Comments on: You only get so many words…

By: Weather Complaints | Sarah Morgan

Weather Complaints | Sarah Morgan — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:42:47 +0000

[...] Sharon puts it (as usual) ever so much more nicely than I do, pointing out the importance of how we use words – to describe the weather, or anything else. [...]

By: Rhonda (Mimi)

Rhonda (Mimi) — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:47:37 +0000

Great lesson Sharon. I have a large window above my office desk here at work and as I look out, there is not 1 cloud in the sky. The sky is blue and so clear. There is no wind blowing. The leaves on the trees are so still. Sure, it is hot and steamy out today and I’m sitting in an air conditioned office, but as soon as I step outside, I am going to embrace the beauty of nature and think of you Sharon and I will guard my words. This post is so true. The choice of words DO have an affect. Thank you!

By: Barry

Barry — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 01:33:17 +0000

I have to say that you practice what you preach. We sat in the rain for 3 1/2 hours yesterday at Fenway Park and you smiled through every minute of it. It’s uplifting to be in the constant companionship of someone who is upbeat all of the time and quite honestly always looks at the glass as always being half full.

By: Connie

Connie — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:44:34 +0000

Tony and I just returned from our wet weekend in the Berkshires. No, I’m not complaining. We spent a lovely few days at an inn in West Stockbridge that one of Tony’s classmates and his wife purchased just last year. It was beautiful. They gave us the honeymoon suite,and yes, after nearly 33 years, we are still honeymooning.

And we got to see my brother Ray and his wife Susan’s new home in Pittsfield. And we dined. And we shopped. Bookstores, antique shops. cheesemongers and charcuteries, and non-kitchy gift shops…..

Would we have preferred sunshine? Of course. Did we let the four days of rain ruin our mini-vacation? Of course not.
Now I’ll have to go one step further, per your advice, and replace any negative words regarding the weather with some good words to someone else, especially unexpected, especially to someone in need of them.

Once again, thanks, dear Sharon, for your constant stream of words of wisdom, and happiness, and joy, and positive outlook.

By: Audrey - Mom Generations

Audrey - Mom Generations — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:57:29 +0000

Mom… You have a way with words and in seeing things. I need to keep learning from YOU!!
xo
Audrey

By: Chrissy

Chrissy — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:10:45 +0000

What a sweet way to turn this rainy weather into something nice.

By: Bacardi Mama

Bacardi Mama — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:43:47 +0000

I am always amazed at how you can always find a silver lining in things.

By: Michelle Girasole

Michelle Girasole — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:34:15 +0000

Great advice, Sharon. I’m *on a mission* not to let the rain bring me down. This includes getting drenched in a cold, wet, sandy game of beach volleyball during last Thursday nights downpour! We had a blast. And hosting two “cook-ins” over the weekend. Better than cancelling the cookout, no?

Life is too short to complain about something we have absolutely no control over. I’m amazed at how people are affected by the lack of sun. It is like a drug, and they need a “sun fix” to change their outlook.

Today, I will use your advice to practice using words to counter the bemoaning New Englanders all around. Maybe a “fun fix” will do us all some good!

“Can you believe this rain?”
“Yeah! It’s so much better than locusts….”