tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post2874836153832482017..comments2024-03-14T15:52:06.924-07:00Comments on Chicken Blog: California Gardens... Natalie, the Chickenbloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07424213130274740719noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-63803717678107584332015-08-12T22:19:20.014-07:002015-08-12T22:19:20.014-07:00I feel two things reading and viewing this post......I feel two things reading and viewing this post... and the subsequent conversation between you and Jennifer...<br /><br />First, I love that cameras exist and that I get to see the world how you see it! It's a rich, beautiful and lush world that I am always carried away by when you share it.<br /><br />Second, we can speak up and be advocates for mindfulness (whether it be littering, distracted driving, insensitive and disrepectful trolling or whatever). It doesn't have to occur as whining either. It's a stand for how you want to see the world and how you want to live within the world. Your world is contagious, Natalie! If you buy a trash grabber, others will too. We make a difference by highlighting, celebrating and encouraging the good, right and proper in this world. It's something you do quite naturally and I've been inspired by it (and made better by it!) for almost 11 years now.Janecehttp://www.noordinarymoment.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-55148292977275221352015-08-07T16:19:25.581-07:002015-08-07T16:19:25.581-07:00I understand... and this is why your comments are ...I understand... and this is why your comments are even more dear. Engagement is precious. And...though I wish I had some of the magic of "successful" bloggers, but right now... I feel legit. Thank you.Natalie, the Chickenbloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424213130274740719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-29620805123172973122015-08-07T15:34:31.781-07:002015-08-07T15:34:31.781-07:00As much as I get caught up in days of working and ...As much as I get caught up in days of working and so little time to relax and enjoy and visit, I have been reminding myself that this is the best I have to share with you -- to read your thoughts, to comment and interact beyond the FB "like" (which has it's place for sure, but not as soul satisfying!). Just know that whenever it seems I've disappeared, it's only that the daily demands (daily demons) have gotten the better of me for the moment. I will always be back!!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383220573177416855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-28111017056706618702015-08-07T09:35:10.846-07:002015-08-07T09:35:10.846-07:00And another thing... your comments? All of them......And another thing... your comments? All of them... Oh, Jennifer, thank you. <br />It's so nice to hear from you. Natalie, the Chickenbloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424213130274740719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-88299245185432163402015-08-07T09:34:01.714-07:002015-08-07T09:34:01.714-07:00Yes. You finished my thoughts. I was reluctant to ...Yes. You finished my thoughts. I was reluctant to throw it all out there... all of the insensitivities and selfishness that seem more and more pervasive in our society. I am so glad you understand, because it's hard to talk about and not sound merely judgmental or whiney... I am judging and _whining_ but it's more about feeling incredulous that we are withstanding this, accepting it, and hoping there are enough of us still eager to switch, still willing to say, "hey, this littering, and distracted driving, and trolling on FB, and mean indifference... it's bad and wrong, and unacceptable!"<br /><br />Thank you... I was afraid my thoughts were going to float, alone, in the ether, and I would feel like I said too much, or that no one cares to bother, or that I said it all wrong and offensively and made friends duck and cover, when I only wanted to admit that I am sad, and trying hard not to surrender to apathy.Natalie, the Chickenbloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424213130274740719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3534240.post-9807567965610353692015-08-06T17:17:40.445-07:002015-08-06T17:17:40.445-07:00I think part of the trash problem is the bigger is...I think part of the trash problem is the bigger issue of dissolving social structure. Why should I care about driving safely, not texting, being decent, ultimately driving not only to serve my own immediate transportation need but in a way that acknowledges that my own actions are part of a network of drivers who make the roads safe (or not)? Why should I care that there are other people in the movie theater who also spent their money to see this movie -- why shouldn't I be able to carry on a running conversation with my friend or constantly text/receive audible text alerts? I'll stop myself from going on and on -- care for the Earth is all caught right within this rift; why indeed should I care that my trash not only takes away from someone else's enjoyment but also harms animals/the environment? I know -- it is awful and inexplicable, and I think what we need to do is keep on caring MORE. Raising children who care more. Doing our part and more. Sigh. Just think of all the good done by all these gardens and gardeners...the joy, the happy bees, the fresh air. Fine stuff to celebrate!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383220573177416855noreply@blogger.com