tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post8000218827165539768..comments2024-02-05T13:14:16.318-07:00Comments on High Altitude Gardening: Holiday Wrap Up! And, a Question for the AgesKate/High Altitude Gardeninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-34769323850868926512013-01-02T13:37:10.043-07:002013-01-02T13:37:10.043-07:00That sounds like a wonderful holiday, extended rel...That sounds like a wonderful holiday, extended relatives not included. <br /><br />And to answer your question, I've finally learned to remind myself before any holiday gathering that holidays, especially Christmas, bring out the worst in people. Even me :). I get so tetchy.Melospizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967972017593146047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-31355638158554011492012-12-28T14:01:10.863-07:002012-12-28T14:01:10.863-07:00They really do, Lona. You've got the right ide...They really do, Lona. You've got the right idea and I shall blissfully follow your lead.... :DKate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-27816833960407722002012-12-28T06:57:09.467-07:002012-12-28T06:57:09.467-07:00Some people seem to drain the life right out of yo...Some people seem to drain the life right out of you. It does not take long in being around them to know who they are.LOL! I have no time for them bringing me down with them and have learned o just stay clear of them. Have a wonderful New Year ahead Kate.Lonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060003333138052194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-56381449694672423512012-12-27T23:02:26.044-07:002012-12-27T23:02:26.044-07:00Life IS too short, that's for certain sure, Bl...Life IS too short, that's for certain sure, Black Bear Cabin. <br /><br />You gals are making me feel better! Soul sistahs, each and every one of you.<br /><br />Thanks for the wonderful words of advice and Happy New Year! :))Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-13875022378407098642012-12-27T22:14:44.361-07:002012-12-27T22:14:44.361-07:00i agree with Marguerite...life is too short to spe...i agree with Marguerite...life is too short to spend it with cranky old farts :) Especially on special days like Christmas Eve! <br />Sounds like its time to "already have plans" next year, and make your own new traditions...think how fun and adventurous that would be! hugs!<br />black bear cabinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542792082924938833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-75851699651776166692012-12-27T21:15:21.147-07:002012-12-27T21:15:21.147-07:00I've always been a super happy person, too, Ri...I've always been a super happy person, too, Rilly. Maybe that's the problem! :)) Maybe people would prefer if I was a grumpy gus. Ha- ha. I have quietly started to do the same thing that you and your husband did. With a few folks whose bossy negative ways just became too tiresome. And, I will say it's been a good move though I harbor some guilt over it..Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-3877363751430686142012-12-27T21:05:48.631-07:002012-12-27T21:05:48.631-07:00I've always been a happy person, I wake up wit...I've always been a happy person, I wake up with a smile on my face and go to bed the same way and have little tolerance for those who are miserable to be around. About 30 yrs. ago my husband and I "cleaned out our address book", quietly distancing ourselves from friends and family who never had anything nice to say and were tiresome to be around. The funny thing is, no one complained or asked "why?". Maybe they had little tolerance for us but not the guts to do something about it. You just have to do what's right for you. Happy New Year!Rillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11777226206749298833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-12861228038040300252012-12-27T20:38:34.787-07:002012-12-27T20:38:34.787-07:00That's a great attitude, Susan. And, people do...That's a great attitude, Susan. And, people do continue to change. At least I hope they do. Life would be awfully dull if they didn't! :))Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-30675493607003383772012-12-27T20:21:33.581-07:002012-12-27T20:21:33.581-07:00I'm still what is considered young, but I'...I'm still what is considered young, but I've had feelings like this. I always presumed that I never have really known anyone so whenever I see them, it's always like meeting them and getting to know them all over again. I've been married for 13 years now and still feel like I'm getting to know my husband. Susan INPHhttp://inkandpenstemon.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-30764617112453824132012-12-27T20:00:33.320-07:002012-12-27T20:00:33.320-07:00Wise advice, Marguerite. It is probably time for u...Wise advice, Marguerite. It is probably time for us to make some healthier moves toward brand new traditions.Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385862.post-39110803392324085522012-12-27T16:57:15.120-07:002012-12-27T16:57:15.120-07:00The answer to the question is absolutely. How to ...The answer to the question is absolutely. How to deal with it though is your choice. Ever since meeting my spouse I have happily given up on family Christmas gatherings. We keep it quiet with the two of us and without the drama that seems to go along with those gatherings - bitter old curmudgeons included. So much of happiness is choosing to be happy and surrounding yourself with those of the same mindset.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.com