tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post2593980681315687636..comments2023-09-25T06:03:20.143-07:00Comments on Elizabeth Varadan's Fourth Wish: Making the Most of Staying InElizabeth Varadan, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-37221198901778337002020-06-23T07:28:10.920-07:002020-06-23T07:28:10.920-07:00Hope things are still going well. I love dogwoods ...Hope things are still going well. I love dogwoods too. Just so beautiful. <br /><br />I was also able to go with the flow. I had to work from home- which turned out to be more productive than going to work in person. I loved not having my commute and I saved a ton of money on gas and food. I must buy a lot of random things each day when I am normally out and about- so being home was a big money saver for me. I know it hasn't been for a lot of people. I also enjoy being home. My house is my favorite place to be- but I also know this isn't the same for everyone. <br /><br />I am glad you have been enjoying your time and living more day to day. Makes me look forward to retirement. :) Stay safe!<br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-41541054258828809682020-04-26T10:07:41.710-07:002020-04-26T10:07:41.710-07:00Hi, Elizabeth. Even more things are in bloom now. ...Hi, Elizabeth. Even more things are in bloom now. I'll be posting new pictures, soon.<br />Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-82215894987060071392020-04-25T18:47:10.033-07:002020-04-25T18:47:10.033-07:00I love the pictures of the trees starting to bloom...I love the pictures of the trees starting to bloom.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732489447360066323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-6890773242732038032020-04-17T09:26:58.234-07:002020-04-17T09:26:58.234-07:00Hi, Kendra. Glad you liked the neighborhood tour. ...Hi, Kendra. Glad you liked the neighborhood tour. I have another one coming up, since everything is bursting into bloom now. Good for you — cleaning out your office. I need to do that next. I have tons of files that can probably go to recycling. Meanwhile, I'm sure you have a lot of new haiku simmering on the back burner. Thanks for stopping by. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-36308576355783858982020-04-17T07:14:39.971-07:002020-04-17T07:14:39.971-07:00I enjoyed reading this post, Elizabeth--from makin...I enjoyed reading this post, Elizabeth--from making masks to your Easter table and then a 'virtual tour' of your neighborhood. Thanks for sharing :-) And I think it is helpful to give ourselves some space in these times, go with the flow as you say. Being writers we know the ideas are simply percolating and incubating in the background, right? Like you, I've been calling friends and family, checking in, touching base. I've also been cleaning out my office. Now that's been a chore, but a necessary one--over 20 years with of files getting pitched! Take care...Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-90538745702625473302020-04-15T08:53:56.855-07:002020-04-15T08:53:56.855-07:00Hi, Vicki, Yes, I would agree. This is a good time...Hi, Vicki, Yes, I would agree. This is a good time to be retired. It certainly lessens the stress and instead forces one to take note of and appreciate one's surroundings. Living in the country as you do, your posts always reflect that. But here in the city, it's easy to rush around oblivious. So I'm really saturating myself with gardens, my own and all over Midtown. Take good care.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-53913516034670658292020-04-15T08:51:50.444-07:002020-04-15T08:51:50.444-07:00Hi, Sandra. It's always so nice to hear from y...Hi, Sandra. It's always so nice to hear from you. Hope you also are continuing to make the most of this time. Peace and wellness.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-31972168897639497792020-04-15T08:41:37.471-07:002020-04-15T08:41:37.471-07:00Thank you for stopping by, Susan. Nice to "me...Thank you for stopping by, Susan. Nice to "meet" you. I'm glad you liked my poem. It was a lovely prompt at Elephant's Child. Look forward to your visiting again. Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-61727585114556909152020-04-15T06:00:34.441-07:002020-04-15T06:00:34.441-07:00What a lovely post. Your roses are beautiful and ...What a lovely post. Your roses are beautiful and your Easter luncheon sounds delicious. Thumbs up on the masks.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08502357570409734926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-13981042593506807852020-04-15T03:56:12.671-07:002020-04-15T03:56:12.671-07:00Sounds like you are makking the most of this down ...Sounds like you are makking the most of this down time. When I was under contract and writing to deadline, I remember suddenly realizing that I had pretty much missed April, glued to the laptop as i had been. And this is being such a beautiful Spring -- we 'retired' folk are fortunate.Vicki Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114677510459055768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-40876688965961432172020-04-14T18:24:27.161-07:002020-04-14T18:24:27.161-07:00I enjoy your post and blogsite.
Staying home ha...I enjoy your post and blogsite. <br /><br />Staying home has forced me to go outside and garden. If I don't kill those plants, I hope they will brighten my garden of succulents. Living in a desert So. California, we all plant such.<br /><br />Came over from Elephant's child. Loved your poem. I'll be back.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-23058619560140140192020-04-14T13:21:06.576-07:002020-04-14T13:21:06.576-07:00Hi, Rosi, always good to "see" you. I mi...Hi, Rosi, always good to "see" you. I miss the writing group, but, yes, am enjoying the home time and the lack of goal-setting. I'm sure you are enjoying the extra reading time, as I am. Take care and stay safe and well. See you at a meeting or two on the other side.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-73747528001715324182020-04-14T13:18:26.824-07:002020-04-14T13:18:26.824-07:00Hi, Natalie! I'm glad you are able to spend a ...Hi, Natalie! I'm glad you are able to spend a little laid back time despite still working from home. It's good that you work from home, though, and are able to stay safe. There are so many things one can do from home these days. And thanks goodness for the Internet which supports so many endeavors. Take care.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-54265933069044882962020-04-14T10:56:13.365-07:002020-04-14T10:56:13.365-07:00I am so retired, I can hardly believe it. And I ha...I am so retired, I can hardly believe it. And I have decided not to feel guilty about not writing. It seems to be a common problem. I'm glad you and Rajan are finding ways to enjoy your isolation and feeling comfortable with it. Good for you. Stay well.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-33448722578650210002020-04-14T10:30:34.849-07:002020-04-14T10:30:34.849-07:00That's great that you are going with the flow ...That's great that you are going with the flow and enjoying how you're spending your time. I'm doing some of that too. But I still work from home so that keeps me busy too.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-29891973140192176662020-04-14T09:47:38.213-07:002020-04-14T09:47:38.213-07:00Hi, Elizabeth, I enjoyed your comment. I think a h...Hi, Elizabeth, I enjoyed your comment. I think a hiatus is wise at this time, too. You can't force motivation, and I think there is good reason for lack of motivation. For one thing, I'm taking more time to contact loved ones and see how they are doing. (So far, none have the virus, for which I am very grateful. And my walks are slower, so that I can enjoy the beauty of people's yards and the of the parks that are such a feature of Sacramento. <br /><br />Good luck with your masks. And as far as possible, enjoy your hiatus and period of restfulness. Take care and stay well.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-11855960905796059522020-04-14T09:43:23.646-07:002020-04-14T09:43:23.646-07:00Thanks for stopping by, E.C. Actually you nailed i...Thanks for stopping by, E.C. Actually you nailed it: "going with the flow" for my part has been enjoying being kinda lazy and indulging my inner procrastinator. :-) Glad you are doing the same. <br /><br />The more I reflect on it, though, the more I think we really need to almost go dormant at this time. It's one way to build up strength while dealing with the emotional impact of those almost empty streets and freeways, those X'd spaces in grocery stores, marking out 6 foot distances, people giving wide berth on walks. All of those are such haunting sights. <br /><br />Take care and stay well.Elizabeth Varadan, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708206753256682635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-59523717013611163882020-04-14T01:39:27.229-07:002020-04-14T01:39:27.229-07:00I think your masks are great. I'm working on ...I think your masks are great. I'm working on making mine, but keep breaking needles, which is NOT good.<br /><br />I was delighted to read how you are living with this forced lock down. I am not retired, but am having a lack of motivation at the moment. Like you, it won't be long until I am ready to create art again, but for now, so glad to read you are going with the flow. For me, I'm taking a short hiatus (at a bad time, though, since I recycle something every day from April 1 to Earth Day).<br /><br />You are taking some wonderful walks. You live in a beautiful city. Yes, bulb plants are doing well in my area, too.<br /><br />Enjoy your time away from your writing. Soon you will return with a vengeance. Happy belated Easter and stay safe, dear.Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8717808259082655272.post-9052767276953396832020-04-13T23:08:38.896-07:002020-04-13T23:08:38.896-07:00I am (mostly) happy going with the flow and enjoyi...I am (mostly) happy going with the flow and enjoying time at home.<br />There are books to read, and the garden to play in. There is also cleaning/decluttering to do but for the moment I am too busy (or perhaps lazy).<br />Make the most of your time, and stay safe and well.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com