tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397842596692895726.post2490326872452046948..comments2024-01-03T05:35:54.035+02:00Comments on poppy view: Take ShelterPoppyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397842596692895726.post-51622098120289190422014-06-16T16:20:08.808+03:002014-06-16T16:20:08.808+03:00Lovely!Lovely!Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397842596692895726.post-52293501255951569612014-06-05T16:54:52.327+03:002014-06-05T16:54:52.327+03:00Poppy, this may have been posted before I 'dis...Poppy, this may have been posted before I 'discovered' you but I just read it this morning and had to tell you that you've so aptly captured in words what we have seen in the villages where we've traveled in Greece - not just Crete - the villages in many cases are being re-born by those who've faltered - not failed - because of government's and economies and all things beyond their individual control. Maybe that is a good thing as the village's are coming to life and families are coming together again. . .this is a fabulous post, Poppy!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397842596692895726.post-57983167053058531732013-08-06T05:56:42.511+03:002013-08-06T05:56:42.511+03:00Poppy, I read this post first and then went back t...Poppy, I read this post first and then went back to read your very first one, and on through May's. So I've thought about what you're saying here and I believe if we only got to know the individuals of a country, as we sometimes do in blogs, it makes us see the people behind the newspaper stories. What you have written about Greece is a complicated issue that is difficult to understand. I can't even begin to understand the U.S.'s economic problems. Why did the economic fallout of 2008 happen? Why couldn't the government and banks and Wall Street have seen it was going to happen and prevented it? <br /><br />Greece's history is so old and complex. (I wish I could remember half of what I studied in school about it and about the legendary myth stories.) But what you wrote about shelter makes perfect sense. We all need that. Sometimes we lose that shelter, as so many people in the U.S. did during all the foreclosures in the past years, and it is heartbreaking, demoralizing for awhile. But the human spirit perseveres and we make a new shelter for us and our loved ones, just as people have done throughout world history. <br /><br />We make a home and that is wherever we live, be it losing a mansion and moving into an apartment or a mobile home or whatever. When my kids were little I read them stories of The Boxcar Children. Are you familiar with them? I think my kids secretly hoped they'd become orphans and find an old boxcar somewhere to set up house in! But there is the urge to nest in almost each of us, isn't there?<br /><br />Goodnight, dear Poppy. Time to go to bed here.Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397842596692895726.post-58658508169034324292012-06-17T10:02:13.485+03:002012-06-17T10:02:13.485+03:00nice post and amazing photos...things are really b...nice post and amazing photos...things are really bad right now but us Greeks never give up!!!! :)Pelihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16184747262393313219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397842596692895726.post-55380444796631532612012-06-06T07:10:06.873+03:002012-06-06T07:10:06.873+03:00Dearest Poppy,
Your blog is a dream...I, suddenly,...Dearest Poppy,<br />Your blog is a dream...I, suddenly, feel transported as I view the incredible landscape and savor each skillful word you have written! Ahh...Such a warm and inviting home you have been blessed to live in, my new friend! <br />I am looking forward to visiting your many fascinating posts in the coming days.<br />And, too with the lure of RED is ever present in my mind (and heart)! <br />Blessings and thanks for your kind comments on my blog,<br />CarolynnChenille Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02431398899341721439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397842596692895726.post-44386573593202376622012-06-03T03:03:31.654+03:002012-06-03T03:03:31.654+03:00What a beautiful place! To me, the simple things i...What a beautiful place! To me, the simple things in life are truly the best. I wish more people realized that seeing a bird make a nest, watching a flower bloom, nourishes our souls. And doesn't cost a cent.<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397842596692895726.post-30502227147009838982012-06-01T12:57:54.411+03:002012-06-01T12:57:54.411+03:00Hi Julie,
Thanks so much for stopping by and your...Hi Julie,<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by and your comments. Always appreciated. So fabulous to meet a fellow Canadian! I just dropped by your place and was so happy to read about some of the things we have in common! Lovely.<br /><br />Hope to see you again soon.<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397842596692895726.post-85083857053140710402012-06-01T12:53:59.965+03:002012-06-01T12:53:59.965+03:00Hi Loi,
Thank you so much for your comments, I re...Hi Loi,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your comments, I really appreciate them, especially re: the advice about the larger views. I didn't realize you could do that with the vignettes! So helpful of you.<br /><br />Have a great weekend.<br /><br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397842596692895726.post-64440977130824274732012-05-31T23:57:16.478+03:002012-05-31T23:57:16.478+03:00Thank you Poppy for your lovely blog. Sometimes i...Thank you Poppy for your lovely blog. Sometimes it is hard to stay cheerful when the world around you is in chaos. I have felt bad reading the stories about the austerity and uncertainty in Greece. It has always been one of my favourite places and one I hope to visit when I retire. I had a friend who was born and raised in Greece and his friendly happy demeanour had always represented Greece for me. The pictures are soothing and I hope that live improves for the Greek people. JJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04846251262064844655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8397842596692895726.post-86106241741517870142012-05-31T19:07:05.819+03:002012-05-31T19:07:05.819+03:00Hi Poppy ~
Thank you for such a wonderfully writt...Hi Poppy ~<br /><br />Thank you for such a wonderfully written post! Each time I read your blog, I simply envision this beautiful, carefree living in Greece. Never occurred to me about life in such an unstable environment. I wish the best for Greece and everyone there. <br /><br />Your photos and picture vignettes are beautiful. I hope everyone will click on the images to enjoy the large views. <br /><br />Cheers,<br />LoiWoodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.com