I’m the proud wife of my husband, devoted father of our two girls and grandfather of two, dedicated son-in-law, brother-in-law, real man who prays, rancher, entrepreneur. After teaching high school for 33 years my life is now filled with fun choices. Those choices include traveling to visit each daughter in their interesting surroundings, spending time at the farm, teaching at the local community college, consulting on state level and national level foreign language projects, tutoring, and volunteering for our church. I am the daughter of a rocket scientist and college language professor. My father was a Dutchman raised in Mexico and my mother was an only child of only children raised in the Pacific Northwest. I rather feel suspended among several cultures. Nicolás Guillén’s “Balada de los dos abuelos” resonates with me. I try to synthesize several cultures and be who I am.
Georgette,
Congratulations on getting your new blog started.
I read the whole blog. So much that I did not know about you. What an interesting life!
I love your style of writing. It really draws me in and makes me eager to learn more.
I look forward to reading on.
Hasta luego,
Tom
Keep writing.
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By the by, loved your “about me.” Fun, interesting and makes me want to read more.
You’re now on my blogroll .. cheers! MJ
Hi Georgette!
I love reading your blog, so I would love to share my recently acquired “Versatile Blogger Award” with you. Check out my post about it for more info if you’ve never heard of it. Kind of a fun way to share cool blogs with our readers 🙂
http://theselfstyledlife.wordpress.com/2011/06/13/a-major-award-but-its-not-a-leg-lamp/
Congrats and thanks for your great writing!
Awwww…You are so very sweet. You have made my day!!! I’m on a business trip and will respond asap…so please don’t think I’m ignoring anyone!
Let me clarify…yes, I am retired…however in transition I do consult…therefore the “business” trip.
I’m subscribed…:)
And so am I. I will recognize your voice from your theme…fleeting and lasting at the same time.
It is a treasure to meet a blogger who life’s stories are full of inspiration and adventure. I’m glad I discovered your blog. Have a blessed day.
Thank you. I will check in with yours during the quiet hours of my early mornings. How nice of you to visit, read and comment.
Looks like you’re having a wonderful time in Southern California. I lived in the Northern part for 2 years then the bay area for almost 2 years as well. I wish I ventured to the Southern part, they say it’s beautiful and your recent post shows it. Have a great time with your family. Be safe on your travels. God bless you and your family. Thanks for the visit /comments.
It’s nice to be able to visit our girls now. It’s a wonderful reason to travel. Thank you for visiting.
You have a very interesting background, very rich indeed. Que maravilloso!
: ) Gracias por tu presencia…leer y también comentar.
Added you to the blogroll–hope that’s okay!
Of course! I’m honored superheroemom.
I’m notifying my favorite bloggers one by one, since I couldn’t figure out how to get links to work (I’m technically challenged) – You’ve been nominated by me for the Versatile Blogger Award. If you want to take advantage of this dubious honor… Write a post that mentions notquiteold as your nominator, nominate 15 other posts (a lot I know) and tell your readers seven things about yourself that they may not know. Congrats, and I love your blog.
Awww…how sweet and thank you. I nominated a few last June when the Self-styled life nominated me. I think I can come up with a couple more. Don’t want to burden folks with homework and I will reply to this asap, tomorrow or Friday. Thank you for the honor and I love visiting you, too. You have a nice writing style and a great theme I can identify with. Looking forward to reading more.
Hi Georgette…I just couldn’t resist adding a bit more to the end of the “stop everyone, I’m happy now” post…. : )
http://pocketperspectives.wordpress.com/2011/12/19/stop-everybody-im-happy-now-said-by-a-4-year-old/
Very thoughtful addendum and shout out. Thank you for sharing, PP. Happy Holidays to you and your family with all the season’s blessings.
Great to have stumbled across your blog. I’m so new at all this blogging stuff, but I have to say, your blog is wonderful! Looking forward to reading more.
So glad you came by. It’s open house here every day. You’re invited any time, not just the holidays. I’ll be right over.
Thanks for stopping by Sam’s blog this morning to congratulate him on the latest award presented by our mutual friend Dianna at These Days of Mine. Your blog is really beautifully done and well-followed. I can see why!
Pam (Mom of Sam the Spoiled Cat)
Hello! Thank you for visiting. Any friend of Sundae’s is a friend of our T-Bob.
Congratulations on your recent nomination by the Island Traveler for the Hope Unites Globally HUG Award. To learn how to accept the award and begin sharing it with others, please read the Guidelines at http://ahopefortoday.com/2012/01/14/hope-unites-globally-hug-award-guidelines/. Blessings, Connie at A Hope for Today.
Thank you, Connie.
Easter is a time of rememberance, a time of thankfulness, a time of Joy…
Many Blessings Georgette to you and your Loved ones.
Christaian Love – Ron and Anne
Easter is a re-birth, of our Lord, of our faith and of our spirit!
Shalom. Thank you for visiting, Ron and Anne
Georgette,
I have truly enjoyed reading through your blog entries with my favorite kind of tea in my favorite mug. Your blog has now become another of my favorites:)
Shana
I am honored you have paid a visit. I so much enjoyed visiting with you this morning. Have a wonderful week…until next time. 🙂
Hi!! .I am one of many others who really enjoy what you write. I’ve nominated you for Very Inspiring Blogger award.if you are interested,
Check out my blog post: http://pravinavinu.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/very-inspiring-blogger-award/
Thank you, Praveena, for your kindness in thinking of me. I will give this some thought for my posts in the month of May. So great to have you on board in the blogging family. Have a wonderful day and Congratulations on your award! Keep writing.
I live near Michigan State University and it is just as beautiful and exciting as you remember. My wife and I love living in a college town, especially MSU. Go State!
Thank you, Stephen. As a matter of fact I will be returning in two weeks with an ole college friend. Can’t wait. Thank you for dropping by.
Thanks for following my blog! I look forward to keeping up with yours. It is wonderful to have time for fun things, isn’t it?
It is nice to make fun choices now that I’m not teaching full time. However, since I’m semi-retired, things are about to get real busy for me with the start of a new semester.
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Every once in a while on facebook, I see a post coming from your blog. I then go and read it. I do enjoy them and am in awe at how although distance has separated our families, there is so much familiarity to be found. My grandfather was your grandfather’s youngest brother, making my mother first cousin to your father. It is truly remarkable how strong and common their influences were on their children and grandchildren. I’m not a blogger, but I do enjoy reading them!
Oh, Sibylle, thank you for visiting! So that’s you clicking in Canada? I can see a geographic map of where posts come from, but only by country. I can’t wait to tell my mother. She remembers fondly your visit to Houston and brings it up from time to time. Thank you for filling in the relationship, it is rather close considering your grandfather was the younger brother of HP de Kanter, my grandfather. We called him Papi. Please, don’t hesitate to fill in a story or two in the comments or via e-mail…you can even correct me if that is required. 🙂
I am so happy you like book and ready for 3 more but have to save up some $ first to fund the effort. One thing I would appreciate very much is perhaps put in a sentence or two at amazon site review/comment section. Regards.
Our pleasure, Carl. Done. 🙂 Wishing you great success!