tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post8061662653111298376..comments2024-03-28T15:05:10.372-05:00Comments on Every goddamn day: 03/28/24: Texas WalkaboutNeil Steinberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11468057838260476480noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-10429141838071200702021-01-30T12:50:08.588-06:002021-01-30T12:50:08.588-06:00thank you thank you Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15948322374348472360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-78068325508603628102020-04-19T00:23:31.259-05:002020-04-19T00:23:31.259-05:00loved reading your meditative beautifully descript...loved reading your meditative beautifully descriptive piece. thank you bro for shining a light on her gift.Vegan Soap Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17672117105213929932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-71875282227014745102020-04-18T09:22:30.596-05:002020-04-18T09:22:30.596-05:00Says I'm logged in but posted as Anonymous. Ca...Says I'm logged in but posted as Anonymous. Caren, it's me, Carrie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18338770797693724823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-90828873080920396452020-04-17T23:08:39.552-05:002020-04-17T23:08:39.552-05:00Thank you for sharing my journey with me. And oh ...Thank you for sharing my journey with me. And oh yes, yoga. I will have more to say about that too. Caren Jeskeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665228021140812954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-61964545044896249542020-04-15T08:16:46.634-05:002020-04-15T08:16:46.634-05:00Walking is a beautiful way to meditate. How better...Walking is a beautiful way to meditate. How better to BE present in one's body than in movement. Yoga outdoors at a local park was what soothed my needy heart.<br /><br />Learning to be still by moving is a paradox, certainly, but I thank you for sharing your journey!<br /><br />May you enjoy many MORE simple things as you uncover yourself!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18338770797693724823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-71174461158890989522020-04-13T11:08:09.496-05:002020-04-13T11:08:09.496-05:00Les- not sure how I missed this point- I do not o...Les- not sure how I missed this point- I do not owe her any money and may be employed again soon. The ending of the lease was not financial, it's only because she may want to move into this house and was not willing to hold off on that and let me lease month to month even with state of emergency. My fear and anger were around my health and public health, and not so much the financial piece. Wanted to clear that up! Though 1/3 of Americans did not make rent 4/1 and it's still not safe for anyone to have a tenant look for a new place and move during distancing precautions.Caren Jeskeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665228021140812954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-34220855726055419102020-04-12T22:34:11.554-05:002020-04-12T22:34:11.554-05:00I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it Debi!I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it Debi! Caren Jeskeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665228021140812954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-21261866247245486222020-04-12T22:32:04.214-05:002020-04-12T22:32:04.214-05:00Thank you BRP! Thank you BRP! Caren Jeskeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665228021140812954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-10060386893804112312020-04-12T11:42:20.996-05:002020-04-12T11:42:20.996-05:00Beautiful writing Caren. A nice take on the southe...Beautiful writing Caren. A nice take on the southern landscape as Chicago spring springs blustery and gray. Thanks for bringing me with you. I know you are able to move through these moments with grace. Debi Winston Buzilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14995979072573934034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-32727440095387976852020-04-12T11:14:35.779-05:002020-04-12T11:14:35.779-05:00Thank you Janet. Same to you. Thank you Janet. Same to you. Caren Jeskeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665228021140812954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-51640266951536854582020-04-12T11:14:01.999-05:002020-04-12T11:14:01.999-05:00Thank you Baruch! I hope to see you here again.Thank you Baruch! I hope to see you here again.Caren Jeskeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665228021140812954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-77711662803847724742020-04-12T11:13:41.556-05:002020-04-12T11:13:41.556-05:00Chris! We will walkabout in Chicago one day in th...Chris! We will walkabout in Chicago one day in the not too distant future. Thank you for reading. Caren Jeskeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665228021140812954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-84637340533385727212020-04-12T11:13:14.358-05:002020-04-12T11:13:14.358-05:00I hope this all shakes out very well for you John!...I hope this all shakes out very well for you John! A wise person (initials NS, hint hint) recently sent this Milton quote to me: the mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven. It was hard to hear in the throes of fear but over the weeks of seeing how much support there is in this world I am feeling that heaven may in fact be inside me.Caren Jeskeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665228021140812954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-1230898204185676842020-04-12T11:10:46.803-05:002020-04-12T11:10:46.803-05:00Thank you- yes, here's to living well, well pa...Thank you- yes, here's to living well, well past 100. I am so glad you were invigorated and hope you continue to enjoy any of my offerings that may show up here.Caren Jeskeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665228021140812954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-48459912588990292972020-04-12T11:09:49.877-05:002020-04-12T11:09:49.877-05:00So true, although she did not lose income and I ha...So true, although she did not lose income and I have not asked her but I believe (not comfortable asking) that her folks own the home and money is not an issue for her right now. I realize that she is a person going through this too, but she does not seem to have empathy for me and it was so scary to hear that she expects me to move even during a pandemic. I was shaking for days. She showed other uncaring qualities since I moved in last July. I am a lifetime renter who has had very special landlords up until now, and it's been hard to have a landlord who'd think having me move during a state of emergency is ok, since it would jeopardize my health and public health. That said thank you for your feedback! I do feel the thriving coming. I have received so much love and support I am no longer scared. I wish you all the very best too and hope to see you here again!Caren Jeskeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665228021140812954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-62775879826389978892020-04-12T11:05:30.332-05:002020-04-12T11:05:30.332-05:00Thank you for the suggestion! Things are changing ...Thank you for the suggestion! Things are changing day by day and I will update the story as it unfolds. Thank you- Caren Jeskeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665228021140812954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-49689387606788753052020-04-12T11:04:45.952-05:002020-04-12T11:04:45.952-05:00Yes Paul- I agree. I am also a psychotherapist he...Yes Paul- I agree. I am also a psychotherapist helping clients navigate all of this as I learn and grow simultaneously. I am also a yoga and meditation instructor and have those tools to pull from, but it was quite challenging for a week and half or so when it just felt the rug was pulled out from under the security I had built. I hope you have people to call and to lean on.Caren Jeskeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01665228021140812954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-81385794796262714112020-04-12T10:15:00.671-05:002020-04-12T10:15:00.671-05:00Many people rent because they have no choice but t...Many people rent because they have no choice but to. Some such as myself are lifelong renters to escape from the responsibilities of property ownership. Property owners take the risks. Renters foot the bill indirectly . For taxes mortgage repairs. I have no sympathy for the gentried class. They always come out on top. FMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06829632906445535928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-40823281604446883692020-04-12T00:45:07.940-05:002020-04-12T00:45:07.940-05:00Caren, Reads like a journal or diary. Glad your de...Caren, Reads like a journal or diary. Glad your demons are behind you or at least can now only be found in your writing. Wishing you peace of mind.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15373960140777556685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-77701019446132020882020-04-11T21:15:55.229-05:002020-04-11T21:15:55.229-05:00Seems to me this is the exact opposite of "ru...Seems to me this is the exact opposite of "running on empty". <br />Thank you Caren! Most inspiring in every way.Baruchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272846864527724702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-80350695169135271482020-04-11T16:14:18.059-05:002020-04-11T16:14:18.059-05:00Wonderful guide to walking as meditation. 13 years...Wonderful guide to walking as meditation. 13 years sober myself. Thank you Caren. Thank you Neil.chris patarazzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14371055766281897463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-70218060474697638332020-04-11T15:58:14.544-05:002020-04-11T15:58:14.544-05:00I love to read this - doing much of the same walki...I love to read this - doing much of the same walking, biking during this strange time. Haven't paid rent yet. Thinking a lot about how it feels to navigate new, strange times sober. And how grateful I am for that and the people who encourage that. johnny ridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07207639345590716567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-14937137962992833682020-04-11T09:09:17.009-05:002020-04-11T09:09:17.009-05:00Invigorating. I'm reminded of the Jeanne Calm...Invigorating. I'm reminded of the Jeanne Calment, who was known for perpetually walking everywhere in her home town of Arles, France, and for dying at the age of 122. Here's hoping Caren will also persist for a long while.<br /><br />johntatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088632798195131329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-18044553469124609642020-04-11T08:30:53.155-05:002020-04-11T08:30:53.155-05:00Interesting and easy to read, Caren. You and your ...Interesting and easy to read, Caren. You and your landlord have something in common insofar as you are both part of the trickle down effect. She is feeling pressure from whoever holds her mortgage. That company is under pressure from their investors. No easy answer. What comes through in your writing is that you are a survivor. Survive you will. Maybe even thrive. Best wishes.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16679840606511726447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972382144120426476.post-76633585660147592852020-04-11T03:23:08.435-05:002020-04-11T03:23:08.435-05:00Thank you Neil. Thank you Caren. Reflection and co...Thank you Neil. Thank you Caren. Reflection and connection and facing the truth of ourselves are needed tools for some of us who still battle addictions and/or are in need if coping tools for mental illnesses brought on by the stress and compounded by isolation. <br />Thank you so much. Paul Fedrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04384556977324071639noreply@blogger.com