tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post181600554882045150..comments2023-12-18T05:21:12.129-05:00Comments on The Smitten Image: Bridging GenerationsHilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-81547089757809459922008-11-10T19:54:00.000-05:002008-11-10T19:54:00.000-05:00Our autumn lasts about three weeks, if you're talk...Our autumn lasts about three weeks, if you're talking about "fall color". Just not long enough to get pictures like what you've got.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-29831977528143568142008-11-10T11:36:00.000-05:002008-11-10T11:36:00.000-05:00Thanks for stopping by, Therese. Textures are inde...Thanks for stopping by, Therese. Textures are indeed what makes a landscape exciting to capture. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-48378686029051492102008-11-10T09:16:00.000-05:002008-11-10T09:16:00.000-05:00Landscapes appear to have the textures that we see...Landscapes appear to have the textures that we see in life included in our children's.Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354559064351144704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-20954056384032812112008-11-03T23:29:00.000-05:002008-11-03T23:29:00.000-05:00• Thanks very kindly, Dr. John. I'm glad you enjoy...• Thanks very kindly, Dr. John. I'm glad you enjoyed. I have noticed Raven's Wordzzle throughout the blogosphere and find them intriguing, but I do tend to opt out of memes and tags, so I'll continue to admire from a distance. Thanks for the invite and especially for your kind words. :)<BR/><BR/>• Aww, Rabin, my pal. Parenthood changes everything, eh? :) Thanks for stopping by.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-37202600427797938112008-11-03T08:11:00.000-05:002008-11-03T08:11:00.000-05:00This is the third time I'm reading this post and ...This is the third time I'm reading this post and everytime I've read it, it's hit me very hard.R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13751281571821760855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-51713560736534741442008-11-03T07:46:00.000-05:002008-11-03T07:46:00.000-05:00In a sense you have writen a tribute both to your ...In a sense you have writen a tribute both to your sons and to your parents. I enjoyed.<BR/>The pictures were good too.<BR/><BR/>If you really are into playing with words ( your sidebar) try<BR/>Raven's Wordzzle<BR/><BR/>http://ravensviews.blogspot.com/Dr.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02752941912945095736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-37628311594177422372008-11-02T23:00:00.000-05:002008-11-02T23:00:00.000-05:00• Thanks so much for the ultra-kind words, Shrinky...• Thanks so much for the ultra-kind words, Shrinky. I know what you mean about how difficult it can be to get a shot of a moving critter. Believe me, I delete about 100 times more photos than I keep, and only publish about a quarter of the keepers. I just keep snapping anyway, and eventually something turns out. ;) Thanks very much for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks very kindly, Beachy. And congrats to you. :) I'm glad you came by for a visit.<BR/><BR/>• Thank you, Jeff. Much appreciated. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks very much, Maggie May. I'm sure glad for you that you've been able to get to know your grandchildren. No doubt you're building beautiful memories together. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thank you, Mark. I'm glad you enjoyed it. :)<BR/><BR/>• Welcome, and thanks very kindly, Epijunky. I'm sorry that your kids can't ever know your grandmother, but have no doubt you'll keep her memory alive for them. Photos help too. Thanks so much for the visit. I hope you'll come back soon. :)<BR/><BR/>• Welcome Mel, and thanks so much for your thoughtful comments. They're very much appreciated. Please come back to visit soon. :)<BR/><BR/>• Welcome to you too, J.Fialho. Thanks very much for your kind words. I'm glad you're enjoying the blog. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks very kindly, Cedar. I don't know about being old soul, but I'm at least halfway there. I've got the old part covered for sure. ;) Thanks for the visit. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Terrie. I just read your comment to Alex and he beamed appropriately. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks so much, IBHH. Having grown sons keeps me stunned much of the time too. ;) Thanks very much for the kind words. And thanks also to Kat and David who, as you mentioned both linked to this post. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks very much, Kerri. My guys are indeed different from each other. We kind of had that figured out in just a few months. Thanks for the kind words. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks so kindly, Tara. Your thoughtful comments mean a lot to me. I'm sorry your grandparents were not able to know your children. It's rare these days that four generations thrive at once, though there are a few lucky families that manage that. I'm sure you'll keep their memory alive for your kids. Thanks so much for your very kind words. I hope you'll stop by again soon. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks very much for your flattering words, WIAW - unless you were thinking more along the lines of 63. ;) My guys did seem to appreciate the post. I heard kind comments from my older boy via email and phone, and once my younger guy acquiesced to reading it, he nodded his approval and muttered something which I chose to interpret as complimentary. ;) Thanks so much for stopping by.<BR/><BR/>• Thanks very much, Angie. Much appreciated. Thanks for the visit. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-15608478084011339092008-11-02T22:05:00.000-05:002008-11-02T22:05:00.000-05:00The photos are spectacular, but not as much as the...The photos are spectacular, but not as much as the tribute of your words. Kudos and great post!Angie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16407006980893727627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-39828158961786184272008-11-02T20:34:00.000-05:002008-11-02T20:34:00.000-05:00I must have read that wrong. You did not say you ...I must have read that wrong. You did not say you were 53. Seriously. No. Not so.<BR/><BR/>Gorgeous shot through the haze.<BR/><BR/>I think of the knowing between those alive and long gone. I think you did a wonderful job of it. Hope the boys enjoyed that.Woman in a Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747858840088922077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-62416342082570354332008-11-02T16:13:00.000-05:002008-11-02T16:13:00.000-05:00Hi Hilary.Really lovely post, so full of warmth an...Hi Hilary.<BR/>Really lovely post, so full of warmth an honesty. I really enjoyed it.<BR/>I sort of have the same feelings over my grandparents who never knew my children and I sometimes feel a tinge of regret for waiting so long to have them.<BR/>But it is so lovely to remember and to know your parents so well that you can picture so clearly how they would behave around your children. <BR/>Lovely stuff.<BR/>Just wanted to say thank you so much for visiting too. Really good to 'meet' you.<BR/>oh and also, AMAZING photos. I mean, really amazing. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01124513427678555863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-66691455512385892142008-11-02T08:49:00.000-05:002008-11-02T08:49:00.000-05:00A beautiful post Hilary! Both of your boys sound ...A beautiful post Hilary! Both of your boys sound WONDERFUL...completely different but WONDERFUL all the same!Kerri Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617128767655910810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-85016921111309011212008-11-01T17:14:00.000-04:002008-11-01T17:14:00.000-04:00Oh Hilary, I don't know what to comment on first, ...Oh Hilary, I don't know what to comment on first, the gorgeous post or fabulous photos!! I'll tell you my first thought was NO WAY you have grown sons. I'm stunned, really I am. <BR/><BR/>Kat sent me today, usually it's David, but I think she beat him to this one :-)imbeingheldhostagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771374087307254969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-63769285021663899062008-11-01T07:17:00.000-04:002008-11-01T07:17:00.000-04:00So sweet. I can't believe that Alex has only been ...So sweet. I can't believe that Alex has only been playing guitar for four years. I really can't believe it! I'm remembering that video of him playing. <BR/><BR/>TerrieKappa no Hehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909580462578058631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-84798993331959384512008-10-31T23:50:00.000-04:002008-10-31T23:50:00.000-04:00I think you have a really great spirit, I know som...I think you have a really great spirit, I know some times it sounds like a cliche, but I think you are an old soul.Cedarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15084468926734824846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-9967370669364823012008-10-31T18:59:00.000-04:002008-10-31T18:59:00.000-04:00Hi, Hilary.I´m portuguese and it´s my first time, ...Hi, Hilary.<BR/><BR/>I´m portuguese and it´s my first time, here in your beautiful blog.<BR/><BR/>I like the kind of your photos (i like nature and animals photos). <BR/><BR/>Very good blog. I´ll be back soon. I´m gone to link you.João Fialhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497030101005048290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-67074724872060866722008-10-31T14:59:00.000-04:002008-10-31T14:59:00.000-04:00This is my first time here...linked over from Prot...This is my first time here...linked over from Protege. I love this post. From what you wrote, it seems like their grandparents would have "known" your adult sons even though they had very little or no time with them. I love your loving pragmatism about, well, everything you wrote.Melanie Gillispiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18325977196312705838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-2274088397089723942008-10-31T12:22:00.000-04:002008-10-31T12:22:00.000-04:00What a beautifully done post. I only had one Gran...What a beautifully done post. I only had one Grandparent growing up, she passed away ten years ago. It breaks my heart that my children will only know her through my words.<BR/><BR/>Came to you through David's blog, congrats on a well deserved POTD :)Epijunkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095408875283368443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-37594744111123468092008-10-31T11:56:00.000-04:002008-10-31T11:56:00.000-04:00Another fantastic adventure along your journey. Th...Another fantastic adventure along your journey. Thank you for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-4616560948416901502008-10-31T11:17:00.000-04:002008-10-31T11:17:00.000-04:00Beautiful, beautiful photos.It is always a great p...Beautiful, beautiful photos.<BR/>It is always a great pity that parents don't get to live to see their grandchildren.I consider myself so lucky to have got to know my four.<BR/>Lovely blog and interesting posts.Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-87170830825435300542008-10-31T10:11:00.001-04:002008-10-31T10:11:00.001-04:00Truly a beautiful portrayal of your family. Thank ...Truly a beautiful portrayal of your family. Thank you for sharing that with us.Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-51706333813240042272008-10-31T10:11:00.000-04:002008-10-31T10:11:00.000-04:00Oh this is such a beautiful, heartwarming post! I ...Oh this is such a beautiful, heartwarming post! I am honored to be listed with you today on David's blog! Have a lovely weekend!Cape Cod Washashorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07267024473330532083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-28631149381166407762008-10-31T08:45:00.000-04:002008-10-31T08:45:00.000-04:00Oh hilary, you are such a craftsman, I simply love...Oh hilary, you are such a craftsman, I simply loved reading this post, the love just shines through. Your parents must have also been so very proud of you too, bonny lass, seems they had a lot to do with the way you turned out - as likewise, your sons reflect the guidance and happy upbringing you have most surely given them.<BR/><BR/>Wish my photo's came out so well! Jake chased a pheasant around the garden yesterday, well, walked after it truth be told. The silly bird didn't feel the need to fly off, so this continued for a good ten minutes. Could I get a shot of the pair? Nah, even slow motion is too fast for me. Pout.Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-88743310637162772582008-10-31T08:10:00.000-04:002008-10-31T08:10:00.000-04:00• Thanks for checking in, Shammie. I'm glad you're...• Thanks for checking in, Shammie. I'm glad you're having a great holiday. :)<BR/><BR/>• I am indeed, Indrani - very proud. Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks very much, Crabby. I'm sure your grandparents would be proud of their cool, clever crab. :) Thanks for the kind words. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thank you, Michelle. I have little doubt that their bright, creative, funny granddaughter would evoke a great deal of pride in them. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks very much, Cheffie. I'm glad you enjoyed the post and the photos. Much appreciated. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks very kindly, Louise. I hope you will see your grandchildren at a younger age than you anticipate. But your kidlets are still so young, Just enjoy being Mom for now. It's a great ride! Luckily for them they still have two grandparents from whom they'll learn much. Thanks for your always-thoughtful comments. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thank you, Dianne. You always know what to say to make me feel great. I'm glad you enjoyed the photos and the post, and that it came alive for you. Much appreciated. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, MamaGeek. I think you're probably right. :)<BR/><BR/>• Welcome, Marty, and thanks so much for your thoughtful comment. It means a lot to me. Thanks for coming out of lurkdom to say so. :)<BR/><BR/>• Welcome, Mielikki and thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated. :)<BR/><BR/>• David, I'm sorry to hear that you never knew your granparents. Hopefully your own children and grandchildren will have many years with theirs. Thanks very much for naming this your co-Post of the Day. Very much appreciated. :)<BR/><BR/>• Welcome, Jeni and thanks for such a thoughtful comment. I'm glad my post evoked so many thoughts and wonderings. No doubt there would be much pride for you, your children and your grandchildren. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thanks, Steviewren. I'm sure you can relate. Your kind words are very much appreciated. :)<BR/><BR/>• Thank you, Moannie. I'm sorry you lost your Dad when you were so young. How tragic for your familly. I have no doubt that he would be beaming to know his daughter today. Thanks for stopping by. :)<BR/><BR/>• Merisi, I'm sorry there has been so much loss in your family. It must be so hard to work at filling in those gaps, as you say - but so important. I'm sure you're doing what you can to be their bridge. Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-22474803242653776732008-10-31T07:34:00.000-04:002008-10-31T07:34:00.000-04:00Your story really moved me.My father and my father...Your story really moved me.<BR/><BR/>My father and my father-in-law both died too young to get to know their grandchildren, and my sister died when her own children were still small. It is such a loss for children, not having their elders around while growing up. As much as one tries to fill the gap, to make up for their loss, it is impossible.<BR/><BR/>Your pictures are gorgeous, thank you for sharing them!Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2629654067597010887.post-35910569679085717122008-10-31T07:18:00.000-04:002008-10-31T07:18:00.000-04:00A beautiful post, Hilary. I understand the sentime...A beautiful post, Hilary. I understand the sentiment and often wonder what my father would have thought of me [he died when I was four].<BR/><BR/>Love the pctures, autumn is my favourite season, but in Canada it is so spectacular.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com