Comments for Journey to the American West http://mjobrien.com/blog Some reactions to landing in Texas Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:15:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on suite for cello no.1 in G major by Ginny http://mjobrien.com/blog/2010/03/07/suite-for-cello-no-1-in-g-major/comment-page-1/#comment-38 Ginny Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:15:12 +0000 http://mjobrien.com/blog/?p=89#comment-38 Mike, I really like cleaning green located at http://picasaweb.google.com/mjobrien1953/PrimitivePaintings# How big are these little canvases? Hoping all is well as with you as we round into the Easter Season. New subject: LinkedIn.com....I connected w/ Rick Konecki {{HUGS}} Ginny Mike,

I really like cleaning green located at http://picasaweb.google.com/mjobrien1953/PrimitivePaintings#

How big are these little canvases?

Hoping all is well as with you as we round into the Easter Season.

New subject: LinkedIn.com….I connected w/ Rick Konecki
{{HUGS}} Ginny

]]> Comment on shells and such by babbs45 http://mjobrien.com/blog/2010/01/30/shells-and-such/comment-page-1/#comment-31 babbs45 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:47:46 +0000 http://mjobrien.com/blog/?p=73#comment-31 I love your writing. Personally, I feel like I'm entering a shell. Christina will be moving out sooner than later, John getting married and Frank and I with nothing to say. I feel so alone! I love your writing. Personally, I feel like I’m entering a shell. Christina will be moving out sooner than later, John getting married and Frank and I with nothing to say. I feel so alone!

]]> Comment on denial and dreams by eoabr3zh http://mjobrien.com/blog/2010/01/18/denial-and-dreams/comment-page-1/#comment-30 eoabr3zh Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:37:32 +0000 http://mjobrien.com/blog/2010/01/18/denial-and-dreams/#comment-30 I think I inherited the slow feet but not the catching-instinct... I think I inherited the slow feet but not the catching-instinct…

]]> Comment on the shortest day…the longest night by Shawn Hille http://mjobrien.com/blog/2009/12/21/the-shortest-day-the-longest-night/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Shawn Hille Fri, 25 Dec 2009 20:36:02 +0000 http://mjobrien.com/blog/2009/12/21/the-shortest-day-the-longest-night/#comment-29 Merry Christmas uncle Mike!!!! I was just speaking with mom who told me bout your site. I thought I would take some time from day to read up. I really miss grandma and grandpa. Reading here is bringing tears to my eyes because they used to make Christmas so special for everyone. Especially me. I remember the big tree and helping grandma decorate and the nativity scene in front of the house that grandpa took so much pride in. I really miss all the family coming together for christmas eve at their house. I think those were my fondest memories during my childhood. Just wanted to share this with you. I hope all is well with you and god bless. Shawn and Martina (writing you from Christmas in Czech Republic) luv u Merry Christmas uncle Mike!!!! I was just speaking with mom who told me bout your site. I thought I would take some time from day to read up. I really miss grandma and grandpa. Reading here is bringing tears to my eyes because they used to make Christmas so special for everyone. Especially me. I remember the big tree and helping grandma decorate and the nativity scene in front of the house that grandpa took so much pride in. I really miss all the family coming together for christmas eve at their house. I think those were my fondest memories during my childhood. Just wanted to share this with you. I hope all is well with you and god bless. Shawn and Martina (writing you from Christmas in Czech Republic) luv u

]]> Comment on Remembering Dad by babbs45 http://mjobrien.com/blog/2009/06/14/remembering-dad/comment-page-1/#comment-25 babbs45 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:14:27 +0000 http://mjobrien.com/blog/2009/06/14/remembering-dad/#comment-25 As I read this for the third or fourth time, this Father's Day, you have, for a brief time brought Dad and Grandpa back to life. Thank you! As I read this for the third or fourth time, this Father’s Day, you have, for
a brief time brought Dad and Grandpa back to life. Thank you!

]]> Comment on Its called My-opia because we only see from one perspective, usually ours by rusty02 http://mjobrien.com/blog/2009/04/13/its-called-my-opia-because-we-only-see-from-one-perspective-usually-ours/comment-page-1/#comment-23 rusty02 Thu, 07 May 2009 18:03:30 +0000 http://mjobrien.com/blog/2009/04/13/its-called-my-opia-because-we-only-see-from-one-perspective-usually-ours/#comment-23 Prof O'Brien, Just read your blog for the first time. Its refreshing to hear your thoughts through the several painful experiences you've had. I've been missing studio and it was nice to hear from you. Hope all is well. I'll be reading... Cristina Bump (Rustenbach) Prof O’Brien,
Just read your blog for the first time. Its refreshing to hear your thoughts through the several painful experiences you’ve had. I’ve been missing studio and it was nice to hear from you. Hope all is well. I’ll be reading…
Cristina Bump (Rustenbach)

]]> Comment on Life comes to Brook Hollow by Ginny http://mjobrien.com/blog/2008/09/12/life-comes-to-brook-hollow/comment-page-1/#comment-20 Ginny Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:14:31 +0000 http://mjobrien.com/blog/2008/09/12/life-comes-to-brook-hollow/#comment-20 I am moved with the depth of thought you put into this blog. On 9/11 I stood overlooking Erie Street and peered through the wind to the east. wondering if there would be a plane to take out the Hancock Building or the Sears Tower. I waited. We all listened to what we could over the internet. I felt sick to my stomach and just wanted to get home to my kids and hug them. I am moved with the depth of thought you put into this blog. On 9/11 I stood overlooking Erie Street and peered through the wind to the east. wondering if there would be a plane to take out the Hancock Building or the Sears Tower.

I waited. We all listened to what we could over the internet. I felt sick to my stomach and just wanted to get home to my kids and hug them.

]]> Comment on You have to take your lumps by Ginny http://mjobrien.com/blog/2008/12/08/you-have-to-take-your-lumps/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Ginny Sat, 17 Jan 2009 20:06:20 +0000 http://mjobrien.com/blog/2008/12/08/you-have-to-take-your-lumps/#comment-19 Always remember, nothing changes - if nothing changes. Always remember, nothing changes – if nothing changes.

]]> Comment on You have to take your lumps by tacousar http://mjobrien.com/blog/2008/12/08/you-have-to-take-your-lumps/comment-page-1/#comment-14 tacousar Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:52:29 +0000 http://mjobrien.com/blog/2008/12/08/you-have-to-take-your-lumps/#comment-14 Amen, brother. I remember when I was married to Jerry. I remember how horrible it was. I remember wanting to die cuz I just couldn't take it anymore. He was like living with a time bomb. I remember the years of counseling it took to convince me that I had a right to pursue happiness! and how upset Mom--especially Mom--and Dad were with me when I finally took an action to make that happen. I know it feels bad to hurt people who love us. But it feels worse to be in a situation that simply doesn't work or is hurtful to US. You're right, action is risky. And you really DO find out who loves you! And not acting...inertia...is death by inches. love, Terri Amen, brother. I remember when I was married to Jerry. I remember how horrible it was. I remember wanting to die cuz I just couldn’t take it anymore. He was like living with a time bomb. I remember the years of counseling it took to convince me that I had a right to pursue happiness! and how upset Mom–especially Mom–and Dad were with me when I finally took an action to make that happen. I know it feels bad to hurt people who love us. But it feels worse to be in a situation that simply doesn’t work or is hurtful to US. You’re right, action is risky. And you really DO find out who loves you! And not acting…inertia…is death by inches.

love,
Terri

]]> Comment on A beginning… an end by tacousar http://mjobrien.com/blog/2008/11/19/a-beginning-an-end/comment-page-1/#comment-13 tacousar Mon, 01 Dec 2008 22:13:59 +0000 http://mjobrien.com/blog/2008/11/19/a-beginning-an-end/#comment-13 wow, Mike, I've just been reading your last four or five entries.....you're really examing yourself and your world....love the "barrel" analogy. Was wondering if you've made plans to go to VA for Christmas or vice versa, or if we could talk you into hanging out in Chi-town for the holiday. You're more than welcome to stay at our house! Hopefully Jeff's knee will be much better (he had knee replacement surgery on 11/7) and we'll be able to go Christmas-tree shopping sometime in the next couple of weeks.... I personally would love to see you and talk about a few things and I know the rest of the gang would enjoy seeing you too...let me know! wow, Mike, I’ve just been reading your last four or five entries…..you’re really examing yourself and your world….love the “barrel” analogy.
Was wondering if you’ve made plans to go to VA for Christmas or vice versa, or if we could talk you into hanging out in Chi-town for the holiday. You’re more than welcome to stay at our house! Hopefully Jeff’s knee
will be much better (he had knee replacement surgery on 11/7) and
we’ll be able to go Christmas-tree shopping sometime in the next
couple of weeks…. I personally would love to see you and talk about a few things and I know the rest of the gang would enjoy seeing you too…let me know!

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