tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18002888.post4737235521429226925..comments2023-09-30T06:07:27.416-04:00Comments on Questioning Semantics: More Than We KnowWesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06305755944694741335noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18002888.post-57961578136073125182007-05-30T05:10:00.000-04:002007-05-30T05:10:00.000-04:00Great commentary! Thanks, everyone.And I hope thi...Great commentary! Thanks, everyone.<BR/><BR/>And I hope things work out just as well for those of you who plan to (or would like to) seize future opportunities within your own circles of family and friends.Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06305755944694741335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18002888.post-53335117741014942542007-05-29T12:53:00.000-04:002007-05-29T12:53:00.000-04:00What an insightful piece, West. I am dealing with ...What an insightful piece, West. I am dealing with a somewhat similar situation with a wedding invitation and family that I have been estranged from for years. Because of you, I think I might attend.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>SRaeMohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387858842547615269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18002888.post-50108632494900062512007-05-28T19:32:00.000-04:002007-05-28T19:32:00.000-04:00I should have read this two days ago before I blew...I should have read this two days ago before I blew off my aunt's barbecue when I found out none of my brothers were going. Time is often as valuable as $.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18002888.post-17771972638907593392007-05-28T13:55:00.000-04:002007-05-28T13:55:00.000-04:00That is so great that you made the time to go see ...That is so great that you made the time to go see your cousin graduate.Miz JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416250760689332164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18002888.post-84411672485658054802007-05-26T20:18:00.000-04:002007-05-26T20:18:00.000-04:00You know how they say the eyes are the window to t...You know how they say the eyes are the window to the soul? Well, this story is definite evidence that what shines through your picture is absolutely the truth. What a big heart you have. I'm so glad you did this, not just for your cousin and your aunt, but for you as well. It really is important and that young man will remember that for a long time. And your girl sounds like a keeper for rolling along! ;)Liz Dwyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17794296990587989214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18002888.post-70840253017706629472007-05-25T18:33:00.000-04:002007-05-25T18:33:00.000-04:00For some reason I can't log in but I wanted to say...For some reason I can't log in but I wanted to say...West that was awesome that you went. I know you gave good reasons not to go, but it's funny how we don't really know how much things like that really mean to people. At that age people don't do the best job of expressing themselves. It's funny my son is the same way. He will phrase something in such a way that will make me think it doesn't really matter if I do or don't only to find out that he'd actually be broken-hearted if I didn't do a particular thing. Kudos on the "merging" of the two "families" too. - DominiqueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18002888.post-79399525190006669532007-05-25T14:01:00.000-04:002007-05-25T14:01:00.000-04:00Great story, man. Thanks for sharing that.My mom h...Great story, man. Thanks for sharing that.<BR/><BR/>My mom has always tried to impress on me that even if you don't think something is important to anyone, sometimes just showing up is an encouragement to someone, and I truly believe it. It's nice to hear reminders of that played out in real life.Michael Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514945570212261283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18002888.post-11958018347411246912007-05-25T12:20:00.000-04:002007-05-25T12:20:00.000-04:00What a worthwhile trip. That is GREAT news, West....What a worthwhile trip. That is GREAT news, West. Hopefully this familial union sent your cousin off into manhood with sense and style!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18002888.post-8943233496382735462007-05-25T10:17:00.000-04:002007-05-25T10:17:00.000-04:00West, sometimes we aren't aware of the effect we h...West, sometimes we aren't aware of the effect we have on other peoples lives. My younger cousin shared with me how she modeled herself after me (starting a business) , and how she looked up to me. I'd never looked at it that way. I just thought I was hustling and trying to be a good person. <BR/><BR/>That young man may be looking to you as a model - and he was proud that you came to see him graduate. <BR/>: )Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370568546202869034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18002888.post-72995346326233252512007-05-25T00:36:00.000-04:002007-05-25T00:36:00.000-04:00West,Its true!Your heart and spirit really do resi...West,<BR/><BR/>Its true!<BR/><BR/>Your heart and spirit really do reside in your smile.<BR/><BR/>This is so lovely I am going to email it to my brother, himself en route to the Mid-West to sneak up on a niece with whom we have virtually no relationship, save her infrequent efforts to maintain contact with us.<BR/><BR/>Peace and love to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com