tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post5305198144661050015..comments2023-05-11T11:39:13.988-04:00Comments on That's Life ... Sometimes!!!: Tagged ... Bah, Humbug!Richard Rumplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-5094449034952583122012-12-23T15:16:43.831-05:002012-12-23T15:16:43.831-05:00Stephanie - Good to see you! I actually had my m...Stephanie - Good to see you! I actually had my mother pass two months before Christmas, and two days after Christmas, watched my best friend lose his life as a car crashed into him and his bike. It wasn't a good year, to say the least. It did show me that there's more than material objects in this world to treasure. Sometimes, one has to grow up early. They're predicting snow here in Ky, too, for Christmas Eve. I'm hoping it's a light one here and for you, so your husband can get home quickly. Have a Great Christmas!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-46069050978665430262012-12-23T15:09:09.979-05:002012-12-23T15:09:09.979-05:00I can't quite imagine how the loss of a parent...I can't quite imagine how the loss of a parent would impact my feelings this time of year.<br /><br />I will perhaps be without my husband for Christmas Eve church service (the one time a year I go, but I really enjoy it.) as he works for the Parks Department and we may be getting snow that night. It's tough to obviously support your spouse earning a living, but still feel disappointed that they are at work. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00013599048413321239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-92137770293824782482012-12-23T14:00:05.470-05:002012-12-23T14:00:05.470-05:00Melanie - I missed the third time tag. I feel so...Melanie - I missed the third time tag. I feel somewhat sorry that I didn't know about it, but I hope whoever it was (God Bless their precious heart) will understand. lol Perhaps, beyond being able to share my verbal love and affection for them, they'll be satisfied with the two I've already written. You do have a sadistic side, don't you? : ) I love it! I posted on the other post before coming here ... amazing how some things come around. Keep smiling and enjoy the holidays!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-91104556594833306912012-12-23T10:16:45.381-05:002012-12-23T10:16:45.381-05:00Hehehe....I do the same thing sometimes with the w...Hehehe....I do the same thing sometimes with the wrapping paper. Use a whole bunch wrapping something round and round and round. It's quite amusing watching someone getting frustrated trying to get to their gift. ;) LOL! I'm catching up on all blog reading today and just noticed that you were tagged not once, not twice, but three times! Off to go read that now!Melanie Chisnallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185780861280344366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-4458294019373193592012-12-22T03:03:24.577-05:002012-12-22T03:03:24.577-05:00Michelle - Thanks for taking this with a smile. ...Michelle - Thanks for taking this with a smile. You know me well enough to see through my jokes by now. Always happy to do anything for you. All you gotta do is ask. The cats, and I, all wish you and your family the best Christmas you've ever had! May it be peaceful and filled with love.Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-4701493979748903992012-12-21T23:25:24.143-05:002012-12-21T23:25:24.143-05:00Hi Richard, glad you took the loss of your mum at ...Hi Richard, glad you took the loss of your mum at age 13 positively. Thanks for answering the questions and tag!! I agree with Cyndi. There are lots of poignant truths in your posts. Say hi to Gabby and Faletame for me. Merry Xmas!Michelle Liewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467728821417382306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-52112723888456927192012-12-21T20:49:42.452-05:002012-12-21T20:49:42.452-05:00Julie - Really good to see you smiling! What can...Julie - Really good to see you smiling! What can I say, "Sex Sells!" lol I've got to be careful or you guys will know me much too well. Then, I'm in trouble! : ) Look, take some time off, enjoy the family, and have a great Merry Christmas! You've given us all the gift of your time this year. You deserve to have some of it for your own. Who knows ... next year you may be having Christmas in Madrid! Many Thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-7689146755865863972012-12-21T20:28:28.575-05:002012-12-21T20:28:28.575-05:00Haha...the hot parts eh? Love getting to know you ...Haha...the hot parts eh? Love getting to know you more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618867858623697571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-10176252408515126312012-12-21T19:22:43.219-05:002012-12-21T19:22:43.219-05:00Cyndi - You're much too kind. I try to enter...Cyndi - You're much too kind. I try to entertain, but also to present underlying humor in reality. I just look at life in a little different manner than most. There's always something to laugh at if you seek it out. Usually, it's right in front of you and not recognized because we're busy looking elsewhere. I see that every morning in the mirror. I'm glad you like the honesty factor. I won't say I don't embellish at times (what comedian doesn't), but I make an effort to use them only to exaggerate the humor. I'm really honored to be included in all the stuff that goes on in BB's. It's a great group, that really doesn't take itself so seriously. I hope you and yours have a very Merry Christmas! You all deserve it! : )Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-22394536363933544512012-12-21T19:14:42.949-05:002012-12-21T19:14:42.949-05:00Clark - Good to see you again! I faked it for yea...Clark - Good to see you again! I faked it for years. I'm really into the real meaning of Christmas, but it's somewhat passe` in this age in which we reside. Strange, because I'm not really a church person, more of just a inside the heart person. I loved the videos of your dogs in your hubs. If I had a fenced in back yard, or a country home, I'd be tempted, believe me. Una sounds exceptionally intelligent. I wish my kids had been that organized as there were times they'd try to open two or three gifts at once. Thanks for sharing! Have a Great Christmas!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-67977246189033458932012-12-21T17:23:29.630-05:002012-12-21T17:23:29.630-05:00I really enjoy your posts. Enlightening and funny...I really enjoy your posts. Enlightening and funny, poignant and truthful. I like it!Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599291900500434062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-9047703578481238702012-12-21T17:18:19.908-05:002012-12-21T17:18:19.908-05:00I am not genetically inclined to holiday cheer, bu...I am not genetically inclined to holiday cheer, but I have learned to fake it... ( I am fond of saying, 'Yo Ho Ho' at this time of the year). <br />But the one genuinely fun part of Christmas morning is watch our dog open her presents. <br /><br />( We have had three dogs over the years, and they've have all been 'only dogs'), so naturally they should get gifts that are as well wrapped as are the gifts for the hominds. <br />Our dog, Una, seems to be especially focused on the gift giving, she will 'un-wrap' the gifts one at a time, tearing off the paper, playing with (the toy) briefly then moving on to the next (a lot like me, but she is noticeably neater with the discarded paper).<br />Fun to watch.Clark Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606902779389446947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-14261769449226189802012-12-21T14:07:12.773-05:002012-12-21T14:07:12.773-05:00Kate - Good to see you here! I guess it was her w...Kate - Good to see you here! I guess it was her way of showing how much she loved me. lol I was a long haired freak at the time, so I guess she decided the socks were a better choice than a comb. I wish you and yours the very best Christmas! May it be a great one for all of you! Many Thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-48550022576758577982012-12-21T13:51:32.264-05:002012-12-21T13:51:32.264-05:00Rich, the socks. OMG, that's bad. I've see...Rich, the socks. OMG, that's bad. I've seen some other crazy things from the Dollar store. Paint coming off right in my hand. LOL! <br />I'm sorry your wife has to work on Xmas, but glad she'll get double time. I hope you are still able to enjoy some of the season.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940266024306074097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-21136896535952013202012-12-21T12:48:55.303-05:002012-12-21T12:48:55.303-05:00Ruchira - You are only too kind. Life is as you ...Ruchira - You are only too kind. Life is as you make it. I've been somewhat remiss in my efforts to improve this year, but, seconds ago, I just had another opportunity present itself to me. Next year is definitely looking up! I thank you so much for your support, and wish you the grandest Christmas possible! Many thanks!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8431865736422930321.post-90262575093454540762012-12-21T12:38:20.619-05:002012-12-21T12:38:20.619-05:00Beautiful post, Richard.
I am happy to read that ...Beautiful post, Richard.<br /><br />I am happy to read that life treated you well inspite of your loss at aged 13. <br /><br />Merry Christmas, my friend!Ruchira Khannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02785488638308126879noreply@blogger.com