Comments for Stuck in the '70s -- It's About Time You Came Back! http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog For everyone who longs for a time machine to go back to the 1970s when things were simpler. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:54:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Don We Now Our Gay Apparel by Michelle http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/12/20/don-we-now-our-gay-apparel/comment-page-1/#comment-590 Michelle Tue, 30 Dec 2008 01:54:29 +0000 http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/12/20/don-we-now-our-gay-apparel/#comment-590 It must be in the air this year. Either that, or maybe it's 'cause we're all of the same generation. Every year I do the cookie, baking, decorating thing to the max. This year, it was hard to get motivated, and even once I did, my heart wasn't completely in it. My girls are 19 and 14 this year. I think that's part of it. I'm kind of panicking at the thought of them growing up and away. My whole life has been about being the "uber mom". I guess reality is hitting home now. The hubby is there in every sense of the word, but I still feel lost and alone more often than not. Maybe 2009 will bring some fresh outlooks and new beginnings for all of us! In the meantime, maybe it will help us all to know that we're not alone out there with the $$ problems, etc. Happy New Year!!! It must be in the air this year. Either that, or maybe it’s ’cause we’re all of the same generation. Every year I do the cookie, baking, decorating thing to the max. This year, it was hard to get motivated, and even once I did, my heart wasn’t completely in it. My girls are 19 and 14 this year. I think that’s part of it. I’m kind of panicking at the thought of them growing up and away. My whole life has been about being the “uber mom”. I guess reality is hitting home now. The hubby is there in every sense of the word, but I still feel lost and alone more often than not.
Maybe 2009 will bring some fresh outlooks and new beginnings for all of us! In the meantime, maybe it will help us all to know that we’re not alone out there with the $$ problems, etc.

Happy New Year!!!

]]> Comment on Don We Now Our Gay Apparel by Henry http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/12/20/don-we-now-our-gay-apparel/comment-page-1/#comment-575 Henry Mon, 22 Dec 2008 01:25:25 +0000 http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/12/20/don-we-now-our-gay-apparel/#comment-575 I have the same hint of Christmas remorse as well and hope for better days for you guys, and me too. I've been just going through the motions of celebrating the season. My heart hasn't been in it. For the first time in memory, I had to make myself put up the Christmas tree, hang wreaths on the windows and visit a few old friends. I didn't want to, but at least I did it. I guess my half-hearted attempt to appear normal is better than nothing. Christmas has served me well by showing me that something isn't right. I'm making some employment and personal changes that will eliminate most of these paralyzing feelings. Life is too short to be unfulfilled. And believe me, my expectations are modest: less drama and steadier work. : ) Here's to a Merrier Christmas and a better New Year! I have the same hint of Christmas remorse as well and hope for better days for you guys, and me too. I’ve been just going through the motions of celebrating the season. My heart hasn’t been in it. For the first time in memory, I had to make myself put up the Christmas tree, hang wreaths on the windows and visit a few old friends. I didn’t want to, but at least I did it. I guess my half-hearted attempt to appear normal is better than nothing.

Christmas has served me well by showing me that something isn’t right. I’m making some employment and personal changes that will eliminate most of these paralyzing feelings. Life is too short to be unfulfilled. And believe me, my expectations are modest: less drama and steadier work. : )

Here’s to a Merrier Christmas and a better New Year!

]]> Comment on Don We Now Our Gay Apparel by Darren Daz Cox http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/12/20/don-we-now-our-gay-apparel/comment-page-1/#comment-573 Darren Daz Cox Sun, 21 Dec 2008 19:59:45 +0000 http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/12/20/don-we-now-our-gay-apparel/#comment-573 Journalist? heck that's a huge step up from being an artist! Ever since I was booted off the IVCene (class o' '84) I've vowed to not stop 'the man' from preventing me from being creative but he managed to keep me pretty poor too haha!! Journalist? heck that’s a huge step up from being an artist!
Ever since I was booted off the IVCene (class o’ ‘84) I’ve vowed to not stop ‘the man’ from preventing me from being creative but he managed to keep me pretty poor too haha!!

]]> Comment on No one on Earth but we two by Lisa http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/12/15/no-one-on-earth-but-we-two/comment-page-1/#comment-540 Lisa Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:49:10 +0000 http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/12/15/no-one-on-earth-but-we-two/#comment-540 Poor Brett--hope he's ok. Did he find a cure there? Can't wait to hear more about the CD. Keep us posted, Julie! Poor Brett–hope he’s ok. Did he find a cure there? Can’t wait to hear more about the CD. Keep us posted, Julie!

]]> Comment on The First Child-free Thanksgiving by Henry http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-first-child-free-thanksgiving/comment-page-1/#comment-466 Henry Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:21:31 +0000 http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/11/28/the-first-child-free-thanksgiving/#comment-466 Hey Julie, It's good to see that you're now cognizant of your new found freedom as well as coping with the empty nest. Change is a bitch sometimes, but it usually does reveal some unforeseen benefits. I glad that you're doing okay and your folks are *surprisingly* well! Cool photos... Now Christmas is coming... I guess that means more switches and lumps of coal for me (that's what my mom always threatened me with). Hey Julie,
It’s good to see that you’re now cognizant of your new found freedom as well as coping with the empty nest. Change is a bitch sometimes, but it usually does reveal some unforeseen benefits. I glad that you’re doing okay and your folks are *surprisingly* well! Cool photos…

Now Christmas is coming… I guess that means more switches and lumps of coal for me (that’s what my mom always threatened me with).

]]> Comment on A New Thanksgiving Tradition by Diane http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/11/28/a-new-thanksgiving-tradition/comment-page-1/#comment-450 Diane Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:52:49 +0000 http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/11/28/a-new-thanksgiving-tradition/#comment-450 These are hilarious!! I think it's a great new tradition. These are hilarious!! I think it’s a great new tradition.

]]> Comment on We did it! by Administrator http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/11/05/we-did-it/comment-page-1/#comment-329 Administrator Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:55:04 +0000 http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/11/05/we-did-it/#comment-329 Well, it sure as heck has been a long 8. I can tell you that. :) Well, it sure as heck has been a long 8. I can tell you that. :)

]]> Comment on We did it! by Melanie http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/11/05/we-did-it/comment-page-1/#comment-290 Melanie Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:41:16 +0000 http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/11/05/we-did-it/#comment-290 Move forward? Hmmm...it's going to be a long 4 years. Move forward? Hmmm…it’s going to be a long 4 years.

]]> Comment on Quick Update by Henry http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/11/14/quick-update/comment-page-1/#comment-271 Henry Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:06:26 +0000 http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/11/14/quick-update/#comment-271 Hey Julie, Glad to hear things are getting better for you and that your dad is doing well. I hope things continue to improve for you guys. All the best, Henry Hey Julie,
Glad to hear things are getting better for you and that your dad is doing well. I hope things continue to improve for you guys. All the best,
Henry

]]> Comment on We did it! by Tracy http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/11/05/we-did-it/comment-page-1/#comment-252 Tracy Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:47:30 +0000 http://stuckinthe70s.com/blog/2008/11/05/we-did-it/#comment-252 I was out from the get-go and, lemme tell you, I was seriously oppressed here in SC. These nice people tried to run me off the road, flipped me birds, and said unkind things to me. But I stood firm and was so thrilled to see Obama give his acceptance speech. I would have cut a flip, but I would have broken my spine in the process, so I cut that flip in my mind. Love your site. I was born in 1967 and remember the 70's very well and with great fondness. My favourite band has been ELO since forever. Anyway, reading your diary brought so much back to me and it often makes me wish I had a time machine. I'd go back in an instant, but I'd have to take the Internet with me. Ha! I was out from the get-go and, lemme tell you, I was seriously oppressed here in SC. These nice people tried to run me off the road, flipped me birds, and said unkind things to me. But I stood firm and was so thrilled to see Obama give his acceptance speech. I would have cut a flip, but I would have broken my spine in the process, so I cut that flip in my mind.

Love your site. I was born in 1967 and remember the 70’s very well and with great fondness. My favourite band has been ELO since forever. Anyway, reading your diary brought so much back to me and it often makes me wish I had a time machine. I’d go back in an instant, but I’d have to take the Internet with me. Ha!

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