tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8021560750371071992.post4994170036111332930..comments2024-03-28T07:59:18.283-05:00Comments on Musings of a Middle-Aged Mom: FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY - SPEAK!Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00181034688965864601noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8021560750371071992.post-57682988050648840292017-08-23T11:19:45.214-05:002017-08-23T11:19:45.214-05:00I agree that it truly is a gift to have those two ...I agree that it truly is a gift to have those two or three special people that we can talk with freely and share our opinions...even if they don't completely agree! I often feel I'm "choosing my words" carefully - but, perhaps, that isn't such a bad thing after all:)<br /><br />Visiting from FMF...and glad to have found your blog!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02922994263280650480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8021560750371071992.post-46887978475223665142017-08-19T01:40:14.964-05:002017-08-19T01:40:14.964-05:00I hear you! Because I was once a mercenary, some p...I hear you! Because I was once a mercenary, some people think I'm an arch-conservative.<br /><br />Some people know I was once a college teacher, so THEY think I'm a bit to the left of Fidel Castro.<br /><br />It's hard to speak past the stereotype.<br /><br />#2 at FMF this week.<br /><br />https://blessed-are-the-pure-of-heart.blogspot.com/2017/08/your-dying-spouse-351-this-will-all-be.htmlAndrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8021560750371071992.post-84724384691142596982017-08-19T00:14:29.635-05:002017-08-19T00:14:29.635-05:00I enjoyed your post. I also understand not having...I enjoyed your post. I also understand not having the courage to speak up. I let fear keep me silent. I'm trying to become bolder and to speak up more. Thanks so much for writing this post. :-)SueQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047697778105463496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8021560750371071992.post-42437164775296476492017-08-18T09:22:34.205-05:002017-08-18T09:22:34.205-05:00I completely understand not having the courage to ...I completely understand not having the courage to speak up. I am much the same way, but am trying to get better. Visiting from the #6 spot at the FMF. BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8021560750371071992.post-90414170191647934702017-08-18T07:27:55.765-05:002017-08-18T07:27:55.765-05:00Enjoyed reading your post as you put thoughts into...Enjoyed reading your post as you put thoughts into words as the thoughts flowed. I'm also more of a centrist, and have endeavored to refrain from speaking knowledgeable thoughts as well as opinions of politics until this year. Choosing to say anything is indeed a very rocky road. Grateful to God that you have some friends with similar views to discuss these topics.<br />Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09557005375409568999noreply@blogger.com