tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post2021012183714511170..comments2023-12-20T02:16:15.132-08:00Comments on The Fifty Factor: Cooling OffJoanna Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-23815671897318704912009-07-15T11:29:48.214-07:002009-07-15T11:29:48.214-07:00I'm just getting around to reading some of you...I'm just getting around to reading some of your posts and they're great! We're about the same age, I'm 53 and I, too, never longed for kids. I love kids, but I never felt that strong desire to have them like other women do. I was the second child out of 4, the rest boys (maybe that's one reason). I didn't get married until I was 37 and we tried for a couple of years and then stopped. I knew I didn't have it in me to start a brood at age 40.yorksnbeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14374648174893672244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-30920285371744203652009-07-10T21:38:10.609-07:002009-07-10T21:38:10.609-07:00man. that was a good story. and you know i mean ...man. that was a good story. and you know i mean it because i have nothing else to say. <br /><br />(drools for good writing)whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11453221649546512144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-54576333102229746002009-07-05T08:36:33.242-07:002009-07-05T08:36:33.242-07:00This was such a lovely post. What a great memory o...This was such a lovely post. What a great memory of your Mother.<br /><br />I always knew I would be a mother, but I think it never really crossed my mind just what an overwhelming, all consuming role it would be.<br /><br /><br />Of course, I do love it. But I never dedicated much real thought to whether I could actually do it well.<br /><br />I think the world would be a far better place if women considered just what being a Mother was all about before making that decision and committment :-)Kimmy @ kimmythingyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618841750814941148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-52979438769579035292009-07-03T15:06:50.085-07:002009-07-03T15:06:50.085-07:00Hi, thanks for visiting me, I loved this story. I ...Hi, thanks for visiting me, I loved this story. I will return to read more. 50 is when you stop waiting for everyone in your life to do something for you. We have to take care of our own needs sometime. Shock, awe and disbelief abound in one's entourage.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-22255809373236593962009-07-03T13:55:53.150-07:002009-07-03T13:55:53.150-07:00I love this post. I think it's great that you ...I love this post. I think it's great that you had your light bulb moment of not wanting to have children of your own, while you were still young. So often, it's just expected, that when a woman marries, that eventually she will have children. Far too many women have children that shouldn't...that know they don't want any but go along anyways because of society/family pressure or expectations. Sad for the children and sad for them.<br /><br />I could so relate to this story of your mom...that so could have been me walking out to the hose and doing that. I remember being very pregnant with little ones to take care of and having no air conditioning in our house. I would fill up their little pool and when it was got to the point I couldn't take it anymore, I would get right in there with them. Or I would run through the sprinkler with them...actually I think it was more that I stood there and let the cold water shower me....lol. Anything to cool off. Oh how I must have looked to those that drove by...lol<br /><br />Thankfully it doesn't get that hot where we live. We do have air conditioning but only use it when it gets really hot or humid. Since we are cooped up on our house so much of the year because of snow and cold, we spend as much time outside as possible, even if it's hot. A lot of our front and back yard has a lot of shade because we have a lot of big tree's...that helps too.<br /><br />We cool off by playing in the sprinkler or filling up the swimming pool. When it's my day off from work or the weekend we will go to the beach at a near by lake to play and cool off. We also have water balloon fights! I personally love water fights.(and in the winter I love snow ball fights :) Ice cream and pop cycles are almost a daily treat here!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04441204804740501624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-40150931463881206302009-07-03T11:58:01.248-07:002009-07-03T11:58:01.248-07:00We'll definitely be stocking up on the water b...We'll definitely be stocking up on the water balloons- there haven't been any rationing laws here yet but I try to conserve water anyway. <br /><br />Lately the only thing that cools me down is ice cream or popsicles. I love making popsicles from organic yogurt and berries and honey and such. Planning on getting a yogurt maker soon!Lorainehttp://www.artofseeking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-51272377535338456502009-07-02T21:41:44.206-07:002009-07-02T21:41:44.206-07:00When I was a kid, the ice man would stop by and he...When I was a kid, the ice man would stop by and he'd chip off a chunk of ice for us to suck on. Now that I'm an adult, I like to still suck on ice and stay under the a/c. I don't like going out in 110 degree heat.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04459265311205890622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-35623947038962451402009-07-02T21:41:22.260-07:002009-07-02T21:41:22.260-07:00Isn't it funny what moments in time we remembe...Isn't it funny what moments in time we remember?! I've spent some time this week with the water hose. While 3 of my grandchildren were here and in the pool, I would unwind it and water my plants as they swam and at some point I would spray them when they least expected it with the cold would squeel with delight. I sure hope they remember it!<br /><br />Great post.<br /><br />Hugs!<br />KatJustabeachkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730467440181411875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-52984593909801183982009-07-02T16:33:42.008-07:002009-07-02T16:33:42.008-07:00This was a funny post. It sounds exactly like some...This was a funny post. It sounds exactly like something I would do, but then I live in the country with no neighbors. As a 50+ woman, I am so glad I found your blog...it's right up my alleymarjeanhttp://marjean-gettingbacktobasics.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-63246302351751863272009-07-02T11:20:43.265-07:002009-07-02T11:20:43.265-07:00A great memory... I am in the midwest and although...A great memory... I am in the midwest and although it gets hot, it doesnt get as humid as the eastern seaboard or OH. Being a Limey, I still have difficulty adjusting to the heat in summer, so I stand, star-like, in front of the airconditioner until I feel my skin get freezing cold. <br />Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier! I'll be back here too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-46250929085994366412009-07-02T08:36:02.005-07:002009-07-02T08:36:02.005-07:00I loved this story. I could picture every word of...I loved this story. I could picture every word of it. It was like watching a scene in a movie.<br /><br />I was born and raised in LA and most of what's left of my family is still there. with my kids pretty much grown and independent this summer, I've been homesick for a California roadtrip and family visit.Pseudohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10430783970802030846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-83650976806775939462009-07-02T08:27:49.699-07:002009-07-02T08:27:49.699-07:00Hi everyone! Thanks for your comments. They make...Hi everyone! Thanks for your comments. They make my day.<br /><br />My Mom is the greatest! I am so blessed to have a terrific relationship with her. And I'm blessed to have ten nieces and nephews from my three sisters and brother. I adore them all and enjoy every minute I spend with them. I may not have had children of my own but I have a wealth of kids of love in my life.<br /><br />Keep those cards and letters coming! I love hearing from you! xoJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-57110048678888030912009-07-02T08:10:16.565-07:002009-07-02T08:10:16.565-07:00This is a very nice story, that water must of been...This is a very nice story, that water must of been so cold, brr. When my kids and grand kids were young they loved to run in the sprinkler. Thank you for coming by, have a happy and safe 4th of July.Margaret Cloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01193782261129586110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-60959862257068050332009-07-02T06:35:40.719-07:002009-07-02T06:35:40.719-07:00What a wonderful story and you have a beautiful wa...What a wonderful story and you have a beautiful way with words. I think you have a lot of your mother in you. What a great example she set you. She clearly knew how to have fun too plus get the job done.<br /><br />Of course we have very hot weather here too so being near the water whether that be pools, hoses or the beach is a must. When I lived overseas I missed our beaches the most. <br /><br />I remember lots of hose fights as children and my mother used to make us ice cream and ice blocks (not sure what you call them there). Wonderful days.<br /><br />I think its great we live in an age where women can decide what is best for them. Besides, think of all the children you probably have in your life anyway. I only had the one (plus Ian plus another Scottish girl that latched onto me while living there). It all works out the way it should.Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597193176450931002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-44521694918801570732009-07-02T04:58:22.249-07:002009-07-02T04:58:22.249-07:00beautiful story joanna. i could picture everything...beautiful story joanna. i could picture everything perfectly in my head. besos-janejanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11848025993329729577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-53778491363317916552009-07-02T04:56:59.187-07:002009-07-02T04:56:59.187-07:00I think I love that your mother did this in front ...I think I love that your mother did this in front of you! <br />Any woman smart enough to know she's not cut out for motherhood has got a LOT going for her in my book!<br />My favorite way to cool off when the muggy weather hits is to camp in the hammock on the porch--catch that evening breeze.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-75967516990978812122009-07-01T20:45:15.584-07:002009-07-01T20:45:15.584-07:00that's a lovely story, your mom is resourceful...that's a lovely story, your mom is resourceful as all good moms have to be. I cool off with air conditioning and coke frosters! Also by wearing flip flops and shorts. Love summer.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720030744345215307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-57182379553876659762009-07-01T20:06:37.916-07:002009-07-01T20:06:37.916-07:00Oh, I don't know how I missed this one. You p...Oh, I don't know how I missed this one. You paint a beautiful picture of your Mom. I have been that hot. We were in Las Vegas. I didn't actually put the hose down my dress but I did spray the kids and let them spray me!<br /><br />What a wonderful post, Joanna! I always love coming here!!<br /><br />Big hugs!!Green-Eyed Momsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175981627284967050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-91497573062883194322009-07-01T17:46:12.572-07:002009-07-01T17:46:12.572-07:00Now THAT was a beautiful story! Very nice! I fou...Now THAT was a beautiful story! Very nice! I found a new ice cream the other day that cools me off! It's called Cupcake by Pierre's. OMG. How did I ever live without this? lolsheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183605567090197137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-59469115549228849632009-07-01T16:07:05.929-07:002009-07-01T16:07:05.929-07:00What a beautiful, vivid, memory.
Thank you for dr...What a beautiful, vivid, memory.<br /><br />Thank you for dropping by "down South" today. Come ovah any time.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299205162628367889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-88410441678305979892009-07-01T15:38:08.754-07:002009-07-01T15:38:08.754-07:00nice story
I sweat easily and dislike that sticky...nice story <br />I sweat easily and dislike that sticky feeling. I have used a hose on my head before. Just the other day I took my hat and soaked in the lake and put it back on with the water still in it.<br /><br />Washing my face off - always feels good.Bill Lislemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187273560129198423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-58812370192331433752009-07-01T14:51:11.965-07:002009-07-01T14:51:11.965-07:00Such a fantastic, fantastic post!
I think we al...Such a fantastic, fantastic post! <br /><br />I think we all have vivid memories from our childhood. What a gift to be able to share them with others as you have done here today.<br /><br />-Francesca3 Bay B Chickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17900160137075495724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-18544016923751878452009-07-01T14:02:09.152-07:002009-07-01T14:02:09.152-07:00AS always, your talent had me right there on the p...AS always, your talent had me right there on the porch with you and your hot friends.<br /><br />How do I cool off? This year that hasnt' been an issue except for a couple of days last week. Mowing was a hot, dusty job and when I came in I washed off the best I could with a cold wash cloth and sprayed water on my dirty face...then sat in front of a fan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-60994846739601928362009-07-01T13:02:00.219-07:002009-07-01T13:02:00.219-07:00I think sturdy is just the nicest compliment a mom...I think sturdy is just the nicest compliment a mom could get! And I love the water balloon idea.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480046958714954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-34423455491015074502009-07-01T09:04:21.437-07:002009-07-01T09:04:21.437-07:00Great story, I invisioned every moment of that.
Th...Great story, I invisioned every moment of that.<br />There's no shame in not having children. Or rather, preferring to raise 4-legged children. Children are fine as long as they belong to someone else. :)pita-womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18180341525376306799noreply@blogger.com