Comments for Smoke and Mirrors

Comment on Face by Deborah Lanigan

Deborah Lanigan — Sat, 11 May 2013 07:55:58 +0000

Hey Mike,
I’m reading this… It’s late.. Very late. 4am. I’m trying to take in what you’re saying . But… I think you’re making a judgement that because she was applying ” crap” to her face she was not viewing herself as beautiful… Or not feeling like a beautiful person.
I wasn’t there so I can’t really visualize the circumstances . But, I do see my daughters applying makeup when they go out or or meeting friends and I’m pretty sure they see themselves as beautiful, physically and spiritually.
I’m praying this woman did not see herself as less and was applying the ” crap” as we all do.
Maybe she was meeting the person who had already given her affirmation .
Deb

This was a visual commentary on a surreal moment for me.
You can’t just walk up to someone and say, “You’re beautiful.”
‘Crap’ may have been the wrong word to use.
I get that now.
Humans are complicated creatures, yes?
~m

Comment on I has a sad. by michaelm

michaelm — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:45:59 +0000

@ DaiseyFae

Thank you so much for the comment.
And I know that sadly, it is the truth.
See you soon.

@ Deborah

You understand my writing almost more than I do myself.
These words sometimes pour out of me like water while other times the words are more like maple syrup.
I know you ‘get’ it.
Another reason I love your comments.
Be well.

@ Dave Rand
Already sent you an email but know that your comment moved me beyond words and I thank you.

Comment on I has a sad. by Dave Rand

Dave Rand — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:17:01 +0000

Mike,

Thanks for putting into words something that I cannot even process. The feelings are the same for our Friend and all others that we lose. Life is short, but by all of the links we make throughout to those around us we can and do keep them around with us forever. We do need to make the efforts to keep our friends close, it is a hard thing to accomplish, but then again, anything worthwhile is. I share your loss, and thank you for this most meaningful post

Comment on I has a sad. by Deborah Lanigan

Deborah Lanigan — Sat, 04 May 2013 06:23:19 +0000

Michael,
Was so saddened to read about the loss you’re experiencing. I would like to use some comforting words like ” it gets easier” but I won’t.. Because I don’t feel it does. You will always miss this person, you will always be aware of their absence . But, in time, along with tears there will be smiles and laughter too as good thoughts and times are remembered. I continue to have thoughts about my father every day of my life… Michael could verify that. He’s been dead 34 years. I cry… I laugh… Sometimes I do both while I’m telling my children yet another story at the dinner table about him.
So, while the pain of the loss remains and the absence is very apparent I know how lucky I am to have had this wonderful person in my life… Even for what seemed to be a brief period. God gave me a gift. I still carry that gift with me every day.

Comment on I has a sad. by daisyfae

daisyfae — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:18:49 +0000

so very sorry. the older we get the more frequently this happens… and your words are a good reminder to not postpone those calls. those lunches. those beers.

Comment on 1,000 words by Pam

Pam — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:27:11 +0000

These are some of the people that we don’t even think about when something like this happens.We are so caught up in the pictures that we forget that someone actually had to snap them.
I hope this man can find a way to cope with the horror that he witnessed that day. God bless him.

Comment on I remember Bobby Minara by Ron Riml

Ron Riml — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:34:17 +0000

Bobby was a shipmate of mine on the heavy cruiser USS Boston; we made her last Vietnam deployment in 1969, then put her out of commission in 1970 – we were both in 10th Division – Missile Fire-Control. I remember him as a happy-go-lucky, hard-working guy.

I moved to Maine after retiring as a Cop – from a rough and tumble city just south of Chicago. Thank God for Men and Women of the likes of Bobby…..

Comment on Boston Strong by Deborah Lanigan

Deborah Lanigan — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:02:17 +0000

Micheal, Boston Strong was wonderful to read as I lay here prior to falling asleep. Admittedly, as I posted, I was resigned to ” wait a bit” … Not knowing what to expect. A mutual friend made me feel that it would be ” safe” for me to read at this time. He was correct and I am embarrassed. I should have had the insight to know you would be sensitive to the subject matter and the content in writing this piece . I’m embarrassed for not trusting.
It was excellent and I’m so happy I stepped out of myself, trusted, read, and actually feel peaceful in a less than peaceful situation. Thank you.
Deb

Comment on GiFridays by Lolly

Lolly — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:53:04 +0000

Hey, Michael,
Let us know how you’re doing!
L

Comment on Boomtown by CharlieOFD

CharlieOFD — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 02:54:39 +0000

Fans ! John Morgan is appearing at Ocean’s in the Hyannis Anglers Club every Friday 7 – 9 he is as good as ever ! He just did his 40th opening of the Holyoke St Patrick’s Dat weekend and Parade in the Big Tent at Brennan’s. Here is a link to his website:

http://www.johnmorganhappyhour.com

Come on down and see him its great fun !

I am so happy to see the comments on the Northeast Expressway guys they were super ! another gem from those great years on the Cape.
Have a great upcoming Summah !
CharlieOFD