tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post5598710645737901964..comments2023-07-13T03:31:31.667-05:00Comments on Lisa Notes: Crossing bridges—Friday’s Fave FiveLisa notes...http://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-65739086589446487512010-06-14T10:05:55.736-05:002010-06-14T10:05:55.736-05:00Great post. We really don't notice all the bri...Great post. We really don't notice all the bridge moments in our life do we? Seemingly small things that can grow us in a big way. Thanks for the call to open my eyes, especially my spiritual eyes, to look for them.<br /><br />On the lighter topic...<br /><br />I used to love circus peanuts but O.D.'d on them as a child and now I can have one or two on a rare occasion without feeling ill. I do love them this way though...<br /><br />http://www.thatsmyhome.com/mainstreet/candy/circus-peanut-salad.htm<br /> <br />YUMMY!seesawfaithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628579292591370761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-89088691160770799712010-06-13T17:36:34.677-05:002010-06-13T17:36:34.677-05:00Dee and Brenda - I looked up a pic of the Mackinaw...Dee and Brenda - I looked up a pic of the Mackinaw Bridge. Saw one with people walking on it. Like THAT is ever going to happen with me! Ha.<br /><br />Willow - I saw Andrew Pudewah's DVD's way back when I was teaching writing to my oldest daughter. I love the techniques he uses. Great stuff. I'm sure I would enjoy his seminars.<br /><br />Peanut update:<br />The frozen ones didn't do it for me, but I did try. I'll have to stick with fresh or nada.Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-51452554242357844672010-06-12T21:44:13.607-05:002010-06-12T21:44:13.607-05:00It depends on the bridge. I love some, hate others...It depends on the bridge. I love some, hate others. I'm sure there is a spiritual lesson there somewhere.<br /><br />I'm so glad that your mom is in a great assisted living home. That makes all the difference. (Believe me, I know...)<br /><br />I think you'd enjoy the writing seminar--check out Institute for Excellence in Writing, Andrew Pudewah. I use his program for my writing classes. He's having a symposium in NC the end of July--I'm attending it :)<br /><br />Yes, San Diego is a beautiful city!Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912030095491960175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-89795562362298262372010-06-12T14:27:19.972-05:002010-06-12T14:27:19.972-05:00What a neat post, Lisa! Life is full of bridges t...What a neat post, Lisa! Life is full of bridges to cross, isn't it? This week we're crossing bridges of hard financial decisions. It's a bridge I'd rather ignore, but unfortunately, cross it I must. <br /><br />I haven't had a marshmallow peanut in I don't know how long.Susannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757963698816530787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-29636953626537285242010-06-12T08:20:27.353-05:002010-06-12T08:20:27.353-05:00Funny someone mentioned the Mackinaw Bridge... I&#...Funny someone mentioned the Mackinaw Bridge... I'm from Michigan and have been longing to see it and drive over it... so my sister and I have planned to take the kids up there this summer when I am "home". I am VERY excited. It's scary-but also kind-of thrilling. I showed a picture of it to Jacob and he said, "No way, I'm not going on that".... I hate to break it to him, but yes he is! :-)<br /><br />Anyway- thanks for making me think about "bridges" in a more metaphorical way.<br /><br />And I'll be sure to have a bag of circus peanuts by day's end.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04568563273594321214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-90149227930592504812010-06-12T07:18:47.726-05:002010-06-12T07:18:47.726-05:00So I see I'm not the only one with an aversion...So I see I'm not the only one with an aversion to bridges. And now I know where to find some really tough ones if I ever need to undergo behavioral therapy to conquer my fear. ;-)Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-87582175237747315152010-06-12T05:11:02.486-05:002010-06-12T05:11:02.486-05:00Bridges! Not my favourite in fact I live on an Isl...Bridges! Not my favourite in fact I live on an Island, the kids would laugh at me when we crossed the Confederation Bridge and I had to always have the car door open. Ya, I know it isn't safe but you are not allowed to cross at high speed. I then graduated to driving across with the window down.<br /><br />This was a great post, bridging the gap. Orange peanuts, I'll look for them and think of you. Glad to hear your mom will be feeling better.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713987235401898999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-27082050048583632412010-06-11T22:07:43.576-05:002010-06-11T22:07:43.576-05:00Oh, I loved your FFF this week -- the bridge theme...Oh, I loved your FFF this week -- the bridge theme was so creative and thought-provoking. How great that we can trust that He is our bridge.<br /><br />I'm the teacher skipping across the bridge from school year to summer! And those circus peanuts? I wouldn't eat them every day, but sometimes I just have to have one!Laura@OutnumberedMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10764574855540659528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-62273246564590792852010-06-11T20:43:53.906-05:002010-06-11T20:43:53.906-05:00What great object lessons about bridges. I have th...What great object lessons about bridges. I have the same love/hate relationship with them -- they make me uncomfortable, but I couldn't get many places without them.<br /><br />I liked those peanuts as a child, but I don't think I'd like them now -- you can have my share. :-)Barbara H.http://barbarah.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-75393286919546335682010-06-11T19:50:41.417-05:002010-06-11T19:50:41.417-05:00Great post. I haven't been to Michigan since ...Great post. I haven't been to Michigan since we sold my parents' home so I haven't had to face driving past the house but I know it will be painful when I do. Have you ever driven over the Mackinaw Bridge? Now THERE'S a bridge. Have a great week. I hope your mom's arthritis improves after those shots.TXDidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10163298186083137091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-4337494549715882122010-06-11T19:14:09.705-05:002010-06-11T19:14:09.705-05:00Oh I just to have nightmare every time I cross the...Oh I just to have nightmare every time I cross the bridge in New Orleans. I had the same fear that I would fall..•°°• IcyBC •°°•https://www.blogger.com/profile/07081029443524398660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-23456813624200763662010-06-11T16:46:32.779-05:002010-06-11T16:46:32.779-05:00Good analogy of our lives moments with bridges.
...Good analogy of our lives moments with bridges. <br /><br />Can you believe I have never eaten circus peanuts? All this discussion makes me want to try them! :)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00062037882359130530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-65586550675444607512010-06-11T12:43:46.394-05:002010-06-11T12:43:46.394-05:00I looked it up: circus peanuts have been around si...I looked it up: circus peanuts have been around since the 1800's. Did you know that in 1963 they took shavings from them to help create Lucky Charms? So says the authority, Wikipedia.Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-60860791386871298452010-06-11T12:12:51.012-05:002010-06-11T12:12:51.012-05:00Thanks for your Fave Five and linking them togethe...Thanks for your Fave Five and linking them together with the theme of bridges. I enjoy your thoughts and posts. <br /><br />I always had mixed feelings for circus peanuts, and when I found out the flavor is banana, I knew why. I kind of like them, but I don't like bananas!<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Cathiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02014979914427995183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-89975823859877977812010-06-11T10:23:09.072-05:002010-06-11T10:23:09.072-05:00Great post today, Lisa. I liked your discussion on...Great post today, Lisa. I liked your discussion on bridges. I used to have to cross the Mississippi River every day over a narrow creaking bridge. The first time my sister came to visit me and we went over that bridge, she dropped down into the floor of the car and hid her face! Guess she has gephyrophobia ... who knew? Now we have a new wonderful wide bridge to cross the river - we are blessed!<br /><br />Circus peanuts instantly make me think of my granny. She loved to buy them. Now, I am having a real craving for them ... and I want to try hip chick's idea of freezing them so I need two bags!Jerraleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303751802364926617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-38107324020089124482010-06-11T10:08:41.352-05:002010-06-11T10:08:41.352-05:00Frozen? I've never even though of that. But si...Frozen? I've never even though of that. But since I have some handy, I will give it a try today...Thanks!Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7748971557355406797.post-45159065618615502542010-06-11T09:53:32.170-05:002010-06-11T09:53:32.170-05:00I don't really like bridges either. I live on ...I don't really like bridges either. I live on the border of Maine and New Hampshire and in order to get into Maine I have to cross the Piscatiqua river. I have a choice of three bridges in what is probably a 3 mile radius but either way I have to go over one of them in order to go further than 10 miles north of my house. So, I have trained myself to enjoy the views. the city of Portsmouth with the Navy ship yard in the distance is beautiful to see from so high up. <br />And, I love orange circus peanuts. We used to by them for a penny a piece at Mandy's candy store. Have you ever tried them frozen?aspiritofsimplicityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14870339828098281415noreply@blogger.com