June 18, 2007
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So much to say…I meditated and it came to me that though I don’t always agree with, want the same things as, or even like the response…if I want to enjoy having others in my life I must learn to accept, respect and just let it “be”. Who knows, I just might learn something…that two ears and one mouth thing…lol…That makes sense and plays along with the “kind, distant and courteous”…attempt I have been making…I went to a family picnic and watched my dad light fires under everyone’s ass by engaging in gossip sessions and repeating words only that “sparked”…he had a ball…others were charred to say the least. Watched my sister and her newly separated husband ignore and watch each other…interesting…they were having a picnic for my nephew and his new bride. They married in Hawaii and not all of us could attend so they had this nice picnic. I never realized it was a feeding ground. Some as an excuse to intoxicate themselves in liquor to escape the world they created. Others with the “stink eye” examining and looking for anything they didn’t like about someone, anyone. entertaining afternoon. I think I have food poisoning…my daughter graduates Thurday night from high school…She had her prom and looked so pretty and had a great time…huggs…Sassy
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Oh my, yes she did look beautiful. Mom, you got a gorgeous lass there.
Thanks for getting T’s pics up!
She’s beautiful!!!! As for the “fam”… so glad you could observe without being entangled. Gotta love dem family occasions. NOT. 
Nothing plugs us into negative emotions like our families. After all, that’s where we learned how to be negative. It stands to reason when we’re attempting to free ourselves from those acquired emotions and the reactions they trigger it would be more difficult around our teachers. It’s a great training ground though if you’ve got enough energy to survive it. *smile* Energy saving tip: Don’t express negative emotions at those events.
what wonderful advice from James. I hope you’re over your food illness. Congratulations on getting your daughter through school. Blessings abound
Your daughter is beautiful.
It’s from the mom.
Thank you for your well wishes, missed you coming around.
I htink families are intresting…my husband’s family I am learning to ignore otherwise they drive me batty
Thank you for being with me when I so need it
She look so pretty…and the rest of you too.
Congrats for your daughter.
Your description of the party is perfect.
Isn’t that the truth? Respect isn’t easy, but it can be freeing- especially when you realize that only by respecting the decisions/views/beliefs of others can we hope ours will be respected in turn.
Prom! I hope it’s an experience she treasures, it’s so true you regret not going. -_-
Namaste
Your daughter is very pretty, and it looks like she had a good time with her friends at prom. Hope the graduation went well (and that it didn’t rain, if it was held outside)!
I know what you mean about family social gatherings. I have a reunion to attend in August. I’m sure it will be a feeding frenzy! :-p
Kathi
Wonderful pictures. You have a beautiful daughter. Families are hard sometimes. Judi
Thank you Sassy…now i am the one hurting