tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post7045358280411824739..comments2024-03-28T19:58:04.966-04:00Comments on Cup on the Bus: What I’m doing todayJoanne Noragonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-29818505708350599912017-09-27T18:28:21.929-04:002017-09-27T18:28:21.929-04:00We had a Canadian potter friend who stayed with us...We had a Canadian potter friend who stayed with us when he did area shows. He and my brother in law were always talking Vietnam; both were vets. My brother in law's father was a vet, too, visiting one time when Malcolm was here. He was so rude to Malcolm that eventually my brother in law took him aside. It turns out that Dad thought Malcolm was an American draft dodger. In fact, he did not apologize and barely improved his attitude. Sad.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-68161602253744531202017-09-27T14:22:20.207-04:002017-09-27T14:22:20.207-04:00We were not touched by the Vietnam War in Canada t...We were not touched by the Vietnam War in Canada the way you were in the USA. The closest we came to the war was to welcome an influx of couples with small children who did not want the husband/dad to be drafted. Several of those couples landed in our community, and one of them in particular became good friends with our family, and brought so much to the community as a whole. My life was immeasurably enriched by their presence. I've mentioned them on my blog - they brought music, theatre, dance, and a love of life to our community.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-38623401216445705422017-09-27T14:20:44.540-04:002017-09-27T14:20:44.540-04:00Very neat take Jo ol' gal!!! YxxVery neat take Jo ol' gal!!! YxxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-44835552839514042552017-09-27T14:14:07.390-04:002017-09-27T14:14:07.390-04:00Wow - your dad was a big man, Joanne. Most parents...Wow - your dad was a big man, Joanne. Most parents of that generation would not have done that. Probably this generation too.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-30633890983998820402017-09-27T14:12:37.515-04:002017-09-27T14:12:37.515-04:00Yes! what Joanne said :)Yes! what Joanne said :)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-41174501331304412552017-09-27T11:02:20.267-04:002017-09-27T11:02:20.267-04:00Big smile!!!Big smile!!!Colettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929646037752189809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-74961194522702296402017-09-27T10:59:13.896-04:002017-09-27T10:59:13.896-04:00I miss your wit.I miss your wit.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-35764459618374267512017-09-27T09:19:34.465-04:002017-09-27T09:19:34.465-04:00Remembering I'd never defied my father before,...Remembering I'd never defied my father before, we were in a stare down. Then he turned around and took a couple of steps away. Then he turned back and said "I believe you are right."Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-29225403295249027862017-09-27T08:39:55.237-04:002017-09-27T08:39:55.237-04:00My mornings sound a lot like yours. What did your ...My mornings sound a lot like yours. What did your Dad reply to you when you said the Kent State kids did nothing to die for?Colettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929646037752189809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-23431043570141450202017-09-27T08:01:13.930-04:002017-09-27T08:01:13.930-04:00I'm about done with FB and Twitter for the sam...I'm about done with FB and Twitter for the same reasons! Post coming someday soon (I hope).Chickens Consiglierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838651895340049983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-46803218677035911942017-09-27T01:14:11.427-04:002017-09-27T01:14:11.427-04:00"A Long Way Home", the one by Saroo Brie..."A Long Way Home", the one by Saroo Brierley? I like that one. It's been made into a movie, titled Lion, starring Dev Patel, a very moving story.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-27810517932220353292017-09-27T00:30:09.919-04:002017-09-27T00:30:09.919-04:00Coffee drink looks inviting; but I stopped drinkin...Coffee drink looks inviting; but I stopped drinking coffee/caffeine last month, otherwise it would be tempting. I have Facebook to keep up with family and a few friends. I rarely post on it; and I think I may have a total of 34 friends/family. I check it once daily and leave it at that.<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-22234003322114226402017-09-26T22:02:05.032-04:002017-09-26T22:02:05.032-04:00I do not know what to think about Zuckerberg and F...I do not know what to think about Zuckerberg and FB. He supported Hillary but accepted money from Russian operatives that spread fake news. Sometnlng is missing in this story and I need to find out more than what is in the headlines.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-89754253084754408362017-09-26T20:01:42.305-04:002017-09-26T20:01:42.305-04:00I am on FB...but mostly to follow news from friend...I am on FB...but mostly to follow news from friends on there.<br />I do share political stuff...and dogs needing homes...but FB still does not feel comfortable to me.the fly in the webhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04563871975125538755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-72429432143443837092017-09-26T17:53:19.040-04:002017-09-26T17:53:19.040-04:00Vietnam was very personal and horror filled for me...Vietnam was very personal and horror filled for me. When we went to the National Mall, my granddaughters walked down and reported back it was beautiful. They don't know how many names I could have found.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-16518151737512598692017-09-26T17:44:03.074-04:002017-09-26T17:44:03.074-04:00We're leaving the kids a helluva mess, aren...We're leaving the kids a helluva mess, aren't we. All over the world. I think a lot of them are more savvy.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-39533197618070607332017-09-26T17:36:08.187-04:002017-09-26T17:36:08.187-04:00When it started, I still couldn't watch. Now i...When it started, I still couldn't watch. Now it will be netflix or a disc.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-62894594145679949482017-09-26T17:34:10.891-04:002017-09-26T17:34:10.891-04:00My porcelain artist friend is pouring maybe an inc...My porcelain artist friend is pouring maybe an inch of milk into six or seven inches of black coffee. Since college I've preached to prejudiced white friends (and not friends) to understand our nation. Before our generation is gone, white people will be outnumbered. This was before "the wall". White people have the choice of actually becoming one nation, or leaving an incredible mess to the children. Every time I see Deb pouring milk into that coffee I think about waving it over my head and yelling "See. See. This is what it's all about." Or taking a picture.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-74938057328783758852017-09-26T17:22:59.826-04:002017-09-26T17:22:59.826-04:00P.S. The Kent State students got as far as putting...P.S. The Kent State students got as far as putting flowers down the muzzles of the National Guard's guns before they got shot. Can you imagine that today?Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-56636955635314463362017-09-26T17:20:52.402-04:002017-09-26T17:20:52.402-04:00Tell me that you are not making a cocktail with Co...Tell me that you are not making a cocktail with Coke and milk, Joanne...Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-70209621566372676562017-09-26T16:40:14.089-04:002017-09-26T16:40:14.089-04:00FB can be exhilarating or exasperating. I can'...FB can be exhilarating or exasperating. I can't make up my mind. But I stay. And I make plenty of comments about our current President.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-64644632975634533872017-09-26T16:28:51.616-04:002017-09-26T16:28:51.616-04:00FB is something I have not joined. I suspect it i...FB is something I have not joined. I suspect it is something I will not join. I too had to look up pantsuit nation, and am not surprised you were nominated.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-49516636451189076922017-09-26T16:03:57.792-04:002017-09-26T16:03:57.792-04:00p.s. The people who were killed were not all (if a...p.s. The people who were killed were not all (if any) among the protestors. The National Guard should never have been issued live bullets. They had not the training for this. It was a heartbreaking tragedy.Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-13815657620936105642017-09-26T16:02:08.349-04:002017-09-26T16:02:08.349-04:00If this is the book about an orphan from India who...If this is the book about an orphan from India who grows up in Australia and uses google earth to find his original village and family, I loved it. Of course, I am adopted and find all these stories fascinating.<br /><br />Tonight will be the segment of the Ken Burns Vietnam War documentary which deals with Kent State.Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920860526738969165.post-59053227385042135012017-09-26T15:41:23.877-04:002017-09-26T15:41:23.877-04:00Not a big fan of Facebook here.......sounds like y...Not a big fan of Facebook here.......sounds like you are making every effort to keep busy. only slightly confusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165115156889904978noreply@blogger.com