And it’s true that as I get older (especially with the kid), I have this heavy sense of how scary and dangerous the world is — but we have to live in it.

Thanks for giving props to my site and sorry that it’s taken me so long to get here!

And I really loved what you said about focusing on our similarities, rather than our differences. I did my honor’s thesis on women in extremist groups in Montana–and these women were SO different from me but it amazed me that I always found more common ground that different ground when it came right down to it. We all loved our families, we all wanted to be successful, we all wanted to stand by our beliefs (even if they were very different). If we can focus on our similarties and view one another in a spirit of connected “humanness”–then surely, the world will be a better, more compassionate place.

Wonderful post!

Melinda

@nothingprofound……yes, we did. And in a good way of course!

@Lola………Yes, the squirrel thing. We admire them and they’re creepy! We know some guys like this too. Well, maybe just the creepy part.

@Kelly……….Like I said, they are amazing in the trees. I always wonder if they’ll fall while they are chasing each other and they never knew. But I’d prefer them to stay up there. And feeding them on our back porch??? NO WAY!!

I love how you describe the journey of life so aptly and Im glad theres someone else who understands the squirrel thing too!!

Thanks for the perspective, definitely what I needed at this time.

Blessings xox

Thanks for the mention. Your blog is one of the very best and a favorite read for me.

LOL @ your deep and insightful thoughts about the squirrels…I sense a bit of paranoia there.

Bottom line is that we must learn to seize the day and all of the goodness it has to offer.

I have never been one for regrets and I like that about me. Too many people wonder around and regret this or that and the other thing.

Well, as my parents so many times told me about whining…’Sh@t or get off the pot.’…Stop regretting and whining and change how you spend your very valuable time on this earth.

It is after all…up to us~

@Barbara………so many people live in their own isolated worlds. Once you get out and about you start to realize that we are in fact connected to something bigger, and that includes all these other humans inhabiting this earth!

i agree with your message. Most people are very similar and I’m finding this out as I meet more and more people. We’re all basically the same under our skins.:)

I do believe too that there is a time for everything and order in the Universe.

And I totally agree with you that we have more common than differences; I can totally relate to your paragraph about the lesson.

@jakill…….you’re welcome. Thanks for being connected to THE GUYS.

@Meleah Rebecca………That is so TRUE! Very wise of you. Hmmm……I might have to rethink my stance on squirrels and other furry woodland creatures.

@Bonnie…………..thanks for your kind words and comment. And for the great tip. The squirrels have their own crazy game called, “Let’s not be Roadkill” I try hard to miss them even though they are in fact more nuts than me!

@Stacie……..You’re welcome……..yes, it would be scary and freaky. I was serious.

@Kelly…………..we both know it’s easier said than done.

Seriously though (love stream of consciousness), I relate to this post – great notion how it’s “One Big Blessed Improv Routine” (it IS, isn’t it!) but I too, enjoy the idea of “control” & I try to keep some notion that I’m in the driver seat and the squirrels are off in their trees and not running in front of my car! (It’s bad karma to hit a squirrel. Beware of this as much as the mad-squirrel-attack.)

PS – iPhone!

But, I laughed out loud when I read this:

“Now, the freaking squirrels scare the crap out of me. ”

Those critters are so militant!

@TJ………cookies and ice cream. That’s a great place to end up! Love having you as part of our family.

I love your stream of consciousness! My mind starts with mechanisms in society and I end up what type of cookies I should crumble in my ice cream. It’s interesting to see how it develops though ^_^. I loved the series and to have a sneak peek in you Guys life! Lovely written and packed with wit! I love your blog and you guys know how to entertain your loyal readers! Grazie mille Guys!

Also, many many thanks for including me in your list

Take care!

I’m fucking on all the bastards! I used to have panic attacks about having like the next Holocaust happen, yeah I know. And you’re worried about the goddamn squirrels you retard!

@askcherlock…….Not sure we have the answers, but we’ll take the compliment. Thanks for your continued support!

@Mad Kane……..Seems like many people are.

@Bluzdude……..exactly!

@Shabnam Sultan…………Thanks. We love all your pictures and great informative posts.

@Tammy…………..You’re right. And the things that we gain are never good. Debt and Ear Hair come to mind.

I am no longer petrified of being onstage. But I am deathly afraid of squirrels. Go figure.

In all you mention above, I came away with the feeling that all you really want is to savor the moments in life. I think you have captured the essence of what it is all about. For me, it’s never the grand things like buying a car or taking a vacation, etc., though I do enjoy those. It is truly about the special moments with our kids, loved ones, solitude and just appreciating those things that make life wondrous. You have the answers. You just didn’t know it. The Guys know lots of things!

Squirrelpocolypse!