tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.comments2023-08-21T05:32:47.192-04:00Thoughts from an eclectic goth mind.Lady Euphoria Deathwatchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12669240998474374914noreply@blogger.comBlogger1059125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-6789356468808388002015-02-15T20:23:47.666-05:002015-02-15T20:23:47.666-05:00I know it is bloody cold here too. Here's to a...I know it is bloody cold here too. Here's to a nice hot cup of tea :)Sylviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046068654128830933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-22143810545522099192015-02-09T20:11:00.306-05:002015-02-09T20:11:00.306-05:00This sounds like a wonderful idea, thank you! I h...This sounds like a wonderful idea, thank you! I hope to be able to have one as well. And I hope you are feeling better; I only just now read your last post.Lucretiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07489662765492879926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-32715340256009069992015-02-07T18:52:46.343-05:002015-02-07T18:52:46.343-05:00Take care. I hope you feel better soonTake care. I hope you feel better soonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791063414465395349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-80755525623013908142015-02-06T16:55:39.452-05:002015-02-06T16:55:39.452-05:00I am SO sorry to hear this! I was wondering where...I am SO sorry to hear this! I was wondering where you had gone... Very glad you are home and recovering!Lucretiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07489662765492879926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-6068184669458683212015-02-06T13:36:02.457-05:002015-02-06T13:36:02.457-05:00Glad to hear you are feeling better. Get well soon...Glad to hear you are feeling better. Get well soon! Mary Mourninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591017410886827287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-77964649066486476902015-01-13T11:05:20.906-05:002015-01-13T11:05:20.906-05:00I think that there is a peace that comes with gett...I think that there is a peace that comes with getting older it is coming to me a little at a timewhiteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697916724755191082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-17478255482932885772015-01-13T11:04:22.044-05:002015-01-13T11:04:22.044-05:00I think there is a peace that comes with getting o...I think there is a peace that comes with getting older it comes to me a little at a time.whiteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697916724755191082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-62710054996814165352014-11-28T13:46:24.888-05:002014-11-28T13:46:24.888-05:00Your Thanksgiving this year sounds lovely! And so...Your Thanksgiving this year sounds lovely! And so does your grandmother. She sounds a lot like my great-grandmother, who was totally awesome. She died when I was three, but I've heard so many stories about her that I feel like I knew her, too. <br /><br />Yesterday was quiet for us,too. Just me, Martin and our nine cats. He made a lovely orange chicken dinner, and for dessert we had a chocolate torte from Trader Joe's; our one nod to tradition was the cranberry-orange relish, also from Trader Joe's. My son and his girlfriend said they will come over this afternoon, as they were at her parents' place yesterday. Quiet is good; it's much easier to think of our blessings and be grateful for them when it's quiet.Lucretiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07489662765492879926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-92232774918588477042014-11-26T19:19:59.671-05:002014-11-26T19:19:59.671-05:00In case I don't get online tomorrow, have a LO...In case I don't get online tomorrow, have a LOVELY Thanksgiving! Or as lovely a one as you can have with two sick people in the house. <br /><br />And I just want to say, I'm thankful to have you as a new friend in my life. :-)Lucretiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07489662765492879926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-77702984950079684922014-11-26T19:17:39.405-05:002014-11-26T19:17:39.405-05:00I agree. Never let a sick man go ANYWHERE with a ...I agree. Never let a sick man go ANYWHERE with a gun. You never know what those sneaky deer will think of next... ;-)Lucretiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07489662765492879926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-34895508921085721022014-11-26T19:14:39.987-05:002014-11-26T19:14:39.987-05:00Amen to all the comments above. Family, to me, ar...Amen to all the comments above. Family, to me, are the people who touch your heart, not the ones who break it.Lucretiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07489662765492879926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-25070703277087157962014-11-26T19:12:08.520-05:002014-11-26T19:12:08.520-05:00I second all the above comments!! And I LOVE read...I second all the above comments!! And I LOVE reading your posts and your e-mails. In fact, I'm honored that you e-mail me privately. I feel I've found a friend in you, and I hope you feel the same. If we lived close enough, I'd be running over to your house frequently, and inviting you over to mine.<br /><br />I've also noticed that I'm getting... older. I refuse to label anything/anyone as officially "old" until they reach at least 70. And even then, it's still pretty relative. I'm 52, but I still feel 20-something inside. Most days, anyway.<br /><br />Sending you all the hugs you want/need!Lucretiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07489662765492879926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-91586809560254033252014-11-26T19:05:46.296-05:002014-11-26T19:05:46.296-05:00You're lucky! I wanted to join my local Senio...You're lucky! I wanted to join my local Senior Center a couple of years ago when I turned 50, just to meet new people "my age", but guess what... I'm too YOUNG to join! They won't let me in until I'm 60. Thank goodness for my goth meetup group, they don't care how young or old I am!Lucretiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07489662765492879926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-10960202577389348912014-11-26T11:32:45.829-05:002014-11-26T11:32:45.829-05:00I was out of town without computer access all last...I was out of town without computer access all last week, so I'm just now reading these posts. And I'm sorry you've been sick, and glad you're feeling better! But all I have to say to "him" is... "REALLY???" <br /><br />My husband is VERY bad about leaving his mess everywhere. I tell people his stuff is like ground ivy, it oozes over everything eventually. But when I tell him I can't sit with him in the living room because there is no room for me, he jumps on it! So maybe yours will get the message if you try something like that? Just a thought.Lucretiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07489662765492879926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-59356594274294636532014-11-26T08:46:32.553-05:002014-11-26T08:46:32.553-05:00Happy Charlie Brown Thanksgiving! Happy Charlie Brown Thanksgiving! Sylviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046068654128830933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-50898990599824508182014-11-25T09:05:53.486-05:002014-11-25T09:05:53.486-05:00Hope you feel better soonHope you feel better soonSylviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046068654128830933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-32582710696267929252014-11-24T09:52:56.106-05:002014-11-24T09:52:56.106-05:00Just because you're not feeling "all that...Just because you're not feeling "all that bad" doesn't mean you don't need some rest - as does Mountain Man. A doctor isn't such a bad idea. Feel better soon.spyderklhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10185788515433172400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-22285797904384485892014-11-21T01:01:42.231-05:002014-11-21T01:01:42.231-05:00*hugs* I understand where you're coming from....*hugs* I understand where you're coming from. I've shut out almost everyone from my life. I want you to know your thoughts and feelings are valid and we love to hear from you. Always feel like there is an outlet to vent. Spookienesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01947584586136226702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-4082681640008516222014-11-20T23:35:45.355-05:002014-11-20T23:35:45.355-05:00This is one of my favorite things about the blogos...This is one of my favorite things about the blogosphere. You will always find support if you need it. I really appreciate posts that spill from the heart. <br />One thing I've learned, family is who you choose to be in your life, not necessarily who shares DNA with you.Spookienesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01947584586136226702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-85973799725815593642014-11-20T11:12:57.647-05:002014-11-20T11:12:57.647-05:00I am glad you are feeling more optimistic today. I...I am glad you are feeling more optimistic today. I agree with you about about cutting out toxic people from your life. And it can be extremely difficult when they are either family or coworkers. It's hard when you can't avoid them completely. I think being aware of what they are doing helps a lot. Instead of being drawn into the drama, be aware of their behaviour and look at it for what it is. I just try to make that time with those people very short. And afterwards be sure to exorcise their bad mojo by doing some meditation. Mary Mourninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591017410886827287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-70778166752289544792014-11-20T09:15:37.614-05:002014-11-20T09:15:37.614-05:00I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. ...I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. No one should have to grieve alone, you needed that support! I have family and in-laws a lot like yours too. Just like you, they knocked me down when I was at my lowest. To me, there are family members who are family but most of them, its only blood. To me, I have a lot of friends who are more family to me than my real family members. You should never have to excuse yourself or feel bad for asking for help/support. There is nothing wrong with that. *hugs*Sylviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046068654128830933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-68879829115758600022014-11-19T08:56:24.238-05:002014-11-19T08:56:24.238-05:00I just want you to know, while I may not always co...I just want you to know, while I may not always comment, I read your posts. So big *hugs* you got my support. Sylviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046068654128830933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-83033535366574454012014-11-19T08:23:31.437-05:002014-11-19T08:23:31.437-05:00I am happy for you that you found the centre to go...I am happy for you that you found the centre to go and hang out at. I think you will just have to get used to being the weird friend though. Especially if there is no one else interested in the same things that you are. I am lucky I have friends that enjoy the same things I do, but I also have a lot of normal friends that just think I'm weird. In fact my screen name Monster Mary is from a friend. She calls me that because of the way my house is decorated and for my love of old horror movies. Quite often people that I work with just can't relate to the things I enjoy. But they love me for who I am. Those that can't...well I just ignore them. It wasn't always that way for me though. I had to learn to not care what others think. And I am much happier for it. <br /><br />Where I live has a huge and varied Goth community. And at 45 I am usually one of the older people at most get togethers. But as they say, you are only as old as you feel. Now of course I don't even consider myself an Elder Goth because I know people that are in their 60s as well. It's all relative. <br /><br />There is a woman that comes into the store I work at often. I look to her for inspiration. She is beautiful to me. She has bright red hair, her nails are painted black, she wears Egyptian eyeliner (expertly applied), and she is always dressed in a beautiful velvet or silk dress. And she is in her 70s! But what makes her truly stand out is her confidence and demeaner. When I told her I liked her style one day, she just smiled and said "oh honey I've dressed this way for years. Young girls today have no style. They just want to all look the same". And you know something? She is absolutely right! She reminds me of Louise Brooks. She is timeless and Classic and more Goth than I ever hope to be. <br /><br />So my point is just be who you are. And people will enjoy your company. If that woman can have the confidence to be goth in her 70s then so can we. :)Mary Mourninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591017410886827287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-63082218522529303372014-11-15T14:58:39.346-05:002014-11-15T14:58:39.346-05:00We celebrate Thanksgiving in October here. I agree...We celebrate Thanksgiving in October here. I agree with you, over the years, our family has been fractured. Christmas and Thanksgiving is usually celebrated with only the 3 of us here. We see extended family afterwards<br />Sylviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046068654128830933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4285040871788475872.post-33285468503504470432014-11-14T18:21:56.237-05:002014-11-14T18:21:56.237-05:00My husband gets lazy when I get sick. It drives me...My husband gets lazy when I get sick. It drives me up the wall! Cleaning things make me feel better tooSylviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046068654128830933noreply@blogger.com