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I can't believe we have so much in common, except you are MUCH more interesting!
Only I've lived in Jersey my WHOLE life. I did work and go to school in NYC, so hopefully that makes me seem a little less boring.
I almost spit out my coffee when I read this! You definitely wouldn't think I'm more interesting these days - I spend most of my life driving the kids to practices, games, music lessons......... I can't believe I'm saying this, but I am actually looking forward to DD15 being able to drive !! How's that for embracing fear?!?!
Yes, it is freaky how much we have in common. And guess what? I went to school in NYC too! But my first job was just north of the City at Helen Hayes Hospital in Rockland County. Almost worked at Columbia, though.
Good Morning, Book Club! I found our first Disney reference in this week's reading! (And no, this is not me needing reading glasses, like Zuzu's petals!!!!!)
I found myself on a crowded Newark bus one cold December night.
I looked around and noticed that I was the different one.
When you come from a very homogeneous community like I did, I think it can be a good experience to know what it's like to feel different. When we moved to Malaysia, we made a conscious decision to immerse ourselves in the community. Since we lived in a small ocean side town, we didn't have much of a choice! My oldest DD (and later my son) went to a local "Tadika" - kindergarten - where English was the primary language, but the kids still had Malay and Mandarin classes several times per week. For much of time we were there, my kids were the only Caucasians at the school. They still talk about what a good experience it was for them to learn what it's like to be the different one. It also helped them to learn to look at people as individuals rather than focusing on the color of their skin or their ethnicity.
As for me, I'm a peace loving wimp who tries to avoid fearful situations! Seriously though, when a situation arises that makes me fearful on any level, I think the best thing to do is confront it with confidence, try to deal with it as best as I can, and move past it (as much as I might want to avoid it!). Usually I find that the thing that I'm fearing isn't nearly as bad as I imagined.
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As for me, I'm a peace loving wimp who tries to avoid fearful situations! Seriously though, when a situation arises that makes me fearful on any level, I think the best thing to do is confront it with confidence, try to deal with it as best as I can, and move past it (as much as I might want to avoid it!). Usually I find that the thing that I'm fearing isn't nearly as bad as I imagined.
I went through a phase where I lived by FDR's quote : The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
I'd love to truly embrace that concept.
I think about Jenny's situation in the book. She is basically homeless and without posessions. I have to say, I wonder if I could manage that as well as she seems to be managing!
So far, all the characters in this author's books started out with some sort of bog loss. I'm just so impressed with how they waste no time getting on with it.
How did he recognize him? That sounds like something from a book!
That was actually the condensed version. The whole story is too long to put on here but very touching. The answer to your question is probably because DH was 3 he was able to retain some of the memories of him and they look amazingly alike. When I see them out in the fields together, working, I honestly have a hard time distinguishing between the two of them. Even after that long separation and no contact it is amazing to see some of the same mannerisms and habits that they both share.
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That was actually the condensed version. The whole story is too long to put on here but very touching. The answer to your question is probably because DH was 3 he was able to retain some of the memories of him and they look amazingly alike. When I see them out in the fields together, working, I honestly have a hard time distinguishing between the two of them. Even after that long separation and no contact it is amazing to see some of the same mannerisms and habits that they both share.
I guess that is similar to when Olivia looked at Jenny and knew she must be a relative, back in the old book! WHat an story! WIth people like us, we don't need to read fiction! We can just sit around and discuss each other's stories!!
I love hearing this stuff!
Good morning, book club!!
Did anyone find the Disney reference ?????????
I did not think much of Roarke when I first met him, but I have to say, now that I'm learning about his childhood, I feel bad for him. He is a nice guy!
I just finished a 3 day training with a bunch of fireman/police types. At first they were probably the most intimidating group I'd ever seen! I almost walked out of the room! BY the end of the training, I felt like I had 3-plus stations full of new big brothers. I actually felt sad to say good-bye.
Something about this makes me think of the people who jump in and save you in your hour of need. The ones who might even surprise you with their kindness, especially when you are in transition.
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I was reading while having my lunch, and I really like a comment Roarke made on p. 132.
He was discussing the situation with his father. Jenny assumed that he gave up trying and walked away. Roarke corrected her and said "WHat makes you think I walked away from anything? Maybe I was walking TOWARD something."
THat is a really powerful statement! I've often tried to reframe my thinking in that way. It is so hard to give up on one of those no-win situations like a job, relationship, or a project that has run its course. I like the approach that it might not be giving up at all, just choosing something different!
I think it's like we talked about before, with Olivia in the last book. Rourke reinvented himself from what his parents expected into what he believed was right for him not the plans they had for him. Isn't growing up that way, not always so intense, controversial or earth shattering but the time you come to know what you want for yourself. The person you want to become may not be what you thought while growing up or even while raising a young family. Looking forward and stepping toward is always more productive than wallowing in what might have been. Rourke was thankful for what he had at the present but still had a vision for the future, hopes and dreams. Whew, that was a little too deep, but this book changed my mindset about Rourke. I liked him better as the book progressed and explained alot of things about him.
On page 122, Rourke is talking about his inability to forgive himself for Joey. Jenny then reflects that it's like spending the rest of your life doing penance, which reminds her of the violent, French version of Beauty and the Beast "not the squeaky-clean Disney version."
I think it's like we talked about before, with Olivia in the last book. Rourke reinvented himself from what his parents expected into what he believed was right for him not the plans they had for him. Isn't growing up that way, not always so intense, controversial or earth shattering but the time you come to know what you want for yourself. The person you want to become may not be what you thought while growing up or even while raising a young family. Looking forward and stepping toward is always more productive than wallowing in what might have been. Rourke was thankful for what he had at the present but still had a vision for the future, hopes and dreams. Whew, that was a little too deep, but this book changed my mindset about Rourke. I liked him better as the book progressed and explained alot of things about him.
If I recall, though, Roarke is still a player when we fast forward to Fireside.
On page 122, Rourke is talking about his inability to forgive himself for Joey. Jenny then reflects that it's like spending the rest of your life doing penance, which reminds her of the violent, French version of Beauty and the Beast "not the squeaky-clean Disney version."
YOU DID IT!!!!!!! I was going to check my new reading glasses!
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I almost spit out my coffee when I read this! You definitely wouldn't think I'm more interesting these days - I spend most of my life driving the kids to practices, games, music lessons......... I can't believe I'm saying this, but I am actually looking forward to DD15 being able to drive 
!! How's that for embracing fear?!?! 
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Good Morning, Book Club! I found our first Disney reference in this week's reading! (And no, this is not me needing reading glasses, like Zuzu's petals!!!!!)
Will need to do some more detective work.....
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