tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post8637478628257610175..comments2023-10-30T02:48:26.520-07:00Comments on Life . . . Minute by Minute: EqualJudyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16917139752555698353noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-22377812005588440602013-04-16T21:36:18.880-07:002013-04-16T21:36:18.880-07:00excellent, excellent! You are so right. We canno...excellent, excellent! You are so right. We cannot possibly be equal b/c we don't all make the same choices. And we should stop trying to equalize everyone. People need to be free to live with the consequences of their own choices - good or bad. <br /> <a href="http://adventuresintheballpark.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">from The Dugout</a>Marianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-81228715969528777672013-04-07T18:09:36.063-07:002013-04-07T18:09:36.063-07:00I am equally touched and baffled by your post. Wh...I am equally touched and baffled by your post. While I am honored by your kind words, it is YOU, my friend, who expresses great range of thought and insight. I'm merely a Cheese Puff against your entree of filet mignon. The world is neither fair nor equal, but I get annoyed when those who have taken great risks and have earned great rewards are villified. It seems as though many want to diminish their struggles by calling it "fortune" and "luck." Forget that. I am not the type of person who would risk it all on a dream, and I think those who do should be applauded and celebrated. Great thought-provoking post, Judy!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509329937576764550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-14965692346624502502013-04-06T09:00:49.994-07:002013-04-06T09:00:49.994-07:00As are so many things. Good point, Judy. ;)As are so many things. Good point, Judy. ;)Masked Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08197019009052401812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-20437181710305095712013-04-06T08:52:53.173-07:002013-04-06T08:52:53.173-07:00I think fair sometimes seems to be in the eye of t...I think fair sometimes seems to be in the eye of the beholder.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917139752555698353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-47877672268927760292013-04-06T07:58:17.199-07:002013-04-06T07:58:17.199-07:00I think a lot of people confuse "equal" ...I think a lot of people confuse "equal" and "fair." In my opinion, what's "fair" may not always be "equal"--though sometimes it is. Of course, we all know life is not "fair," but that doesn't mean it shouldn't be as fair as we can make it. Masked Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08197019009052401812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-35744869575015108502013-04-05T19:10:21.911-07:002013-04-05T19:10:21.911-07:00Robin, you are too kind. I honestly feel so grate...Robin, you are too kind. I honestly feel so grateful for such an amazing blogging family. you all let me just be me and I am so happy to know you all !Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917139752555698353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-11639878251761352242013-04-05T18:30:58.955-07:002013-04-05T18:30:58.955-07:00Thanks, John!Thanks, John!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917139752555698353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-30951988260920420642013-04-05T18:09:48.078-07:002013-04-05T18:09:48.078-07:00I think that the Good Lord gives us all different ...I think that the Good Lord gives us all different talents. If God wanted us all to be excellent at writing (and nothing else), it really would be terrible. What would the world do? So, God spread the gifts around and that is a good thing. Some people are truly gifted at writing and others are good enough to be interesting. And, really, for the purposes of blogging and social networking, good enough to be interesting is enough. I can tell through this blog that you have many talents outside of this blog. You are a great mom, compassionate and caring toward others, involved in your community, participate in your church, and the list goes on... All things being equal, that is pretty darn awesome.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-84903161253644935582013-04-05T17:45:14.501-07:002013-04-05T17:45:14.501-07:00Great post, and I agree! (I like the highlighted ...Great post, and I agree! (I like the highlighted letter of the day, as well...it does pop!)Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14426642164098377171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-17181698604110826772013-04-05T15:24:16.778-07:002013-04-05T15:24:16.778-07:00I was hoping you'd make your way over here tod...I was hoping you'd make your way over here today :)Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917139752555698353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-33290564709091200862013-04-05T15:14:59.473-07:002013-04-05T15:14:59.473-07:00Aw shucks, you're making me blush! And I thin...Aw shucks, you're making me blush! And I think you're a great writer :)Kellie @ Delightfully Ludicroushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226603919012169939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-52375128538771950792013-04-05T14:59:02.827-07:002013-04-05T14:59:02.827-07:00Great post, Judy! I agree. Equality certainly do...Great post, Judy! I agree. Equality certainly does NOT equal entitlement. <br /><br />On a side note, I love how you're highlighting the letter of the day in your posts! It gives it a really nice POP! Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05235688815855167839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-4325452188601665772013-04-05T13:45:51.142-07:002013-04-05T13:45:51.142-07:00I love those kinds of stories, Jaime ! I love those kinds of stories, Jaime ! Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917139752555698353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-5898756953593925382013-04-05T13:44:28.893-07:002013-04-05T13:44:28.893-07:00Great post. I really learned about entitlement by ...Great post. I really learned about entitlement by working at a college. I remember one young female student trying to get her way. She told me that her parents are paying her full tuition & that she wasn't receiving any scholarships. Like that was going to change my mind. It didn't happen. She ended up stomping away with a pouty expression and her entitlement following close behind.Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551934375166879796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-46198074715496350002013-04-05T11:31:21.450-07:002013-04-05T11:31:21.450-07:00And some just need to figure out what their talent...And some just need to figure out what their talent is! That's sometimes the hardest part. I, too, was born before my time :)Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917139752555698353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-13126274536927169412013-04-05T11:17:39.424-07:002013-04-05T11:17:39.424-07:00Everyone was born with some incredible talent, for...Everyone was born with some incredible talent, for some we are waiting for the right tool to capitalize on our talent...Think Bill Gates if he was born in 1801!<br /><br />I think I might have been born before my time.joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-61043831395391134022013-04-05T10:58:00.615-07:002013-04-05T10:58:00.615-07:00Thank you, Katie :)Thank you, Katie :)Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917139752555698353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-90959668409390959142013-04-05T10:42:04.657-07:002013-04-05T10:42:04.657-07:00This is a wonderful post, so very accurate.
Katie ...This is a wonderful post, so very accurate.<br />Katie at<a href="http://bankerchick-writerscramp.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Bankerchick Scratchings</a>katie eggemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615362861509258088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-22527281189211007852013-04-05T10:32:22.364-07:002013-04-05T10:32:22.364-07:00I sure wouldn't want my husband and I to have ...I sure wouldn't want my husband and I to have the same roles. No way do I want to clean out the garage or change the oil in the car! I'd rather rock the baby and put the band aid on the knee, while wiping away the tears :) Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917139752555698353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-13621359947034286502013-04-05T10:28:17.924-07:002013-04-05T10:28:17.924-07:00totally agree. The best satisfaction and sense of...totally agree. The best satisfaction and sense of self-worth comes from EARNING what we get! Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917139752555698353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-58076826615982524332013-04-05T10:25:50.493-07:002013-04-05T10:25:50.493-07:00Excellent post Judy! Definitely no equality in ma...Excellent post Judy! Definitely no equality in mankind.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020604933621899108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-86565881447508310012013-04-05T10:23:50.353-07:002013-04-05T10:23:50.353-07:00Makes me think of a more controversial topic of la...Makes me think of a more controversial topic of late- where some women think we aren't 'equal' with the men. You're right, though our roles are different, our worth is equal.Julie DeMillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17929034148906710834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-39693119866602393802013-04-05T10:22:18.199-07:002013-04-05T10:22:18.199-07:00I think the world would be kinda boring if we were...I think the world would be kinda boring if we were all equally good at the same things! And 'entitlement' isn't a good thing; I see far too much of that attitude every day and it makes me ill. Esp. with young people. A perfect example is giving prizes to every child that competes in something, even when they lose, so that they are all 'equal'. Then the kid grows up to expect praise or prizes all the time, instead of learning how to be a gracious loser and to try harder next time. Somehow I survived not winning everything I entered. JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-62945293043164028332013-04-05T10:15:36.942-07:002013-04-05T10:15:36.942-07:00You mean - "groovy" post :)You mean - "groovy" post :)Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16917139752555698353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790267042141485205.post-84821796218016928612013-04-05T10:13:15.560-07:002013-04-05T10:13:15.560-07:00Good post - yes, we need to earn our way in life. ...Good post - yes, we need to earn our way in life. Nobody should be entitled to anything!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.com