Comments for Garden Gate

Comment on Compassion and Care by Cynthia McKenna

Cynthia McKenna — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:23:39 +0000

Thank you, Miriam.

Comment on Compassion and Care by Cynthia McKenna

Cynthia McKenna — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:23:17 +0000

Thank you, Susan!!

Comment on Facebook withdrawal by Cynthia McKenna

Cynthia McKenna — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:22:40 +0000

That’s so cool!! Good job.

Comment on Pain and Suffering by Cynthia McKenna

Cynthia McKenna — Thu, 02 May 2013 12:21:58 +0000

I appreciate you stopping by and I’ll look for more videos.

Comment on Pain and Suffering by Lynn Severance

Lynn Severance — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:54:09 +0000

I am grateful your friend led you to find Frederick Buechner on YouTube. Besides this particular message on being a wise steward of our pain, I am appreciating other clips with him that come up after this video is finished. Thank you.

I am glad to find your blog, too! I got here via a posting of this video on FB.

Comment on Facebook withdrawal by Maria Ivanova

Maria Ivanova — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:35:12 +0000

actually, I’m doing REALLY well. I could not even imagine the extent of the delusion about how “badly” I needed to know all the information Facebook provided me with. and now, turns out, 1) I can do without that information quite EASILY because I am simply (and blissfully) unaware of what’s going on, I’m separated from all the comments and likes drama, 2) people who want me to actually know something TELL ME DIRECTLY, they don’t expect me to read it on their Facebook page.

Comment on Compassion and Care by Susan Fink

Susan Fink — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:57:21 +0000

I agree wholeheartedly with Miriam. I’ve always believed in expressing true love, respect, and thanks freely and often so there will never be any regret for things left unsaid. My heart, prayers, and thought are with you Cynthia.

Comment on Compassion and Care by Miriam Elizondo

Miriam Elizondo — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:23:58 +0000

Beautifully written Cynthia. My heart and prayers are with you, my dear friend.

Comment on Facebook withdrawal by Cynthia McKenna

Cynthia McKenna — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:56:20 +0000

Oh I didn’t make it! But I did cut back on the ways I access facebook, not using any apps, just signing in the old way and taking all notification off. However, I still feel like FB is creeping too far into our lives. Every time a site offers the option to “sign in with facebook” I get a chill.

How are you doing in “life after FB?”

Comment on Facebook withdrawal by Maria Ivanova

Maria Ivanova — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:53:18 +0000

so did you make it until now? I just deleted mine about two weeks ago

Comment on Breaking up with Facebook by tj

tj — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 09:16:38 +0000

I get it. I have a love/hate relationship with it too. I got involved to see pictures while my daughter was away in college, now it has grown into a really weird thing. Every time I think it’s time to disconnect something special happens through facebook (find a long lost friend or new connection that crosses over into real life). And like most addicts I keep thinking I don’t need to give it up just cut back (I think that’s what bothers me most…that I feel like I can’t live without it, especially now that I live in another country). I did decide to trim down my friends list to people I know are reading and engaging with me, not just looky lous (affectionately called ‘creepers’ by my kids). I’ll probably be taking a ‘fast’…..soon, after Christmas,….maybe…..

Comment on Oprah, you let us down. by Cynthia McKenna

Cynthia McKenna — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:39:11 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing that!

Comment on Oprah, you let us down. by Tina

Tina — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:16:43 +0000

Just wanted to let you know that this “Oprah quote” is not really from her it is actually written by Jack Kornfeld, and it is: “forgiveness is giving up all hope of a better past.” I have learned a lot from that quote and I hate seeing it attributed to Oprah. We are not powerless and there a many things we can change, we can offer ourselves the nurturing and kindness we didn’t receive as children however no matter what we do we can NEVER change our past. I will never have a different childhood so why waste my time on all the “should’ve”s and “could’ve”s?

Comment on Goin’ Veeeegan?! by Cynthia McKenna

Cynthia McKenna — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:18:38 +0000

“Celery sucker” made me laugh out loud! It’s a joy to have the food options we have and to be able to spend the time and effort to eat better – and I think if you eat fish you’re a pescatarian. I’ve had a bit of meat here and there but nothig of substance in 9 months. I don’t miss it. I think people would be healthier if they sought out more veg rather than less but it’s not for everyone. You nailed it when you said vegans demand perfection. Even the Engine 2 folks who converted me use the distinctions of Plant Strong” vs. “Plant Perfect.” Give me a break! Celebrate what changes people make and spend yoru time doing something besides separating the world into “us” and “them.” BTW, Scott Jurek is crush worthy! What an inspiring guy.

Comment on Breaking up with Facebook by Cynthia McKenna

Cynthia McKenna — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:14:00 +0000

I’m up for it Maureen! Things here have been hectic but I’m hopeful that peace is settling in. Maybe we can work out lunch either in December or early in the new year. I honestly forgot that you are in Austin now!
Let me know if you are out this way!
C

Comment on Breaking up with Facebook by Cynthia McKenna

Cynthia McKenna — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 02:12:32 +0000

What a kind and thoughtful response. Thank you. I haven’t seen Wall E but I’ll rent it soon. Thanks for summarizing what I was trying to say in such a succinct manner!
Cynthia

Comment on Goin’ Veeeegan?! by Rob McKenna

Rob McKenna — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:11:06 +0000

Agreed. It’s the idea that every Vegan is a PETA member and will criticize you about your life choices and require others to change what to consume at gatherings because one person is disgusted by the food offered, has been a major deterrent for many to make the switch.

I took my step to a healthier diet after having my own “man crush” on Scott Jurek, the ultramarathon runner. Health benefits were the biggest factor as I attempt to build the stamina for my own future ultra-long runs. My own research and reading on a plant based diet has actually reinforced eating seafood, mostly fish, instead of turning me off to it. That makes me neither a vegetarian nor vegan, by definition.

Aerobic exercise of only 25 minutes a day is all that most anyone requires for physical health. I don’t stop there, that’s not where I want to be. My goal is excellent physical condition, but it’s not necessary if all I require is passing my annual physical exam. My personal food diet is a little more than what is required, but not the perfection the the Vegan ideal. Knowing that I have others who are making choices that aren’t in line with an average American, to skip the animal flesh and scarf more veggies is what I need. Not random strangers pontificating the definition of a hardcore celery sucker. Thanks Cynthia!

Comment on Breaking up with Facebook by Maureen

Maureen — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 01:08:18 +0000

I was thinking about disconnecting also. I only stay connected to fb so I don’t lose track of people like you and friends from high school and family. However, it seems the people I am interested in hearing from don’t ever post anything anyway. I can at least get a hold of them if I need to so I will stay connected. My email is irishrainbow79@yahoo.com if you ever want to send a message. I still want to make it out your way soon or if you ever come to Austin, let me know and maybe we could meet up somewhere.
Take care, Maureen

Comment on Breaking up with Facebook by Rob McKenna

Rob McKenna — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:46:01 +0000

I noticed right away under the title of your blog ‘Living life – meaningful conversations’ and instantly got where you probably are with Facebook. If you haven’t seen Wall-E, it sums up what I think is slowly becoming a future reality; no one interacting in person, just electronic feeds from every which-way.
FB is a piece of entertainment, for me. Thanks to my wonderful wife we always try to call on birthdays instead of a little short post in cyberspace, and use the message section quite a bit since most of our regular family and friends are on.
So many things are ignored with technology and convenience allowing us what we want, whenever we want it, to the point our meaningful relationships are nurtured the same as an acquaintance on line. I get it. I like it. Bravo.

Comment on Breaking up with Facebook by Alex Jones

Alex Jones — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:17:56 +0000

Welcome back to reality.