tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.comments2014-10-01T11:42:22.700-04:00Olivia's Open BookUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-11247900475174655522014-08-24T17:57:58.019-04:002014-08-24T17:57:58.019-04:00beautiful poem. I always liked Robin Williams and ...beautiful poem. I always liked Robin Williams and was sad to hear he died even though I never knew him in person.Thoughts of a Nobodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02059270978686512103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-76756326394729493992014-06-05T22:52:13.208-04:002014-06-05T22:52:13.208-04:00Wonderful blog, Olivia. You have such a calm, smoo...Wonderful blog, Olivia. You have such a calm, smooth style of writing, it is soothing and encouraging and gentle. I'm Glad to see you back! Hope you found the muse ":)<br /><br />About the health care system, Our universal health care system works very well in Canada, you only hear about the 'bad parts' from people who wish to profit from the system. <br /> We have a world class cancer clinic, cancer hit close to home, full operations, chemo, radiation, --no direct cost to us, a 76 y.o. man I know just had a hip replacement, didn't cost him a cent directly, a friend of mine got a heart defibrillator/pacer ( over $40,000! ) with no direct cost to him, the fact is, nobody loses their homes and life savings over having to stay in the hospital for a week --or other health care. Senior's drugs are essentially free at $100.00 deductible for the whole YEAR. <br />OUR health premiums may run from $30O to $800/per YEAR depending on income. Compare that with yours. Many of you pay more than that MONTHLY with huge deductibles and "co-pays". wow.<br /> <br />It always makes me wonder how paying multi-BILLIONS in profits annually to Insurance companies and American Corporate Big Pharmas "benefits" and makes any health care system "better".<br /> <br />Regardless, I think the USA will also eventually recognize the benefits offered by a universal system--which is far better in spite of a few glitches...and FAR, FAR, more efficient. <br /><br />Have a great day, Olivia! Again, glad you're back! ":) ~RRaymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-24150231186152282742012-05-22T23:55:25.199-04:002012-05-22T23:55:25.199-04:00Olivia, this is a fantastic post. The song is just...Olivia, this is a fantastic post. The song is just beautiful. Memorial Day has always meant so much to me. My husband, son and father-in-law were all members of the military. We owe our lives and our freedom to all of them. Thanks for this post. :)Ladydragonfly1958https://www.blogger.com/profile/14378130729128535336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-20226389220281457822012-05-18T16:25:29.967-04:002012-05-18T16:25:29.967-04:00I love to read the wisdom from the past. So much o...I love to read the wisdom from the past. So much of it is timeless and could have been said today. I have given you wonderful blog n award, which you can pick up at my blog.<br />http://innerhomestead.wordpress.com/2012/05/18/beautiful-blogger-award/ <br /><br />Keep up the great work!Judith C Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09900422363643962837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-4747111277078483742012-05-07T20:12:09.186-04:002012-05-07T20:12:09.186-04:00Well said, Olivia. Our seemingly eternal repetitio...Well said, Olivia. Our seemingly eternal repetition of historical mistakes made by previously successful civilizations is not really promising, is it. We should be learning from previous mistakes and building upon successes. ~RRaymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-64345862468816040912012-05-03T16:37:27.941-04:002012-05-03T16:37:27.941-04:00Indeed, Olivia, quite right.Indeed, Olivia, quite right.Glorygarden@msn.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05590509665833028919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-85860579814087558332012-05-03T12:58:21.829-04:002012-05-03T12:58:21.829-04:00Well stated, Olivia. Very well stated. Thank you!Well stated, Olivia. Very well stated. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-267207220967651492012-04-27T15:32:37.747-04:002012-04-27T15:32:37.747-04:00Very well put - so well in fact - that I find myse...Very well put - so well in fact - that I find myself feeling like a hostage passenger on a run away train.Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01814128680459563447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-6099444858864920282012-04-21T09:31:20.899-04:002012-04-21T09:31:20.899-04:00Well and gently said, Olivia! Our traditional civi...Well and gently said, Olivia! Our traditional civilization has been hijacked by big money, powerful political interests that see no value in allowing ordinary people their traditional culture, values and space. We need to re-think our 'rather foolish' complete trust in those for whom we 'vote in faith' only to be ignored, traditional values taken away, including the losing of our personal space and privacy. Again, Olivia..well said.Raymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-15151951390268541322012-02-02T20:26:30.019-05:002012-02-02T20:26:30.019-05:00Howdy stranger. Lovely words Olivia. I like that p...Howdy stranger. Lovely words Olivia. I like that photo too.<br /><br />McDJohn McDevitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10041031792596531392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-40190948391584934552012-02-02T18:32:08.071-05:002012-02-02T18:32:08.071-05:00Olivia, wonderful insight into life. Your blog is ...Olivia, wonderful insight into life. Your blog is a great read--and so thought-provoking. I liked this.Raymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-75738241594259070152012-01-24T19:24:00.583-05:002012-01-24T19:24:00.583-05:00That's wonderful, Olivia- the popularity of th...That's wonderful, Olivia- the popularity of the show was well used. Few people think about light also being reflected --interesting idea, and the potential is powerful! ":)Raymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-11981480787708507322012-01-12T16:31:29.493-05:002012-01-12T16:31:29.493-05:00Beautiful and well said, Olivia! Timely advice --a...Beautiful and well said, Olivia! Timely advice --and also timeless.Raymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-36557065934514021142011-12-11T15:04:21.773-05:002011-12-11T15:04:21.773-05:00Olivia, what a sweetheart of a pup and a great sto...Olivia, what a sweetheart of a pup and a great story. Clearly she is now YOUR dog. The best medicine for a dedicated dog owner that loses a beloved pup is to immediately get another one. They cannot be replaced, but the new ones seem to understand and help things return to normal! Great post !Raymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-63172189001087343422011-12-05T20:53:45.626-05:002011-12-05T20:53:45.626-05:00Beautiful idea and wonderful sentiment, Olivia! ME...Beautiful idea and wonderful sentiment, Olivia! MERRY CHRISTMAS will be even merrier with your cookie crumbles! Have a great holiday, stay safe! ~rRaymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-41067112950946552652011-12-05T11:31:37.125-05:002011-12-05T11:31:37.125-05:00Martha Stewart would be proud, Olivia! Don't ...Martha Stewart would be proud, Olivia! Don't work too hard. :-)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818249321432380704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-15081025152291358502011-10-30T15:02:40.473-04:002011-10-30T15:02:40.473-04:00Olivia, I really like your blog and also your writ...Olivia, I really like your blog and also your writing on helium. I have given you an award, so please pick it up here. Thank you.<br />http://theworldofjulieb.blogspot.com/Ladydragonfly1958https://www.blogger.com/profile/14378130729128535336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-20890374251860742242011-10-22T20:28:52.704-04:002011-10-22T20:28:52.704-04:00Olivia, your post is beautiful and thoughtful as a...Olivia, your post is beautiful and thoughtful as always!Raymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-72646830369392921682011-09-25T14:14:54.596-04:002011-09-25T14:14:54.596-04:00This is very nice, Olivia, very comforting. Great ...This is very nice, Olivia, very comforting. Great job!Raymond Alexander Kukkeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01347971987435644221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-48342824375384141992011-09-07T20:56:28.689-04:002011-09-07T20:56:28.689-04:00Well, we can say for certain we know what God'...Well, we can say for certain we know what God's plan is for Don, to bring comfort to those in need. Beautiful words form a lovely man.Glorygarden@msn.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05590509665833028919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-2238079247643264722011-09-07T16:34:14.625-04:002011-09-07T16:34:14.625-04:00Don is one of those rare men with the sensitivity ...Don is one of those rare men with the sensitivity and insight to know exactly what to say and when to say it. :-)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818249321432380704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-29099766603436673592011-09-04T18:26:09.631-04:002011-09-04T18:26:09.631-04:00I really appreciate how your blog manages to touch...I really appreciate how your blog manages to touch my spirit without preaching.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09818249321432380704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-41141435644049881792011-09-04T05:57:12.075-04:002011-09-04T05:57:12.075-04:00Only love.
So true.Only love. <br /><br />So true.mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02387928144381653423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-43137557423925162232011-08-29T18:35:22.735-04:002011-08-29T18:35:22.735-04:00Hah, I forgot to buy the most important thing of a...Hah, I forgot to buy the most important thing of all: batteries for my radio and had to ride the thing out in silence. 48 hours of no sounds besides what was happening outside is not something I want to repeat again.Alexandra Heephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00835198200027459295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640996811253430510.post-63790414675772666302011-08-28T15:11:27.443-04:002011-08-28T15:11:27.443-04:00Lovely blog! Thanks for sharing these thoughts on ...Lovely blog! Thanks for sharing these thoughts on the change in perspective that comes with a change in circumstances. Count me as a follower! :)Judith C Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09900422363643962837noreply@blogger.com