tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post2496967221892404283..comments2023-05-10T10:36:38.392-04:00Comments on The Adventures of Tom & Atticus: We Walked Away from Facebook for Ten Days and Something Amazing Happened . . . We Were Happy and It Was Still Here When We ReturnedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-85221685693730623412014-07-09T01:06:57.454-04:002014-07-09T01:06:57.454-04:00I don't do Facebook, Twitter, instagram, imgr,...I don't do Facebook, Twitter, instagram, imgr, pinterest and many of the other social media and I haven't missed them. I may after I retire but just don't feel the need now. <br /><br />I find it amusing that after the surge of social media in the last decade, people are now stepping back and unplugging, downsizing and their vacations are including leaving the laptops and smartphones at home. Even traveling to places where you can't connect. <br /><br />Sounds like you had a wonderful time. I envy you your wildlife. Reading your words I can almost see the bears and the fox, hear the birds and feel the sun, wind and even the creek pull my legs as if I were standing in it. <br /><br />I hope that you will continue to post occasionally on your blog as many of us know you through reading your blog. <br /><br />Thanks again for writing so vividly of the simple things of life. mlaiuppahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13792165896828163411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-46485544373916748162014-07-08T20:32:23.332-04:002014-07-08T20:32:23.332-04:00I so appreciated this post...I've been thinkin...I so appreciated this post...I've been thinking of doing the same thing. Hey, I used to live in Conway in the Mt. Washington Valley, and now live in the Ocala National Forest in Salt Springs Florida. We have bears walking through our yard at all hours (mostly night), foxes, coyotes, raccoons, armadillos (I bet you don't have those in NH..I KNOW you don't) and opossums. Lots of birds...I could sit and watch God's wonderful world of nature forever. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home and "family" with us. I miss the valley/mountains, but I can revisit through your stories anytime. Thank you for keeping it real.Pamela M. Steinerhttp://pamelasopenwindow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-53664269565713548052014-07-08T19:39:14.887-04:002014-07-08T19:39:14.887-04:00I so agree with your commentary on social media an...I so agree with your commentary on social media and have had similar thoughts as of late. I so much prefer nature and writing to cubicles and texting.Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905622296350871483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-75382150665385510832014-07-08T15:47:44.602-04:002014-07-08T15:47:44.602-04:00As always, thank you for sharing Tom. I look forwa...As always, thank you for sharing Tom. I look forward to your next book... how is it coming along?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-87907615129218481912014-07-08T10:24:52.453-04:002014-07-08T10:24:52.453-04:00I love that you live your life the way YOU want an...I love that you live your life the way YOU want and not to conform to the norms of anyone else. But please don't stop posting as I also love to read about Atticus and Will.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-36223831016342350992014-07-08T10:22:36.977-04:002014-07-08T10:22:36.977-04:00Your artistically talented words gift many with th...Your artistically talented words gift many with thought, heart and cleansing of mind, body and soul~~~SILVIA SOOS-KAZELnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-76186203759645209092014-07-07T23:38:12.879-04:002014-07-07T23:38:12.879-04:00More than a welcome back We have had some signifi...More than a welcome back We have had some significant life challenges and your guided tour of the special times today was truly a balm for the soul!! As in being next to woods we had as a young guy in Ohio. I found my self just letting it give my spirit wing... refreshes as well Please just keep doing what you do so wonderfully onward by all means !!! Carter & Stacy Cooper and Indy Carter W Raenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-71860544563227218072014-07-07T23:25:47.669-04:002014-07-07T23:25:47.669-04:00Tom
I envy your peace.
Thank you for taking a bre...Tom<br />I envy your peace. <br />Thank you for taking a break and<br />Thanks for coming back!<br /><br />LauriAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955558660563839163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-58211053458424577302014-07-07T21:05:40.436-04:002014-07-07T21:05:40.436-04:00I do thank you for writing about your precious tim...I do thank you for writing about your precious time off...it is inspiring to hear someone walk away from something..gives me hope that I can also do that...Thank you for the updates on the boys and I will continue to read your words with reverence.. Thanks again..colodreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178686015142537046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-30920979805097646292014-07-07T20:40:17.964-04:002014-07-07T20:40:17.964-04:00Sounds like you and the Ryan clan have enjoyed a r...Sounds like you and the Ryan clan have enjoyed a restful and meaningful time away from social media - as it should be! I agree that the best interactions are in person - the touch, the eyes, the laughter are far more precious than the typed words on a public page online. Wish more folks felt the same way, Tom. Enjoy your summer evenings by the fire and joyful times with Will and Atticus! Sandy Zerbinopoulosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-82275879412771808622014-07-07T19:49:03.945-04:002014-07-07T19:49:03.945-04:00Another breath of fresh air. Thank you!Another breath of fresh air. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18077283449811704177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-81142220873778086282014-07-07T19:25:06.414-04:002014-07-07T19:25:06.414-04:00Thanks for sharing your musings. It tickles me to ...Thanks for sharing your musings. It tickles me to learn that you are also re-reading the Chief Inspector Armand Gamache series. I couldn't hold myself back and have read all the way through, already. Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253087981864526963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-54656524335466476542014-07-07T19:22:14.116-04:002014-07-07T19:22:14.116-04:00So happy to read about your time away. The way you...So happy to read about your time away. The way you describe it, I am suprised that anyone would come back. After I started following Atticus and you on FB I decided to remove all the negative energy on my timeline. I did not want anything to ruin my day after reading your posts & seeing pics of Atticus & Will. Your posts, blogs, words of wisdom, humor & pics of Atticus & Will are like therapy & truth rolled up into one, at least for me and although selfish, I am thrilled to see you back! Hugs to Atticus, Will & you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408099917070004643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-69494268825646237592014-07-07T16:44:57.089-04:002014-07-07T16:44:57.089-04:00I'm so happy that you've posted another bl...I'm so happy that you've posted another blog. I don't follow Facebook so I haven't missed you there, but I've checked at least once daily looking forward to a new blog. You are right that Will, and Atticus, too, are so happy just to share their days with you and nature. More folks should step away from social media and enjoy the beauty of the simple things around them. Thanks so much for sharing.Linda Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-80845656054261395682014-07-07T15:59:47.423-04:002014-07-07T15:59:47.423-04:00Thank you for what you share. You inspire me!Thank you for what you share. You inspire me!Elsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18310479383510717287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-47945963831466852252014-07-07T15:56:51.043-04:002014-07-07T15:56:51.043-04:00I admire you and the way you stay true to yourself...I admire you and the way you stay true to yourself. Thank you for your posts. They are very much appreciated. Enjoy life and all its gifts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05371625968316044284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-32481735266326444202014-07-07T15:50:34.270-04:002014-07-07T15:50:34.270-04:00Thanks for sharing your thoughts, nice to read of ...Thanks for sharing your thoughts, nice to read of you 3 being at one with nature and everything around you,that's what it's all about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-66343099902871835282014-07-07T15:30:10.091-04:002014-07-07T15:30:10.091-04:00Lovely posting. Very happy you all enjoyed time of...Lovely posting. Very happy you all enjoyed time off. Glad you are back.adiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930470319347560835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-82683380107544025732014-07-07T15:18:06.367-04:002014-07-07T15:18:06.367-04:00Thanks for being you!Thanks for being you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-33270926340223297032014-07-07T15:14:35.077-04:002014-07-07T15:14:35.077-04:00I love to read about your life! I have always like...I love to read about your life! I have always liked knowing how others think and live and your life is particularly satisfying to read about. carolyn bonierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04680694047870285905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-13723982863637888102014-07-07T15:04:34.100-04:002014-07-07T15:04:34.100-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848357506133095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-14989214341828782402014-07-07T15:04:04.953-04:002014-07-07T15:04:04.953-04:00All is as it should be, and for my money you alrea...All is as it should be, and for my money you already give far more than we can ever return. Thanks for what you share.Karen Snydernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-3184966538217706022014-07-07T15:03:14.761-04:002014-07-07T15:03:14.761-04:00Exactly!Exactly!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848357506133095858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-19901721265105649512014-07-07T14:50:02.031-04:002014-07-07T14:50:02.031-04:00So enjoyed reading this. Love the way you write. T...So enjoyed reading this. Love the way you write. Thank you for doing what you do. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604486418181582162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-4786993099760328342014-07-07T14:39:55.056-04:002014-07-07T14:39:55.056-04:00Good for you..living your life as you do! I always...Good for you..living your life as you do! I always enjoy reading the glimpses you give us and will continue to do so! On ward by all means as you would say!Whitley and Tequilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17169137973937652663noreply@blogger.com