tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post5199443813976170362..comments2024-03-26T05:15:39.663-07:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: Downs and UpsJami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-47997868891321258692014-06-07T07:54:49.217-07:002014-06-07T07:54:49.217-07:00whp_- That made me smile...we actually thought abo...whp_- That made me smile...we actually thought about the possibility of cars "taking a bath," and made sure to put two large boulders as blockers at that end of the pool. A person would have to have quite a few too many to ignore the jolt of hitting those boulders...Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-85282981224276546992014-06-06T16:21:24.126-07:002014-06-06T16:21:24.126-07:00One doesn't need to be Sigmund Freud to realis...One doesn't need to be Sigmund Freud to realise that someone who posts nothing but "how wonderful their life is" might just be trying to convince themselves that some bad stuff doesn't really exist. And if others become cheerleaders for the perfection of that life, how supportively reinforcing of the illusion that would be. Perhaps they think that they are just cynically making money? But how sad for them, and what an indictment upon society that so many people need that charade as a crutch. <br /><br />So do keep on being down to earth, Laura. And take care arriving home in the dark: your parking spot looks quite close to the new pond. We don't want to read about the car taking a bath. whitehorsepilgrimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336201990231834504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-72718403258428434102014-06-05T07:34:56.063-07:002014-06-05T07:34:56.063-07:00Also, for a new blog that I really enjoy reading, ...Also, for a new blog that I really enjoy reading, I highly recommend the blog I mentioned in the post--Mostly Beautiful Things. I love Elizabeth's writing style and her approach to life.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-80434602244613466472014-06-05T07:31:30.361-07:002014-06-05T07:31:30.361-07:00Thank you so much Merri and Jan!
redhorse--I agr...Thank you so much Merri and Jan! <br /><br />redhorse--I agree about the photos, but the blog itself just never did work for me--I seldom read it. I think all the hoopla puts me off. But good for her for turning her blogging into a successful money-making venture. One has to assume that's what she wanted...and it certainly worked.<br /><br />Kate--I very much appreciate your honesty about you own ups and downs. As Jan said, sometimes hearing about someone else's problems can give us perspective on our own. I am grateful to all the bloggers like you who are honest about their ups and downs.<br /><br />So I guess I will continue to put the downs as well as the ups out there. I suppose I always knew that I would--but I am curious to see how others view this. So far most seem to see it about like I do.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-20266792434808712312014-06-05T03:51:20.320-07:002014-06-05T03:51:20.320-07:00One of the reasons I blog is that it forces me to ...One of the reasons I blog is that it forces me to be honest - or at least as honest as I'm capable of being - about what's actually happening with my horses. Sometimes it's not as good as I'd like, and a lot of the time it's pretty great, but I try to put it all down. I generally have a positive attitude to my life, but I'm not interested in being a polyanna either. And I most enjoy blogs that take the same approach to blogging - the ones that are all glitter dust aren't real enough and the ones that are all whining seem to miss the point somehow. Life, including life with horses, does have its low points, but there's a lot of wonder and delight there too.<br /><br />Just keep on doing what you're doing.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-9408892702824819372014-06-05T03:33:20.189-07:002014-06-05T03:33:20.189-07:00I did mean what you said. And I really do prefer ...I did mean what you said. And I really do prefer this blog to that other one, you're much more thoughtful and you are a horsewoman. She isn't. However, I will admit she has some great photos over there, but you did a great job in that category with this post. That pond would be nice after a long, hot, mosquitoey (?) day in the garden.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-39045971025977904412014-06-04T21:02:54.489-07:002014-06-04T21:02:54.489-07:00I would guess most of your readers fall into the k...I would guess most of your readers fall into the keep it real category. Real life, real emotions, real ups and downs, or it just isn't very engaging. <br /><br />There is so much ugliness where people are concerned that we have to balance it out with the good things, the good people, the things that make life worth living. <br /><br />The bad things and bad people are in our lives for a reason. Without them we wouldn't appreciate the good when it appears. When the crap comes knocking on my door I acknowledge it, deal with it and then let it go. Sometimes easier said than done but holding on to it, and letting it have a presence in my life, or my thoughts just gives it more power.<br /><br />Everyone has bad shit to deal with in their life, it is unavoidable, and sometimes just hearing or reading about another person's bad shit gives us perspective on our own. So by sharing your downs as well as your ups you remind us all that this is just how life is. <br /><br />Normally in my life the scale is tipped heavily on the side of good things, and I won't let a few asshats tip that scale in their favor. Things happen that I can't control, but that is one thing that I can control.<br /><br />On the subject of Pollyannas, the ones I have known are hiding a lot of pain behind that perfect façade, and usually one way or another it all comes crashing down.<br /><br />Once again a very intriguing, thought provoking blog. Nudging us into introspection is a good thing!<br /><br />Jannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-12126816143600896502014-06-04T18:18:23.896-07:002014-06-04T18:18:23.896-07:00You're posting more about reality, not negativ...You're posting more about reality, not negativity. Difference there. And you write it well and thoughtfully. Keep it up!<br /> - <a href="http://theequestrianvagabond.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">The Equestrian Vagabond</a>The Equestrian Vagabondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600011873327347121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-18552714721593313472014-06-04T15:18:48.534-07:002014-06-04T15:18:48.534-07:00horsegenes--I always think of you as one of the mo...horsegenes--I always think of you as one of the most sane, realistic people I know, and I frequently remind myself of your approach--those nasty people are not real in my world.<br /><br />Thank you, Kristin. I'm glad this post resonated for you. I've come to the same conclusion. If I don't tell the truth (hopefully without too much whining OR bragging) it just doesn't work for me. I hope your day improves...and I appreciate the comment.<br /><br />Val--The cattle live in a sixty acre pasture in the Sierra foothills (about three hours from my home). I've owned this piece of ground for twenty-five years. I used to turn my horses out there during grass season, and an old friend of mine who lives five minutes from the pasture has always looked after it for me. But the horse thing became more difficult as I had neighbors who began keeping a mixed herd of mares, stallions and babies over the fence from my horses, and I just grew tired of the stress of having my horses so far away for five months of the year. So I began keeping cattle there with the intent of raising my own grass fed beef--about ten years ago. My friend looks after the cattle, and we split the beef fifty/fifty. I don't worry about the cattle the way I did about the horses---and I give them several years on the pasture and a humane death--and they give us healthy food.<br /><br />Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-42691116789663448822014-06-04T14:10:11.923-07:002014-06-04T14:10:11.923-07:00Keep it real, please.
I have been meaning to ask...Keep it real, please. <br /><br />I have been meaning to ask this and always forget. Where are your cattle?Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-14371200191504528472014-06-04T12:21:55.687-07:002014-06-04T12:21:55.687-07:00Long time lurker, first time commenter. I have the...Long time lurker, first time commenter. I have the same exact issues when trying to write journals, statuses, or even conversing with friends. I try to balance the good with the bad and step outside of myself and my feelings when interacting with others. I always prefer the truth, whether it be kind or harsh. If I'm constantly venting, I chase others away. If I'm constantly happy, this also chases people away. However, if I'm not true to myself or my feelings, I don't think that helps my soul much. I don't know how else to put that, I hope that makes some bit of sense. I vote for keeping it real, I love reading your entries, the ups and downs keep me intrigued.<br /><br />Thank you for posting this, I'm having an exceptionally rough day and this helps me to put things into perspective. Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843309100884139697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-45039552123080881022014-06-04T11:59:14.298-07:002014-06-04T11:59:14.298-07:00I vote "keep it real"!
Without recogniz...I vote "keep it real"!<br /><br />Without recognizing the bad or negative how can you really appreciate the wonderful? <br /><br />We have several friends that post on FB everyday about how wonderful their life is, how perfect the children are etc... Makes me wonder who they are trying to convinence? :) <br /><br />I also don't want to hear about how your colonoscopy went or who is sleeping with who on FB either. But that is a whole other topic. <br /><br />My life is good. I have my share of ups and downs. I try to appreciate the downs for what they are. They are important lessons to learn from. I have said to you many times that negative, evil people do not exist in my world. I do know they are out there, I just choose to not give them the power to bring me down.horsegeneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08614136458074519322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-82325203397413075842014-06-04T10:26:35.300-07:002014-06-04T10:26:35.300-07:00redhorse--If you meant to say that you'd rathe...redhorse--If you meant to say that you'd rather read my posts than "hers," I'm very touched. Because I know exactly which blogger you're talking about and she is very, very popular. That said, I would have no interest in leading her life. Way too busy for my taste. No time to contemplate the butterflies.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-86497998357333211622014-06-04T10:14:18.254-07:002014-06-04T10:14:18.254-07:00I can handle the truth, but I think fantasy is mor...I can handle the truth, but I think fantasy is more profitable. There is a blogger who lives on a big ranch, she has mentioned that her policy is to never say anything negative on her blog. I believe she makes hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in advertising alone, then she has book deals, a food show and a movie deal. Still, I'd rather read her blog than hers. <br /><br />Your vegetables look wonderful, I'm working on getting mine going. I love it when I can go shopping for dinner in my back yard. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com