tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post3060921887997408100..comments2024-03-22T17:03:53.978-04:00Comments on Mereknits: Make no mistake.....Mereknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-23801269043948757452016-11-20T20:15:33.537-05:002016-11-20T20:15:33.537-05:00Thank you for your service Dayle. My Dad served al...Thank you for your service Dayle. My Dad served almost 30 years in the AF; retiring as a CMsgt. My father in law served 32 years; first in the Army Air Corps in WW 2 and then in the AF. They both went to Vietnam. They're both gone now but would whole heartedly agree with your words. They, and you, served so Meredith and her sister Claudia could speak their hearts without fear of recrimination or jail. Growing up in the military I was taught to respect everyone around me. I was also blessed to go to school with kids of all races and faiths at a time when most of the US was still segregated. I thought our country had moved forward years ago. I'm so saddened that we are now moving backward to the dark days of hate and fear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-83034296315719003832016-11-12T22:17:52.386-05:002016-11-12T22:17:52.386-05:00Your right on all counts. Have you heard of the sa...<br />Your right on all counts. Have you heard of the safety pin movement? I just did today. I'm old, not up on all the newest things, but this caught my eye<br />as a non invasive way to show your a "friend" to anyone.<br />NO judgments as our new soon to be resident of the White House (aka The People's House, not his)<br />Seems you wear a plain ole safety pin and that indicates you are not judging anyone. Just a friendly sign of support. Check it out.<br />Thank you for a great blog, I check in often, it's a grandma thing!! Sierra Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186604356895964837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-85376472180261407532016-11-12T18:47:18.124-05:002016-11-12T18:47:18.124-05:00Love you, Mere! You know how people send good vib...Love you, Mere! You know how people send good vibes over this interweb--well good vibes to you and yours! Tons and tons and tons of good vibes.Neighborhood Watchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11344280490113831120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-34614806350879550702016-11-12T15:57:43.497-05:002016-11-12T15:57:43.497-05:00You go girl! Us Canadians are with you. Talking ...You go girl! Us Canadians are with you. Talking to my 91 year old Mom today, she said she's been so depressed since election night. She's very angry at the people who didn't exercise their right to vote. Neither of us have really followed US politics before but this was an extraordinary election. We both loved Barack and Michelle so much.<br /><br />She is very worried about the effect Trump will have on Canada. I told her not to worry. We have a smart PM surrounded by good people who will make sure things work out here. My cousin from Rhode Island has already moved back to Canada. Take care and like I told Claudia, we have a big house. If you need a breather, we ha be a place to lay your head. xo JJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04846251262064844655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-68652207731493421382016-11-12T14:14:28.995-05:002016-11-12T14:14:28.995-05:00I just wanted to add support, this is your space t...I just wanted to add support, this is your space to process your thoughts and feelings. You live in a democracy and the freedom to express yourself is part of that. You do not express harm to others. Being on the losing side doesn't mean you have to take a vow of silence.ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927612418262848638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-13927746270856918772016-11-12T13:01:37.887-05:002016-11-12T13:01:37.887-05:00Well said Meredith x Well said Meredith x Fiona https://www.blogger.com/profile/03170164024286796100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-75817274165579844932016-11-12T01:12:07.883-05:002016-11-12T01:12:07.883-05:00I'm horrified that people can be so rude on so...I'm horrified that people can be so rude on someone else's blogspace. They must not have any respect for themselves if they cannot respect anyone else. <br /><br />Hugs to you Meredith for having to experience such rudeness. I suppose when a leader demonstrates rudeness, others figure they can be rude too. These bad elements just make the good elements rise higher and your integrity shines through even brighter now Meredith.<br /><br />My thoughts to the world in the light of current events:<br /><br />Where does hate come from? Fear. Most negative emotions, if you examine them hard enough, rise up from fear. What are the haters so frightened of? They seem to have received the election outcome they wanted - so what do they have to fear? I'm confused about that.<br /><br />All of the individual expressions of love and kindness are so important. Keep them coming. Love can overcome fear and hate. Love is the weapon to fight hate. Frightened animals bite. When I think of hateful opponents in that way, it helps me to find some compassion.<br /><br />We, as individuals, all have a circle of influence, be it large or small. I believe in the power of individual actions. We can make our own changes for the better. We can be the changes in our society that we want to see. <br /><br />It could be as simple as giving a smile or saying hello to someone you see regularly but never speak to etc. It could mean reaching out to someone who is very different to you and genuinely taking an interest in them as human beings, finding out what makes them tick, why they think the things they do, what is important to them, etc. Go and visit their place of worship if it is different to yours and find out first hand what is going on in those places before succumbing to hearsay about the religious practices of others, etc.<br /><br />When we respect each other as human beings and can begin to appreciate each other's points of view - we don't necessarily need to agree with them - then we can make a start at trying to solve problems together.<br /><br />I believe in the power of the individual. It takes many individual drops of water to make a wave. The wave needs every drop of water to have the power to exist. Waves of change can be positive or negative. When waves run backwards they cause a rip. This is what I am observing: <br /><br />Negative attitudes which start as ripples and become waves of misinformation, waves of fear, waves of disdain and intolerance, waves of cruelty ripping apart the fabric of civil society. I want to be one of the individual drops that pushes the wave back into the good, right direction.<br /><br />We all have individual power. How will you use yours?Jodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-76972665992179203322016-11-11T23:37:43.022-05:002016-11-11T23:37:43.022-05:00My 32 year old granddaughter said her an her 7&...My 32 year old granddaughter said her an her 7&9 years old boys sat and cried together wed.morning with the news from Tuesday election before they left for school that morning is Sad.<br />When a TV reporter loses his job for just being on a bus with this person and yet he can still be elected president of our country there something wrong .<br />I would like to know where all the votes came from because no one I have talked to can believe he was elected .<br />I'm just very sad to think our country has come to this point.gigi knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681833318738801367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-19190392463965372902016-11-11T22:15:25.530-05:002016-11-11T22:15:25.530-05:00Hello my dear friend.. I was off driving my car in...Hello my dear friend.. I was off driving my car in the Veteran's Day Parade and am commenting late.. but I've been having some very meaningful email conversations this afternoon with one of the coolest people I know.. but here I am to support you. Our blogs are ours to say what we want to and I can only hope our readers treat us with dignity and respect even if they don't agree with everything we say. This election has brought out the true colors of people, actually. I am proud to be on the losing side this time. :-) I only hope this country and the people that are in jeopardy only because of the color of their skin, who they worship or who they love will survive. I vow to watch out for those who might be bullied because of the way they look.. I vow to stand up for them and protect them from bad people. It's all I can do.. for now. I mean.. who knows.. our leader may decide to put old fat ladies in internment camps because we aren't 10s. Then I hope someone will stand up for me. :-) ((hugs)), Teresa :-) Teresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-72503177119382792342016-11-11T22:11:49.499-05:002016-11-11T22:11:49.499-05:00Dearest Meredith, I am so very sorry to hear about...Dearest Meredith, I am so very sorry to hear about this unbelievable cruelty you experienced from a hatemonger. Have checked on your blog from time to time over the last few years to see if there was a new post. My admiration for you makes it impossible to believe anyone could be nasty to you. I remember one of the first weekends when you brought Buddy home for a few days and how that led to an adoption and giving him a permanent loving home. Watching you be his advocate when he certainly needed one was an inspiration.I read Claudia's blog and she keeps us up to date on what Buddy is doing. In my mind, it is unforgivable to verbally attack you. Again, I am so sorry you had this experience.....Sending along my respect and admiration..... Dianne <br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-4086442025302164112016-11-11T17:30:00.866-05:002016-11-11T17:30:00.866-05:00I have been away from the computer for the most pa... I have been away from the computer for the most part since last Friday and I'm still flat on my back in bed. After reading some blogs this morning I can't say that I'm sad to have been away from blog land. Not necessarily because of what the blogs have said, but because of comments from BOTH sides and the hatred and the horrible things that people on BOTh sides are saying about the other. It literally hurts my heart. We are better than this. I love you and your family Meredith. And I know you know that. My prayer is that God will bless this nation, ALL of this nation and bring the healing that we all need. <br />Blessings, Betsy Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-50504948639958646342016-11-11T15:40:35.121-05:002016-11-11T15:40:35.121-05:00Bless you Meredith for speaking the Truth. Many ar...Bless you Meredith for speaking the Truth. Many are veiled from it and there is no making them see or hear. Their error is great. <br />No, there will be no joining them for hate and love are as oil and water. I choose not to lower myself, my dignity or my self respect. We live a moral life and it will remain that way.<br />I am one of the disabled he mocked so grotesquely and yes, my heart went to you and your lil sweet Buddy hoping that this vile man will not bring harm to all innocents by his cruel heart.<br />He will never be *my* President and I will never say his name, ever!<br />We must maintain our peace and not touch upon the other.<br />Thank you for all you say and stand for Meredith. You have such grace and great depth of beauty in your heart...<br /><br /> Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05722673836665759753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-44448954606986191272016-11-11T15:14:36.986-05:002016-11-11T15:14:36.986-05:00Amen! I am so sorry that someone was nasty on your...Amen! I am so sorry that someone was nasty on your blog. Like you said, you don't have to agree, but there is no reason to be nasty. This election has gotten people totally out of control. What's done is done. And now we all need to work together in love and respect. Those of us who pray, now need to pray for our President and our country. God helps us all.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-44430722320611607622016-11-11T15:08:10.437-05:002016-11-11T15:08:10.437-05:00Dear Meredith,
I visited Claudia's blog this m...Dear Meredith,<br />I visited Claudia's blog this morning and told her that she gives me hope. You do too. I thought my candidate would win and we as a country could begin to heal. I have an "acquaintance" who declared on Wednesday "it's a new day" with a smile on her face and she was doing her happy dance as she said it. I only know that I read my familiar blogs and they make me feel less "weepy and unsafe" to copy "bittenbyknitten". We can't let hate win. PS - I'll be wearing a safety pin every day from now on. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-64377152109317049742016-11-11T15:07:26.650-05:002016-11-11T15:07:26.650-05:00Meredith, I was a teen when we elected Kennedy, ha...Meredith, I was a teen when we elected Kennedy, had the civil rights movement, fought in Viet Nam when called on. I fought, bled, was considered "crippled" so long ago. I suffered to defend your right to state your beliefs openly. I was appalled by the person stating that you should be ashamed of your beliefs or leave OUR country. I, like you, was taught to care for others and be kind. I am truly afraid of the path we seem to be on..... my prayers and thoughts are with you and Little Buddy.Dayle Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915639084031030181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-85192787676103529842016-11-11T14:40:53.280-05:002016-11-11T14:40:53.280-05:00hooray for you and your sister!hooray for you and your sister!Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-47336203612140508782016-11-11T14:29:52.017-05:002016-11-11T14:29:52.017-05:00Hi Meredith,
A word that comes to mind is -
vit...Hi Meredith,<br /><br />A word that comes to mind is - <br /><br />vitriolic<br />adjective venomous, scathing, malicious, acid, bitter, destructive, withering, virulent, sardonic, caustic, bitchy (informal), acerbic, envenomed.<br /><br />I spoke with my husband about this and it is so very sad. Know that the world is not meant to be like this, my thoughts are with you. I love to follow your blog and see the caring and giving that you have shared.<br /><br />ChristyLilbitbrithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09477302589982766792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-25448701757879591552016-11-11T12:52:11.887-05:002016-11-11T12:52:11.887-05:00Hi Meredith, I am so sorry that you were faced wit...Hi Meredith, I am so sorry that you were faced with people commenting back negatively to your last post. Many people are very upset by the election results and it is difficult it seems to be putting a divide between people and I am saddened that there has even been violence toward people as a result of the election results. In the end kindness, love, and understanding are the most important thing! people should not divide and fight against one another. I wish you and your family the best in this difficult time. <br />hugs<br />LisaNeedles and Woolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02313901704976307733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-3694527400183753262016-11-11T12:26:03.025-05:002016-11-11T12:26:03.025-05:00Here, Here Meredith! Here, Here Meredith! Mamacoochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15055354156321845302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-1338249143563986512016-11-11T11:38:39.970-05:002016-11-11T11:38:39.970-05:00I'm so sorry you, who are one of the helpers, ...I'm so sorry you, who are one of the helpers, have become a target of the haters. After Tuesday, I was surprised at how unsafe I suddenly feel, and weepy. Ours in not the only country swinging right, but hopefully decency will prevail. Thank you for your honesty and goodness.bittenbyknittinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03319831711404273005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-66357013815825470622016-11-11T11:25:49.190-05:002016-11-11T11:25:49.190-05:00Meredith, I am both a virtual and internet friend ...Meredith, I am both a virtual and internet friend of Claudia's. I've never missed a day of her blog or yours. You are both the havens I go to for grace, kindness, decency and solace. The places I check in with when I question if all goodness has vanished. When I need to rid the foul taste of hatred that permeates our country. You and Claudia are my heroes. Don't let the evil get you down. I know you both are the strongest, and gentlest, of human beings, and as such will survive and thrive. Good will vanquish evil; love conquer hate.Tina McKennanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-83978284843802682362016-11-11T11:17:23.093-05:002016-11-11T11:17:23.093-05:00Meredith
FIreman and I both follow your blog as we...Meredith<br />FIreman and I both follow your blog as we care for you and Lil Buddy and your amazing family. Whomsoever left you horrible comments, I am so sorry for the pain. Keep doing your wonderful work and I hold us all in prayer. kathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-62361296806237100832016-11-11T11:10:57.150-05:002016-11-11T11:10:57.150-05:00Well said Meredith, we're all entitled to resp...Well said Meredith, we're all entitled to respect and our blogs are our place to say what is important to us. Please don't waste our time by leaving comments that we'll delete. My love to you and little Buddy.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-20463110234484503612016-11-11T10:58:08.727-05:002016-11-11T10:58:08.727-05:00I am so sorry that you have had hateful, spiteful ...I am so sorry that you have had hateful, spiteful comments. I have such admiration for the strong, good hearted woman you are, who expresses herself so articulately. There is no excuse for bad manners or lack of respect for others. Take care and keep strong. Sending love and support from the U.K. xx<br /><br /><br />AnnieOBTextileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03567538195625893200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-42016165734731955602016-11-11T10:42:11.398-05:002016-11-11T10:42:11.398-05:00I am so sorry someone felt like they could say suc...I am so sorry someone felt like they could say such things to you on your blog. It's a crazy and often times violent world without any compassion. I too have a 'special needs' child who is suffering with all the hate towards the LGBTQ community. I'm am so scared for her and many others. I just keep praying that I'm wrong and our country will correct it's course. Big Hugs to you. Linda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.com