<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.comments</id><updated>2011-12-03T22:06:50.380-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Blooming Marvelous</title><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/feeds/comments/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/comments/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/comments/default?start-index=26&amp;max-results=25'/><author><name>Annie</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>1391</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-7851721231144683426</id><published>2009-12-12T20:44:02.850-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-12T20:44:02.850-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><content type='html'>This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/7851721231144683426'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/7851721231144683426'/><author><name>Anonymous</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img1.blogblog.com/img/blank.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-3840723949570691866' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/3840723949570691866' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.contentRemoved' value='true'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1731219061'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='December 12, 2009 at 8:44 PM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-6756325750458777632</id><published>2009-12-09T04:47:58.188-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-09T04:47:58.188-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Good day !.
might , probably curious to know how o...</title><content type='html'>Good day !.&lt;br /&gt;might , probably curious to know how one can manage to receive high yields .  &lt;br /&gt;There is no need to invest much at first. You may start earning  with as small sum of money as 20-100 dollars.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;AimTrust is what you need&lt;br /&gt;AimTrust represents an offshore structure with advanced asset management technologies in production and delivery of pipes for oil and gas. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is based in Panama with structures around the world.&lt;br /&gt;Do you want to become a happy investor?  &lt;br /&gt;That`s your chance That`s what you really need!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I feel good, I began to take up income with the help of this company, &lt;br /&gt;and I invite you to do the same.  It`s all about how to choose a correct companion utilizes your savings in a right way - that`s AimTrust!.&lt;br /&gt;I earn US$2,000 per day, and my first investment was 500 dollars only! &lt;br /&gt;It`s easy to start , just click this link http://jidatagug.uvoweb.net/vucode.html&lt;br /&gt;   and lucky you`re!  Let`s take our chance together to feel the smell of real money</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/2375418281070486420/comments/default/6756325750458777632'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/2375418281070486420/comments/default/6756325750458777632'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2007/06/alpha-mom-vs-slacker-mom.html?showComment=1260352078188#c6756325750458777632' title=''/><author><name>Anonymous</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img1.blogblog.com/img/blank.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2007/06/alpha-mom-vs-slacker-mom.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-2375418281070486420' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/2375418281070486420' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1604972669'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='December 9, 2009 at 4:47 AM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-6569059732846125859</id><published>2009-12-07T14:57:24.614-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-07T14:57:24.614-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Good day !.
You may , perhaps curious to know how ...</title><content type='html'>Good day !.&lt;br /&gt;You may , perhaps curious to know how one can make real money .  &lt;br /&gt;There is no initial capital needed You may commense earning  with as small sum of money as 20-100 dollars.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;AimTrust is what you thought of all the time&lt;br /&gt;AimTrust represents an offshore structure with advanced asset management technologies in production and delivery of pipes for oil and gas. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Its head office is in Panama with affiliates around the world.&lt;br /&gt;Do you want to become an affluent person?  &lt;br /&gt;That`s your chance That`s what you desire!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I`m happy and lucky, I began to get income with the help of this company, &lt;br /&gt;and I invite you to do the same.  If it gets down to select a proper companion who uses your money in a right way - that`s AimTrust!.&lt;br /&gt;I take now up to 2G every day, and my first investment was 500 dollars only! &lt;br /&gt;It`s easy to join , just click this link http://etykonyvac.kogaryu.com/jatyvi.html&lt;br /&gt;   and lucky you`re!  Let`s take our chance together to feel the smell of real money</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/2932494241263327946/comments/default/6569059732846125859'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/2932494241263327946/comments/default/6569059732846125859'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2008/04/i-am-all-out-of-blog-steam.html?showComment=1260215844614#c6569059732846125859' title=''/><author><name>Anonymous</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img1.blogblog.com/img/blank.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2008/04/i-am-all-out-of-blog-steam.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-2932494241263327946' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/2932494241263327946' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1262950031'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='December 7, 2009 at 2:57 PM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-6211131900378671236</id><published>2009-12-01T14:39:14.465-05:00</published><updated>2009-12-01T14:39:14.465-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Hey there Annie!  I&amp;#39;m getting ready to post an...</title><content type='html'>Hey there Annie!  I&amp;#39;m getting ready to post another giveaway on Blissfully Domestic and I just realized I still don&amp;#39;t have your address!  Can you email it to Sylvia{at}BlissfullyDomestic{dot}com?  I thought I remembered receiving it but can&amp;#39;t find it anywhere!  :)  Thanks so much!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/6211131900378671236'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/6211131900378671236'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html?showComment=1259696354465#c6211131900378671236' title=''/><author><name>::Sylvia::</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10315724269855201923</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GTzbPwpNPOU/Sq1n3QnfguI/AAAAAAAAArc/BzABVAw0N9g/S220/DSC07123_3.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-3840723949570691866' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/3840723949570691866' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1219873523'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='December 1, 2009 at 2:39 PM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-3885630846826005786</id><published>2009-11-10T09:30:13.497-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-10T09:30:13.497-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Congratulations!  You won our giveaway!  Stop by B...</title><content type='html'>Congratulations!  You won our giveaway!  Stop by Blissfully Domestic today!! :)</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/3885630846826005786'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/3885630846826005786'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html?showComment=1257863413497#c3885630846826005786' title=''/><author><name>::Sylvia::</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10315724269855201923</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_GTzbPwpNPOU/Sq1n3QnfguI/AAAAAAAAArc/BzABVAw0N9g/S220/DSC07123_3.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-3840723949570691866' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/3840723949570691866' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1219873523'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='November 10, 2009 at 9:30 AM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-3871551682670672572</id><published>2009-11-07T22:57:57.430-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-07T22:57:57.430-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Hi Annie!  I was looking for a way to email you bu...</title><content type='html'>Hi Annie!  I was looking for a way to email you but have been unsuccessful.  Thank you for your comment on my Ireland post, and yes--definitely a small world! Would love to hear from you...you can email me at dancing_lemur [at] great-little-stories [dot] com.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/3871551682670672572'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/3871551682670672572'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html?showComment=1257652677430#c3871551682670672572' title=''/><author><name>dancing_lemur</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/16544443358958466637</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-3840723949570691866' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/3840723949570691866' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1235423890'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='November 7, 2009 at 10:57 PM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-4529536469397193882</id><published>2009-11-05T16:21:02.906-05:00</published><updated>2009-11-05T16:21:02.906-05:00</updated><title type='text'>MY GOD!  BRAVO, Annie, Bravo.....

Not only do you...</title><content type='html'>MY GOD!  BRAVO, Annie, Bravo.....&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not only do you have a tremendous written ability, but an expressive one as well.  Not one who read this didn&amp;#39;t feel what your words spun and evoked. So sorry for your D, the little ones, and the rest of Heather&amp;#39;s family.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You got me with the heather sprigs in the bouquet mention.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3529043382414558117/comments/default/4529536469397193882'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3529043382414558117/comments/default/4529536469397193882'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2007/09/letter-to-heather.html?showComment=1257456062906#c4529536469397193882' title=''/><author><name>lastdayofspring</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02198272912684102411</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2007/09/letter-to-heather.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-3529043382414558117' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/3529043382414558117' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-292187663'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='November 5, 2009 at 4:21 PM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-4836691612877335583</id><published>2009-10-09T05:49:44.281-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-09T05:49:44.281-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Really a very good Article.

I like it and appreci...</title><content type='html'>Really a very good Article.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I like it and appreciate also.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;You can have more parenting ideas at : &lt;a href="http://www.successfulsingleparenting.com" rel="nofollow"&gt;http://www.successfulsingleparenting.com&lt;/a&gt;</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3283707466295231201/comments/default/4836691612877335583'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3283707466295231201/comments/default/4836691612877335583'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2008/07/what-difference-year-makes_28.html?showComment=1255085384281#c4836691612877335583' title=''/><author><name>Jennifer Broadley</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11486337007499597532</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2008/07/what-difference-year-makes_28.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-3283707466295231201' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/3283707466295231201' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1782134389'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='October 9, 2009 at 5:49 AM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-3729590474019555721</id><published>2009-07-02T15:21:47.651-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-02T15:21:47.651-05:00</updated><title type='text'>A true tale of woe!  Oh, with the hair - at 59 yea...</title><content type='html'>A true tale of woe!  Oh, with the hair - at 59 years I&amp;#39;m still getting comments on my red hair!  It&amp;#39;s not you doll.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/3729590474019555721'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/3729590474019555721'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html?showComment=1246566107651#c3729590474019555721' title=''/><author><name>lady macleod</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12830048414719866472</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AeRqVC7kJo4/SQsYLQzcgBI/AAAAAAAAHLU/_lwqwPse2i0/S220/ccarlisle.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-3840723949570691866' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/3840723949570691866' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-657921872'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='July 2, 2009 at 3:21 PM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-4489275029576913801</id><published>2009-06-08T18:40:01.203-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-08T18:40:01.203-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Tomorrow can only be better!  And you reminded me ...</title><content type='html'>Tomorrow can only be better!  And you reminded me that it&amp;#39;s time to learn how to change a flat tire!  One of these days, this Damsel in Distress is going to be doomed!!</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/4489275029576913801'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/4489275029576913801'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html?showComment=1244504401203#c4489275029576913801' title=''/><author><name>turnitupmom</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02579025003815866837</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='28' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_gcvaRAtVaXU/SfZsNFYzcNI/AAAAAAAAAAM/-ZLhNc8eo5Q/S220/IMG_2133.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-3840723949570691866' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/3840723949570691866' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1719035735'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='June 8, 2009 at 6:40 PM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-7186526088030633103</id><published>2009-05-25T15:38:02.003-05:00</published><updated>2009-05-25T15:38:02.003-05:00</updated><title type='text'></title><content type='html'>This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/7186526088030633103'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/7186526088030633103'/><author><name>Haasiegirl</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17922061510146257818</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_w81wF3bFHGc/SG2kc2bi3HI/AAAAAAAAAGY/t-eVsYwXkeU/S220/featured.png'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-3840723949570691866' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/3840723949570691866' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.contentRemoved' value='true'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-698449843'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='May 25, 2009 at 3:38 PM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-7766873909404367469</id><published>2009-05-17T23:46:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-05-17T23:46:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Ouch.  That's a lot of punctures for one day.  And...</title><content type='html'>Ouch.  That's a lot of punctures for one day.  And that woman needs to think before she speaks, although I do get the same, and they usually mean my son's red hair.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/7766873909404367469'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/7766873909404367469'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html?showComment=1242621960000#c7766873909404367469' title=''/><author><name>anymommy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17870033179328734404</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_CamAh7t6V0g/SEXrZt_HEsI/AAAAAAAAAHs/caAmHCdSGaw/S220/treecopy2.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-3840723949570691866' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/3840723949570691866' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-991078206'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='May 17, 2009 at 11:46 PM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-5117093463604299103</id><published>2009-04-29T10:49:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-29T10:49:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>People always say to my husband that our kids must...</title><content type='html'>People always say to my husband that our kids must take after me. He just laughs and says they do. I hope your spate of bad car karma has come to an end.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/5117093463604299103'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/5117093463604299103'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html?showComment=1241020140000#c5117093463604299103' title=''/><author><name>wakeupandsmellthecoffee</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04602735058278146250</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='25' height='32' src='http://cache.kotaku.com/gaming/hot-coffee.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-3840723949570691866' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/3840723949570691866' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-502850210'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='April 29, 2009 at 10:49 AM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-2702444410058042584</id><published>2009-04-22T22:30:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-22T22:30:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Why is he going to Ireland?
And
what a shit day.</title><content type='html'>Why is he going to Ireland?&lt;br /&gt;And&lt;br /&gt;what a shit day.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/2702444410058042584'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/2702444410058042584'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html?showComment=1240457400000#c2702444410058042584' title=''/><author><name>Vicky</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00709491176658678462</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_VITGAR9_1x4/Sey6InjppnI/AAAAAAAAACY/PFOBrsvHxbY/S220/from+photos+008.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-3840723949570691866' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/3840723949570691866' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-385265817'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='April 22, 2009 at 10:30 PM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-4501689281423756525</id><published>2009-04-19T11:43:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-19T11:43:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>How rude of that woman! I'm sure she was just talk...</title><content type='html'>How rude of that woman! I'm sure she was just talking about the red hair.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I have changed 2 wheels in my life - both times I felt ridiculously proud of myself, and full of achievement.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/4501689281423756525'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/3840723949570691866/comments/default/4501689281423756525'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html?showComment=1240159380000#c4501689281423756525' title=''/><author><name>Iota</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08507184283437057648</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/04/puncture-day.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-3840723949570691866' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/3840723949570691866' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-592875875'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='April 19, 2009 at 11:43 AM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-4477580548185390317</id><published>2009-04-16T22:21:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-16T22:21:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>I also use coupons to donate food to the food pant...</title><content type='html'>I also use coupons to donate food to the food pantry. If I can get something free or nearly free to add to our donation I will because I figure something is better than letting someone else starve. I completely understand the guilt that comes with donating stuff my family wouldn't eat, but at the same I was able to give something.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/2685234306157163944/comments/default/4477580548185390317'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/2685234306157163944/comments/default/4477580548185390317'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/03/wrestling-with-our-social-consciences.html?showComment=1239938460000#c4477580548185390317' title=''/><author><name>cookiesandmilk</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02882740419672377623</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_4fEwlJh4cDY/SROuB5tnLAI/AAAAAAAAAKI/RyAI6dwZCIM/S220/P1010029.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/03/wrestling-with-our-social-consciences.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-2685234306157163944' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/2685234306157163944' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-452412929'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='April 16, 2009 at 10:21 PM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-5526907769154578864</id><published>2009-04-15T20:45:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-04-15T20:45:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Love your comments on religion. Beautiful. And so ...</title><content type='html'>Love your comments on religion. Beautiful. And so true. I think we should all be more open about it. Great to meet you briefly and I look forward to getting to know you better!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Sarah</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/5863205207841834871/comments/default/5526907769154578864'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/5863205207841834871/comments/default/5526907769154578864'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/02/mark-of-my-faith.html?showComment=1239846300000#c5526907769154578864' title=''/><author><name>Sarie</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14577969615173887096</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img2.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/02/mark-of-my-faith.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-5863205207841834871' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/5863205207841834871' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1396407149'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='April 15, 2009 at 8:45 PM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-1347210588258022078</id><published>2009-03-27T04:19:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-27T04:19:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>Wonderful, and yes you are "overthinking it" I bel...</title><content type='html'>Wonderful, and yes you are "overthinking it" I believe on the food donations.  It's wonderful that you are aware of the global situation and I think you are setting a wonderful example for your children.  Well done.  I keep how lucky I am in my mind every day.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/2685234306157163944/comments/default/1347210588258022078'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/2685234306157163944/comments/default/1347210588258022078'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/03/wrestling-with-our-social-consciences.html?showComment=1238145540000#c1347210588258022078' title=''/><author><name>lady macleod</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12830048414719866472</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AeRqVC7kJo4/SQsYLQzcgBI/AAAAAAAAHLU/_lwqwPse2i0/S220/ccarlisle.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/03/wrestling-with-our-social-consciences.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-2685234306157163944' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/2685234306157163944' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-657921872'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='March 27, 2009 at 4:19 AM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-5158178387722312454</id><published>2009-03-26T15:46:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-26T15:46:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>As someone who used the food pantry for the first ...</title><content type='html'>As someone who used the food pantry for the first time this past winter I can tell you that the people receiving the food are very grateful for it. That said, the food was not what I would have chosen to feed my family. I even joked with my husband that the government was trying to kill off the poor by handing out salt laden, fat laden, zero fiber foodstuffs. In a real pinch though you will make do and I did. I am thankful now that I don't have to go there but it changed my view as well and I am donating better quality items myself.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/2685234306157163944/comments/default/5158178387722312454'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/2685234306157163944/comments/default/5158178387722312454'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/03/wrestling-with-our-social-consciences.html?showComment=1238100360000#c5158178387722312454' title=''/><author><name>imperfect housewife</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01280672357162596615</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qZNe-49Jyq0/SaGTfydFBnI/AAAAAAAAAAM/9uIeQ5RNymw/S220/from+photos+008.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/03/wrestling-with-our-social-consciences.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-2685234306157163944' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/2685234306157163944' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1537717131'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='March 26, 2009 at 3:46 PM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-7492918229673178536</id><published>2009-03-25T00:56:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-25T00:56:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>These are indeed hard times. I totally understand ...</title><content type='html'>These are indeed hard times. I totally understand how you are feeling, but with the help that you are doing, I know that it will really go a long way. Amidst the financial crisis, I am proud of you for continuing to share your blessings. You are an inspiration. During these times when finances are difficult, the more we should think about others who have less. Thank you for reminding me that.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/2685234306157163944/comments/default/7492918229673178536'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/2685234306157163944/comments/default/7492918229673178536'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/03/wrestling-with-our-social-consciences.html?showComment=1237960560000#c7492918229673178536' title=''/><author><name>Stay At Home Mom</name><uri>http://www.squidoo.com/parenting-advice-pregnancy-tips</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='http://img1.blogblog.com/img/blank.gif'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/03/wrestling-with-our-social-consciences.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-2685234306157163944' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/2685234306157163944' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-2117431433'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='March 25, 2009 at 12:56 AM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-6571522373801477497</id><published>2009-03-18T09:51:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-18T09:51:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>I attend a Church of England church regularly. I d...</title><content type='html'>I attend a Church of England church regularly. I don't advertise this fact here in the UK because most people I know don't go to church and don't trust people who do. I blame Evangelical Christians for this. I have not and will not try to convert anyone. Religion, I believe, is highly personal. Some of my family fall into that EC brand of Christianity. I cannot talk to them about religion without getting into a fight so I don't say anything. They assume I believe as they do. I don't. I understand you not wanting to talk about your beliefs. That doesn't mean they're not real and you don't value them. It means you do value them too much to have someone who thinks otherwise to denigrate them.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/5863205207841834871/comments/default/6571522373801477497'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/5863205207841834871/comments/default/6571522373801477497'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/02/mark-of-my-faith.html?showComment=1237387860000#c6571522373801477497' title=''/><author><name>wakeupandsmellthecoffee</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/04602735058278146250</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='25' height='32' src='http://cache.kotaku.com/gaming/hot-coffee.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/02/mark-of-my-faith.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-5863205207841834871' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/5863205207841834871' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-502850210'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='March 18, 2009 at 9:51 AM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-5473330481527943128</id><published>2009-03-12T14:37:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-12T14:37:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>I am late.  Obviously.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Anyhow, there is so ...</title><content type='html'>I am late.  Obviously.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Anyhow, there is so much I could say about this subject, I'll try to condense my thoughts!  &lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;I was raised Catholic and have baptized my children in the Catholic church.   I feel like there is so much I don't know or understand about what it means to be Catholic.  I really question my faith and wonder if I should consider exploring other religions.  But I can't imagine NOT attending Mass and having the history and the routines of the church.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;That is just not something I could ever say to a priest, ya know?&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Also, since moving to TN, Catholicism is not as prevalant (as say Baptist or Methodist).  I'm attending a non-denominational bible study and all the women truly understand their faiths and me...I don't even mention I'm Catholic.  I can't explain my religion and I feel like "outsiders" look at Catholics like freaks or not truly Christian.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;I don't know if this makes sense, but I "get" being defensive.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/5863205207841834871/comments/default/5473330481527943128'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/5863205207841834871/comments/default/5473330481527943128'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/02/mark-of-my-faith.html?showComment=1236886620000#c5473330481527943128' title=''/><author><name>Jennifer, Playgroups Are No Place For Children</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08191366421121919596</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='24' src='http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i301/jenleah99/IMG_0156.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/02/mark-of-my-faith.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-5863205207841834871' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/5863205207841834871' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1591394414'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='March 12, 2009 at 2:37 PM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-3306471629454291157</id><published>2009-03-11T14:03:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-11T14:03:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>It's funny (and it's not what you asked), but I am...</title><content type='html'>It's funny (and it's not what you asked), but I am not at all religious and I still identified with the feeling you described of reticence and not wanting to be drawn out on an issue that is a huge part of my life.  I feel this way sometimes (depending on situation and tone) when someone asks me about my daughter, who is obviously, due to physical appearance, adopted.  I feel awkward and stumbly and sometimes challenged, even where there's no challenge in the question.  I suppose it's because I've been put on the defensive in the past, just like you have regarding Catholicism.  Interesting.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/5863205207841834871/comments/default/3306471629454291157'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/5863205207841834871/comments/default/3306471629454291157'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/02/mark-of-my-faith.html?showComment=1236798180000#c3306471629454291157' title=''/><author><name>anymommy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17870033179328734404</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='29' height='32' src='http://bp0.blogger.com/_CamAh7t6V0g/SEXrZt_HEsI/AAAAAAAAAHs/caAmHCdSGaw/S220/treecopy2.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/02/mark-of-my-faith.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-5863205207841834871' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/5863205207841834871' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-991078206'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='March 11, 2009 at 2:03 PM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-6913789358626948886</id><published>2009-03-10T21:19:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-10T21:19:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>I have a few things to say - mostly because I know...</title><content type='html'>I have a few things to say - mostly because I know you to be such a dear person.  &lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Let me begin, we know I am a Buddhist.  I am a Buddhist because it is the one organized religion that most closely fits my spirituality (and we have never started a war over our faith, I love that).  But anyone who knows me well will tell you I take from it what I need, and let the rest go for the monks.  I am a deeply spiritual person but not a deeply religious one.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;And I ALWAYS hold out the possibility in politics and religion - that I could be wrong.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;I feel very strongly about honoring anyone's beliefs as long as they do no harm to others.  I have a great deal, a great deal, of trouble with organized religions who think that their way is the ONLY way.  &lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;There are many Paths to Enlightenment, Heaven, Nirvana, whatever name you use for your Bliss.  His Holiness the Dalai Lama is very firm in his teachings that those who grew up with religions other than Buddhism should stay there and be the best Christian, Jew, Jane, HIndu, or whatever.  When one changes religion there is the temptation to make the faith you have left -wrong- in order to justify your change of heart.  TRicky business.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;I think having your children, or your neighbors for that matter, see an outward symbol of your faith is something for THEM TO HONOUR.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;This is, as you noted, a volatile subject but one that needs to be brought out into the light more I think.  We need to honour and respect the choice of each individual.  The more love and compassion in the world the better.   And the power of prayer by any name (I use meditation) is a power like no other.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;My only child converted to Judaism when she married.  She thought about it long and hard (as she does most things) and wrote me the loveliest letter telling me that she felt perfectly comfortable doing so because of the "wonderful, accepting way that you reared me spiritually".  Well, all you mothers know I did some happy tears after that!&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;I do find that the happier one is your own spirituality the more people ask about it - that happens to me all the time.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Please remember my friend that your reticence is something you must look at in your own heart, but do remember there are a lot of stupid, rude people out there - I'm  sorry but it's true.  And YOU are a sweet, lovely person who has difficulty telling them to bugger off - which is when you get their email address and zip off a notice to me.  :-)&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;There is so much "them and us" in the world; we need no more.</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/5863205207841834871/comments/default/6913789358626948886'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/5863205207841834871/comments/default/6913789358626948886'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/02/mark-of-my-faith.html?showComment=1236737940000#c6913789358626948886' title=''/><author><name>lady macleod</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/12830048414719866472</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='23' height='32' src='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_AeRqVC7kJo4/SQsYLQzcgBI/AAAAAAAAHLU/_lwqwPse2i0/S220/ccarlisle.jpg'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/02/mark-of-my-faith.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-5863205207841834871' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/5863205207841834871' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-657921872'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='March 10, 2009 at 9:19 PM'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-4587539783846917738</id><published>2009-03-08T17:49:00.000-05:00</published><updated>2009-03-08T17:49:00.000-05:00</updated><title type='text'>I like watching the news channels all day on Ash W...</title><content type='html'>I like watching the news channels all day on Ash Wed. . I like to see our elected officials and if they proudly wear this symbol of faith all day (our vice president did!)</content><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/5863205207841834871/comments/default/4587539783846917738'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/5863205207841834871/comments/default/4587539783846917738'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/02/mark-of-my-faith.html?showComment=1236552540000#c4587539783846917738' title=''/><author><name>imperfect housewife</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01280672357162596615</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='22' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_qZNe-49Jyq0/SaGTfydFBnI/AAAAAAAAAAM/9uIeQ5RNymw/S220/from+photos+008.JPG'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://bloomingmarvelous.blogspot.com/2009/02/mark-of-my-faith.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6361777463921594082.post-5863205207841834871' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/6361777463921594082/posts/default/5863205207841834871' type='text/html'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.itemClass' value='pid-1537717131'/><gd:extendedProperty name='blogger.displayTime' value='March 8, 2009 at 5:49 PM'/></entry></feed>