tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post6011093592155244856..comments2023-09-11T11:27:08.538-04:00Comments on Worth Mentioning: Before and after the times of your lifeSusan Bonifanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05889354888091500881noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-38761934068946683842013-10-26T07:57:21.380-04:002013-10-26T07:57:21.380-04:00Stephanie, it really does come down to that, doesn...Stephanie, it really does come down to that, doesn't it? Realizing we're always on a spectrum of what's happened, and what it still to come. It's nice to think about the future, and nice to think about how we'll look back on right now.Susan Bonifanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889354888091500881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-86151860002186127172013-10-24T21:28:15.024-04:002013-10-24T21:28:15.024-04:00I love your post. All the before and afters in my ...I love your post. All the before and afters in my life are cherished and I am looking forward to having more to reflect back upon. I am currently in my "after" part of parenting and still getting used to my new freedom.Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386847591196488019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-15686821661899756402013-10-20T21:28:45.642-04:002013-10-20T21:28:45.642-04:00Walker, thank you for your comment. I know from wh...Walker, thank you for your comment. I know from what you've written that you are also someone who doesn't like regrets, and values how the "before" has contributed to the "now". I respect that.Susan Bonifanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01140265430286280374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-29846281357024517792013-10-19T07:34:21.501-04:002013-10-19T07:34:21.501-04:00Susan, now I'm reflecting on milestones! Love ...Susan, now I'm reflecting on milestones! Love your sort of division of 'before' and 'now'. You speak of the wisdom and comfort that comes with age and I totally agree! Walker Thorntonhttp://walkerthornton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-53108589212393197992013-10-10T22:33:20.898-04:002013-10-10T22:33:20.898-04:00Coming from you Barbara, that is some praise. Your...Coming from you Barbara, that is some praise. Your own posts at Middlesage illustrate what living in full means - understanding the past so that the present is more enriched. Thank you for stopping by. Susan Bonifanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889354888091500881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-14331543388996686272013-10-10T17:47:32.563-04:002013-10-10T17:47:32.563-04:00Bravo! I think one of my favorite parts of your p...Bravo! I think one of my favorite parts of your post is your take on happiness. It's earned and not serendipitous. We're happy because we choose to focus on things that make us happy... And That which we focus on gets bigger. I have wished before I could go have a little chat with my younger self, but I also listen better now! Great Post!Barbara Colemanhttp://www.middlesage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-26914762472177079152013-10-10T15:03:40.070-04:002013-10-10T15:03:40.070-04:00There's always a new cake in the making, right...There's always a new cake in the making, right Karen? That's my take on cake.<br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting. Susan Bonifanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01140265430286280374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-82103701750369466492013-10-10T14:21:03.215-04:002013-10-10T14:21:03.215-04:00I think part of why I feel so melancholy about mil...I think part of why I feel so melancholy about milestones going by is because of how much I truly enjoy them. But like a delicious piece of cake, I have memories of the joy of baking it and sharing it (and eating it) to sustain me until it's time to bake the next one. Karen @BakingInATornadohttp://www.bakinginatornado.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-62337945412038851852013-10-10T09:14:17.456-04:002013-10-10T09:14:17.456-04:00Truly, positively Sharon. I just notice stuff more...Truly, positively Sharon. I just notice stuff more and make careful decisions about how to spend my time. I want that return on the investment. Susan Bonifanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889354888091500881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4209129785647063879.post-6918827126004233282013-10-10T09:08:44.765-04:002013-10-10T09:08:44.765-04:00So well-said. Now that my youngest is half-way thr...So well-said. Now that my youngest is half-way through his senior year of college, it feels like the parenting children time of my life is really, truly done - I am now the parent of adults. It's exciting to see all the things you will do in your future, but isn't it nice to appreciate this moment right now? I try to do that as much as possible. Sharon Greenthalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06341769570752679625noreply@blogger.com