tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.comments2023-06-29T08:41:42.053-07:00Spruce Eagle PoetTristanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00468616693121839862noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-217490942388444222012-06-19T09:49:53.634-07:002012-06-19T09:49:53.634-07:00Great message, to all of us who have those demons ...Great message, to all of us who have those demons given to us by our parents or early teachers. We can and do overcome them.M Kidder McCaignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-39653784148059912472012-03-17T23:09:57.945-07:002012-03-17T23:09:57.945-07:00Agh, Neal, I am speechless. I've said those w...Agh, Neal, I am speechless. I've said those words, almost identical, amazing and spooky. Please let that young man know, when he's ready, there is someone out here praying for him. God Bless you in your ministry. Peace, :) Huggs, Jan :)Jan Geibnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-10904388986503827072012-01-21T17:15:54.895-08:002012-01-21T17:15:54.895-08:00To get on the other tide?To get on the other tide?stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-55503380175539841332012-01-15T06:58:01.236-08:002012-01-15T06:58:01.236-08:00When you wrote about who you were I remembered the...When you wrote about who you were I remembered the nude stopping at your stop and saw you climb on looking sad too much. I hope your life is happier nowRick Gochenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-84416090455454040212012-01-01T11:19:32.932-08:002012-01-01T11:19:32.932-08:00Very powerful! You don't specifically state wh...Very powerful! You don't specifically state who "he" is you're missing but we can certainly guess. I hope the New Year brings you peace and love.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-37068642021205998392011-12-30T20:44:40.631-08:002011-12-30T20:44:40.631-08:00The simplicity of the atom, from greatness all thi...The simplicity of the atom, from greatness all things made small.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-20364695056025277172011-12-27T22:51:27.281-08:002011-12-27T22:51:27.281-08:00If only the world were filled with Neals and Karen...If only the world were filled with Neals and Karens - just imagine!!! Loved reading this.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06240794902441309835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-63990270531563361072011-12-27T09:10:03.374-08:002011-12-27T09:10:03.374-08:00Sweet doesn't even begin to cover it. I love y...Sweet doesn't even begin to cover it. I love you both and the big hearts you have--that you share. And thank you that I get to hear about it here. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17654451878235512846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-19474221856619552072011-12-24T22:02:09.112-08:002011-12-24T22:02:09.112-08:00Special sharing, Neal. (from Scott Allen)Special sharing, Neal. (from Scott Allen)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-63210355210990883982011-12-24T20:21:57.019-08:002011-12-24T20:21:57.019-08:00Oh, Neal...I love this post. I love how you see an...Oh, Neal...I love this post. I love how you <i>see</i> and love people! Merry Christmas, my friend. I'd wish you blessings, but I really need to wish you <i>more</i> blessings--for you truly are already blessed.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17654451878235512846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-76563705810486518422011-12-22T20:31:04.690-08:002011-12-22T20:31:04.690-08:00Amen to all of that. Glad to hear you are being a ...Amen to all of that. Glad to hear you are being a proactive good patient.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17654451878235512846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-77552732705881812472011-12-18T14:44:14.717-08:002011-12-18T14:44:14.717-08:00Beautifully spoken from the heart Neal. And SO tru...Beautifully spoken from the heart Neal. And SO true.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06240794902441309835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-70551199060827152922011-12-18T13:30:38.762-08:002011-12-18T13:30:38.762-08:00Your words remind me of how important it is to let...Your words remind me of how important it is to let people know how important they are to you while you can. So sorry on the loss of your father-in-law.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-58834383455686305952011-12-18T10:41:36.363-08:002011-12-18T10:41:36.363-08:00I know from personal experience that presence coun...I know from personal experience that presence counts for a lot! Your presence with us at my dad's memorial service (even though we didn't talk a lot) meant so much to me. Thank you. And I am sure that your presence at Ernie's service held many in comforting arms.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17654451878235512846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-60989073151607419492011-11-27T21:20:29.436-08:002011-11-27T21:20:29.436-08:00Thanks for sharing your life with us, and for sett...Thanks for sharing your life with us, and for setting such a good example.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-58663144979587935152011-11-22T08:33:15.428-08:002011-11-22T08:33:15.428-08:00A great post for our week of thanksgivings.A great post for our week of thanksgivings.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-84046715585479300992011-11-13T12:51:34.310-08:002011-11-13T12:51:34.310-08:00And like with fine wine, we may not know the quali...And like with fine wine, we may not know the quality until years later. Thank you for raising up good men. You are one.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17654451878235512846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-40882357560436048262011-11-06T10:23:36.455-08:002011-11-06T10:23:36.455-08:00Wasn't it Socrates who said the unexamined lif...Wasn't it Socrates who said the unexamined life isn't worth living? So few people examine themselves these days. As Michael Jackson said, "Change begins with the man in the mirror. I really enjoy and look forward to your posts.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-32669382719915145132011-10-28T18:28:39.148-07:002011-10-28T18:28:39.148-07:00Continuing your metaphor, it sounds to me like you...Continuing your metaphor, it sounds to me like you've taken in your harvest and stored it for the winter, a harvest of love and hope and caring, small but nourishing things strong enough to await the Spring.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-49481825474769420382011-10-21T13:27:59.886-07:002011-10-21T13:27:59.886-07:00Excellent words to live by.Excellent words to live by.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-41103551632430083822011-10-09T20:40:55.852-07:002011-10-09T20:40:55.852-07:00From Scott Allen, "Profound..."From Scott Allen, "Profound..."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-71311022580220845592011-10-09T13:18:23.318-07:002011-10-09T13:18:23.318-07:00Wonderful thoughts requiring more than one reading...Wonderful thoughts requiring more than one reading. If you don't mind, I'd like to print this out so I can refer to it from time to time, and perhaps place it in the hands of someone else who might benefit from it.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-82092506291922553262011-10-04T12:30:46.646-07:002011-10-04T12:30:46.646-07:00A wonderful story. It's amazing how far back w...A wonderful story. It's amazing how far back we can remember. I find that the more I write about my childhood the more I remember.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-7365181288655826602011-09-26T06:19:33.130-07:002011-09-26T06:19:33.130-07:00Can't tell you how much I was moved reading th...Can't tell you how much I was moved reading this. You can bet I'll think long and hard about all the ways I squander time and money.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8607916842817320403.post-68421280433948509702011-09-25T22:25:05.516-07:002011-09-25T22:25:05.516-07:00Amazing! Neal your kindness, care and concern for...Amazing! Neal your kindness, care and concern for these men is greatly appreciated. You, as I, know it is the little things that count the most. God Bless You. Hugs!Cindynoreply@blogger.com