tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post520629773318366914..comments2023-11-02T04:25:49.595-07:00Comments on sixtyfivewhatnow: New RulesRosaria Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-85055668861099468042009-03-16T00:13:00.000-07:002009-03-16T00:13:00.000-07:00Hello I read a comment that you left elsewhere wh...Hello I read a comment that you left elsewhere which led me here today.<BR/>I can respect your need for rules so here I am leaving a comment.<BR/><BR/>I must say that I am a fan of that old saying "rules are made to be broken."<BR/><BR/>Best of luck and best wishes Ribbonxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600470311819511684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-53950257719254403482009-03-15T19:29:00.000-07:002009-03-15T19:29:00.000-07:00Here I am Rosaria, better late than never I hope!?...Here I am Rosaria, better late than never I hope!? I put my name down as a follower with every intention to return regularly. I'm afraid blogging took on another life for me since becoming, well, given attention (more than I ever wanted or imagined!)<BR/>I love your rules and I love the way you asked for common decency. I have great respect for you since my education is only of the slumdog variety.<BR/>take good care,<BR/>loriLori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-36876304114523276482009-03-15T13:52:00.000-07:002009-03-15T13:52:00.000-07:00PSFor example, why don't you post a comment to...PS<BR/><BR/>For example, why don't you post a comment to my last post? It is ben a proposito, being about the Italian roots & the New World, a theme that, as you can see, it is dear to me. My blog is in fact about all concerning the roots. Ciao Rosaria!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-49585167096729916442009-03-15T13:46:00.000-07:002009-03-15T13:46:00.000-07:00Of course I'm interested in keeping in contact wit...Of course I'm interested in keeping in contact with you! Our communication ties can be established through our blogs first, since my blog is devouring me and I cannot stay before a computer all the time. I can comment here and you can comment there. <BR/><BR/>Naturalmente ho anche degli indirizzi e-mail, questo per esempio:<BR/>manofroma@gmail.com. <BR/><BR/>E’ commovente come tu sia rimasta legata ai ricordi del tuo passato italiano. Devi essere venuta molto piccola negli USA. Un caro saluto dall’Italia e da Roma!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-76619572079526643112009-03-15T11:05:00.000-07:002009-03-15T11:05:00.000-07:00Uomo di Roma:Benvenuto di nuovo. Io preferisco In...Uomo di Roma:<BR/><BR/>Benvenuto di nuovo. Io preferisco Inglese a Italiano perche l'Italiano `e una lingua che la parlavo cinquanti anni fa. Non mi ricordo tante parole; e nemmeno come si deve construire una lettera. Questa `e una opportunita per me di practicare, di trovare memorie e di provare a scrivere.<BR/><BR/>La cosa `e che mi piacerebbe ritornare ancora all'Italia. <BR/>Tutti gli emigrati vogliono essere cosi uniti al passato. <BR/>Tanti di noi abbiamo lasciata la patria per i lavori,per l'educazione, per le opportunita. <BR/><BR/>Ho ancora fratelli e zii, anche tanti tanti parenti in Italia. Ma non ci scriviamo piu. Se i miei fratelli potrebbeno usare e-mail noi tutti faremo una riunione.<BR/><BR/>Questa `e una delle millione di ragioni per non rimanere 'connected'<BR/><BR/>The other ones, they're are the stuff of stories and novels I'm working on. I now use English exclusively. My husband and children do not have any connection to my motherland. Only, I still feel the pull of family and traditions.<BR/><BR/>I'd love to continue talking to you about these topics and more. Let me know if you are interested, and if so, how best to achieve our communication ties.<BR/><BR/>Glad to have met your acquaintance.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-10536358955168547912009-03-15T05:30:00.000-07:002009-03-15T05:30:00.000-07:00A me piacerebbe scrivere il mio blog in Italiano, ...A me piacerebbe scrivere il mio blog in Italiano, ma preferisco un dialogo cosmopolita, lo trovo più stimolante. Non sono un EFL teacher, e nemmeno un ESL. Ho fatto vari lavori nella vita, insegnante di lettere in ruolo per molti anni (letteratura e storia antica), poi ingegnere dei sistemi informatici per altrettanti anni (un totale di 30), e contemporaneamente musicista e giornalista. Quindi professionalmente non so chi sono, ma certo il periodo passato con gli studenti è stato il più bello.<BR/>Mi dispiace che tu non riesca a commentare. Ho ricevuto quasi 1500 commenti, quindi forse dovresti riprovare lol. Non ho capito bene la questione della e-mail e non l’ho trovata. Ma ti scrivo qui. <BR/><BR/>Sì, c’è una tradizione seriosa tra gli intellettuali italiani che sa di antico, di torre d’avorio. Distanza tra intellettuali e gente comune, come al tempo dei romani. In fondo il tema del mio blog è quello di cogliere gli elementi di continuità (più che di differenza) con un mondo antico, quello greco-romano, che mi affascina. <BR/><BR/>Ciao, bel blog! I’ve been a lurker for a while. Now I’ll comment here and there (even old post.)<BR/><BR/>PS<BR/>By the way, I’m also fascinated by the mysterious workings of the Italian culture transplanted in the New World.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-10908077435729633762009-03-14T18:38:00.000-07:002009-03-14T18:38:00.000-07:00I love this post. And here is my wave smile and in...I love this post. <BR/>And here is my wave smile and introduction.<BR/>My good friend Mary mentioned it when we were taking your advice re what to do in the weekend. We went to a movie.<BR/>I only have 4 followers but only one who regularly comments(ie Mary)which makes me wonder why people say they are following you.<BR/>I didn't used to allow comments at all but now that I do it hasn't altered the number of people who visit.<BR/>So I'm wondering if people are scared away by my Catholic stance...but then two of my followers who doesn't often comment is Catholic.<BR/>Ah well examining my motives again maybe I'm trying too hard, my writing is for a too exclusive audience or I just plain can't write!<BR/>Ah well I started blogging as a family online scrapbook...maybe I should just keep on plodding along doing what I'm doing expecting nothing.<BR/>Life gets so darn complicated doesn't it!!Aliadelaidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16144140237376613159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-11239697171002415272009-03-14T17:44:00.000-07:002009-03-14T17:44:00.000-07:00To those of you who do not like rules: You are eit...To those of you who do not like rules: You are either too young or too self-sufficient to need anybody or any praise. May you go in peace and prosper.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-16337183609657493312009-03-14T17:42:00.000-07:002009-03-14T17:42:00.000-07:00Additional dedications Name-----------Song:```````...Additional dedications <BR/><BR/>Name-----------Song:<BR/>``````````````````````````````<BR/>Karen--------Mia<BR/><BR/><BR/>David---Driving Off Edge of World<BR/><BR/>David King----Strange Demo<BR/><BR/><BR/>There are still a few of you without dedications today. I shall return with more goodies. Enjoy!Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-13426218156373378632009-03-14T17:14:00.000-07:002009-03-14T17:14:00.000-07:00Good people, let's put this to rest. We have share...Good people, let's put this to rest. We have shared some ideas and while we may disagree on some details, we do agree that common courtesy is important in a civilized world.<BR/><BR/>I thank you for your return visit and your sense of play/humor without which life would be too hard: My favorite songs to you from my favorite singers: The Comforters. Check them out;<BR/>www.feelthecomforters.com<BR/><BR/>Now, as a disclaimer, I will tell you they are related to me. If you like them, fine. If you don't, fine too. We don't have any rules on this.<BR/><BR/>Here are my dedications:<BR/>Name---------Song:<BR/><BR/>Renee---Reasons<BR/><BR/>French Fancy- Lucy<BR/><BR/>Natalie-Lazy Sundays<BR/><BR/>Angela--I want to rock<BR/><BR/>Momcat--Saturday<BR/><BR/>Lola- The Call<BR/><BR/>Janis--Would it break your heart<BR/><BR/>Ladies, enjoy.<BR/><BR/><BR/>The rest of you, I shall return with your list in a jiffy.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-21316517178928239712009-03-14T15:13:00.000-07:002009-03-14T15:13:00.000-07:00I think you really have a problem,who do you think...I think you really have a problem,who do you think you are?Monahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12116085517275784334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-15492819725977242162009-03-14T15:09:00.000-07:002009-03-14T15:09:00.000-07:00I was glad to see you linked back up again and app...I was glad to see you linked back up again and appreciated your response. Thank you.<BR/><BR/>It's a rainy, blech kind of day outside today, so we are in fact heading out to the movies. Going to see "Race to Witch Mountain". I sort of doubt it's going to be a blockbuster by any means, but with a eight year old in tow, it should fit the bill nicely.Thom - - Dr. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934715484719554704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-58157143153610011622009-03-14T14:44:00.000-07:002009-03-14T14:44:00.000-07:00Rosaria, this is too ,too funny! I have been cacki...Rosaria, this is too ,too funny! I have been cacking myself. A bloke is a man, a guy. David is a good bloke - a good man.<BR/><BR/>I am glad someone said something about manners as I was getting annoyed by it too.<BR/><BR/>These comments are absolutely hilarious.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919764140075852854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-67450940462091799972009-03-14T14:09:00.000-07:002009-03-14T14:09:00.000-07:00I'm impressed with the amount of comments you got ...I'm impressed with the amount of comments you got about your rules. It seems people like to be guided by a strong handFrench Fancy...https://www.blogger.com/profile/04941577892849157015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-15445572519003197432009-03-14T11:13:00.000-07:002009-03-14T11:13:00.000-07:00Queen Bee it is me mini-bee.I just saw your age by...Queen Bee it is me mini-bee.<BR/><BR/>I just saw your age by the way and you are magnificent at 67. I will be 53 on the 28th and if I could ever live that long (won't happen)I would love to be as wise as you.<BR/><BR/>Okay now on to the award.<BR/><BR/>When I get awards, which I like because I never got any in school, I do not follow the rules, I do not even say who I got them from or forward them, because it is just too time consuming. However, I like getting them, and always thank the person who gave them, but I do not resend them are mention it on my blog, I just put them on the site.<BR/><BR/>I think the most important part of any dialogue is common courtesy which of course we know is not common at all anymore.<BR/><BR/>I will let you two great thinkers put your heads together and then I will beg both of you for the award.<BR/><BR/>Love ReneeReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785932958464359112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-4673245917974135352009-03-14T10:36:00.000-07:002009-03-14T10:36:00.000-07:00Sorry, I was just interrupted by my son, can you b...Sorry, I was just interrupted by my son, can you believe that?<BR/><BR/>xoxoReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785932958464359112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-57482186914192244462009-03-14T10:33:00.000-07:002009-03-14T10:33:00.000-07:00Oh my God....I am so laughing so hard that I was s...Oh my God....<BR/><BR/>I am so laughing so hard that I was slapping the top of my desk with my hand. I don't read comments except the ones you write to me, but this caught my eye as I was going down, har har har.<BR/><BR/>'just saying hi, cause I popped in.<BR/><BR/>I think the rules are extremely rude and will not be back. <BR/><BR/><BR/>why dont you say something interesting and then people might stay and talk'<BR/><BR/>You must have been killing yourself laughing, I was rolling over and now have a sore stomach.<BR/><BR/>God, I love you, you really are too much. <BR/><BR/>Okay, now let me go see what you said to Dave about an award and I will be right back.<BR/><BR/>Love you and thanks for the best laugh I have had in ages.<BR/><BR/>Like does this person really think you could give two shits.<BR/><BR/>xoxoxoReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785932958464359112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-78330843139683639032009-03-14T07:56:00.000-07:002009-03-14T07:56:00.000-07:00hello. i'm obedient. so i'm saying hi. but i enjoy...hello. i'm obedient. so i'm saying hi. but i enjoyed reading the rules. :)Kikithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15443700017435144681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-38766148661433546102009-03-14T05:09:00.000-07:002009-03-14T05:09:00.000-07:00Mary- You are among my most favorites. As a teach...Mary- You are among my most favorites. As a teacher we have many pets, usually the smart ones who are conscientious and hard working. We want the best behavior and examplar work from all. But, there is always one or two who will test our good patience. No matter. We carry on.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes, we ar a bore. Traditions are our flags. We pass on what is best in our culture, worth preserving and insisting it doesn't get trashed.<BR/><BR/>Now. Look at the marvelous discussions we are having without naming Jesus, Allah, Buddha or Kierkagard.<BR/><BR/>For the most part, we can stand on time-worn good manners and know that these will survive because civilizations depend on strong foundations.<BR/><BR/>In Blogland, we are exposed to all winds. We can be blown off our perch easily by dark forces and hurricane-like self interests. Those who survive do so because, like Dante, Virgil, Homer, Shakespeare and the rest of the Western canon we are familiar with, our thoughts cannot be about pleasuring this day, or lighting the narrow path of one night. Our thoughts must be nurturing our souls.<BR/><BR/>Mary, thank you for being patient with an old school marm. The rest can leave their seats and never return. Let them seek elsewhere for wisdom and peace. And may they find these.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-5597200112994350452009-03-14T04:59:00.000-07:002009-03-14T04:59:00.000-07:00Anon- Welcome. In a democratic society, we are mo...Anon- Welcome. In a democratic society, we are most open, (except during the last unfortunate administration) to different points of view. I welcome and respect your right to state your opinion without my becoming Jon Steward and tear you apart.<BR/><BR/>Except with Cramer, on the last show, because Cramer and the rest of the network's conduct toward duping its public into believing that their point of view was God's gift to creation.<BR/><BR/>There, wasn't that more civilized? And I didn't have to hide behind the curtain to say what I needed to say.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-63965509167742743392009-03-14T04:33:00.001-07:002009-03-14T04:33:00.001-07:00Did I just say favorite? I meant follower.Did I just say favorite? I meant follower.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554795764385592179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-48759281937788848912009-03-14T04:33:00.000-07:002009-03-14T04:33:00.000-07:00Oh me, Oh my - how rude was that little anonymous ...Oh me, Oh my - how rude was that little anonymous person. I happen to be a really good (well I show potential at least)Private Investigator. Would you like me to track that rudie down and bop em?<BR/><BR/>Now, the reason for my new comment. I just wanted to correct you on something you said in your retort to my comment - I was inviting myself around to YOUR place for a cuppa - nice try luvvie!<BR/><BR/><BR/>A bloke = A man (usually in the sense: the typical ‘man on the street’, an ordinary, down-to-earth man, often stressing manhood in a very physical sense)<BR/><BR/>In my experience a bloke tends to have a bit of a beer belly.<BR/><BR/>so, there you have it! Two waves in one day.<BR/><BR/>Does that secure my place on your favorites?Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554795764385592179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-46145093616561298052009-03-14T03:32:00.000-07:002009-03-14T03:32:00.000-07:00just saying hi, cause I popped in.I think the rule...just saying hi, cause I popped in.<BR/><BR/>I think the rules are extremely rude and will not be back. <BR/><BR/><BR/>why dont you say something interesting and then people might stay and talkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-17133666569833645342009-03-13T23:38:00.000-07:002009-03-13T23:38:00.000-07:00David- 'just a bloke who is ..."Sure you are! Wait...David- <BR/>'just a bloke who is ..."<BR/>Sure you are!<BR/> Wait. What's a bloke?<BR/><BR/>My abbreviated dictionary doesn't contain this word. I'm guessing from its 'saintly' juxtaposition, means 'ordinary'? The only other people from Australia, via India that I can compare you with might be Salmon Rushdie? No. He's not Australian at all. More Oxford type, via India. BTW have you read his latest, "The Enchantress of Florence"? (Something like that. I own the book, in another part of the house, too cold to rummage in at this time of the year, at 11:35 p.m, ungodly hour.)<BR/><BR/>You must just be waking up down under. One day, you must tell us about the mythology of Crocodile Dundee, and the whole idea of putting shrimp on the barbie.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257034884908994204.post-72933881445022667562009-03-13T23:28:00.000-07:002009-03-13T23:28:00.000-07:00Jeff B- Very good question. I want to remain on s...Jeff B- Very good question. I want to remain on sites that appreciate my input, my carefully articulated responses. If I don't hear from people, I will drop off. Fair? I will rejoin your site as you made the effort to inquire. Good for you, and for me, too.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.com