tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post6832144981963839348..comments2024-03-03T22:02:43.757-04:00Comments on Quiet Laughter: The #WATWB August Edition: On Hope & the Worthiness of the Effort It TakesGuilie Castillohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-48810803719325968512017-09-04T09:37:11.202-04:002017-09-04T09:37:11.202-04:00Sorry for the loss of your dog, Guilie.
Jules...Sorry for the loss of your dog, Guilie. <br /><br />Jules' transformation is absolutely heartwarming! Thank you for sharing it.Emily in Ecuadorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046387339831440902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-27718248225639825272017-08-30T13:34:21.158-04:002017-08-30T13:34:21.158-04:00Guilie, I am sorry for your loss yet so happy that...Guilie, I am sorry for your loss yet so happy that you found your way through your darkness and became light to others. Thank you for sharing your and Jules story and for being a part of #WATWBLynn Hallbrookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07404690660463373150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-11744258634289482452017-08-30T08:40:45.974-04:002017-08-30T08:40:45.974-04:00Ah, I *knew* you'd like the quote, Mish :) He&...Ah, I *knew* you'd like the quote, Mish :) He's a great, great man, a true beacon of goodness and strength. Thank you for your kind words—and Ubuntu hugs right back at you! Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-67324912682718078132017-08-30T08:38:57.850-04:002017-08-30T08:38:57.850-04:00Exactly, Lynda! It's not about ignoring the ba...Exactly, Lynda! It's not about ignoring the bad, trying to block the sun with a finger (common saying in Mexico), but about finding balance. Love how you said it. Thanks so much for the visit!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-75040392534467442442017-08-30T08:36:52.469-04:002017-08-30T08:36:52.469-04:00Simon, you are too kind :) Thank you so much for c...Simon, you are too kind :) Thank you so much for coming by!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-60953688972918794152017-08-29T06:38:17.703-04:002017-08-29T06:38:17.703-04:00Love the quote by Desmond Tutu (one of the few aut...Love the quote by Desmond Tutu (one of the few authoritative and independent public voices of reason that stands out amidst the infestation of bullying, bribery and corruption...but I'm not going there because I'm an optimist and this bloghop is all about positivity and light!)<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this heart-warming story, Guilie!<br />I'm so sorry to read about the loss of your pup... UBUNTU HUGS to you!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-85671700701899705792017-08-28T22:23:05.416-04:002017-08-28T22:23:05.416-04:00Your post encompasses exactly how I feel in many w...Your post encompasses exactly how I feel in many ways. There will always be something that promotes hatred, dissention, and darkness in this world. Our choice is to look deeper for the tiny spark of light and fan it into a flame. It doesn't mean we make ourselves ignorant to strife, but it reminds us that there is always some balance, somewhere, if we choose to look for it.Lynda Dietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442214431341019380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-6048344743007124532017-08-28T19:36:45.152-04:002017-08-28T19:36:45.152-04:00For someone struggling to see the light, Guilie, y...For someone struggling to see the light, Guilie, you soon found some to share. Thanks for sharing and the way you have really embraced WATWB :) <a href="javascript:void(0);" rel="nofollow">Simon’s Still Stanza #WATWB</a>simonfalk28https://www.blogger.com/profile/10714918945054303049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-46071045629330679682017-08-28T16:08:40.905-04:002017-08-28T16:08:40.905-04:00A decade and a half ago, when I first arrived to C...A decade and a half ago, when I first arrived to Curaçao, Venezuela was already suffering. Since then, it's only become worse. But now it's reached a breaking point, and I'm afraid the consequences will be far-reaching for us all. Thanks for your kind words, Lee.Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-56702765881152648662017-08-28T16:05:56.587-04:002017-08-28T16:05:56.587-04:00Thanks so much for your kind words, Vasantha :) Su...Thanks so much for your kind words, Vasantha :) Super happy to connect with you, too!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-41206005819269153392017-08-28T15:30:10.642-04:002017-08-28T15:30:10.642-04:00Thank you, Belinda. Indeed, technology—like everyt...Thank you, Belinda. Indeed, technology—like everything—has a flip side. It's up to us to find the good :)Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-64548630413702003152017-08-28T14:18:01.711-04:002017-08-28T14:18:01.711-04:00I've been "wringing my hands" over p...I've been "wringing my hands" over poor Venezuela for a long time. I can't imagine what the people are suffering under that regime. North Korea is angling for more $$$. They've gotten it from previous administrations, but I'm guessing not from this one. Fasten your seat belts, folks, and remember Dr. Strangelove. <br /><br />So sorry about your losing your pet. That's never easy and since I've gone through it so many times, I can offer sympathy with a large dose of understanding. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-58851233967680624972017-08-28T09:48:08.488-04:002017-08-28T09:48:08.488-04:00Sorry to read about the loss of your dog. Your wor...Sorry to read about the loss of your dog. Your words are radiating hope and positive vibes. Thanks for sharing the story of Jules. Happy to connect with for #WATWB !!!Vasantha Vivekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044730379048799113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-90779291513394177022017-08-27T18:10:16.996-04:002017-08-27T18:10:16.996-04:00My heart goes out to you on the loss of your pup, ...My heart goes out to you on the loss of your pup, ours is an old gal and I know it won't be much longer but we enjoy what we can. I'm so glad Jules's story is reaching so many, let's hope this starts a trend. :) It is so easy to get overwhelmed by the bad news, it's now in our faces 24/7, one of the downfalls of our current technology. On the flip side the same technology can bring us the positive stories from all corners of the globe, they are there, sometimes we just have to make a conscious effort to focus on those. Thanks so much for sharing this and being part of #WATWB! :)BWitzenhausenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02412474151406964951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-87497816341370941552017-08-27T12:21:51.128-04:002017-08-27T12:21:51.128-04:00They really are, Andrew. The absolute best. (As is...They really are, Andrew. The absolute best. (As is your son ;) )<br /><br />Thanks for coming by!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-85988786025656062562017-08-27T12:17:04.902-04:002017-08-27T12:17:04.902-04:00Thank you, Susan! Yes, I thought of you when I cho...Thank you, Susan! Yes, I thought of you when I chose the quote, actually... I figured you'd be familiar with him :) <br /><br />Thanks so much for the visit!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-25498426963057937182017-08-27T11:55:48.575-04:002017-08-27T11:55:48.575-04:00Thank you, Hilary! Indeed, Jules's story reall...Thank you, Hilary! Indeed, Jules's story really does redeem much of what's wrong with the world, at least for me. Let there be light, indeed!<br /><br />Thanks for coming by :)Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-8307552723747786632017-08-27T11:54:58.371-04:002017-08-27T11:54:58.371-04:00"Each generation has to define itself" —..."Each generation has to define itself" — never truer words, Ann. Yours did a fabulous job in so many respects, and has kept the light of love and diversity shining for decades (witness the counter-protests this weekend in SF and Berkeley). And I do get a sense of coming-togetherness, somehow; having such a clear and present enemy rise up its ugly head has given us a common cause, and I'm so, so proud of everyone doing something—anything—to keep the fight going. But... well, the jury is still out. We'll have to wait and see if this generation proves worthy of the responsibility they've been given.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your condolences. Losing our little one was such a hard, hard thing that I haven't been able to write about it yet. But I will. She deserves to be remembered in light :)Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-13252989074832759392017-08-27T10:14:47.915-04:002017-08-27T10:14:47.915-04:00My son has been saying pretty much his whole life ...My son has been saying pretty much his whole life that he wants to have a "puppy farm" when he grows up. Dogs are best.Andrew Leonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13964775673414653644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-47060375434637680852017-08-27T05:25:10.858-04:002017-08-27T05:25:10.858-04:00I love the Desmond Tutu quote Guilie - despite all...I love the Desmond Tutu quote Guilie - despite all the darkness, the light is there! Amazingly wonderful about Jules getting all that well deserved attention and good on Paws Rescue continuing to place dogs in loving homes. Keep on with the super food of finding good in the world! Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-19568691023512529952017-08-27T02:55:55.749-04:002017-08-27T02:55:55.749-04:00Hi Guilie - So sorry about losing one of your belo...Hi Guilie - So sorry about losing one of your beloved dogs, but this is a wonderful story of Jules ... and I'm so pleased he's been rescued and can have some love in his life. There is hope and light out there ... thankfully we can find it ourselves as you have done here ... helping others, helps ourselves ... let there be light - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-68018441965478952922017-08-27T02:54:32.856-04:002017-08-27T02:54:32.856-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Hilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7436812892124383603.post-44441836238983187762017-08-26T21:59:10.743-04:002017-08-26T21:59:10.743-04:00First, I am sorry about the loss of your dog. Each...First, I am sorry about the loss of your dog. Each of my dogs are precious to me.<br /><br />Much bad news in the world, I console myself in that at least it is in the light of day and not hidden in the shadows. At heart, I am an optimist. I think this generation has to rise and reject the message of hate groups. It is my battle. But it is the battle of the people much younger than me. Each generation has to define itself. <br /><br />Take care Guilie. With love AnnAnn Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.com