tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.comments2023-08-13T06:50:51.151-07:00Thought Bubble TenThought Bubble Tenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13665668153611429559noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-36943650184277606792022-06-21T22:30:39.886-07:002022-06-21T22:30:39.886-07:00Greeat readGreeat readHaley Woodshttps://www.haleywoods.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-38135518697434767402013-01-29T07:22:13.208-08:002013-01-29T07:22:13.208-08:00Hello TB! Who loves ya? :) *waves*
Out of sight, ...Hello TB! Who loves ya? :) *waves*<br /><br />Out of sight, out of mind doesn't apply to you, I'm afraid. Yet, I must apologize for my absence. I fell into a big emotional, time-forgetting hole for so long. Then, I saw you decided on a blogging hiatus, too. Next thing you know, two years have passed. Time flies not anymore; it dimension-travels. ;) This is to wish you a tardy Happy New year and to check upon you. So, how are you, my darling? :)<br /><br /><b>Big Huhgs</b>Wilmaryadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05521844359441132973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-66640807224587379722011-11-02T04:41:51.533-07:002011-11-02T04:41:51.533-07:00So Melbourne it was, was it? Well, let one humble ...So Melbourne it was, was it? Well, let one humble bloke treading those Paris roads that you seem to dream of on a daily basis tell ya: Melbourne would do it for me anytime! Lol Does that ring that oh! so familiar 'we like that which we have but we'd rather like more that which we don't have'-bell?<br />Anyway, apart from the cold-bit, you sound as TB-ish as ever. You always seem to find the right questions, those that trigger off other questions, and so on and so on, ad infinitem. Mind games you want? What about this: I finally have left my rathole of a flat in the 18th arrondissement and moved into a wonderful new flat in a very posh suburb, just a stone's throw from the Bois de Boulogne forest-grounds. Moved as in 'moved together with boyfriend and dog', of course. And what do I do ever since? I dwell. So much, in fact, that I don't find the time to write. I just cook, and eat, and sit on my sofa, satisfied, relishing the warmth of central heating, and play cards with Séb, and shower my dog (does she NOT love the smell of being clean!) and daydream. And I'm really, really happy about that; yet my mind tells me that I should continue my novels, and comment on my friends' blogs, and do 1000 other things.<br /><br />And if that's the lot of us humans? To always think about the things we haven't got instead of those we have?<br /><br />Anyway, what you have, TB, is friends. I consider myself one of them. And next time I'l tread those Paris roads again (i.e. this evening, I gather), I'll say 'hello' to them from you. Deal?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430687233562149810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-15656823150741709762011-11-01T13:49:26.419-07:002011-11-01T13:49:26.419-07:00What's up?
Just checking up on you. :-)What's up?<br /><br />Just checking up on you. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-77712219893688780682011-06-24T14:48:27.986-07:002011-06-24T14:48:27.986-07:00Yes TBT, that does seem like a brilliant idea - bu...Yes TBT, that does seem like a brilliant idea - but I don't know what else to say about it.<br /><br />I also read your post about non-verbal communication with dogs - and that made me wonder how you and your dog are getting on with your grumpy neighbour these days.Winton Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383561940886657594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-14478340213296838732011-02-17T10:22:25.020-08:002011-02-17T10:22:25.020-08:00Hi TBT =)
I was the last child in a family of 6, -...Hi TBT =)<br />I was the last child in a family of 6, --my mom had divorced their dad and married mine.<br /><br />It is nice reading that you and your brother have found the love between you.jay.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-66431376747188814202011-02-04T01:47:28.919-08:002011-02-04T01:47:28.919-08:00Hi TB, I hope you are alright and haven't been...Hi TB, I hope you are alright and haven't been blown away by those ghastly winds I've seen on telly. I just tagged you for a blog survey, sort of online 19-question interview back at my own blog. I hope you don't mind, and looking forward to reading YOUR answers soon. Kisses 'n' hugsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04430687233562149810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-44178158342548678112010-11-22T01:12:09.409-08:002010-11-22T01:12:09.409-08:00Hey Mr Toad, my willingness to read any comment is...Hey Mr Toad, my willingness to read any comment is based on the appearance of the comment and little else :).<br /><br />Why 2012? Well, for me it's just a date/year that seems to have significance for a lot of people and therefore, from a purely pragmatic perspective, it means that there will be a lot of people tuned in and motivated to take action. <br /><br />It cou8ld just as easily be 6 November 2011...you know?<br /><br />The thing for me is that if it can bring many people together for a cause as beautiful and loving as this, then I'm in and I'll encourage others to do the same. It's really about bringing collective and concentrated intent on to a singular objective.<br /><br />Hope this makes some sense :) And thanks for leaving your comment.Thought Bubble Tenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13665668153611429559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-87744923582481954712010-11-21T07:51:01.947-08:002010-11-21T07:51:01.947-08:00I hope that your willingness to read this response...I hope that your willingness to read this response is not based on whether I say that I am for or against this concept. I don't decry it in any way - it's just a personal reaction (to which I am entitled).<br /><br />Noone has enough evidence to deny the claims that are made.<br /><br />Many of us are crushed by our day to day life experiences to respond in a determined way to what is asked of us here. And isn't that something of a tragedy for humanity?<br /><br />Certainly we have been manipulated into a mindset of consumerism, cynicism - an acceptance of the staus quo.<br /><br />Why 2012?<br /><br />That's what I would say in these few moments. Let's think about what is said here and give thanks to those who care about humanity enough to make the effort.<br /><br />Good luck everybody!Mr_Toadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00295230785436730875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-25925378580737238102010-07-18T11:30:08.963-07:002010-07-18T11:30:08.963-07:00Yes, I agree. Here's my take on it:
If you ha...Yes, I agree. Here's my take on it:<br /><br />If you have a job which is boring, you spend all your day wondering if you're getting sufficient money to justify the monotony. If you have an interesting job it fills your life to the exclusion of all else - including the issue of how much you are being paid.<br /><br />It also highlights one of the many deficiencies of capitalism in general.<br /><br />Allied to this topic is my post on <a href="http://toadtryouts.blogspot.com/2007/01/helpfulness.html" rel="nofollow">HELPFULNESS</a>Mr_Toadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00295230785436730875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-3626322681556619512010-06-06T08:09:41.138-07:002010-06-06T08:09:41.138-07:00Thanks for stopping by Motherly Law. You have a gr...Thanks for stopping by Motherly Law. You have a great site here. Very interesting, beautiful writing! I'll have to check back soon!<br /><br />Thanks, Anna from Motherly LawMotherly Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14776533570784390606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-86506659902016157102010-05-12T22:59:03.783-07:002010-05-12T22:59:03.783-07:00My name is Pierre Williams I was browsing internet...My name is Pierre Williams I was browsing internet and found your blog. The author did a great job. I will subscribe to your RSS feeds. Thank you for your contribution. I am a web designer myself. And here some examples of the websites that I designed for <a href="http://www.unclepaydayloan.com" rel="nofollow">cash advance</a> <a href="http://www.unclepaydayloan.com/payday-advance.shtml" rel="nofollow">payday advance</a> company.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-85627711143905287322010-04-17T03:45:26.004-07:002010-04-17T03:45:26.004-07:00I had a 21 year old cat that passed away several m...I had a 21 year old cat that passed away several months ago. His name was Rocky and named him after the famous squirrel. But I still have Jodie, named after the famous actress, and she's petty sweet. <br /><br />I know I love animals and they are easy to become attached to. I guess, besides being furry and soft, they don't judge too much, unless you forget to feed them of course.jimclay75051https://www.blogger.com/profile/11220634604611045922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-53958416944055711072010-04-15T11:17:29.035-07:002010-04-15T11:17:29.035-07:00A beautiful pusscat! And I strongly believe that e...A beautiful pusscat! And I strongly believe that every child should, if at all possible, have the experience of being with animals, caring for them, loving them - makes us better human beings. Here's part of what I said before to you on BC: <br /><br />I'm sure there are many catlovers here who have at least some understanding of you feel after losing your cat. I'm sure they will be thinking of you.<br /><br />Now is the time to think about about the good times you had together. My memories of one of my cats include her sleeping on the bed with me and having a favourite spot at the top of the stairs - took me a long time to realise that this was where the underfloor central heating pipes were laid!Mr_Toadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00295230785436730875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-86152595138495031452010-04-14T17:39:22.148-07:002010-04-14T17:39:22.148-07:00I guess you just made me start thinking about many...I guess you just made me start thinking about many things - which is not surprising, considering that you have the courage to confront your innermost thoughts. These comments are a reaction to your posts, so they do not claim to be on-topic or anything (apologies!).<br /><br />It seems to me that you are empathic (probably telepathic too, I should think! - me, I'm just telepathetic!!) and introspective (in a good way).<br /><br />I thought about how we can all sometimes get caught in a net of introspection, which we see as a useful exercise, but which can be overdone. Introspection is a little world system which contains nothing else but us. So when we focus on this world alone, we naturally seek answers which relate to our own personality, character, memories and so on. We'll fasten on something for sure - but it might not be a valid answer. Maybe we need to look outside ourselves. Many times we should be making a real effort to escape this little world, meet people, take exercise, start a new project or whatever.<br /><br />Well, I hope to return and read some more of your posts, they are certainly thought-provoking and perhaps apply to a lot of us - the ones who try to make sense of life, that is.<br /><br />Oh, forgot to mention my favourite prayer the <a rel="nofollow">Desiderata</a>. It touches on many of the points I was thinking about (but I confess it's also a link to my blog too)<br><br> :)<br><br>Mr_Toadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00295230785436730875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-19538535223550418362010-04-14T08:40:47.030-07:002010-04-14T08:40:47.030-07:00Very well written post.
Thanks for sharing your in...Very well written post.<br />Thanks for sharing your insights on my blog.<br />God bless.surjit singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17019241396790475143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-8032335909528178362010-04-10T18:29:26.730-07:002010-04-10T18:29:26.730-07:00When people tell me that I look a lot younger than...When people tell me that I look a lot younger than I am, I tell them, "No, I look exactly my age and this is exactly how my age looks on me".<br /><br />This is what I say: "No, I DO look 58. this is what 58 looks like!"Antonia Rosinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213023670724061978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-18576989156475171832010-04-10T18:27:30.703-07:002010-04-10T18:27:30.703-07:00Ah, Thought Bubble. I thinks I loves ya already! I...Ah, Thought Bubble. I thinks I loves ya already! I'll be back for more.Antonia Rosinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213023670724061978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-32807995673070305322010-03-27T10:26:06.940-07:002010-03-27T10:26:06.940-07:00Hey Betty, thanks for following and for your comme...Hey Betty, thanks for following and for your comment. Mmm..I wonder why you think I'm creative? I know from what I've seen and read at your blog, that you've got a mind that comes up with some cool images :)Thought Bubble Tenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13665668153611429559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-57128987429128862102010-03-27T10:14:07.271-07:002010-03-27T10:14:07.271-07:00In case anyone is wondering, the comment above was...In case anyone is wondering, the comment above was left in the previous post so I've copied and pasted it in this post to which it is related. And here's my response :<br /><br />"...when we transcend the mind and identify ourselves instead with the true source of our being." is something that is so worth doing but is, in my experience, not likely to happen through naval gazing or intellectual deliberation as you've said. <br /><br />I feel the greatest sense of oneness/transcendence when I become very mindful and that can happen in sitting meditation or it can happen when I am engaged in other activities. <br /><br />I have to say that this kind of experience goes beyond understanding. It is as if the intellect gives way to an awareness that ‘sees’ without attempting to organize. Make sense?<br /><br />I really do appreciate your 2 cents worth. I consider it extremely valuable :)Thought Bubble Tenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13665668153611429559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-27790886127416797012010-03-27T10:10:20.199-07:002010-03-27T10:10:20.199-07:00Scott DuBar (http://scottdubar.blogspot.com/) said...Scott DuBar (http://scottdubar.blogspot.com/) said...<br /><br /> When you ask "Why bother to try to understand life," you seem to be suggesting a mental or academic type of understanding. In this case I would wholeheartedly agree that there is no point to trying to understand life in that way because life is infinite; the mind if finite.<br /><br /> However, I would argue that true understanding happens only when we transcend the mind and identify ourselves instead with the true source of our being.<br /><br /> But that's just my two cents...<br /><br /> March 27, 2010 9:11 AMThought Bubble Tenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13665668153611429559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-60603175273823684042010-03-27T10:06:17.233-07:002010-03-27T10:06:17.233-07:00Hey Scott, thanks so much for your great comment. ...Hey Scott, thanks so much for your great comment. Unfortunately its attached to the wrong post so I'm going to copy and past it so that it appears with the related post :)Thought Bubble Tenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13665668153611429559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-70606299977146730202010-03-27T09:48:27.066-07:002010-03-27T09:48:27.066-07:00Yep, I was just thinking earlier today how thought...Yep, I was just thinking earlier today how thoughts and ideas appear like a rash, very quickly and plentifully :)Thought Bubble Tenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13665668153611429559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-12064670035904741112010-03-27T09:11:39.792-07:002010-03-27T09:11:39.792-07:00When you ask "Why bother to try to understand...When you ask "Why bother to try to understand life," you seem to be suggesting a mental or academic type of understanding. In this case I would wholeheartedly agree that there is no point to trying to understand life in that way because life is infinite; the mind if finite.<br /><br />However, I would argue that true understanding happens only when we transcend the mind and identify ourselves instead with the true source of our being.<br /><br />But that's just my two cents...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02654087820877935225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8894348667395386743.post-63307984478890202522010-03-27T07:33:03.245-07:002010-03-27T07:33:03.245-07:00That's a good list. I never run out of things ...That's a good list. I never run out of things to blog about but time is another thing ;-)Layla Morgan Wildehttp://blog.laylamorganwilde.comnoreply@blogger.com