Little Tiger And The Beast
No pictures of Big Tiger, sorry Valja. But if you go back a week’s time or so, there’s a picture of him. And I would absolutely love to get that piece about Tina. That’d be great, thank you.
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August 12th, 2006 at 19:33
Aren’t kittens such wonderful things? I just love them. And don’t be too harsh with some of us. I think it’s because what you’re going through we’ve gone through as some point in our lives. We identify in some small way. Of course, we can’t feel exactly the same feelings as you do. But we can feel them on an emotional level. That’s why you have a lot of people who read your work. The big difference between you and us is that you’re willing to put your heart and soul and life onto paper. I can’t do what you do. So it does take a certain amount of bravery to be so honest and then to have slings and arrows thrown at you.
Besides in times like these, you truly find out who your friends are. It’s a tough gig, but it’s necessary. Sometimes crisis brings out the worst in people; but on the upside, it will bring out the people who really do care. That’s what we all want in our lives. And if we’re lucky, we’ll get that. I know you’ll have that, too. So I wouldn’t worry; I wouldn’t get mad. Just see it as a transition to something much better for yourself.
August 12th, 2006 at 22:03
Does the kitten have extra toes? His paws do look particularly large, but I couldn’t really see his paws well enough to count.
My Maggie at home has thumbs on her front feet and it’s one of my favorite things about her.
August 12th, 2006 at 23:01
Little Tiger is soon going to be renamed “Medium Tiger” as fast as he is growing! He’s a pretty kitten and looks affectionate (unless you’ve smeared tuna fish all over your hands)!
I like what Luis said about we “readers” can identify in a small way what you are going through. I find myself withdrawing from things sometimes and when I figure out why, I sometimes make the most progress in changing myself. Two steps backward and one step forward.
I certainly wouldn’t/couldn’t go on-line like you do all the time. But listening to you and your struggles helps me to see myself in similar situations and how I’ve moved on and learned from it. And I hope by sharing what I’ve learned gives you hope that things do get better.
I think you’re changing all the time anyway. I don’t believe you will still be “whining at 40”. Life has a way of taking us places we can’t even begin to imagine. I think Katherine has some good points. I think she wants you to know you do have power and control over your life and that you can change. Maybe she has been there too and made some difficult changes. No one said it was easy, but we don’t have it do it alone.
One thing to think about, people do read/follow your blog. You strike a chord with people and you do get discussion flowing. Some blogs tippy-toe around ideas, and no one ever says what they mean or feel. I think you have gotten some real honest opinions from people. And best of all, YOU have written some real honest opinions and feelings.
I believe this is very difficult for you to do as I don’t think you like conflict of any kind. But sometimes conflict and disagreements are good. I learn about different perspectives and ideas when everyone doesn’t agree with me. Constructive criticism is what is helpful. I find out I don’t fall apart or I am less than dirt when everyone doesn’t agree with me. It also gives me permission to say: “Well, I think/feel this way”. And if I don’t personally attack someone, I don’t have to worry about making them feel bad. It’s just a difference of opinion.
Way to go, Plume! Next you will have a TV program: “Plume – Point/Counterpoint!”
August 15th, 2006 at 0:46
So adorable!