tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.comments2022-11-04T08:29:48.750-04:00This Hullabaloo LifeThis Hullabaloo Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10905063614618355730noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-74526626634759848362012-07-19T12:31:12.951-04:002012-07-19T12:31:12.951-04:00lovely, touching commentary, Michelle. You are so ...lovely, touching commentary, Michelle. You are so right, THIS is married life. Your husband needs you more than ever right now, and I know if you're anything like I was, you will drive yourself silly trying to figure out some way to help take the hurt away. Don't feel frivolous or callous looking at your wedding pictures, rather, know that Ken got to see the wedding video and share in that with the two of you, and that he 'left' knowing that you were going to be there to 'take care' of his son.Leahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-28615651438255352332012-05-10T13:56:47.541-04:002012-05-10T13:56:47.541-04:00Amazing how simple it can be to communicate with p...Amazing how simple it can be to communicate with people and have them understand a certain topic, you made my day.<br /><br /><br /><a href="www.celebritypartyplanner.com/party-planning/" rel="nofollow">celebritypartyplanner</a>princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06520880221936906708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-46278909053413709022012-04-08T16:45:37.547-04:002012-04-08T16:45:37.547-04:00I think I should send the president a letter also,...I think I should send the president a letter also, stating that we are a family 65 large and have all decided to boycott Sears and tell all our friends.Janice Segeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-54949378944719921362012-04-08T13:04:43.531-04:002012-04-08T13:04:43.531-04:00I have also had terrible experiences with Sears an...I have also had terrible experiences with Sears and their customer service policy. I've chosen to boycott them as well.<br /><br />I'm a person, not a policy. It's like they have been taken over by robots. I'm sure we'll be reading about Sears in the history books one day as a 'what not to do' story.<br /><br />Glad your situation worked out, sorry it took so much effort to make it happen. #boycottSearsGreg Lehmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-38994294264942428032011-11-09T09:26:18.398-05:002011-11-09T09:26:18.398-05:00I know good things are in store for you. Big decis...I know good things are in store for you. Big decision. You sound at peace with it and it seems to resonate with you. Good for you for having the guts to follow your instinct.JackiYohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12868111086699011657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-31622387507507016302011-10-28T12:50:55.423-04:002011-10-28T12:50:55.423-04:00I have something in my eye also!I have something in my eye also!smilenwavennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-56150254524399011162011-10-27T22:53:02.069-04:002011-10-27T22:53:02.069-04:00Awww, what a wonderful sentiment. And seriously la...Awww, what a wonderful sentiment. And seriously laughed out loud about the shower head!!! Same deal at my house…every day…I'm 5'1"…he is 6'4". Wouldn't change it for a moment.TammyQnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-83842966618368197892011-10-26T22:42:04.411-04:002011-10-26T22:42:04.411-04:00I'm not crying, I have something in my eye.I'm not crying, I have something in my eye.Winkiehttp://spiderrun.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-42351435831477420142011-10-26T15:59:55.722-04:002011-10-26T15:59:55.722-04:00Aww...love that! You're such a great writer, ...Aww...love that! You're such a great writer, Michelle. Keep going!!--Tanya Youncehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10643777343762094651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-88383954993933852382011-10-01T10:19:00.291-04:002011-10-01T10:19:00.291-04:00This is a great post. I didn't see any of that...This is a great post. I didn't see any of that happen and I am often driven to hand outmoney to people who approach me. Last week a person actually knocked on my door on a Saturday morning to ask for $5. I live in a suburb in London, Ontario. My kid's always say mom let<br />S give that person money. I love that it is their first inclination. But at the same time I want them to grow up to understand there is a balance and a need to have enough to cover our own bills. We are not rich - far from it. We are rich in many other ways though and I am starting to see somuch mote of this lately - people asking for money, people visibly homeless and in need in London, Ontario. It worries me a lot. I think we are seeing an increase in this and it should give us all pause to stop and think about what is the true underlying social problem here and how can we fix it. <br /><br />Paula <br />I am glad you opened conversation too.Paula Schuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654893690755008668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-70342216847242890412011-10-01T10:09:01.625-04:002011-10-01T10:09:01.625-04:00Excellent post. Not only is it hard to balance our...Excellent post. Not only is it hard to balance our perceptions of what we have and don't have, we also all struggle with our perceptions of others' needs. That homeless woman didn't want to take food in front of the glamorous party she was watching. We don't know- perhaps she was imagining herself part of the party and the offer of the food dashed her dream. The aggressive homeles man was in his own world of fight of flight and he couldn't see your fear. I myself was approached by a man while walking home who asked for money for food. He said he'd asked someone else who'd spit on him for being hungry. He made sure I knew he wasn't homeless just had bare cupboards. I didn't ask questions, but let him maintain his pride and apologized for the other person's behavior. This concept of have/have not a d how it's tiedbin with self respect is so tricky. I love that you've opened the discussion.Marahttp://beniceorleavethanks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-32451934141032066032011-10-01T09:44:11.542-04:002011-10-01T09:44:11.542-04:00Excellent post. We certainly do have a lot to be t...Excellent post. We certainly do have a lot to be thankful for. Thank you for reminding us, especially with Thanksgiving right around the corner - very timelyDebChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07069601240108952515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-3093262209726879972011-09-27T18:55:12.110-04:002011-09-27T18:55:12.110-04:00I have so much to add yet really nothing at all. M...I have so much to add yet really nothing at all. My days are juat as crazy and often leave me feeling like I've accomplished nothing because of the expectations I have set for myself. I'd love to connect with both of you <br />anytime to review those lists so we can prove to ourselves just how much got done. Deal :)Jen Clarkehttp://monkeywear.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-92085718836217620732011-09-27T17:43:02.155-04:002011-09-27T17:43:02.155-04:00At the end of the day, do you often feel like you ...At the end of the day, do you often feel like you haven't really accomplished much? Because I do! So the next time we feel that way, let's review our lists, deal?Alexandriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960952805607982565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-85795567673818550022011-09-09T12:08:28.821-04:002011-09-09T12:08:28.821-04:00Very poignant, Michelle -- absolutely well said an...Very poignant, Michelle -- absolutely well said and does make one think. I'll BE staying tuned. ;)Tanya Youncenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-87943509664527171982011-09-06T09:36:28.625-04:002011-09-06T09:36:28.625-04:00I might cry if I don't get a prize. Just warn...I might cry if I don't get a prize. Just warning you ;)bourbonbakernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-52276279464804960692011-09-06T09:29:05.415-04:002011-09-06T09:29:05.415-04:00Aw Michelle, missing your kids for half of each we...Aw Michelle, missing your kids for half of each week must be crazy tough! When your kids grow up they will appreciate growing into well adjusted adults that have both a mom and dad regularly in their life, it's something truly irreplaceable!bourbonbakernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-50422932040787368472011-09-05T13:53:33.021-04:002011-09-05T13:53:33.021-04:00If you can conquer your sock mountain, will you pa...If you can conquer your sock mountain, will you pass on your trick. The hunt for socks and underware drives me crazy - everyday! Love your resolution list!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09429938044001956956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-23130194290792865382011-09-04T20:01:27.951-04:002011-09-04T20:01:27.951-04:00Thanks, Alicia! I appreciate the vote of confidenc...Thanks, Alicia! I appreciate the vote of confidence. Pictures will be coming!Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-71392406152689504142011-09-04T16:21:43.728-04:002011-09-04T16:21:43.728-04:00If anyone can do it, it's you, Michelle! Can&#...If anyone can do it, it's you, Michelle! Can't wait to hear more! : )Alicianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-35761756106007574642011-07-30T22:45:22.262-04:002011-07-30T22:45:22.262-04:00The contest is open to anyone in Southwestern Onta...The contest is open to anyone in Southwestern Ontario! There is a surcharge for travel over 30 minutes outside of Waterloo Region. Good Luck!Michellehttp://www.hullabalooparty.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-46615622933528869752011-07-30T21:49:52.387-04:002011-07-30T21:49:52.387-04:00I live in Halton I wish I was closer so I could en...I live in Halton I wish I was closer so I could enterColumbia Thorndalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11910795708200134198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-33138084586857868012011-03-24T11:35:23.670-04:002011-03-24T11:35:23.670-04:00Such a good point. Kids always need their parents...Such a good point. Kids always need their parents, even after they grow up and maybe have families of their own. I don't think parenting ever stops but it would be nice if that idea was more visible in our daily lives. Perhaps you could start a group?<br />:-)<br />hugs<br />DawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-53237468911606239542011-02-02T11:44:12.947-05:002011-02-02T11:44:12.947-05:00So glad to see your passion and hard work taking y...So glad to see your passion and hard work taking you to the next level Michelle. Sounds like you and Bre are a perfect fit for what promises to be an exciting and hugely successful partnership. Continued success hun! xoColleen Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10005289542470912617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7308287647606338874.post-68940280312559185982011-01-19T21:08:58.852-05:002011-01-19T21:08:58.852-05:00Let me get this straight..you didn't wait for ...Let me get this straight..you didn't wait for the last person to call you back? Maybe she didn't hear the phone..was running errands..gone for a walk..whatever.So you called the police & gave them the wrong information..they broke into the wrong home & upset their life? Wow!! <br /><br />As a social worker I would never have called the police just because of something someone had said online. Words can be taken different ways..you can't read emotion online.You continue calling that person until you get them on the phone. Drive to their house and pound on the door if you are that concerned.<br /><br />Such a waste of taxpayers money & time that those officers could have spent on a REAL emergency! <br /><br />You say you were concerned about these people yet you decided to blog about them. If someone who "supposedly" cared about me blogged about me behind my back I would not be too happy & I am sure these people are not.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17316343545073074800noreply@blogger.com