & 1 sock off & can't figure out if you'e getting up or going to bed."<br /><br /><br /><br />Bwhahahahahahaha! That was HILARIOUS!<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend. Have a fantastic weekend!<br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-9098538010006576792014-10-03T20:25:00.619-04:002014-10-03T20:25:00.619-04:00Hello there Geraldine!
"So true, it's ti...Hello there Geraldine!<br /><br />"So true, it's time to stop worrying over every little thing, who cares if EVERYONE likes us and yes, detours and turns in the road CAN be a good thing."<br /><br /><br /><br />Isn't aging great? I am so grateful for where it's brought me because I feel much more relaxed and at ease.<br /><br /><br />Thank you so much for stopping by and for your birthday wishes, my friend. Have a fantabulous weekend!<br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-36307927457691600382014-10-03T20:22:13.897-04:002014-10-03T20:22:13.897-04:00Hey there Lisa!
" I totally agree with all y...Hey there Lisa!<br /><br />" I totally agree with all your observations and lessons learned."<br /><br />There is a lot to be said for getting older, isn't there? And I am so grateful for where it's brought me today.<br /><br />"Oh, and love the bell bottoms! :-)"<br /><br /><br /><br />Aren't they a HOOT? They're the BIGGEST bell bottoms I ever owned - HA!<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and for your birthday wishes, my friend. Have SUPER weekend!<br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-1472704059254053222014-10-03T20:19:20.065-04:002014-10-03T20:19:20.065-04:00"I had a really witty comment for you but, wo..."I had a really witty comment for you but, wouldn't you know it, I forget what it was. Oh, well. Trust me...it would have had you in stitches."<br /><br /><br />HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Mark, you CRACK ME UP, MAN!<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, buddy. Have a faaaaaabulous weekend!<br /><br /><br />X to you and Tara!Ronhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-81821629251075852372014-10-03T20:16:04.663-04:002014-10-03T20:16:04.663-04:00Thank you, Debbie :)
I found that photograph of m...Thank you, Debbie :)<br /><br />I found that photograph of my mother and I in a box of photos. I don't have many pictures of me with her because she passed away when I was very young, so that picture means the world to me. And yes, aren't those bell bottoms a HOOT? They're HUGE.<br /><br />". I read somewhere that it has to do with going through a door or door frame. I guess that's why you nearly always remember when you retrace your steps! Repeat after me...It's NOT getting old, even young people do it!!"<br /><br />That is so interesting because I've never heard that before. And you're exactly right, I end up having to retrace my steps to remember - HA!<br /><br />"I think taking more chances, trusting oneself, and putting an end to that constant people-pleasing are GREAT things about getting older! And, as long as we stay active, take care of ourselves, and enjoy Life, why, getting older has lots of benefits!"<br /><br /><br /><br />I LOVE how you said that!!!! And yes, getting older has TONS of benefits.<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, dear friend. Have a super-duper weekend!<br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-55443611540806862672014-10-03T20:08:39.909-04:002014-10-03T20:08:39.909-04:00Aw...thank you, Rob :)
"I, too, forget thing...Aw...thank you, Rob :)<br /><br />"I, too, forget things, and I really think name tags should be required by law!"<br /><br /><br /><br />HAHAHHAHA! You said it. OMG...I am the WORST with remembering names. It took me TWO months to remember the names of the people I work with in my new job. I kept referring to them as, "What's-her-name."<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, buddy. And thank you for your kind words.<br /><br /><br />Have a SUPA' weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-14289128079561545552014-10-03T20:04:15.299-04:002014-10-03T20:04:15.299-04:00Thank you, Suzi :)
" WE learn so much with a...Thank you, Suzi :)<br /><br />" WE learn so much with age, and we learn forgetting isn't always so bad, ha!"<br /><br /><br /><br />Exactly! And for all the forgetting that happens, I wouldn't trade it for the world for all that I've learned with age.<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend. Have a fantabulous weekend!<br /><br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-71942523045717336652014-10-03T20:01:54.099-04:002014-10-03T20:01:54.099-04:00Thank you, Matt :)
Yes, I think everyone should ...Thank you, Matt :) <br /><br />Yes, I think everyone should wear name tags because I am SO BAD with remembering names. OMG...I'm the worst! I have to know someone for months before I can remember.<br /><br />"I am so digging those bell bottom pants!"<br /><br /><br /><br />HAHAHAHAHAHA! Aren't they the BIGGEST bell bottoms you've ever seen? <br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, buddy. Have a most excellent weekend!<br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-84108783457106004562014-10-03T19:57:08.992-04:002014-10-03T19:57:08.992-04:00Aw...thank you for your sweet words, Shae!
"...Aw...thank you for your sweet words, Shae!<br /><br />"The one thing I still need to learn is to laugh even when times are tough!"<br /><br />This is something I've learned through time. Being able to laugh when the times are tough, seem to give me a positive outlook and make going through the tougher times much easier. <br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, my friend Have a faaaaaabulous weekend!<br /><br />XRonhttp://www.triloquist.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-85153737358213241092014-10-03T13:40:06.530-04:002014-10-03T13:40:06.530-04:00Belated Happy Birthday Ron! Looking at those pics...Belated Happy Birthday Ron! Looking at those pics - what in the world were you thinking when you sported those eyebrows in your 20's? You look like you have hairy caterpillars on your forehead! :) I am just a year behind you & the joke I like the best about it is: It is winter so it's dark outside, the clock reads 7:00, you're sitting on the side of your bed with 1 sock on & 1 sock off & can't figure out if you'e getting up or going to bed. Hahahahahaha!Benzekneesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-17889652843126356912014-10-03T13:14:11.490-04:002014-10-03T13:14:11.490-04:00Oh what a great list of what you have learned Ron,...Oh what a great list of what you have learned Ron, I was nodding my head in approval reading each point. So true, it's time to stop worrying over every little thing, who cares if EVERYONE likes us and yes, detours and turns in the road CAN be a good thing.<br /><br /><br />A very happy belated birthday to you Ron and many happy and healthy years to come!!!<br /><br /><br />Hugs, GGeraldine H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-73345552317293251342014-10-03T12:06:12.598-04:002014-10-03T12:06:12.598-04:00I am grateful for my past … because they taught m...<i>I am grateful for my past … because they taught me many things and brought me to where I am today.</i> <br />Yes and YES!! I totally agree with all your observations and lessons learned. And, of course, HAPPY BIRTH DAY to you! Oh, and love the bell bottoms! :-)Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-68019471762787645842014-10-03T11:04:18.563-04:002014-10-03T11:04:18.563-04:00I had a really witty comment for you but, wouldn&#...I had a really witty comment for you but, wouldn't you know it, I <i>forget</i> what it was. Oh, well. Trust me...it would have had you in stitches. <br /><br /><br />Happy birthday, and don't forget it's the weekend! <br /><br /><br />Sounds like you've learned a lot of lessons in your first 59 years. Let's see what the next 59 bring!Mark Petruskanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-70120150522333857112014-10-03T10:15:47.455-04:002014-10-03T10:15:47.455-04:00Happy Birthday to you, Ron -- and thanks for shari...Happy Birthday to you, Ron -- and thanks for sharing your photos. Love the one with you and your mom -- and those bell-bottoms, ha!<br /><br />You know, there's something to that oddity about walking into a room and forgetting why you're there. I read somewhere that it has to do with going through a door or door frame. I guess that's why you nearly always remember when you retrace your steps! Repeat after me...It's NOT getting old, even young people do it!!<br /><br />I think taking more chances, trusting oneself, and putting an end to that constant people-pleasing are GREAT things about getting older! And, as long as we stay active, take care of ourselves, and enjoy Life, why, getting older has lots of benefits!<br /><br />Great post, my dear -- enjoy your weekend and have a slice of B-day cake for me!Debbienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-64963272237600094622014-10-03T09:40:14.166-04:002014-10-03T09:40:14.166-04:00Happy Birthday, Ron! All the best to you, my frien...Happy Birthday, Ron! All the best to you, my friend, and may you have many more!<br /><br />I loved this post. It was insightful, funny, and touching all at once. I, too, forget things, and I really think name tags should be required by law! <br /><br /><br />You've learned a hell of a lot over the years, Ron, and thanks to this tremendous blog, I'm learning a lot, too! Trusting yourself, taking more chances, and not giving a damn what other people think of you are all tremendous discoveries! <br /><br /><br />Keep up the great work, buddy, and keep sharing it all with us!<br /><br /><br />HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!Rob Lenihannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-35901865143986741372014-10-03T09:37:20.618-04:002014-10-03T09:37:20.618-04:00Happy Birthday, Ron! WE learn so much with age, an...Happy Birthday, Ron! WE learn so much with age, and we learn forgetting isn't always so bad, ha!suzicatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7092603952139807812.post-66298385293508936152014-10-03T09:19:56.340-04:002014-10-03T09:19:56.340-04:00"(*note: I think people should be required to..."(*note: I think people should be required to wear name tags.)" Lol. Hello my name is:<br /><br />"And I’ve learned that no matter how old I am, I must never lose my sense of childlike fun and silliness, and laugh." Wise words. <br /><br />Great photos. I am so digging those bell bottom pants!<br /><br />Happy Birthday, dude! I wish you all the best in this new year. Rock on!Mattnoreply@blogger.com