tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post280003441651061953..comments2024-03-26T20:25:36.905-05:00Comments on A Brit in Tennessee: OptimismA Brit in Tennesseehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-83100202449897951072010-05-05T03:35:22.018-05:002010-05-05T03:35:22.018-05:00Way to keep your chin up! You are your own best ch...Way to keep your chin up! You are your own best cheer-er up-per!rjerdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453912819445395042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-43750443524837101802010-05-05T01:33:52.931-05:002010-05-05T01:33:52.931-05:00This is all very nice. Keep calm and carry on as a...This is all very nice. Keep calm and carry on as a blog friend of mine says. Be safe.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-88341262411897104122010-05-04T20:27:47.019-05:002010-05-04T20:27:47.019-05:00Optimism! something we must all have and will need...Optimism! something we must all have and will need to make it in the days to come.<br />PatsyPatsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862394699499538591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-26334762725183311312010-05-04T13:53:40.648-05:002010-05-04T13:53:40.648-05:00Great post, Jo. It is important to have some opt...Great post, Jo. It is important to have some optimism during 'trying' times like your area is going through. I still cannot get over all of the flooding there. It will take a long time to get things back to normal. <br /><br />It's raining at the beach today--so this gives me an opportunity to catch up with some blogging, some reading and some SLEEPING.. ha ha (What a life!)<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-86567225389675378562010-05-04T13:04:11.566-05:002010-05-04T13:04:11.566-05:00Thanks for this post and the encouraging words. I...Thanks for this post and the encouraging words. I took a break and went out to see my little flower garden and saw that the deep purple iris had bloomed.Peggy Montano & Paintingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13480099910333973191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-63005292730587174982010-05-04T12:54:28.138-05:002010-05-04T12:54:28.138-05:00Yes, put the kettle on! Love visiting your welcomi...Yes, put the kettle on! Love visiting your welcoming site. As a psychologist who just released my book, <i>The Optimism Advantage,</i> I was taken by your positive message on optimism. <br /><br />Research has shown that Optimism is not motivation on hype or people in denial. It is people who have learned over time that they can handle the adversity they face. The more times they have overcome, the stronger their confidence that they will do it again. Whether in Tennessee or here in LA, we face adversity with the wisdom that we will persevere. I have a post on how to handle adversity on my <a href="http://optimismadvantage.com/wp-admin/post.php?action=edit&post=159" rel="nofollow"><em>Optimism Advantage Blog</em></a>. I hope your readers can benefit. Thanks again for the beautiful images and kettle of joy your blog provides!Terry Paulsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15629054607652452315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-51557348624449357692010-05-04T11:20:24.004-05:002010-05-04T11:20:24.004-05:00I watched the news this morning with horror. Yes,...I watched the news this morning with horror. Yes, I will keep everyone in my thoughts. Thanks for the note of optimisim and the bluebells to offer cheer.Magehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17333086721654817750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-7366395519868029252010-05-04T10:54:25.713-05:002010-05-04T10:54:25.713-05:00Spoken like a true Brit!
Blessings, StarSpoken like a true Brit!<br />Blessings, StarStella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-36871544775354982612010-05-04T09:59:16.663-05:002010-05-04T09:59:16.663-05:00Such a beautiful attitude and the words from W.A W...Such a beautiful attitude and the words from W.A Ward are something we may all need to recall one day. I wish you the best Jo. This too shall pass. Take care. MauraMaura @ Kisiwa Creek Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10992187526413563417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-25517127249986263802010-05-04T09:39:06.771-05:002010-05-04T09:39:06.771-05:00I love that attitude. I know how difficult these ...I love that attitude. I know how difficult these past few days have been for you and your neighbors. I'm glad to hear that you are not only coping but keeping up your spirits. <br /><br />Love,<br />Susan and Bentley<br />xxooSusan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-19123337340591203762010-05-04T08:41:33.443-05:002010-05-04T08:41:33.443-05:00The bluebells are wonderful,I have always believed...The bluebells are wonderful,I have always believed that this shade of blue is seen nowhere else,shame is they fade so quickly.<br />I think the quote,is very apt ,one I am going to apply to my self as I have problems to overcome at the moment.Nothing as serious or destructive such as you have to cope with,but the words are very wise indeed.<br />Hope the floods and storms have abated and that you are all safe.matronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11450784165267377984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-34723836379545684502010-05-04T08:38:54.614-05:002010-05-04T08:38:54.614-05:00Great outlook, accentuate the positive! The blueb...Great outlook, accentuate the positive! The bluebells are simply gorgeous!Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158336083462589188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-60309637446076023302010-05-04T08:16:30.335-05:002010-05-04T08:16:30.335-05:00thank you for the dose of optimism, we all need it...thank you for the dose of optimism, we all need it for sure. with the news of floods and oil spills and mankinds deeds toward the human race, what could be better than a field of purple flowers. flowers make me happyMadSnapperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163140037276496519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-1147293251546775892010-05-04T07:59:55.279-05:002010-05-04T07:59:55.279-05:00Being from TN myself, I can so relate! I posted a...Being from TN myself, I can so relate! I posted a similiar thought today. Have a dry week!From the Old InkWellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08267256837056940585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-39507555474750695232010-05-04T07:47:38.643-05:002010-05-04T07:47:38.643-05:00I was just thinking myself about taking a break fr...I was just thinking myself about taking a break from the news to keep myself positive, and then you wrote this, with the great quote. Perfect. Thank you.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-24376975102512054522010-05-04T07:37:23.461-05:002010-05-04T07:37:23.461-05:00Love the quotation and so needed to remember that....Love the quotation and so needed to remember that. Hope it starts to dry out soon. take care and remember... the old stiff upper lip, and all that!!!<br />:)Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13712151748920241200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-48200414079961778202010-05-04T07:15:16.313-05:002010-05-04T07:15:16.313-05:00Yes, please do put the kettle on...I'll come a...Yes, please do put the kettle on...I'll come and sit a spell with you.<br />Just wanted to pop in and say hello and say how sorry I am to read all that's happening over your way. Please stay safe!! Love reading your blog...have been following for some time just don't often take the time to comment. Again, please take care, hugs to you...until later...VickiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239437409050334506.post-26888663155160137722010-05-04T07:08:03.427-05:002010-05-04T07:08:03.427-05:00What a good attitude! It is important to choose w...What a good attitude! It is important to choose wisely in reaction to such daunting circumstances. Bluebells certainly help!<br /><br />The quotation is so apt.<br /><br />Be safe! Hugs -Barbara Annenoreply@blogger.com