tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post7241550273962925975..comments2024-03-26T17:55:50.539-04:00Comments on Cranky old man: THE VASEjoehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-84873172104852664442015-03-12T15:03:29.348-04:002015-03-12T15:03:29.348-04:00"He went with minimal help from his father.&q..."He went with minimal help from his father."<br /><br />Good for him. Independent. That was a good post, Joe H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-15567074833159414172015-03-12T15:02:18.040-04:002015-03-12T15:02:18.040-04:00Haha!Haha!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-31894453340641903472015-03-12T02:54:08.831-04:002015-03-12T02:54:08.831-04:00Well at least you know he cares enough about you t...Well at least you know he cares enough about you to ask how you get your snow shoveled.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-69065022800246626582015-03-11T22:13:24.557-04:002015-03-11T22:13:24.557-04:00This was Mike's comment via Facebook
Mike Hag...This was Mike's comment via Facebook<br /><br />Mike Hagy- That wasn't a vase. That was my favorite bong!!!<br />joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-55152038363354413712015-03-11T21:45:29.906-04:002015-03-11T21:45:29.906-04:00There are manuals for raising kids, but they all l...There are manuals for raising kids, but they all leave gaps. Being a parent is not for wimps :)Rick Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-60591268065526247112015-03-11T20:58:47.794-04:002015-03-11T20:58:47.794-04:00Difficult he may have been but he is a good kid (m...Difficult he may have been but he is a good kid (man).Catalysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804837416104556928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-89978596131801648062015-03-11T20:29:25.992-04:002015-03-11T20:29:25.992-04:00I was hoping that during the call, you mentioned t...I was hoping that during the call, you mentioned the terrible accident with his vase, and he said, "Oh, I didn't make that. I just stored my certificate in there." Just so I wouldn't feel so sad about the vase.<br /><br />He loves you so much that he called to chat about the weather!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025832536749983018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-26661983731374755212015-03-11T17:50:59.653-04:002015-03-11T17:50:59.653-04:00I hope he reads this post. It shows how much you d...I hope he reads this post. It shows how much you do care and how much his caring means to you. You both seem to hold your feelings close to the vest. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-70239315865397483652015-03-11T16:56:28.199-04:002015-03-11T16:56:28.199-04:00You did the best you could with him with the menta...You did the best you could with him with the mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual strength and knowledge you had at the time, and even if he wouldn't put it that way now, he knows it, and loves you.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-18282965592646949992015-03-11T15:29:41.213-04:002015-03-11T15:29:41.213-04:00Of our 3 children, the one who was most difficult ...Of our 3 children, the one who was most difficult while growing up is now our most caring, helpful & loving!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-76128891193541207522015-03-11T15:22:06.193-04:002015-03-11T15:22:06.193-04:00If only his school teachers were able to find out ...If only his school teachers were able to find out how good he was in arts, and looked into possibilities of giving him a chance in a magnet school or a school for gifted children even, they would have further enhanced his capacity as an artist. I hope that he is able to do something wonderful with his talent.<br /><br />A child is always concerned about parents. God Bless him.MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-73021269975886117932015-03-11T14:09:24.577-04:002015-03-11T14:09:24.577-04:00It seems you are growing together once again. I t...It seems you are growing together once again. I think you should take a trip out there, spend a few days with him, spend some time touring the area and invite him to your place.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-71737704311802967352015-03-11T13:20:50.074-04:002015-03-11T13:20:50.074-04:00"I married a woman who did not want me to kno..."I married a woman who did not want me to know my own children. She was a bitch for that, and I was an ass for not telling her to fuck off when it came to my children."<br /><br />Damn that hindsight! At least you got out of there. Maybe not soon enough, but you still got out. I'm sure Karma will take care of her. <br /><br />I'm glad you were able to reconnect with your son. That's what counts. One Bad Pixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04139395145674594659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-42424033473535245632015-03-11T12:14:57.569-04:002015-03-11T12:14:57.569-04:00First, that wife was a huge B for not wanting you ...First, that wife was a huge B for not wanting you to have a relationship with your kids. Not right at all.<br /><br />Yes, kids will do what they want to do for the most part. I'm glad he turned out okay. Better than okay actually.<br /><br />I've issues with my son. He's created them, but they are off limits to me. He's made that clear. So, that being said, he's three steps away from being homeless. It's heartbreaking to watch.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-61502875328734857532015-03-11T12:12:22.161-04:002015-03-11T12:12:22.161-04:00Very nice post Joe. If only kids came with a manua...Very nice post Joe. If only kids came with a manual eh? With a nice little troubleshooting guide in the back... "If your kid is doing 'this'...you need to respond like 'this', he'll be happy and you'll be happy, move on." <br />Sounds like you did an excellent job without one!!!Joe Ormerodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03337984962516170189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-8596400610133507562015-03-11T11:48:12.817-04:002015-03-11T11:48:12.817-04:00"They say it's easy to get your mind arou...<i>"They say it's easy to get your mind around introspection."</i><br />(not necessarily your) Uncle Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705753220273516841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-88877862933821532922015-03-11T11:27:55.941-04:002015-03-11T11:27:55.941-04:00You can't possibly know how much it means to m...You can't possibly know how much it means to me to read this today - today is a very significant day for me and I was feeling, I don't know ... pretty low to be honest - this post really touched me and gave me back a little faith. Thank you Joe xSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402703967636964187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-76670383708119826542015-03-11T11:21:53.463-04:002015-03-11T11:21:53.463-04:00This is an interesting detail from your life, and ...This is an interesting detail from your life, and I respect you for opening up about it. It's almost too obvious to say, but kids are hard to raise and there's no sure fire way to do it. Our son has never been to an art museum in spite of my repeated attempts to share my passion for art with him. Instead, he's a master mechanic. Interesting since I couldn't care less about cars, but when it's your kid, you take an interest. I bet you were a good dad and maybe you shouldn't beat yourself up too much. Your son obviously cares about you.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-18358379264145969292015-03-11T10:56:02.451-04:002015-03-11T10:56:02.451-04:00I think there are lots of kids, and adults, too, l...I think there are lots of kids, and adults, too, like that. Just because we can't always see in advance where they are going, they're still going. Many go far, and do well. Congrats, dad. :)Lowandslowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08608734222483888884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-84770614865722881252015-03-11T10:08:02.066-04:002015-03-11T10:08:02.066-04:00this was very real and raw from the heart, cranky....this was very real and raw from the heart, cranky. bless you both for continuing to keep that connection.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-27190367115850878612015-03-11T10:03:35.194-04:002015-03-11T10:03:35.194-04:00It is always refreshing to read the "success&...It is always refreshing to read the "success" stories of "difficult" kids since I seem to have had two myself. Glad to hear Mike is doing well and deep down cares for his dad!!<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968059214758329257.post-30010338329875379432015-03-11T09:14:29.289-04:002015-03-11T09:14:29.289-04:00Kids are surprising. And some less predictable tha...Kids are surprising. And some less predictable than others.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.com