tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post5939914938143385456..comments2023-11-05T07:59:12.795-08:00Comments on Life in the English Cotswolds: When Greens Defeat the Blues......JOHN SHORTLAND, Cotswold Hills, England.http://www.blogger.com/profile/11702000270961029986noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-81725705901780045612012-02-24T11:10:53.527-08:002012-02-24T11:10:53.527-08:00Many thanks, Varshaa. We have just had two lovely...Many thanks, Varshaa. We have just had two lovely day - warm and sunny - our first days of soring weather, although too early in the year for it to last. The first of the flowers are blooming but it will be several weeks before we get the vivid green of the beech leaves again.<br /><br />I always think of Australia as unrelenting sunshine - we are desperate for the rain here. It has been one of the driest winters for many years.<br /><br />Safe journey back home (assuming you are returning there after Oz).<br /><br /><br />JohnsonJOHN SHORTLAND, Cotswold Hills, England.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11702000270961029986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-24972291429561928572012-02-23T22:06:42.388-08:002012-02-23T22:06:42.388-08:00I feel rejuvenated reading this post...while I wat...I feel rejuvenated reading this post...while I watch the steady rain through the windows in Brisbane, I am also reading your blog and seeing all the photos...your posts provide hope and happiness to whoever reads and sees the wonderful pictures...<br />There is something magical when the wild flowers bloom and the sun peeps in through the tree canopies...wonderfully captured by your camera :)<br /><br />keep writing and sharing :) VarshaVarshaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12414695168994690293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-21375220601921142442010-08-13T02:46:06.265-07:002010-08-13T02:46:06.265-07:00Thank you, Traci. Very kind words.
JohnsonThank you, Traci. Very kind words.<br /><br />JohnsonJOHN SHORTLAND, Cotswold Hills, England.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11702000270961029986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-32108802109317226942010-08-12T20:19:15.994-07:002010-08-12T20:19:15.994-07:00Stunning pictures, just gorgeous. And a beautiful...Stunning pictures, just gorgeous. And a beautifully-written entry, as well. Very poetic and deep. I'm sorry for your loss...Traci Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15708393153242672277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-49868863149280344462010-06-14T14:39:14.553-07:002010-06-14T14:39:14.553-07:00No need to worry, Chris, I'm back to normal no...No need to worry, Chris, I'm back to normal now - assuming that's a good thing! <br /><br />Keeping laughing is all about you can do, isn't it? And walking is good to regain a sense of balance.<br /><br />I was back amongst the Chilterns trees today looking for rare wild flowers. A glorious day and some success. It's all in the next post, which I'm just about to write now.<br /><br />I promise it won't be glum!<br /><br />JohnsonJOHN SHORTLAND, Cotswold Hills, England.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11702000270961029986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-29746864567317972562010-06-14T03:32:48.471-07:002010-06-14T03:32:48.471-07:00Hello Johnson, I am pleased you ended on a high no...Hello Johnson, I am pleased you ended on a high note :-) I began to wonder where you were going! Walking is the answer for me :-) HG and I care for his father, 96, and like your mother, he says that it is no fun being in your 90s. But you have to laugh. I am pleased your partner is making a good recovery. Keep posting those glorious green trees :-)Chrissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446592829079921028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-21268860307427947192010-06-13T14:26:49.894-07:002010-06-13T14:26:49.894-07:00I already feel much better thanks Kate. And, yes,...I already feel much better thanks Kate. And, yes, I really ought to start riding Barney again - I tend not to during the summer months as so busy with garden work. My partner is progressing well so life is returning to normal, thank goodness.<br /><br />JohnsonJOHN SHORTLAND, Cotswold Hills, England.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11702000270961029986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-22273634129154266672010-06-10T20:54:14.007-07:002010-06-10T20:54:14.007-07:00Hi, Johnson;
Catching up on your blog tonight -- s...Hi, Johnson;<br />Catching up on your blog tonight -- sorry to find you out of sorts. Though I certainly understand the feeling. My own life has felt like a sweater unraveling. Things will get better. They always do. And... a ride on your horsie might set many things straight.Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-66666072472111188752010-06-09T15:33:34.119-07:002010-06-09T15:33:34.119-07:00Many thanks to all of you for your kind thoughts a...Many thanks to all of you for your kind thoughts and comments which mean a great deal to me. When I wrote this post I was worried that it might appear somewhat self indulgent. I'm glad that you all found it worthwhile.<br /><br />JohnsonJOHN SHORTLAND, Cotswold Hills, England.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11702000270961029986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-41227534917928415112010-06-09T12:34:05.285-07:002010-06-09T12:34:05.285-07:00The landscape of Chiltern Hills is just lovely and...The landscape of Chiltern Hills is just lovely and I can see how it can refresh your spirit. I am glad you partner is already showing signs of recovery. The death of a parent is hard and it can hit you hard now and then...my dad died 3 years ago and sometimes it is harder then others.Noelle Johnson https://www.blogger.com/profile/12198931083102476324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-72637248832539877772010-06-09T06:46:22.095-07:002010-06-09T06:46:22.095-07:00My first time posting on your blog and I first wan...My first time posting on your blog and I first want to say thank you so much for all the heart and soul you put into your blog. This post especially touched me. Some humans aren't complex, they're simple so they don't feel all the layers of emotions that com"e with both the birth, death and renewal. They just simply feel one general emotion, period. You're an artist and accept all the nuances of life...Thank you for another beautiful post. It reminded me of the Enya song, "How can I keep from singing?" If you haven't heard it, you might like it. Blessings to you and may your partner have full health recovery soon.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05078434289667660306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-84296516589155678512010-06-09T02:36:25.382-07:002010-06-09T02:36:25.382-07:00Hi Johnson,
What a beautiful sensitive post you w...Hi Johnson, <br />What a beautiful sensitive post you wrote. With tears in my eyes I read it over and over again. You said it all so beautiful: 'if there were no 'lows', we couldn't have 'highs' either". "Without love there can be no loss". Especially this last sentence touched me very much. I experienced loss now almost 9 months ago, although I lost what some people call: “only a silly duck”, but I'm still grieving. <br /><br />I hope that your partner will recover, I hope that you still may share a long healthy and happy time together. Enjoy life to the fullest!<br />What a beautiful nature you have there at your place!<br />Take careFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892001665813531561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-29343830416937093292010-06-09T00:27:50.964-07:002010-06-09T00:27:50.964-07:00Dear Johnson, How well I empathise with you at thi...Dear Johnson, How well I empathise with you at this particular time but am heartened to know that your partner has had a successful operation and is well on the way to recovery.<br /><br />The Chilterns which you describe here in such an evocative way are indeed magical, particularly in early summer with carpets of bluebells. I am so pleased that they have gone some way to restoring your faith and confidence at a difficult point in your life.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the very kind and thoughtful message left on my 'Explanatory Note'. It was, and is, greatly appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-72041518177774114332010-06-08T20:44:08.381-07:002010-06-08T20:44:08.381-07:00Gentle hearts are easily broken but gentle hearts ...Gentle hearts are easily broken but gentle hearts are those that carry the world and all its glory. Missed your posts sir, welcome back.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05230334534323236665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-41798028196528671222010-06-08T16:59:00.770-07:002010-06-08T16:59:00.770-07:00Your beautiful words soften the heart and bring te...Your beautiful words soften the heart and bring tears to my eyes. Although you have suffered, you have also been blessed.Annie*s Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04772261218172078099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-46753265404538065172010-06-08T15:55:46.920-07:002010-06-08T15:55:46.920-07:00Thanks Jim.
JohnsonThanks Jim.<br /><br />JohnsonJOHN SHORTLAND, Cotswold Hills, England.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11702000270961029986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-28005937991447026792010-06-08T15:53:40.709-07:002010-06-08T15:53:40.709-07:00Life is good, no matter what happens. wonderful po...Life is good, no matter what happens. wonderful post. jimJim Groblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027723131261970051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-19753087695737315822010-06-08T15:51:54.551-07:002010-06-08T15:51:54.551-07:00Many thanks Gina for the kind words.
JohnsonMany thanks Gina for the kind words.<br /><br />JohnsonJOHN SHORTLAND, Cotswold Hills, England.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11702000270961029986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5723797518858451239.post-68510932169097581882010-06-08T15:48:20.383-07:002010-06-08T15:48:20.383-07:00My mom died suddenly at 65 yrs., two years ago, so...My mom died suddenly at 65 yrs., two years ago, so I understand your pain. You were blessed to have your mom so long. Everything has a season.<br />You need to take some breathing time , some still time...time to be still.<br />Also sounds like God is calling to you , maybe you'll now have more time to learn about Him.<br />Bless you, beautiful photos, GinaAntique ART Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674268803389194210noreply@blogger.com