Saturday, October 4, 2014




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  2. And I'm going to wait to see who visits and who doesn't before I visit, although Iknow it's Saturday so this extends to Monday, then I'll know who to visit and who not to.

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  3. Beautiful images, Lorraine! I slightly favour the water drops on glass, but I love them all, especially the photos of you. I admire the effort it takes to go out and take these photos. That takes courage. And if you feel you cannot do this anymore, that's okay, too. Run your blog the way that is comfortable for you. Whether you share photos or share some writing, or share some humour, or post every day, every other day, or once a month, I will continue to visit. You can count on that. Live one day at a time, girl; that's about all any of us can handle.

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    1. I knew you would girl, Plowing Through Life, you called it. One day at a time, I'm learning, and I never thought I would, I loved working so much, staying home all day, it took me along time to accept that i wouldn't get better but hey the friends I found...I know you and I knew you would say yes, and thank you and no worries I bring this once and only once, don't quite know what I'll post, but hey imagination didn't completely go, than you my sweet, sweet friend. X

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  4. I will not leave your side my sweet friend...ever! You are having real troubles and I know how hard it is to fight to keep yourself from hurting every time an unhappy memory or thought enters your head...please don't give up.
    If you feel that you do not want to blog than don't. I will miss you! You have cheered me on and made me feel that I had something to offer on my blogs. You do also, Lorraine. Just look at these photos that you have posted here today...they are gorgeous and imaginative...as are all of the photos that you have posted!!!
    I would love to see your writings ! You do not have to always post a photo/or ever again...especially if it is hard for you to get out there and take them.
    I know that we have never met...but you mean a lot to me, dear friend. All I ask is that if you decide not to blog anymore...never ever give up. It may seem that your world will never be the same when something drastic has changed it. I can tell you from my own experiences in life...it won't be. Then you must be brave and move on or it can never get better for you, Lorraine. I am not just talking...you know this. I have lived through hell and found that heaven still does exist here on earth...

    All My Love
    xoxoxo

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    1. My dear Jan, I don't share personal stuff,so that was really hard to do, but I knew I had to explain why there may not be new photos. I don't quite know what I'll do I just wanted my friends to know, I'll never bring it up again, but I'll always post you are my family in more ways than I can say, so I had to tell you the truth but not blogging would never happen, you all comfort in so many ways you can't imagine and i would never tell you, but my family is here. You have shown me more love and friendship than anyone has since I hit the wall at 42...Because I was always the strong one, the one my family could go to, if they needed help and when I fell, I fell alone, only my son stood by me..and now he has a family and I will have a grand-daughter my son always supported me and I know he will bring this jewel to me. The rest of my family cease to acknowledge my existence. I know you've had a difficult life, so have I...and ignoring all the signs that I had inherited both my parent's illness, I made a bargain with God that I'd get stronger or I'd die,cause I would never , ever take pills, and if my son had been older I would be dead, but I couldn't he was too young and his dad wasn't a dad then, so I had to take the pills. I swore I never would if I had died at 42, or 44 people would still remember how very much I was respected and how people thought I was exactly what the world needed a caring human being who would go through any length to help someone, instead I took the pills, and with it, got abandoned by everyone. You know pills were only for the weak. I would have rather died than take pills. But then my son would have been a sacrifice I wasn't willing to take. It's amazing how people treat you when they think you're a mental case. Well Know that I am still me, and I will not be treated with disrespect. I could have died at 42 with all the respect in the world, but I chose my son instead. and I love you, you are a dear and I know you've be through a lot of bad stuff, and I understand, you have my entire respect love always xoxoxo

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    2. You are very brave, my sweet friend and to admit to some of these hard times in your life is a very hard thing to do. It helps to speak about some of the things in our lives...but not all of them.
      Remember that you are loved and cared about by your blogging family. You will soon have a new baby granddaughter and you have your son. You are loved...this is very important to remember when you are having a bad moment.

      Hugs and Love, Always
      xoxoxo

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    3. I do and I will , hugs and love always xoxoxo

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  5. I love the self portrait photos the most. Great composition of hair and pretty face☺
    Your photos are so much more. They are wonderful and so artistically done. It would be a loss to all if you stop. Maybe do internal photography instead, of objects, maybe still life? I understand though.. There is a need to communicate though. I look forward to seeing whatever the next form is of doing so.

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    1. oh Anthony, I can't thank you enough....thank you so much, I will find things inside to photograph or maybe photos from my balcony, you're so kind , thank you so much .....

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  7. Beautiful images Lorraine, you are an artist through and through. I'm sorry things aren't good with you right now, I very much hope they improve. In real life, I know very few people, I very much value my online interactions, my online friends, like you, mean so much to me. There's a whole world here and you're a very important part of my world dear Lorraine!

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    1. Dear Lisa Isabella, my chemical imbalance and neurons going wild, can't seem to function without these pills and I've accepted that life is going to stay that way I forced myself to go out and take photos but it just makes me worse, I won't ever improve, but maybe I can learn to draw or photographs the unusual in my apt or even on my balcony, and I thank you because you are also such a very important part of my world sweetie, always x

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  8. beautiful photos. and very honest words. I appreciate that. i only came across your site very recently [I'm glad I did] and I will come back. I don't know you well enough, so I won't say much, I don't like meaningless chatter and empty phrases, but if you need an ear to listen [or an eye to read], get in touch xoxo

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    1. Petra, I didn't expect you here, but thank you, I'm already half in love with your photos, so I'm glad you dropped, it means something to me, thank you!

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  9. I ALSO know that if Margie weren't away, she'd be here, that there is no doubt about, but a lot of people don't visit on Sunday, that's why i gave it until Monday...All of you who are here have given me such a gift, you can't imagine, thank you so, so Much
    having said that I will continue visiting all and by Tuesday I will know who still wants to visit....

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  10. Lovely photos, Lorraine. Sorry to hear that you are having so many troubles & heartaches, I can only wish you well, and hope that things improve for you. Keep smiling!...

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    1. Thank you Frank I will, I will also have a new blog...

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  11. Lorraine ;o) My special friend! First I have to apologize again, for being so late coming around to your blog! Today was catch up day for me ;o) I always find I am like 3 or 4 days behind! Ugggg!!! But, as I always say, I will be here ;o)
    Before I say anything, I would just like to tell you, that this year has been a very emotional year for me. I think you know that, from what I have written on my blog. The one thing I didn't share on my blog, was it had to do a lot with my "new neighbours". I won't go into all the details, but they are sneaky, they lie and they are very manipulative! They got me so upset, that for the entire month of August, I felt like a caged animal! I was crying, I wouldn't go outside! My mom was so worried about me. But, lucky I have her, because I never stopped talking! Finally, I have been going out! I have even forced myself to go on walks, so I have to walk by their house! As my mom says, who gives a shit about them! Just do your gardening, don't talk to them, stand tall and come inside. And, she is right ;o) I also ask Archangel Michael for strength ;o)
    I tell you all of this, because I know how you are feeling! My friend, I will never leave you! I will always be right by your side ;o) I am here for you! Too bad I didn't live closer, because I would be knocking at your door ;o) You are very special to me and you have many friends here in blog land ;o) I hope you continue to blog ;o) Even if it's just writing? Or taking pictures from in your home ;o) But, you do what makes you happy ;o) You have to be happy within your soul ;o) Whatever you do, all of us will be here ;o)
    I love your photos, especially the ones of you!
    Big Hugs, Much Love and Many Blessings, Always!!
    Lorraine, can you e-mail me your address?
    stacy8@rogers.com

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    1. my sweet, sweet Stacy, never had any doubt you would still visit me, even if I photograph stuff inside my apt. It's a shame about your neighbours, just like it's a shame that i was really getting better until my landlord broke his promise and since leaving the house, I've been going back to not being able to go out. I lasted 42 years living as normal as I could until my body couldn't handle it anymore. I know how you feel, and I would go over and slap them silly, although I'm against violence there are limits with all of my limits I still can't up with injustice and I will go out to help someone. I assure you that when this blog is gone, I will have another one. Probably call My Stuff L...lol I hate that you were miserable I can be strong for those i love, and I'm sorry they made you suffer and my e-mail address is Lrenaud2222@gmail.com e-mail me anytime you want....love , xxx

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  12. even the lights give an autumn glow,

    i was off line a while, had some technical issues with my wireless sorted out, and i'm posting again

    much love...

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    1. thank you Gillena, I appreciate your visit, much Love back

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  13. Hi Lorraine. Life can be a challenge at times. And at other times it can be a breeze. We need both to have balance.
    For some of us blogging has given a real purpose and we all blog for different reasons. I started after a serious head injury in 2008. My life stopped and changed. It was difficult for two years. Blogging helped me tremendously.
    Like I know it does you as well. Personally I love your honesty, Lorraine. It is refreshing and a breath of fresh air! You have a very artistic approach to photography that I appreciate as well as others do too.

    I am sorry you are having a difficult time and I can only hope that your pain will cease one day. But I hope you continue to blog as I think it is a lifeline for you, one that you need and ought to encourage.
    There are so many things to photograph inside your apartment or from your balcony. Beauty is all around us......you will find it as you always have.

    Some of us have other things to do and care for during our day. Blogging can take up a very large part of it sometimes. I cannot always comment on every single post done by every single blogger friend I have every single day. I have other things I must attend to. Please to not be offended if I should miss one of your posts.

    I really think you may want to consider keeping all your present followers whether they comment or not. Doesn't mean they don't like you, Lorraine. Probably they have busy lives and can't always fit you in it.

    Please do take care and I am looking forward to your next post.

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    1. dear Jim I am so sorry for you pain,I had a fractured skull at 16, still get headaches, I was born agoraphobic, I just didn't know it, my friends went to camp and I couldn't imagine why when you could stay home. Then I realized that i were different, it got worse when I started working, but then I was single and I couldn't breathe, I'd just quit the job, got on EI or back then UI, took a few months off and went back to work than I had a baby, and couldn't take these breaks anymore so I continued, I managed to work until i were 42 than my body broke, my nervous system broke, and I had to stop working...anyway it happen in 2002, in 2004 I had to find something to reach out to, I found blogger and i never stopped, well unless my laptop broke. This is not an appeal for you to visit everyday hell no, it's just the truth and those who would rather not visit, I completely understand. I won't be showing such fabulous photos anymore. Visit when you can Jim, and don't worry about that I'll always visit you.Bloggers are my family. Thank you for your generous heart Jim.

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  14. LL
    __Please check the comments under your October first post. My error. _m

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    1. You? making mistakes... I don't believe that at all. I know you'll visit I know you Doug but I'll check anyway ;)

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    2. Oh Doug I was very touched to the point of tears, what can I say that would ever express my gratitude, thank you my friend

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  15. ack it was rainy and cold here all weekend....and going to be cold all week...
    now why would i leave? life is hard at times you know, and we have to do
    what we have to do...finally finished grad school for the semester...oy
    this one was so hard....papers every week...i was wore out....glad that is
    behind me...i will be around a bit more now...

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    1. You're true Blue Brian, visit when you can, when you can't don't even worry about it, you're Brian, I don't worry, take care of yourself first...and always hey a comment a month from you, would be a treasure

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    2. OK ALL, YOU ARE DEAR TO ME, I'M LEAVING THIS BLOG ON FOR A WEEK TO GIVE YOU A CHANCE TO COPY ANY PHOTOS THAT APPEAL TO YOU, THEY ARE MY THANK YOU FOR BEING SO EXTRAORDINARY, TAKE AS MANY AS YOU WANT, HEY TAKE THEM ALL (i do have copies of all my photos lol) Tomorrow I start a new blog: Lorraine's Stuff if it's available if not i'll let you know...STill I have to go gets meds for my cat and I will be back to visit all xxxx

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  16. And on another note, the pharmacy delivers my medication for free, and I can give a list to Marche Laflamme and they do the shopping for me and deliver, but The Vet does not deliver ashtma medicine to Sam I have to go get it, problem is it's always the same photos still I take some any way...I don't know what I did to deserve such wonderful friends, but I am more grateful than you will ever know.

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  17. We love you Lorraine ;o) Thanks for the photos ;o)

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  18. I love you too sweet Stacy AND TO REINTERATE COPY ANY orALL PHOTOS THAT YOU LIKE, I AM LEAVING THIS ON FOR A WEEK

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  19. AND THAT GOES FOR EVERYONE, USE IT WITH WORDS HEY USE IT AS BACKGROUNDER HECK ASK JIM HOW OFTEN I'VE ASKED HIM TO COPY A PHOTO OF HIS OCEAN.....DON'T TAKE IT OFF, JUST COPY IT SO EVERYONE HAS A CHANCE, ACTUALLY IT MAY STAY LONGER BECAUSE I KNOW MARGIE WOULD WANT SOME AND SHE'S GONE I THINK FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS OR A MONTH

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  20. ACtually i find I can't delete this at least until i have a printer that works, because your words, your comments you gave me so much..

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  21. mystic smile
    behind her tresses veil
    this muse

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    1. Forever my friend...I'll open my new blog, but occasionally you will have a look outside as i have to get my cat's Asthma medication and they don't deliver lol

      and ps: WOW

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  22. oh dear I didn't know what you were going through lately. I haven't read all the comments just yours to Jan - that's what caught my eye. I just got back from vacation last night and hadn't been visiting any blogs the last few days - sure hope you didn't think i was one that wouldn't come by. Anyway - i love your photos and i will copy off a few that I would love to sketch. Now I'll catch up with the rest of what you've posted here since I've been gone.

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  23. I hope that when you can - you continue to get out - just for you - to feel the beautiful sun on your face and the wind in your hair. Nature can be so healing. I realize it's difficult for you but just take a step at a time and expect magic and miracles even just steps from your door. And...if you are staying inside more and more - a suggestion - use your drawing and writing ability (you write so beautifully) to start a memory journal for your granddaughter. Maybe you could do quck little illustrations of happy times in your life and write poetry - she will cherish it some day - way in the future. I just want to say "Be happy" and joyful as much as you can and it will brnig you more joy. Hugs to you - big hugs.

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  24. and you sure have pretty hair!

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  25. Oh Sandy how kind you are,this agoraphobia i've had all my life and fought it, ignored it, travelled, had the best jobs for extroverts i'm a true introvert with agoraphobia after years of going against everything happening to me I broke...at 42 I broke, I didn't live the life of an agoraphobic, even as I travel the panick and the pain ran through my body as \i stopped breathing, I did not respect what \i had because honestly \i didn't know what was wrong with me....but it's inherited and i got my mom's mental anguish in the form of agoraphobia and my dad's social phobia, \I didn't know and I was a single mother so i really had no choice, i worked until I broke so completely i never thought I'd get up again.....after losing my house and Sammi my cat I in shock moved to an apt and wished to die.....I still am not happy, unless i visit my friends...I would never ever kill myself but \i know why my mom tried so often, it is pure anguish, but I promised myself and my son I would never ever kill myself no matter what happened to me. my son will a have a good inheritance when i die...so I would never kill myself for that reason and because \i promised myself no matter how much worse it would get \i would never ever kill myself, so I do what i must to survive, at least I have a balcony if ineed some fresh hair...my hair, my hair is long and curly and such a mess, but i don't mind it anymore, ...when I was a teen though boy i hated my curly hair, not anymore, not at 55 I kinda like it curly ok enough of my woes and curly hair, just thank you Sandy, you are a friend x

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  26. Hugs...sounds so difficult with what you have - just take care and yoiu have lots of friends on line.

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    1. I appreciate it Sandy, I trust unfortunately some people judge me on my writing,,so I'd rather it not be out there, but now you know what i said and I trust you

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