tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14879983.post4168577561308529987..comments2024-03-18T20:41:39.140-07:00Comments on C. E. Chaffin's Blog: Still Crazy After All These AmperesC. E. Chaffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639448512282317750noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14879983.post-20376732182396237332008-03-13T19:04:00.000-07:002008-03-13T19:04:00.000-07:00CE,I have wanted to write to you for a long time, ...CE,<BR/><BR/>I have wanted to write to you for a long time, but was afraid I might say something harmful. I'll attempt something here.<BR/><BR/>I simply have a request. Could you post more pictures?<BR/><BR/>All the best,<BR/><BR/>Joel Fry (I miss Melic.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14879983.post-79029334090275638292008-03-13T18:40:00.000-07:002008-03-13T18:40:00.000-07:00"If you're going through hell, keep going." -Winst...<I>"If you're going through hell, keep going."</I> -Winston ChurchillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14879983.post-22880441570661129882008-03-12T12:42:00.000-07:002008-03-12T12:42:00.000-07:00What is kratom?Norm and LKD, you're both sweethear...What is kratom?<BR/><BR/>Norm and LKD, you're both sweethearts. I think blogging is helpful for me at this juncture; the words prove, in a way, that I existed and I also draw comments from others, like those to which I just referred. The employment problem is twofold: my back is trashed for prolonged sitting, standing, stooping or bending; if I take employment, even if it pays less than my disability, I fear my disability ends altogether, though I must research this more. <BR/><BR/>And LKD, yes, I went to lead a tour at the Botanical Gardens on Monday but no one showed up. I try to stay active in whatever capacities are available to me, so I'll be assisting gardening this Saturday, for instance.C. E. Chaffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02639448512282317750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14879983.post-54321227477756894112008-03-12T09:52:00.001-07:002008-03-12T09:52:00.001-07:00I could also see you working happily in a bookstor...I could also see you working happily in a bookstore or library...LKDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02171027823523187126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14879983.post-9669150985121744192008-03-12T09:52:00.000-07:002008-03-12T09:52:00.000-07:00So, you sucked some much needed energy from a frie...So, you sucked some much needed energy from a friend.<BR/><BR/>So, you were a parasite.<BR/><BR/>Dude, friendship, REAL friendship, is about reciprocity. Someday, that friend from who (whom?) you sucked all that energy will someday return the favor in kind maybe and suck some much needed energy from you.<BR/><BR/>It's called being there. <BR/><BR/>I find it interesting that you find yourself feeling more competent, more sane, more human when you interact via conversation with people. You say you can't work...but maybe you should be working even if it's only a part time job, something that would allow you to interact face to face with people. Do you still have that tour guide gig? I could see you running one of those roadside vegetable/fruit stands.<BR/><BR/>What I really wanted to say about your reaction to feeling better after TALKING to people was that maybe you ought to pursue psychotherapy again....but I knew you'd roll your eyes at that suggestion...so pretend I didn't insert it here at the end. (grin)<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry you're still down and out. I am heartened to hear that you do have glimmers of light in your life though. Continue to hike and talk to your friends and blog and whatever else makes you feel.<BR/><BR/>I was going to say feel better. But I'll leave it at feel.<BR/><BR/>Courage, friend.LKDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02171027823523187126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14879983.post-22205497215436604192008-03-11T21:08:00.000-07:002008-03-11T21:08:00.000-07:00you need to try kratom. just do it.you need to try kratom. <BR/><BR/><BR/>just do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14879983.post-75518329221415442412008-03-11T17:24:00.000-07:002008-03-11T17:24:00.000-07:00There may be something to Kathleen's point I think...There may be something to Kathleen's point I think CE, regarding what I might call 'self-dilution'. A blog tends to be inward-directed by design. Does talking about your depression dilute or reinfiorce your symptoms? It's a question worth asking yourself. I don't c,iam to know the answer.<BR/><BR/>take care<BR/>normAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com