tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post175770074832117068..comments2023-07-22T06:42:24.121-04:00Comments on One foot in front of the other: Home sweet homeMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-76320442707326458062007-07-24T09:48:00.000-04:002007-07-24T09:48:00.000-04:00Hi Zen,Yes, indeed. I just like to watch things un...Hi Zen,<BR/><BR/>Yes, indeed. I just like to watch things unfold.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-2593592162361668222007-07-24T03:05:00.000-04:002007-07-24T03:05:00.000-04:00I am pleased thing are going in a positive directi...I am pleased thing are going in a positive direction, Not as well as hoped but it is progress. You are home! That in itself will improve your well being and health. I believe you are correct every encounter has a purpose, even if we do not see it now. <BR/>Ganbatte!Zenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11925184667906937669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-48410024987407836502007-07-23T09:30:00.000-04:002007-07-23T09:30:00.000-04:00Hi FA,There are more people part of the healing pr...Hi FA,<BR/><BR/>There are more people part of the healing process than I ever will know, or likely even begin to know.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-58563960085653110772007-07-23T09:25:00.000-04:002007-07-23T09:25:00.000-04:00Good to see you looking so alert. Meeting a new p...Good to see you looking so alert. Meeting a new person often brings energy you didn't expect. She might be part of your healing. <BR/><BR/>All good.<BR/><BR/>FAYourFireAnthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03428838843235292696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-14375752899937997482007-07-22T16:10:00.000-04:002007-07-22T16:10:00.000-04:00Hi Forman,Good to hear from you! Thanks for the ki...Hi Forman,<BR/><BR/>Good to hear from you! Thanks for the kind words.<BR/><BR/>The thing about the enso is that it is perfect in its imperfection. I know, that sounds like a load of horse shit, but I can't explain it.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-11175268605239756162007-07-22T15:41:00.000-04:002007-07-22T15:41:00.000-04:00hey, good to hear your out of the hospital, and in...hey, good to hear your out of the hospital, and in familiar places. I'm looking forward to reading more, always. Today feels and looks like the most beautiful day of the week. Yes and the enso is interesting, maybe i'll try making one with charcoal, or markers. I was never good at making perfect circles myself.NYC taxi photohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06675924502053024145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-57599236775955295962007-07-22T14:28:00.000-04:002007-07-22T14:28:00.000-04:00Thanks, Tamar. Sometimes I don't know whether I'm ...Thanks, Tamar. Sometimes I don't know whether I'm coming or going, so to speak, but ultimately the ol' gyroscope gets me pointed in the right direction.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-37707287042044506522007-07-22T13:59:00.000-04:002007-07-22T13:59:00.000-04:00Michael,You are an inspiration especially because ...Michael,<BR/>You are an inspiration especially because of the way you describe dealing with the bad days. Thanks so much for sharing all these feelings. In fact, in my opinion, your blog does not come across as saccharine sweet at all. I read it more as describing hope - human relationships always bring me hope. This, as you write it, says it all:<BR/>"The bottom line is, we're all confronting and enjoying and sometimes battling life together.<BR/>We can choose to do it together or alone.<BR/>I've chosen togetherness."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-64029796334156171852007-07-22T11:17:00.000-04:002007-07-22T11:17:00.000-04:00Thanks so much for your thoughts, Jean. You're so ...Thanks so much for your thoughts, Jean. You're so right about the bad days. It's very easy on a blog to present a face that's ever positive and saccharine sweet, and to communicate from a world where it never rains and everything always works out for the good. <BR/><BR/>But the fact is, more often than not, it's a fucking struggle and I have to laugh to keep from crying. I give myself ample time to feel this way, and then I try to get back on the path. It's the only way.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-63347377010744730112007-07-22T11:10:00.000-04:002007-07-22T11:10:00.000-04:00So glad to see you standing up and looking well, t...So glad to see you standing up and looking well, though sorry the immediate benefits have not been as great as they might have been. I imagine the way your new friend made you feel is much like the way you make us feel. Your health, in the truest sense of the word, is an inspiration, truly. I don't mean to be sloppy. And I don't imagine, either, that you don't have bad moments.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08690685768980280402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-19307366116177755522007-07-22T09:41:00.000-04:002007-07-22T09:41:00.000-04:00Thanks, Matt. Yes, hope springs eternal.Thanks, Matt. Yes, hope springs eternal.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-23847434120040339522007-07-22T09:32:00.000-04:002007-07-22T09:32:00.000-04:00A partial success beats a total failure any day of...A partial success beats a total failure any day of the week. Glad to hear you're on the mend.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14205502093632888570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-70012579454651793512007-07-22T08:01:00.000-04:002007-07-22T08:01:00.000-04:00Hi Lisa, EVI, BB, Thanks for the kind words! It wa...Hi Lisa, EVI, BB, <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the kind words! It was great to sleep in my own bed last night, lulled to sleep by my white-noise machine after watching old "Andy Griffith Show" reruns.<BR/><BR/>And today, it looks like it's going to be a beautiful day weather-wise.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-16716401434178346932007-07-22T00:27:00.000-04:002007-07-22T00:27:00.000-04:00Great to see you're doing so well, and are soundin...Great to see you're doing so well, and are sounding positive, and looking well after surgery. I"m glad I dropped in. Best wishes to you. And hey, I was into copper enameling big time in middle school. I bought my own kilm and kits and everything. I was the epitome of artist.Brotha Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027333036897650565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-88921785469446406162007-07-21T23:43:00.000-04:002007-07-21T23:43:00.000-04:00Welcome back Michael!!!!!I'm happy to hear that th...Welcome back Michael!!!!!<BR/><BR/>I'm happy to hear that the news is good. You're making progress in your own time and that shouldn't be discounted. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad that you're back home and even more glad that your stay at MSK had pleasant moments.east village idiothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02030258480344283688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-54717664844229518022007-07-21T23:32:00.000-04:002007-07-21T23:32:00.000-04:00I love the Enso. And you are an artist.You look st...I love the Enso. And you are an artist.<BR/><BR/>You look strong even a day after surgery which is quite amazing to see.<BR/><BR/>Loved hearing about Las Vegas night. Only you can make a hospital stay sound like fun. This is a gift.<BR/><BR/>So glad you met Jen. I read some of her stuff and she seems to be a beautiful person inside and out. Yes, there is a reason your paths crossed....<BR/><BR/>much love<BR/>LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-68667657654723421722007-07-21T22:49:00.000-04:002007-07-21T22:49:00.000-04:00Hey Simon,Yes, it's great to be home, where the re...Hey Simon,<BR/><BR/>Yes, it's great to be home, where the real healing begins. The cats are great company, and it's good to be among them. Many thanks!Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-38291666462047969922007-07-21T21:20:00.000-04:002007-07-21T21:20:00.000-04:00I am happy you are home, always nice to be around ...I am happy you are home, always nice to be around the familiar things - hope the cats are keeping you good company! I love the enso, that's very good - think I will learn more about it.<BR/>Sincerely,<BR/>SimonMungohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819489744098705713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-69732310774774666672007-07-21T17:48:00.000-04:002007-07-21T17:48:00.000-04:00Indeed, Tom, I have given myself no other choice. ...Indeed, Tom, I have given myself no other choice. And thanks for keeping tabs on me! I appreciate your comments, as always.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133620064728357184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19108210.post-33297357552180491342007-07-21T17:41:00.000-04:002007-07-21T17:41:00.000-04:00Michael,I'm sorry the success of the surgery wasn'...Michael,<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry the success of the surgery wasn't the best that was hoped for, but it is great that is was a success and has done good. Keep truckin'! Live not with fear.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13718601770472939313noreply@blogger.com