tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post8145059766693988247..comments2023-10-24T09:29:32.492-04:00Comments on the golden fish: david's birthdaystevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-53149274745933020012010-02-03T17:10:34.868-05:002010-02-03T17:10:34.868-05:00Hmmph! Well, what can I say, Steven? Times chang...Hmmph! Well, what can I say, Steven? Times change, people change. LOVE this post!<br /><br />PS. Try and stay warm. :)Goldenrodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09246352554498015300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-32979980683031757492010-01-27T22:46:45.748-05:002010-01-27T22:46:45.748-05:00Glad you survived the crucible of family. Love has...Glad you survived the crucible of family. Love has many facets. Hate seems to have one. And don't you think love is stronger? It's like the saying about bitterness, "Bitterness is the poison you take hoping someone else will die". But love includes forgiveness and new beginnings. I like your honesty and poetry.Richard Jesse Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16526212532259535346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-61223599365847443932010-01-27T09:07:28.119-05:002010-01-27T09:07:28.119-05:00Many happiest returns to your brother! Great pictu...Many happiest returns to your brother! Great pictures. I see the family resemblance, definitely!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-51552081459751218202010-01-26T22:18:18.389-05:002010-01-26T22:18:18.389-05:00Steven, you have created a thoughtful and honest t...Steven, you have created a thoughtful and honest tribute to your brother - well done.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187999748785622735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-9644741111621903412010-01-26T19:59:34.727-05:002010-01-26T19:59:34.727-05:00teri thanks for visiting and especially thanks for...teri thanks for visiting and especially thanks for the amazing comment! what a story! a razor blade!! wow. you've got me beat there!!! it's so cool that we move on from all of it and become who we are. have a lovely evening. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-35373750330101804622010-01-26T19:58:11.493-05:002010-01-26T19:58:11.493-05:00alaine i'm glad also! stevenalaine i'm glad also! stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-30031193968176342582010-01-26T19:57:42.289-05:002010-01-26T19:57:42.289-05:00hi eryl - i think it might be a person but i'm...hi eryl - i think it might be a person but i'm not sure. i bet my mum would know..... have a peaceful evening. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-66693572165659099482010-01-26T19:56:49.162-05:002010-01-26T19:56:49.162-05:00hey mcj! thanks so much!! stevenhey mcj! thanks so much!! stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-65797384181902205292010-01-26T19:56:25.758-05:002010-01-26T19:56:25.758-05:00titus - i guess i might be a bit similar. it's...titus - i guess i might be a bit similar. it's so weird isn't it - how your face and body changes but some essence of your appearance remains similar...... have a lovely evening. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-66225987555339708262010-01-26T19:54:57.074-05:002010-01-26T19:54:57.074-05:00joanna - the sister thing has been a revelation!! ...joanna - the sister thing has been a revelation!! i know nothing of it really although i've seen some ugliness in adult female siblings . . . . . have a lovely evening wayyyy down south!!! stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-62615132214979844342010-01-26T19:52:59.343-05:002010-01-26T19:52:59.343-05:00butternut thankyou so much for that reminding comm...butternut thankyou so much for that reminding comment about the strength and fortitude of sibling relationships. when you consider what we share, what we push through, rise above it's extraordinary and really sets a standard for all other relationships. i hadn't thought of that angle! have a peaceful evening. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-28825995637119808462010-01-26T19:50:16.570-05:002010-01-26T19:50:16.570-05:00kay you lucked out there. i've met many girls ...kay you lucked out there. i've met many girls who had brother protectors and they swear by it although it did make dating difficult at times!! stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-77078260351108324652010-01-26T19:48:46.508-05:002010-01-26T19:48:46.508-05:00hi ellen - it's sort of a strange thing isn...hi ellen - it's sort of a strange thing isn't it. i mean you choose your friends but not your siblings and yet there they are immersed in your most intimate and awkward moments, bugging you simply by existing. how do we grow up to become good friends, admirers, able to share real love?! it amazes me. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-90134609343733915322010-01-26T19:46:25.980-05:002010-01-26T19:46:25.980-05:00hello firelight - see there's something kinder...hello firelight - see there's something kinder and gentler about "tickle fights" and that's what i figured girls were inclined towards. six foot three is a very big boy!!!! have a lovely evening. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-53798142013602167152010-01-26T19:45:08.410-05:002010-01-26T19:45:08.410-05:00jenny i think that's so true - i've been v...jenny i think that's so true - i've been very fortunate as life has gone on and my brother has become entirely a blessing!! have a lovely evening. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-1697036691989934652010-01-26T19:44:00.852-05:002010-01-26T19:44:00.852-05:00hope - what a terrific story!!! i love it when sib...hope - what a terrific story!!! i love it when siblings work together to undermine the restrictive and uncool parents!! have a peaceful evening. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-84081636180154678252010-01-26T19:43:10.897-05:002010-01-26T19:43:10.897-05:00hello ladrón, i imagine i was polished and prepped...hello ladrón, i imagine i was polished and prepped for that picture but i was usually well put together at my mum's insistence and with her assistance. she was always particular about the impression we left with people. have a lovely evening. stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-67049135444182960772010-01-26T19:41:28.510-05:002010-01-26T19:41:28.510-05:00hi golden west - it's my favourite picture of ...hi golden west - it's my favourite picture of the two of us!! stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-27605031061388654432010-01-26T19:40:52.443-05:002010-01-26T19:40:52.443-05:00willow you're welcome for the laugh!!! i loved...willow you're welcome for the laugh!!! i loved him so dearly but he's back somewhere else now!! i cannot imagine the sister version of sibling rivalry! stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-44738662333912031182010-01-26T19:39:39.525-05:002010-01-26T19:39:39.525-05:00hello oldpoetsoul - our old relationships - especi...hello oldpoetsoul - our old relationships - especially with siblings - are filled with memories and reveal a lot about the process of arriving where were at!! i'm glad you were inspired by your visit! stevenstevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132104804524716898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-37712353717022257132010-01-26T17:11:40.972-05:002010-01-26T17:11:40.972-05:00Happy Big 50 to your little bruvver; so glad you b...Happy Big 50 to your little bruvver; so glad you became friends!alaine@éclectiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367208674281749257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-59922844249865375712010-01-26T16:57:54.700-05:002010-01-26T16:57:54.700-05:00Great photo of you and your baby brother. Love tho...Great photo of you and your baby brother. Love those checked trousers. Is that an ironing board behind you?<br /><br />Very happy birthday to David. Glad you two are friends now.Erylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06008344023000459577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-69668933624894542762010-01-26T16:07:16.090-05:002010-01-26T16:07:16.090-05:00Great post Steven! Happy B~day David!Great post Steven! Happy B~day David!MCJART Fine Art Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01883808822080668962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-8387189838871391802010-01-26T15:56:55.282-05:002010-01-26T15:56:55.282-05:00Happy Birthday David! Gifted with four brothers m...Happy Birthday David! Gifted with four brothers myself, one just a year and a half younger, and he was my "David". Oh, how I remember our fights!<br />Lovely post, and I have to say steven, you are remarkably recognisible from your childhood photo!Titushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380213493011623153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8767484157936178574.post-33426726921591767692010-01-26T15:56:47.249-05:002010-01-26T15:56:47.249-05:00Happy Birthday David! Gifted with four brothers m...Happy Birthday David! Gifted with four brothers myself, one just a year and a half younger, and he was my "David". Oh, how I remember our fights!<br />Lovely post, and I have to say steven, you are remarkably recognisible from your childhood photo!Titushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380213493011623153noreply@blogger.com