Comments on: Do Impromptu Visits With Friends Uplift You?

By: Barbara Hartsook

Barbara Hartsook — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:29:12 +0000

As they say, location is everything. Online friends are good too…

By: Barbara Hartsook

Barbara Hartsook — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 20:27:29 +0000

Hi Anita. We could have coffee sitting at your picnic table out near the garden…

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:26:41 +0000

Hi Bunny... it’s always a pleasure to visit your site. You know I admire your talent with watercolors.

I too like to work in the quiet — whether there are friends nearby or not. I’m usually the one with my lips closed. And as I paint, even with lively conversation all around me, I don’t hear what’s being said. It’s a strange and wonderful phenomenon working from within the right brain only. The nearby sounds fade as distance chatter of birds or train whistles. Sounds. But nothing specific. I love it!

And I so relate to stooping down with arms wide and welcoming for our little ones. We are blessed…

Thanks so much for coming by.

By: Barb Hartsook

Barb Hartsook — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:20:08 +0000

Hey Neets! I love your “favorite social occasions”! And quite agree. In a perfect world, as the commercial goes……………………

Hey — want to grill some salmon steaks tonight? Oh wait — come by tomorrow night, when the mulching and annuals-planting are done. Or better yet, come and help. We’ll open the wine early. Haha!

By: Christopher

Christopher — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:25:35 +0000

When I lived in a more commercial and centralized area I really enjoyed having friends stop by. I moved out in the suburbs to save money and mostly socialize online even though it isn't the same. It takes about 2 hours for me to get downtown! Christopher’s last blog post..I Miss You Grandpa - Remembering Grandpa Christy

By: Barbara Hartsook

Barbara Hartsook — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:24:43 +0000

Hi Lisa. Sometimes quick is called for. In this story, I had the evening free — that makes a difference. Maybe we will meet unexpectedly one day…

By: Barbara Hartsook

Barbara Hartsook — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:21:56 +0000

Hi Davina — you know, who the friend is makes a difference to me. There have been those who were coming to check on the state of my house. Those folks are still welcome, but I want notice. That sounds awful, doesn’t it? But I have had one or two over the years — and they didn’t mind commenting. hahaha!

When I was growing up, Sundays were for visits. We made them and we welcomed them. But that was then………

By: Sliloh

Sliloh — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:39:55 +0000

I don’t get many visitors since living here. I can remember a time I loved people dropping by. Since becoming reclusive my first reaction is dread, but generally once I start having a real conversation I end up wondering what it was I dreaded. I do have a neighbor who drops over some and has been helping me by mowing.

Anita

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:00:48 +0000

I must admit, I’m probably guilt of rushing a friendship in order to get back to work. I’m sorry I do this. Sometimes the pressure of getting the job done is overwhelming.

However, I have a feeling that if I were to meet you unexpectedly, I’d love sitting down for a cup of coffee. Are you coming to CA anytime soon………………..:)

LisaNewton’s last blog post..The State of the State of California’s Funding for the Arts

By: Davina

Davina — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 04:22:14 +0000

Hi Barb. I prefer to be expecting people. And it's funny because when I was younger, my mother would just drop in on her friends and all was well. I would always call a friend to make sure my dropping by wouldn't be interrupting their plans. And now that I work from home, during the week I would be less accepting of a surprise visit, than on the weekend. Davina’s last blog post..Mindful Melancholy