Comments on: Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

By: The Man In The Red Dress « Crowded Head, Cozy Bed

The Man In The Red Dress « Crowded Head, Cozy Bed — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:49:35 +0000

[...] day closer to a trip to the ladies’ department at J.C. Penney’s. I’ve mentioned my promise to Aunt Helen before, that I would wear a red party dress and matching pumps to her [...]

By: I May Be A Bit Scarce For A Bit « UDreamOfJanie

I May Be A Bit Scarce For A Bit « UDreamOfJanie — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:59:39 +0000

[...] As I mentioned a few posts ago, Aunt Helen, Savior of Thanksgiving and Feeder of Stray Marines in Need, has recently fallen ill. [...]

By: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows « UDreamOfJanie

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows « UDreamOfJanie — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 14:49:57 +0000

[...] as some of you know, Aunt Helen – Savior of Thanksgiving – fell ill. She got better, got worse, got better, got worse. She’s looking and sounding much [...]

By: Lou FCD

Lou FCD — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 18:29:56 +0000

Aunt Helen is improving and may be released from the hospital in the next few days, but I’m not sure of the details yet.

Thanks for your support and kind words.

By: Martyne

Martyne — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 14:04:35 +0000

I just want to qualify something from comment #8. Never take up smoking, ever, but what I am saying is that sixteen is far too young to get married in this day and age.I trained as a biologist and I know a woman has not finished growing physically until she is nineteen and I feel that is the absolute youngest age she should start to consider reproducing. What I am trying to say, with a lot less eloquence than I can usually muster, is that you should not do things just because you can. I’m a rebel, but I always think before I act. A course I would always advise.

By: Martyne

Martyne — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 03:24:25 +0000

Great to hear from Kayla. I am happy for her. What is the news about Aunt Helen. I am concerned for her. Mum seems to be getting better.

By: Martyne

Martyne — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 02:58:41 +0000

My congratulations to you on reaching sixteen. It’s a milestone. We have a strange legal system in my country. You can get married and smoke at this age (neither advised) but you have to be another year older to drive a vehicle. After another year you can vote and drink alcohol. Never stop caring Kayla. To me that is what life is all about. Whatever life has thrown at you don’t let it get you down. I love teaching and if there is anything I can help you with I am more than happy to be there for you.

By: anothersadsong

anothersadsong — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:43:08 +0000

It’s okay Martyn. I’m sure you didn’t upset him. I’m her granddaughter and I’ve met her all of twice that I’m aware of, once I remember.

I know I’m sixteen now and I lost my mom’s mom a few years ago and I thought, “Well, at least I have another grandmother.” But, really, she’s only been around once and sends letters every once in awhile. I’ve learned to not care anymore. I think if I can get over it after a few years of it really bothering me, so can Dad. I mean, I am her oldest granddaughter (second oldest grandbaby) and she’s really only good for a couple of broken promises every couple of months.

Sorry Dad. It’s just how I feel about Grandma.

Love you!!!

By: Martyn

Martyn — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:32:20 +0000

I now feel really bad about what I said about mums and I really hope I have not upset you. I find it difficult,as a mere guy, to understand why a woman would do such a thing. My parents relationship fell apart when I was a teenager and the lesson I learnt, in a painful way, was that they were to blame and that you should not shoulder any responsibilty for what happened between them.It took me years though, to come to that point. You are simply a passenger in these things and should not assume any culpability.

By: Lou FCD

Lou FCD — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:43:42 +0000

Not at all, Martyn. I hope your mum is feeling better, though.

I can’t really speak to the mum issue from personal experience, as mine left when I was five. I’ve since met her and on occasion correspond with her, but really she’s more like an acquaintance than a mum.