tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post7863363116591789006..comments2023-10-30T07:39:04.857-07:00Comments on Random Thoughts- Do They Have Meaning?: Dad, What is Prostate Cancer?Jack Steinerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-78034112197828970912010-03-20T12:42:29.158-07:002010-03-20T12:42:29.158-07:00Oh, and the little bit about the woman in the Merc...<i>Oh, and the little bit about the woman in the Mercedes making the last second merge? One of my biggest pet peeves!</i><br /><br />It drives me crazy. I am always amazed by how many of these people want to play chicken with me.<br /><br />As for the hard questions, well they will come no stopping that. ;)<br /><br />Hi Ruti,<br /><br />I never turn down a good Bracha, thank you. Life is nothing but interesting, albeit sometimes more challenging than we would like. ;)Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-24900172662012600232010-03-20T12:32:09.045-07:002010-03-20T12:32:09.045-07:00I love this one! All of the elements are handled ...I love this one! All of the elements are handled so well: aging gracefully (?) as memories of the Camaro flit past; the kids' questions, which always catch us off-guard; the worries/not worries about their grandfather; more worries about the eyeblink-away marriage of the daughter...<br /><br />I give you the bracha that you will indeed be tough enough -- even if it's not muscular biceps but a menacing look over the top of your bifocals -- to keep the young men in line until just the right one finds your little girl... and that you will dine on golden plates at her wedding, and dance between courses, to paraphrase a Chassidic blessing.rutimizrachihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06809119908148195009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-16331359932973171772010-03-20T11:27:23.535-07:002010-03-20T11:27:23.535-07:00I often thank my lucky stars that my kids are youn...I often thank my lucky stars that my kids are young enough not to ask these heavyweight questions yet - I've got a little while to brainstorm some answers. It sounds, though, like you'll be a good resource for me the first time one of these doozies comes up!<br /><br />Oh, and the little bit about the woman in the Mercedes making the last second merge? One of my biggest pet peeves!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-18267767537881842492010-03-20T09:59:50.485-07:002010-03-20T09:59:50.485-07:00Questions like that are part of what I love about ...<i>Questions like that are part of what I love about being a parent. How do I say in a way you will understand as well as not introducing more questions I may not want to answer yet. </i><br /><br />Oh man is it ever challenging at times, but there is a certain joy in it. The beauty of watching the kids learn and to see such an inquisitive nature.<br /><br /><i>They are in very good hands.</i><br /><br />I hope so. Some of the 'fruits' of our labor won't show for years, so we shall see what happens.Jack Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625864271071630940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-37269557864753552242010-03-19T19:40:10.535-07:002010-03-19T19:40:10.535-07:00The fact that you were impelled to write this post...The fact that you were impelled to write this post, not to mention how wonderfully, is a perfect testament to your compassion and love for your children. They are in very good hands.One Wink at a Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00376243777796535015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7082887.post-28731964603427168032010-03-19T12:31:32.741-07:002010-03-19T12:31:32.741-07:00I know that interchange well if it's the one h...I know that interchange well if it's the one heading south on 101 where it meets the 405. Questions like that are part of what I love about being a parent. How do I say in a way you will understand as well as not introducing more questions I may not want to answer yet. Well doneSAHD PDXhttp://sahdpdx.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com