tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post962284668745144400..comments2023-10-19T10:51:43.826-04:00Comments on Author Amok: Poetry Friday: A Mother's Bridge of SighsAuthor Amokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-71025465403482230632013-07-13T18:12:07.931-04:002013-07-13T18:12:07.931-04:00Hi, Laura. I love who you connected what is going ...Hi, Laura. I love who you connected what is going on in your life with the perfect poem. It was hard enough for me to send my girls on the bus the first day of elementary school...and the school is only a mile away. Hang in there! Hope your plan works out, too :)Kerry Aradhyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14099941502319174759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-60879961752463590712013-07-13T06:56:17.753-04:002013-07-13T06:56:17.753-04:00No kids in this house, so my only experience with ...No kids in this house, so my only experience with the letting go is as the one who worked really hard to escape the grip of home and the stifling small town where I grew up...and now at this other end of the cycle, just finished 3 weeks back home with mom. Made her very happy. Wasn't so bad for me either.Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-71425822676842164422013-07-12T16:15:08.516-04:002013-07-12T16:15:08.516-04:00*sigh* It's hard to think our "babies&quo...*sigh* It's hard to think our "babies" can go off to a foreign land without us -- or even want to! I've a 16 year old of the female variety -- she plans to study abroad in college (England). =) Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-24417040094431837752013-07-12T12:02:52.093-04:002013-07-12T12:02:52.093-04:00This made me smile and sigh on so many levels, Lau...This made me smile and sigh on so many levels, Laura! And your cunning plan...may just have inspired the same one in me. Thank YOU! a.Amy LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625469276544426664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-365025811828673502013-07-12T11:18:01.756-04:002013-07-12T11:18:01.756-04:00I know this feeling of being at once proud that th...I know this feeling of being at once proud that they are off and having grand adventures and wistfully sad, too. What's wonderful is when they share what they've seen and been drawn to, and you the "get" the influence you have had as a parent, the seeds of interest you 've helped to plant. Safe travels, Robbie!Tara @ A Teaching Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195982194362559883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-26475398095684453832013-07-12T10:41:00.014-04:002013-07-12T10:41:00.014-04:00"In the world" darn auto correct"In the world" darn auto correctAuthor Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-29226268912404019142013-07-12T10:40:10.850-04:002013-07-12T10:40:10.850-04:00That is one of my favorite lines here, Tabatha. I ...That is one of my favorite lines here, Tabatha. I will have to check out Goldman's book.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-52156316503007588502013-07-12T08:44:19.711-04:002013-07-12T08:44:19.711-04:00Linda, hi! My teen does not have the Byronesque pe...Linda, hi! My teen does not have the Byronesque personality-thank goodness! I am just glad to see him taking a break from his laptop to enjoy being out in the work! Yes, this was a big step in growing up and away.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-62887149525096663022013-07-12T08:41:25.437-04:002013-07-12T08:41:25.437-04:00Georgia, I noticed the same thing about Byron'...Georgia, I noticed the same thing about Byron's poem. His language is so rich. I love how he captures the beauty of decay.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-2382527305364065992013-07-12T08:40:02.165-04:002013-07-12T08:40:02.165-04:00Thanks, Michelle. It *was* comforting to see that ...Thanks, Michelle. It *was* comforting to see that photo. Not easy to let go of my guy!Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-60332497001331282622013-07-12T08:03:21.768-04:002013-07-12T08:03:21.768-04:00Thanks for allowing me to travel vicariously to It...Thanks for allowing me to travel vicariously to Italy. I fear it's yet another place I will never get to see. Your son is lucky to be experiencing the world.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-63439791688459151932013-07-12T07:27:19.290-04:002013-07-12T07:27:19.290-04:00My 15 year-old son has been away a lot this summer...My 15 year-old son has been away a lot this summer. I've felt so ambivalent about missing him, knowing he should be away building his own life, but also knowing soon he really will be away building his own life. And couldn't he spare just a postcard (or tweet) of words to let us know how it's going?Liz Steinglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614059299412727544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-13555748582515460752013-07-12T06:54:06.989-04:002013-07-12T06:54:06.989-04:00My son just read The Silent Gondoliers by William ...My son just read The Silent Gondoliers by William Goldman this week. Do you think Goldman was inspired by "And silent rows the songless gondolier;"? <br /><br />Love that smiling photo of Robbie!Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-55145627174225835632013-07-12T00:18:16.404-04:002013-07-12T00:18:16.404-04:00I must confess, I did not know about "mad, ba...I must confess, I did not know about "mad, bad, and dangerous to know", so then wonder if this is something you want your sixteen year old to be experiencing? Should you not bring him home immediately? Seriously, Laura, we give them up step by step, don't we? I hope your further goal of a year abroad so you may travel to visit is fulfilled! And I do hope he has a fabulous time at this 'pleasant place of all festivity'! (Those gardens look wonderful!)Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-34782730803782198272013-07-12T00:14:31.515-04:002013-07-12T00:14:31.515-04:00I think you've chosen a good guide to the haun...I think you've chosen a good guide to the haunting romance that is Venice. Amazing to think Lord B thought of it as crumbling 200 years ago!<br /><br />I like his vintage outfit. Hope Childe Shovan has a fabulous visit to Italy. ... tell him to respect the cops. Never appear to cut in line at a museum, especially the vatican and keep his cell phone close by...Georgia Jones-Davisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-69014945436222696142013-07-11T23:35:24.418-04:002013-07-11T23:35:24.418-04:00Wow. I feel your tangled mix of emotions, Laura! ...Wow. I feel your tangled mix of emotions, Laura! But it must be a comfort to see him look so content in that photo. What an amazing adventure for him... and will be for you too one day if your plan works out. ;)Michelle Heidenrich Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02051827857519159837noreply@blogger.com