tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post4384124800860026582..comments2023-05-16T01:55:32.822-07:00Comments on Crumbs From the Corner: Adventures in Woolgathering: The GuestPhyllis Hunt McGowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370730851612587650noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-59173825752530942142008-06-19T16:42:00.000-07:002008-06-19T16:42:00.000-07:00Hele, the answer to that is, 'the next time I saw ...Hele, the answer to that is, 'the next time I saw that he was thirsty.' ;) <BR/><BR/>Jaime, "as to what happened next, but before as well" -<BR/>the here and now is all that matters. Past and future are purely thin clouds of distraction ;) <BR/><BR/>Tangobaby, I think like the quote said, mystery preserved is a good thing. Of course I should and will share some more at different times ;) <BR/><BRPhyllis Hunt McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370730851612587650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-39603048946511200662008-06-19T12:26:00.000-07:002008-06-19T12:26:00.000-07:00Am I the only one here who doesn't want to hear th...Am I the only one here who doesn't want to hear the whole story?<BR/><BR/>I think some stories are more romantic when they are kept as cherished secrets. Otherwise, they may lose some of their magic.<BR/><BR/>I think this story is beautiful just the way it is. The water glass in the empty room tells us much.tangobabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288974184200212536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-15856688497352456412008-06-19T12:22:00.000-07:002008-06-19T12:22:00.000-07:00Yes, more inquiring minds want to know! (Now, you ...Yes, more inquiring minds want to know! (Now, you are really outnumbered.)<BR/>Not only am I curious as to what happened next, but before as well! What brought him to your home in the first place?Jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04803308252202460126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-81229667916548998272008-06-19T09:46:00.000-07:002008-06-19T09:46:00.000-07:00I'd also like to know the rest of the story. When ...I'd also like to know the rest of the story. When did you present him with his next glass of water?<BR/><BR/>Put the toaster in a dark corner for a while - somewhere where no one will hear its mumblings.helehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500335410678018061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-59861728616260206982008-06-19T06:57:00.000-07:002008-06-19T06:57:00.000-07:00Why, I do believe I'm surrounded and outnumbered! ...Why, I do believe I'm surrounded and outnumbered! <BR/>Texican, I'll ponder it for a while and see what happens. That toaster is very time consuming though. It never gives me a moment.Phyllis Hunt McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370730851612587650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-67132201377958220612008-06-19T04:41:00.000-07:002008-06-19T04:41:00.000-07:00Quite romantic. I agree with some of the others, ...Quite romantic. I agree with some of the others, the story needs to be fleshed out a little. No need trying that "hide behind the toaster trick" with us. In for a dime, in for a dollar.Pappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13118854996343714131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-79938616951311032592008-06-18T19:00:00.000-07:002008-06-18T19:00:00.000-07:00Mermaid, I've always gone out of my way to make su...Mermaid, I've always gone out of my way to make sure guests are looked after. I'm quite shy and feel uncomfortable in other people's homes so I know how it feels.<BR/><BR/>Tangobaby- "before you knew who he would be." I like that. The way you phrased it is quite lovely and, yes, romantic :)<BR/>At times I really like to put in quotes that I've known and enjoyed for a while, and if find a right Phyllis Hunt McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370730851612587650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-59190357669930868492008-06-18T17:59:00.000-07:002008-06-18T17:59:00.000-07:00Obviously you and spouse were "meant to be".Obviously you and spouse were "meant to be".Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08653940993739799006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-39167176666009586472008-06-18T15:53:00.000-07:002008-06-18T15:53:00.000-07:00oh yes, I agree julochka, the whole story needs to...oh yes, I agree julochka, the whole story needs to be told....inquiring minds want to know!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02604780070187163751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-54451294733152155202008-06-18T13:45:00.000-07:002008-06-18T13:45:00.000-07:00oh, do tell more about meeting Spouse! ;-)oh, do tell more about meeting Spouse! ;-)julochkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884096685015570257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-91659282264967883102008-06-18T13:31:00.000-07:002008-06-18T13:31:00.000-07:00I forgot to mention that I love Tim Cahill. Great ...I forgot to mention that I love Tim Cahill. Great quote.tangobabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288974184200212536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-53367860807646444292008-06-18T13:30:00.000-07:002008-06-18T13:30:00.000-07:00Oh! So sweet!That's so romantic and loving. See, y...Oh! So sweet!<BR/><BR/>That's so romantic and loving. See, you took care of him even before you knew who he would be.tangobabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288974184200212536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-77910611854464985292008-06-18T10:57:00.000-07:002008-06-18T10:57:00.000-07:00In India, they say guests are like gods, greeted w...In India, they say guests are like gods, greeted with the formal 'Namaste'. Growing up in the US, I sometimes forget the divinities in my own house at any point in time.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the reminder.mermaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895749686844178804noreply@blogger.com