tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post4789615111354901479..comments2023-07-07T04:44:46.940-05:00Comments on Painted Maypole: Into the lightpainted maypolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-54745535373705413672007-11-19T10:16:00.000-06:002007-11-19T10:16:00.000-06:00Oooo, you and my hubs should get together and chat...Oooo, you and my hubs should get together and chat. He still gives a bit too much of his all to theatre but he is busting his ass to find balance.Madhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416585771017767796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-68284339951812779862007-11-18T06:11:00.000-06:002007-11-18T06:11:00.000-06:00The balance of two things is a great thing but hav...The balance of two things is a great thing but having one at the time is a special experience - you start missing and appreciating the other thing a bit more ... :)blooming desertpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03123794891431225612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-9982098122637104232007-11-16T10:55:00.000-06:002007-11-16T10:55:00.000-06:00Finding that balance is a difficult thing. I may t...Finding that balance is a difficult thing. <BR/><BR/>I may take some pointers from you!b*babblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17494191160073990465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-33940770032474573262007-11-16T10:44:00.000-06:002007-11-16T10:44:00.000-06:00We all strive to find a blance between what we nee...We all strive to find a blance between what we need and the people and things that need our attention. You have expressed that beautifully.Don Mills Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03733674458423525738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-55942681982289475372007-11-16T08:16:00.000-06:002007-11-16T08:16:00.000-06:00Yes -- this is what keeps you alive. You must fin...Yes -- this is what keeps you alive. You must find what you need and bless yourself with it. What an example you set for everyone else -- especially your daughter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-7398878331040936672007-11-16T08:14:00.000-06:002007-11-16T08:14:00.000-06:00It's so good when life is full of things you love ...It's so good when life is full of things you love - both family and individual. May you have lots of both in just the right amounts!Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15898415128748687415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-66281996825694316532007-11-16T08:09:00.000-06:002007-11-16T08:09:00.000-06:00Lovely. I enjoyed the imagery in this post. I'm aw...Lovely. I enjoyed the imagery in this post. I'm awfully joyful (or joyous? baby is stirring and mewling, can't think right now) for you.Furrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617566957749784387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-20146822592934837992007-11-15T22:32:00.000-06:002007-11-15T22:32:00.000-06:00and you should have both!and you should have both!Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05602868040771218507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-49094012010687540322007-11-15T21:55:00.000-06:002007-11-15T21:55:00.000-06:00It's so good, I think, to need more than one thing...It's so good, I think, to need more than one thing. Good for you!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08585572295277151602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-22834522377651870652007-11-15T20:49:00.000-06:002007-11-15T20:49:00.000-06:00Lovely. Balance is important, and it sounds like y...Lovely. Balance is important, and it sounds like you're finding some...tracey.becker1@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606831315390042198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-39622926674403117182007-11-15T18:51:00.000-06:002007-11-15T18:51:00.000-06:00I can always tell when I'm not spending enough tim...I can always tell when I'm not spending enough time on the other things I love because I become a big cranky jerk. By indulging my other passions, everyone wins.Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953517447164263617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-31128214369108274462007-11-15T18:09:00.000-06:002007-11-15T18:09:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.painted maypolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-80068074199757240622007-11-15T17:43:00.000-06:002007-11-15T17:43:00.000-06:00balance, elusive balance. i think knowing clearly...balance, elusive balance. i think knowing clearly which two poles you will string your tightrope across is half the battle.<BR/><BR/>i miss the delight i used to take in (very bad community-type) theatre, though i was a terrible actress. loved it, i did, just the being onstage, being a vessel for words i didn't have to create myself.Bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403701620708365171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-44458828471537147932007-11-15T17:03:00.000-06:002007-11-15T17:03:00.000-06:00You are wise to know this about yourself, and good...You are wise to know this about yourself, and good enough to the people around you to strive for the WHOLE you. Kudos.You are a great example to mothers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376100534890229940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-55735905891987417862007-11-15T16:18:00.000-06:002007-11-15T16:18:00.000-06:00Balance... definitely...Balance... definitely...thailandchanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-12290283952890398752007-11-15T15:35:00.000-06:002007-11-15T15:35:00.000-06:00Yes, balance. It's why I go to work - it's my own...Yes, balance. It's why I go to work - it's my own time.Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15460136246441367993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-43556505345961373892007-11-15T15:04:00.000-06:002007-11-15T15:04:00.000-06:00Balance. That's what I need, right now. I think th...Balance. That's what I need, right now. I think the topsy turvy-ness of my life is what is hampering me.<BR/><BR/>This was lovely, PM.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14022976523785423847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-92137562921794347482007-11-15T14:32:00.000-06:002007-11-15T14:32:00.000-06:00You can take the girl out of the theater, but you ...You can take the girl out of the theater, but you can't take the theater out of the girl.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-16604314513104682482007-11-15T14:31:00.000-06:002007-11-15T14:31:00.000-06:00I wish I could see you in a show! I've always wan...I wish I could see you in a show! I've always wanted to try my hand at acting..but I never, ever have...Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07316677018586769316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-3313164803486553382007-11-15T14:25:00.001-06:002007-11-15T14:25:00.001-06:00You have such a lovely voice, my friend. I love t...You have such a lovely voice, my friend. I love the image of the sunlight on the May Queen, I can almost picture it in my mind.<BR/><BR/>Balance. I have to find that right now. Everything is the Little Mister. Everything. And I'm not complaining...but I have to find something for *me*. Even if it's just an hour a week. :) (of course, I'll probably cry when I have to leave him for an hour a week, or whatever..)the dragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00910969956758977269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-35055517042553063022007-11-15T14:25:00.000-06:002007-11-15T14:25:00.000-06:00the eternal, endless search.sounds like you are ju...the eternal, endless search.<BR/><BR/>sounds like you are juggling quite well.Girlplustwohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056576921114387218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-9584180717325945842007-11-15T14:18:00.000-06:002007-11-15T14:18:00.000-06:00absolutely you need them both--they are huge, impo...absolutely you need them both--they are huge, important parts of your life. it sound to me like you have already found that balance.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662448292809451387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-64041530421615111552007-11-15T14:05:00.001-06:002007-11-15T14:05:00.001-06:00I know I have mentioned before how much you shined...I know I have mentioned before how much you shined in your posts about your play. I was envious of that in a way, that you had an outlet from your home that was a passion in it's own right. I hope you find the balance you seek because what a blessing it is to have to things you love so much.Chaotic Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16743049921159926147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-15007396694607851832007-11-15T14:05:00.000-06:002007-11-15T14:05:00.000-06:00So true! Balancing what we want with what our love...So true! Balancing what we want with what our loved ones need of us, and down time too, can be challenging, but it is so important, as you say, to feed these parts of ourselves.<BR/><BR/>Julie<BR/><A HREF="http://theartfulflower.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">Using My Words</A>Julie Pipperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2860476504120652781.post-14369205637193648212007-11-15T14:00:00.000-06:002007-11-15T14:00:00.000-06:00It will be so amazing when The May Queen is a litt...It will be so amazing when The May Queen is a little bit older and she can go to your shows. She will actually be able to see how your hard work pays off. It will be such a thrill for her. <BR/>In the meantime, finding the balance will make you a better wife and mom because you will be fulfilled and happy in both aspects of your life.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.com