tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post4013172667279740013..comments2024-03-28T14:32:27.694-07:00Comments on Where the Wild Things Were: The grass is always greener....Lydia C. Leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13911667428856165902noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-19640874900602863972021-07-04T09:06:31.631-07:002021-07-04T09:06:31.631-07:00How ace to visit a pop exhibition, love to check t...How ace to visit a pop exhibition, love to check that out x #kcacols Thisiswhereitisathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08132868687819422241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-86769980811399387202021-06-28T04:28:30.954-07:002021-06-28T04:28:30.954-07:00Great reminder Lydia we all need to focus on the i...Great reminder Lydia we all need to focus on the important people in our lives. Interesting connection with the art pieces it is so true. Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next timeThe Autism Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08552358617150782660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-80644846327392652782021-06-27T02:36:14.631-07:002021-06-27T02:36:14.631-07:00I have been fooled into thinking the grass is alwa...I have been fooled into thinking the grass is always greener when I was young#kcacols@_karendennisthe next best thing to mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05137305293598889047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-32029388589764387142019-08-29T03:30:51.106-07:002019-08-29T03:30:51.106-07:00Since both of us went through bad marriages and ev...Since both of us went through bad marriages and even worse divorces, we don't take each other or our relationship for granted. We've been together for 11 years now, married for 8 of them and there isn't a day that goes by that we aren't happy and excited to see each other and talk to each other. But, we've been on the other side and the grass was not green, it was green painted concrete with a lot of dog poop on it. We're so much happier on our side of the fence!Jennifer (UnfoldAndBegin)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17551135949555390277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-40542916957004574452019-08-28T10:42:49.006-07:002019-08-28T10:42:49.006-07:00Hi Lydia,
A very relevant and important point you ...Hi Lydia,<br />A very relevant and important point you have brought up here.<br />It's human to think that 'grass is greener on the other side'. But we need to beyond that instinct and discover what is around us, and nurture them.<br />There is a proverb in my local language, Malayalam. Loosely translated it is: 'The rose in our garden has no smell.'<br />It's just means we tend to overlook the importance and value of what is around us, and instead recognize the value of what is far away from us.<br />Nice, thought-provoking post.<br />#MLSTL visitor. I have shared this post on my social media.Pradeep Nairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04873369124947878452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-22166028983676762442019-08-28T07:46:06.903-07:002019-08-28T07:46:06.903-07:00Your last line is one I will remember! "The ...Your last line is one I will remember! "The grass is always greener when you water it" is not one I had heard before and I love it. Attention to that important relationship -- I hear you! Take the time to listen, express appreciation, find things to do together. Yes, yes, yes. (Visiting from #MLSTL)Pat WDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01058910207832261196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-54036560783525434372019-08-28T04:32:49.705-07:002019-08-28T04:32:49.705-07:00Great advice Lydia - I know that having a husband ...Great advice Lydia - I know that having a husband who works from home makes me a little bit complacent at times. It's so easy to take him for granted, so I make sure I tell him how great he is on a fairly regular basis (it serves as a reminder for me - as well as for him!)<br />Thanks for linking up with us at MLSTL and I've shared on my SM :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-79004543947034311362019-08-27T20:32:45.485-07:002019-08-27T20:32:45.485-07:00Love this post Lydia and it is so easy to fall int...Love this post Lydia and it is so easy to fall into familiarity and not show our partner that we still love and value them. I'm taking time off to spend quality time with my husband and I can't wait. Thanks for sharing at #MLSTL and enjoy your week.xxSue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-89566202026089733902019-08-27T16:56:47.359-07:002019-08-27T16:56:47.359-07:00Very good points and so true! #MLSTL Very good points and so true! #MLSTL Min - Write of the Middlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11880899126465316282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-62347619202521690752019-08-27T15:06:09.318-07:002019-08-27T15:06:09.318-07:00Good reminder to focus our time, energy, and atten...Good reminder to focus our time, energy, and attention to relationships that are important to us. #MLSTLNataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151221243588416460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-56197861167132571562018-12-03T11:46:07.611-08:002018-12-03T11:46:07.611-08:00Spot on! The grass growing is such a great analogy...Spot on! The grass growing is such a great analogy. Relationships like grass, need time and attention if they are to grow and flourish. Such an important reminder!Sammie @ The Annoyed Thyroidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326825231887812726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-85713030193521908812015-02-17T15:54:48.308-08:002015-02-17T15:54:48.308-08:00Spot on, Lydia. My husband and I always take the t...Spot on, Lydia. My husband and I always take the time to chat about eachothers days, what's on our mind, what we're working on. But yes, it's so easy to become passing ships in the night. Eva Lewis (The Multitasking Woman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05085619692868567469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-67184926252353328082015-02-17T04:07:34.114-08:002015-02-17T04:07:34.114-08:00This is so very true. Anything worthwhile take eff...This is so very true. Anything worthwhile take effort - thanks for the reminder. Thanks for linking up with Mummy Mondays #TeamMMAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700197127213749008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-88506230586475721932015-02-16T15:05:10.990-08:002015-02-16T15:05:10.990-08:00So true. I can tell when we haven't been commu...So true. I can tell when we haven't been communicating enough or putting enough effort in. Although we spend a far bit of time with just us, getting away from home and spending quality time chatting and laughing together is always refreshing. It is a good theory with teens as well.CountryMousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06799779599751379129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-40439214646363681652015-02-16T02:29:03.689-08:002015-02-16T02:29:03.689-08:00I love this post. It has made me realise my relati...I love this post. It has made me realise my relationships need some work xOne Mother Henhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12928028285580684170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-78576944940022898432015-02-16T00:55:50.296-08:002015-02-16T00:55:50.296-08:00Great reminder. I have been one of those wives tha...Great reminder. I have been one of those wives that collapse on the couch lately and just don't want to talk. You are right it is important to connect with our partners and not take them for granted. I will ensure I am animated and very enthusiastic to see him tonight when he walks in the door - thank you!MammaRajSayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984759961918782956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-88113762064092232662015-02-15T19:23:51.144-08:002015-02-15T19:23:51.144-08:00This is so true. I sometimes find it really excruc...This is so true. I sometimes find it really excruciating to sit and listen to my husband talk about work, especially if he is getting all technical about what he has been doing, but I do it because I know it's important to him and so it should be important to me. My favourite thing each evening is to put the girls to bed and then sit on the lounge together and eat dinner, watch TV and just chat. It's great.Kylie Purtellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00185153539010825877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-65372041907563533072015-02-15T13:05:47.893-08:002015-02-15T13:05:47.893-08:00Mmmhmmm! Now I am feeling somewhat paranoid! I do ...Mmmhmmm! Now I am feeling somewhat paranoid! I do this a lot and I am so tired lately that we are both slumping like this. Must pull our socks up... Another great thoughtful post.Six Little Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05387889788389322969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-15618414435336800052015-02-15T12:50:12.589-08:002015-02-15T12:50:12.589-08:00Wow - you're on the mark! As I read your post...Wow - you're on the mark! As I read your post I found myself nodding my head. Hubby comes home tired from work, grabs a beer and heads straight to the TV. When I'm tired I like alone time. I write or I read. As an introvert I thrive on quiet time. I think as a couple we do tend to take each other for granted. We've been married 30 years!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-47539265160702346982015-02-14T23:19:15.198-08:002015-02-14T23:19:15.198-08:00So true! I know bring an extrovert, my social side...So true! I know bring an extrovert, my social side has a tendency to go into overdrive with strangers and I have very left in the tank for those closest to me. I'm trying to fix that Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191888392393911765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-65551660750211806642015-02-14T16:41:17.836-08:002015-02-14T16:41:17.836-08:00Great post. It's funny because I felt the same...Great post. It's funny because I felt the same way about the Pop art exhibition and I think you've nailed the reason why. Thank youCybele Masterman (Bele)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18388181477852627814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-659669733348795142015-02-12T21:57:18.860-08:002015-02-12T21:57:18.860-08:00Very wise words and every night at dinner we all t...Very wise words and every night at dinner we all talk about our day - I also ask hubby when he gets home. He doesn't ask me because I tell him the second he walks in the door!Em @ Have A Laugh On Me https://www.blogger.com/profile/13700291835098228738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-74352328222713706812015-02-12T20:31:35.377-08:002015-02-12T20:31:35.377-08:00The greatest gift you can give is your time and at...The greatest gift you can give is your time and attention. <br />I'm hoping to make it to the Pop Art exhibition before it closes. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129231664903811159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-55511673104550820402015-02-12T15:39:17.960-08:002015-02-12T15:39:17.960-08:00My husband is a like an Andy Warhol ;-)My husband is a like an Andy Warhol ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01310812944298020186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-119733539095505639.post-56573171757397636692015-02-12T14:57:42.149-08:002015-02-12T14:57:42.149-08:00So very true. We should never take the ones we lov...So very true. We should never take the ones we love for granted.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418589134744904779noreply@blogger.com