tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post2867262845272280750..comments2023-11-11T03:34:32.779-05:00Comments on Green Monkey Tales: LOVE LESSONSGreen Monkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-90145475180810184802010-04-17T16:57:56.498-04:002010-04-17T16:57:56.498-04:00Really interesting post. I find your blog so inte...Really interesting post. I find your blog so interesting...glad I stopped by.<br />Love the eye with the heart.<br />MaryWriting Without Periods!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08790155653220261547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-29617340250826515532010-04-17T09:36:04.645-04:002010-04-17T09:36:04.645-04:00What an interesting experience that thankful led t...What an interesting experience that thankful led to a realization of how to do it better next time. I keep asking myself, what would I have done? I think it's tough when you're someone who's nice and helpful. Some people are taking advantage of that and in a world where we must protect ourselves, it's tough to know the difference between genuine need, or "they need to learn a lesson".<br /><br />You have a lovely voice that is easy to ready. Thank so much for stopping by my blog as well.The Simply Luxurious Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06288681334499771945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-89966565310509919552010-04-15T20:21:16.882-04:002010-04-15T20:21:16.882-04:00Excellent, Shannonkennedy - we have all been there...Excellent, Shannonkennedy - we have all been there, no doubt!sarabarakatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-8766555241508700082010-04-14T10:04:56.621-04:002010-04-14T10:04:56.621-04:00Thank you juicebox and MM for the writing compleme...Thank you juicebox and MM for the writing complements - I am still not happy with pace of the story - the tweaking continues! In the perfect world I would hold onto a post for a week before posting, but, like a child, I grow impatient with each passing minute. <br /><br />to everyone....your feedback is very, very helpful. THANK YOU :)<br /><br />I'm trying not to focus, but currently I'm at 98 followers! (curious who the next 2 will be)Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-77392801275975844162010-04-14T10:00:38.742-04:002010-04-14T10:00:38.742-04:00Michelle - I never again want to be that person wh...Michelle - I never again want to be that person who looks away. addiction and depression are a disease. we would not turn our back, or judge someone who is strugging with cancer. Your brother fought a lonely battle. <br /><br />Monkey love, hope and hugs to youGreen Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-54351901250718206462010-04-13T16:43:51.078-04:002010-04-13T16:43:51.078-04:00Very moving post, My brother use to pull this on t...Very moving post, My brother use to pull this on the lightrail here in portland. I once had a friend tell me she saw him on there looking like hell...but she did nothing...said nothing to him. <br />My brother was an IV drug user. <br />One night when in recovery he reached out for help to someone...who turned their back...reached out again to a group of people at an AA meeting...who did nothing...<br />He died that night 7 years ago. <br />Your Blog is doing great work opening eyes and hearts. Freaky love to you.Michelle Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021888584060015558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-8482231334906590792010-04-13T14:00:53.108-04:002010-04-13T14:00:53.108-04:00Lovely writing. Had I the cash on me, I would have...Lovely writing. Had I the cash on me, I would have bought the rider a ticket. I'm actually kind of bad about that kind of thing. I have often given money to strangers who've approached me. Sometimes I feel really good about it, and other times I feel as if my good nature and belief in people despite their circumstances allows them to take advantage of me. I've seen people just stand by though, and allow someone less fortunate be put out on the street or go hungry, and I suppose I prefer to be the type who is overgenerous instead.Aunt Juiceboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312942310632639442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-3228936950459974272010-04-12T21:07:25.159-04:002010-04-12T21:07:25.159-04:00As a writer, you choose your words very carefully....As a writer, you choose your words very carefully. This story is a study in contrasts. If this passenger had chosen different words, there might not have been such reluctance to help him... <br />words...they are so very powerful.<br /><br />Nice!Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021689009087475300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-53213495673858981732010-04-12T17:23:59.132-04:002010-04-12T17:23:59.132-04:00You guys are GREAT!!! its a very good conversatio...You guys are GREAT!!! its a very good conversation. I have deliberately not told you anything about the riders appearance. <br /><br />In fairness, did the conductors know the rider? had he done this before?<br /><br />AND...in contrast... Mr. Cooked (the husband) informed me that guys pull this all the time - during the commute home. And yet, no one head butts them and tosses them from the train. WHY NOT?Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-17046869978823643122010-04-12T13:39:10.743-04:002010-04-12T13:39:10.743-04:00...and "nobody cheered" is a powerful li......and "nobody cheered" is a powerful line.<br />what would Buddha have done? To be witness is sometimes all we can do.<br /><br />hard line to draw whether or not to get involved with someone else s drama.Jaybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08496022329504731403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-1269265282971364062010-04-11T23:11:17.631-04:002010-04-11T23:11:17.631-04:00It's a damn good question... that is, what hol...It's a damn good question... that is, what holds one back in a time like that. BUT I know it happens... and I would have prolly done the same as you, INCLUDING feeling so very bad about it after.Jellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-17540935247282413742010-04-11T21:09:04.840-04:002010-04-11T21:09:04.840-04:00Good story, Shannon. Just what people need to mak...Good story, Shannon. Just what people need to make them think...Chris Gillisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-71338062802182139882010-04-11T19:30:26.818-04:002010-04-11T19:30:26.818-04:00What a wonderful reminder to us all! This story w...What a wonderful reminder to us all! This story was so touching. We all come across situations in which we can make a difference every day.Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-24447032162165103342010-04-11T14:53:19.386-04:002010-04-11T14:53:19.386-04:00Thanks for the compliment. I enjoyed reading your...Thanks for the compliment. I enjoyed reading your blog. I can't imagine having gone through what you have and remaining so strong. Thanks for sharing.Elanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14069812024676513834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-39265892188116709712010-04-11T13:37:39.920-04:002010-04-11T13:37:39.920-04:00I hope the rider is okay. I am really sad for him...I hope the rider is okay. I am really sad for him!esmeralda Williamson-Noblehttp://www.foreverinvictus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-34279355003239074732010-04-11T11:18:01.381-04:002010-04-11T11:18:01.381-04:00I agree whole heartedly with the message of this p...I agree whole heartedly with the message of this post. I am constantly on a path of forgiveness and choosing to see that I am not separate from God. The lessons you need to learn are right in front of you, and it looks like you are tuning into them. I hope you continue to share your spiritual journey, I will be reading.Holly Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418554147424737958noreply@blogger.com