tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18974473.post7647374369261088824..comments2024-03-22T14:19:36.812-04:00Comments on Bear Me Out - the mind of a bear: Glaciers - MovingBeartoasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07629488754337171368noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18974473.post-68776081668568453492007-04-03T16:11:00.000-04:002007-04-03T16:11:00.000-04:00I attended a lecture workshop with Wm. Countryman ...I attended a lecture workshop with Wm. Countryman in Salt Lake some years ago. The discussion and presentation was well-organised and thought-provoking.<BR/><BR/>Fr. B: May God grant you a successful recovery from your surgery. May your bones knit quickly.<BR/><BR/>Have you abandoned your insightful contributions to the blogosphere? Are you still permitting anyone to access your site?<BR/><BR/>Regards,<BR/><BR/>ThobyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13469152973765444956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18974473.post-17927668336066883002007-03-25T11:28:00.000-04:002007-03-25T11:28:00.000-04:00I mentioned this to a friend, female, who said, 'b...I mentioned this to a friend, female, who said, 'but what does it mean to be 'a man'? or 'a woman'? If one hasn't thought about it before.<BR/><BR/>She said she felt very far from what is seen as a typical woman, so maybe women, men and gay and straight people come in as many forms as there are individuals, and what you really mean, or any of us mean is, - 'What does it mean to be Me?'<BR/><BR/>Just a thought.<BR/><BR/>LouisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18974473.post-13117458707024387262007-03-21T00:02:00.000-04:002007-03-21T00:02:00.000-04:00Joe,I a glad you have found your way to "Gifted by...Joe,<BR/>I a glad you have found your way to "Gifted by Otherness". It is one of my favorite books. I especially enjoy the insights of M.R. Ritley. <BR/><BR/>Know that you will be in my prayers these days as the 'carving into my body' begins. Surgery tomorrow. I'm ready!<BR/><BR/>Fr. BobBob Bussenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959389709581745329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18974473.post-828990263153879742007-03-18T23:00:00.000-04:002007-03-18T23:00:00.000-04:00it is good to see you posting again.good luck with...it is good to see you posting again.<BR/>good luck with all of this<BR/>chances are your kids know a lot already.Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18974473.post-70572936501546003832007-03-18T21:44:00.000-04:002007-03-18T21:44:00.000-04:00Joe, I am inspired by your courage during your jo...Joe, I am inspired by your courage during your journey. I know that you will act at the time that is appropriate for you. This isn't a race so take your time and live in the day.<BR/><BR/>PeaceBentonQuesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09007300481037924684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18974473.post-13296350937055047982007-03-18T13:53:00.000-04:002007-03-18T13:53:00.000-04:00You have been on my mind, but you don't have the p...You have been on my mind, but you don't have the proof. :)<BR/><BR/>I am glad your journey goes forward in the 12-step program.<BR/><BR/>Perhaps as the glacier moves toward its destination it will begin to warm.<BR/><BR/>Wishing you every good thing...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18974473.post-88716351220782795582007-03-18T13:44:00.000-04:002007-03-18T13:44:00.000-04:00Toasted B:I personally find the challenge to be on...Toasted B:<BR/><BR/>I personally find the challenge to be one of what it actually means to be gay, as you indicate. I know what it does NOT mean, for me at least, but as with the rest of my life, the real issue is whether or not I can live out what is so comfortable in my head.<BR/><BR/>And then there is the small matter of the heart. Although it has caused me nothing but pain so far, I would urge you to focus on THAT organ above all the others.<BR/><BR/>Free advice being worth just what you pay for it.<BR/><BR/>yr<BR/>ever-lovin'<BR/>T@CSlowly Settling Downhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938242695331838050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18974473.post-80854651653642380802007-03-18T11:24:00.000-04:002007-03-18T11:24:00.000-04:00Glad to hear some news on your process.You may hav...Glad to hear some news on your process.<BR/><BR/>You may have already run across these books, but if not...<BR/><BR/><I>Easing the Ache: Gay Men Recovering from Compulsive Behaviors</I> by David Crawford<BR/><BR/><I>Golden Men: The Power of Gay Midlife</I> by Harold Kooden with Charles FlowersMichael Doddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942287172727040371noreply@blogger.com