tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670307799281384536.post1709279143758594625..comments2023-10-20T06:28:50.312-04:00Comments on Zen and the Art of the Midlife Crisis: A Self-Sufficient Young ManAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04952442938347357506noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670307799281384536.post-30076440133751412222008-09-03T20:56:00.000-04:002008-09-03T20:56:00.000-04:00I am glad I found your wonderfully written blog.I ...I am glad I found your wonderfully written blog.<BR/>I have two grandchildren just starting to live in two seperate residences. I do know they will enjoy each parent more now too.Everyday they lived with fighting and a house without love.Delenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267264823175290041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670307799281384536.post-50450043085861271642008-09-02T17:11:00.000-04:002008-09-02T17:11:00.000-04:00he's adorable. we are lucky to be parents to these...he's adorable. we are lucky to be parents to these wise little beings. wonderful writing, i love reading you.jouettelovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01593433996272814486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670307799281384536.post-16020207528628669752008-09-01T03:04:00.000-04:002008-09-01T03:04:00.000-04:00Wonderful post again Kip :-) Kids have an amazing ...Wonderful post again Kip :-) Kids have an amazing ability to adjust to situations, often better than adults do. They often have much to teach us I think :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670307799281384536.post-41341722066062762342008-08-31T22:07:00.000-04:002008-08-31T22:07:00.000-04:00Laurie--Each of yours are a year older. It is so ...Laurie--<BR/>Each of yours are a year older. It is so wonderful that you have remolded your marriage through the stresses. I'm working hard to not discuss publically the reasons for the disolution of mine, but with my parents example before me, I envy anyone who can make it work long term.<BR/><BR/>Hayden--I paid more for the refurbishing than for the original bike...and it's still not finishedAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04952442938347357506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670307799281384536.post-32272479265856142112008-08-31T21:24:00.000-04:002008-08-31T21:24:00.000-04:00What a wonderful post this is...what a wonderful b...What a wonderful post this is...what a wonderful blog this is...(I was just peeking through your posts.)<BR/><BR/>It sounds like in spite of your situation...maybe even because of it...you have such a strong, loving bond with your children. With one teenager now...and two up and coming...I find this very moving.<BR/><BR/>I also understand what you said about your home. I know many people look at enchantedartisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14313891229819372088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670307799281384536.post-76814767082737792332008-08-31T19:45:00.000-04:002008-08-31T19:45:00.000-04:00I think when he said yeah dad, this will work, he ...I think when he said yeah dad, this will work, he was right. It's working. <BR/><BR/>What a wonderful tale.<BR/>And happy belated birthday to your son.<BR/><BR/>:) Debid smith kaich joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13450581639610967780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670307799281384536.post-59299380590876416692008-08-30T19:46:00.000-04:002008-08-30T19:46:00.000-04:00Raising teens in a broken home is no easy task but...Raising teens in a broken home is no easy task but it sounds like you're doing fine - your son still talks to you, doesn't mind being with you, isn't afraid to ask for what he wants and appears optimistic. Happy birthday to that good kid!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670307799281384536.post-71826060825357145612008-08-30T18:49:00.000-04:002008-08-30T18:49:00.000-04:00*decides to STUDY.ugh.*decides to STUDY.<BR/><BR/>ugh.persistentillusionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05591110029555660905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670307799281384536.post-35955725245333347532008-08-30T18:47:00.000-04:002008-08-30T18:47:00.000-04:00Oh, wow, KIP! First, that "ancient Peugeot" is pr...Oh, wow, KIP! <BR/><BR/>First, that "ancient Peugeot" is probably a vintage, a classic. Do you know how much a new one is????<BR/><BR/>Secondly, the campfire party you threw him? The burgers and rootbeer and s'mores? The giant campfire?? He'll remember this party FONDLY when he gets older. <BR/><BR/>You melted my heart when you mentioned he asked you to get your guitar out. <BR/><BR/>When Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3670307799281384536.post-66652158620595806642008-08-30T13:56:00.000-04:002008-08-30T13:56:00.000-04:00Trying to feel your way through the fog is difficu...Trying to feel your way through the fog is difficult. You seem to be doing a great job of it. It is not easy establishing new traditions when the old comfortable ones are no longer available. And throw the spontaneity of a teenage boy into the mix and you have the need for a parent to be understanding and flexible. You sound like you made it through the fog with grace. <BR/><BR/>It sounds Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249017004860829634noreply@blogger.com