tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post2589514188376900114..comments2021-02-23T06:36:18.521-05:00Comments on Flawlessly Ordinary: Anybody Nostalgic This Season?GowitheFlohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-80615872307003583032016-12-02T16:44:00.295-05:002016-12-02T16:44:00.295-05:00Pen palling with John and Abigail Adams. That is ...Pen palling with John and Abigail Adams. That is cool! Yah, I'm not going to go through the process of being an official DAR, either, but it's cool to see the document from my ancestor who got a Revolutionary War pension. So sorry your ancestor was hurt so bad he couldn't sign the Declaration. He must be pleased we've remained independent, from wherever he is now. GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-3098865942856029402016-12-02T14:47:34.086-05:002016-12-02T14:47:34.086-05:00Yes, I could be a DAR if I wanted to go through ga...Yes, I could be a DAR if I wanted to go through gathering all the documentation they require. I did look into it as recently as last year but decided what's the point at my age. I don't know if any my direct ancestors lived in Otis but I'm sure it was named after the family in general. They were prominent in the Revolutionary War, even wrote the first history of the revolution and one would have been a signer if not for the fact he go beat up and brain damaged. Lots of their history is known because my family did a lot of penpalling with John and Abigail Adams. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-87772321397591972092016-12-01T15:18:20.411-05:002016-12-01T15:18:20.411-05:00REALLY?!? Does this mean you are a DAR? Judy une...REALLY?!? Does this mean you are a DAR? Judy unearthed that I am one.<br />I travel through Otis every time I head to the family homestead. Did your particular ancestor live in Otis?GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-39935077100145079842016-12-01T15:13:32.404-05:002016-12-01T15:13:32.404-05:00Hi, Silver Willow. GL is so faithful. Always her...Hi, Silver Willow. GL is so faithful. Always here. What I'm realizing is that I haven't always been a respectful host to GL and the dear person God slipped into. Praying for my heart to open to the greatest love of all.GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-55359411452364288212016-12-01T13:22:26.783-05:002016-12-01T13:22:26.783-05:00The history of the city is definitely part of its ...The history of the city is definitely part of its magic. If you ever see any of the Otis or Warren statues and markers around town, say 'hi' to my ancestors.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-68362723347246419382016-12-01T11:25:54.198-05:002016-12-01T11:25:54.198-05:00I think it's wonderful you are feeling a real ...I think it's wonderful you are feeling a real connection with your Greater Love/God. It puts a smile on my face.Silver in AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12501467853392916885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-70257141967317427602016-12-01T10:47:20.199-05:002016-12-01T10:47:20.199-05:00There are a couple boat museums whose names escape...There are a couple boat museums whose names escape me right now. I went to one as a child and even as a wee tot I felt the ship's quarters were so cramped! Boston's kept it's history without commercializing it too much. Love walking Beacon Hill neighborhood and Commonwealth Ave.GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-35353155086395720802016-12-01T10:41:37.687-05:002016-12-01T10:41:37.687-05:00Judy, yeah...Boston's charm certainly isn'...Judy, yeah...Boston's charm certainly isn't in it's horizons, although its new waterfront opens up some vistas. I can see why it'd feel confining for someone blessed with country views. I love Boston's historical and cultural traditions, and the seafood is super, too!<br /><br />I'd be nostalgic about any and all traditions as long as they were heartwarming. Does it feel, for you... That changing traditions is kind of bulldozing you under? No way is that Ok my dear friend.GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-45125730328999974952016-12-01T09:01:54.458-05:002016-12-01T09:01:54.458-05:00I've been to Boston half a dozen times, when J...I've been to Boston half a dozen times, when Jennifer lived there, and can say, I never found any magical about it. Too many people. I could never see the horizon for a sunset, too many tall buildings. Her next door neighbor's were Indian, so I was constantly getting the smell of curry, which made me gag. Oh wait--there was a harbor side restaurant called Tia's which had the best lobster. I did lose myself when I ate there. LOL<br /><br />Right now, I am nostalgic. I am miffed that traditions are being changed while I am still alive. Can't they wait until I'm dead? Oh well.............Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-78233357288270292322016-11-30T17:44:10.133-05:002016-11-30T17:44:10.133-05:00I have a dog who loves to wander around in the gar...I have a dog who loves to wander around in the garage, looking in corners for bugs and spiders, I think. Mothballs are toxic to pets so I don't want to use them in the garage. I have a tray of DeCon by each door that he can't reach and I'm constantly refilling it, but I think mice are taking it down their hole right outside the door for winter storage. It's definitely a seasonal thing for them, early Oct. through the first snow.<br /><br />I loved the Mystic Boat Museum. I suppose you've been there or is it even still there? It's been years....Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-25932600102653456282016-11-30T16:45:59.965-05:002016-11-30T16:45:59.965-05:00Congrats! - that you haven't seen mice in your...Congrats! - that you haven't seen mice in your basement. You and another man worked pretty hard finding and plugging the holes. I know what you mean about mice being driven elsewhere... Grrr. Are you going to put mothballs in your garage? Someone told me about Bounce dryer sheets work for car engines.<br /><br />I just ordered two more repellers for the basement. Carpet bomb 'em! I just hope they don't travel upstairs...luckily I don't have an attic.<br /><br />Boston is magical. It is a 3 hour drive. Two of the most charming years of my young adult life were spent in Boston. So there's always a spring in my step when I'm there.GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1511512682838809760.post-49896768328166701922016-11-30T15:34:03.215-05:002016-11-30T15:34:03.215-05:00I'm glad you're having success with your m...I'm glad you're having success with your mouse proofing. I've got mothballs under my deck and plugged up some holes and so far I haven't seen any signs in my basement. I'm sort of afraid of using the sonic machine down there for fear that would drive them to the attic where all my wiring is. I think I'd have to start using one in the middle of the summer when they are all outside.<br /><br />I love your plans for Christmas! Boston is magical and I'll bet everyone there that time of the year will be friendly and jolly. Is it much of a drive from your house? <br /><br />Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.com