tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post6283780342908820882..comments2023-05-10T10:36:38.392-04:00Comments on The Adventures of Tom & Atticus: There's Something Different About the Following Atticus Facebook PageUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-40907577622219529002016-10-27T16:49:47.724-04:002016-10-27T16:49:47.724-04:00This is a place where the air is clear and the wat...This is a place where the air is clear and the water is safe to drink. I cherish this place. Thank you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-52888278845741080352016-08-29T09:09:26.254-04:002016-08-29T09:09:26.254-04:00Dear Tom, having just stumbled across one of your ...Dear Tom, having just stumbled across one of your community member's FB Shares, at least that avenue of SM offers a positive outreach. Discovering Following Atticus is a form of acceptance for many ongoing details in my life. I often walk my border-collie Charlie in the region's parks system to escape the built environment I am compelled to live in. I hear your similar communion with Samwise and wish you all the best in your cross-country plans together. SteveSteve of The CLEnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-62840355124461306372016-07-31T20:48:17.090-04:002016-07-31T20:48:17.090-04:00Your post gave my day a smile. Thanks.Your post gave my day a smile. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-883144874764108432016-07-30T22:43:50.450-04:002016-07-30T22:43:50.450-04:00It's funny you should mention anger. Mr. Ange...It's funny you should mention anger. Mr. Anger and I were good friends for a long time. He drove off many of my other friends because he wanted me all to himself. Mr. Anger exhausted me though. He gobbled up all my time, emotion and energy while giving nothing back to me in return. When the light bulb finally went on I told Mr. Anger to take a hike, no pun intended. I see a flash of him now and again like most people do I suppose. But for the most part he leaves me alone now for I just refuse his presence. Tom, following your FB page and blog reinforces my knowledge that I have never made a better decision in my life, and for my life, than to say goodbye forever to Mr. Anger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-54054110355541246092016-07-30T16:51:29.215-04:002016-07-30T16:51:29.215-04:00Of all the pages I follow on Facebook, this is by ...Of all the pages I follow on Facebook, this is by far my favorite. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us! I finished "Following Atticus" in one day! Can't wait for the next one.Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-13390998444976422272016-07-30T15:03:52.080-04:002016-07-30T15:03:52.080-04:00I always enjoy reading your posts about Atticus a...I always enjoy reading your posts about Atticus and Will and now Samwise,it is hard to keep a positive attitude when life seems to be full of crazies and sadness.I don`t watch the news my husband tells me if there is anything I should know.Enjoyed Following Atticus,great book and looking forward to Will`s Red Coat when it comes out.Your posts are always so positive and you have a real gift to write.Hope your upcoming trip with Samwise is safe and happy.<br />Cheryl Newtoncheryl newtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-35302748100455569372016-07-30T13:46:38.809-04:002016-07-30T13:46:38.809-04:00I thought Atti had a wonderful life. He had a &quo...I thought Atti had a wonderful life. He had a "job", got to do that job with constant companionship with his "packmate". What more could a dog ask for?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-75896603129815707862016-07-30T12:40:47.819-04:002016-07-30T12:40:47.819-04:00Thank you so much for your stories of inspiration ...Thank you so much for your stories of inspiration and love. I, too, have found myself retreating from the "crazy"and narrowing my human social circle. Following Atticus is my "go to" page, as I am ALWAYS uplifted and renewed. I am ever so grateful!Urbzgrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145629551318217051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-53055269325717753122016-07-30T01:58:33.425-04:002016-07-30T01:58:33.425-04:00Oh gosh I agree. Sadly I've begun to "unf...Oh gosh I agree. Sadly I've begun to "unfollow" people who have become strangers to me. They would never say the things that they do in polite company yet on Facebook it's as if they've lost their ability to be gracious. Thank you for a sure fire way to make me smile or to feel deep feelings just by reading your posts. God bless you.Angie D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-3788573779744857692016-07-29T19:08:05.281-04:002016-07-29T19:08:05.281-04:00Long-Backed Seussical Terrier. That is funny.
Yo...Long-Backed Seussical Terrier. That is funny. <br /><br />You know, you can register that as Samwise's breed when you fill out his dog license. I did something similar with my mostly pointer (He became a Braque St. Germaine) and they didn't bat an eye. When his license arrived, that's what he was. <br /><br />I completely understand about comments. I have a Livejournal account that is friends only. I have three friends. It was one friend for about 10 years. This past year I invited two her friends that I have traded comments with to come to my page. They don't comment often. Everything is positive. I think my friend only had a handful of friends on her "friends only" page as well as I didn't see many comments and all the same names. <br /><br />I don't do Facebook. Probably never will. Now that there is a huge floating banner covering most of the page if you aren't a member, I really don't go there anymore. I don't do Twitter or Instagram either. <br /><br />My human contacts tends to be up close and in person. My adult water workout class and my watercolor class. I see my parents once a week and know their neighbors and friends when we walk the dogs. <br /><br />Some people need a lot of contact, some not. I'm more of the not kind. I visit a few blogs (and yes, read the comments) but they are generally very positive. When things turn otherwise I just leave. It allows me some human contact outside my local circle. This increases my exposure to diversity. <br /><br />Through blogs I "visit" Alaska, Wyoming, Minnesota, Pennsylvania and France. Digitally.<br /><br />You are my east coast blog and gateway to the beauties of the northeast through your beautiful photos. When I read your words and see your photos, I almost feel as if I am hiking too. My favorite time is when it turns cool for you (still hot for me) and the leaves turn. I love the green and can almost smell the trees. mlaiuppahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13792165896828163411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-51748777069740687222016-07-29T18:41:14.587-04:002016-07-29T18:41:14.587-04:00This is the best post on Facebook I have seen in a...This is the best post on Facebook I have seen in a long time. It warms my heart!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-32348357459092965102016-07-29T18:07:55.103-04:002016-07-29T18:07:55.103-04:00Thank you, Tom for your thoughtfully refreshing co...Thank you, Tom for your thoughtfully refreshing comments. As usual ��<br />Much appreciated!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-1913234082703250082016-07-29T17:55:42.446-04:002016-07-29T17:55:42.446-04:00Thank you, Tom. Your comments about the hyper voic...Thank you, Tom. Your comments about the hyper voices out there on social media are spot on. Even in a miniature schnauzer group I am part of on Facebook, there are times my jaw drops when I read posts taking others to task so vehemently. It is as if these ranters need to take a "chill pill". It is so nice to find a place of respite and inspiration on your FB page and blog. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-87834893670212956822016-07-29T17:14:32.576-04:002016-07-29T17:14:32.576-04:00This site is a refuge from the crazy - thank you f...This site is a refuge from the crazy - thank you for all you (and your administrators) do.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17687503253091014870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-56890221490153636992016-07-29T16:44:05.902-04:002016-07-29T16:44:05.902-04:00Tom, thanks so much for your comments and insight ...Tom, thanks so much for your comments and insight as always. I want also to apologize for asking you not to tweet political related material, as there are a lot of folks from both sides following you no doubt. I didn't mean to be offensive and I'm very sorry. I was just surprised by the tweet and I own that. I don't have to follow you. But over the years you and Atticus helped me through the deaths of my dog and parents, and inspired me to begin hiking in my area. "Following Atticus" is one of my all time favorite books for a multitude of reasons. And one thing is for sure- we will all be happy when this very tense presidential campaign and election are over. Thanks again for your writings and for sharing with the world and again my sincere apology.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-30054293587595902652016-07-29T15:47:35.793-04:002016-07-29T15:47:35.793-04:00Ha ha ha-- yes to all and thanks as well. Good we...Ha ha ha-- yes to all and thanks as well. Good weekend wishes.Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05301159719993512500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-83355724480632617182016-07-29T15:10:21.244-04:002016-07-29T15:10:21.244-04:00Thank you for the suggestion! I never realized th...Thank you for the suggestion! I never realized the answer was that simple. From now on I shall skip the comments! <br />Carolyn BanksCarolyn Banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-84636188098595020222016-07-29T14:34:09.594-04:002016-07-29T14:34:09.594-04:00Tom, my lovely wife has introduced me to your webs...Tom, my lovely wife has introduced me to your website and Facebook page. She fell in love with Atticus, your book, and the online presence. I watch her enjoyment and she shares liberally. Today, I was reading an investment piece and the following caught my eye. The author of the piece "borrowed" the quote to discuss investing but I think it really applies to the "Comment" section of just about anything:<br /><br />Quoting from Bill Bryson's book, "A Walk in the Woods", the author requites:<br /><br />"All the books tell you that if the grizzly comes for you, on nor account should you run. This is the sort of advice you get from someone who is sitting at a keyboard, when he gives it. Take if from me, if you are in open space with no weapons and a grizzly comes for you, run. You may as well. If nothing else, it will give you something to do with the last seven seconds of your life."<br /><br />So, run Tom run. And remember, Atticus, or now Samwise, will always run faster so just ignore all those nasty comments. DaveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-16042934254791544492016-07-29T14:28:25.355-04:002016-07-29T14:28:25.355-04:00Your posts are like a cool breeze on a hot summer ...Your posts are like a cool breeze on a hot summer day. Very refreshing. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14075195998887056904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-41382578812746624782016-07-29T14:17:45.133-04:002016-07-29T14:17:45.133-04:00A dear friend introduced me to you on Facebook. I...A dear friend introduced me to you on Facebook. I love you...My Sophie Girl (miniature salt and pepper Schnauzer) has been gone for 8 years now and she was 14 when she passed into dogie heaven. I got a platinum Burmese male cat to fill the terrible void of Sophie passing (I was living with my 90 year old mother and she just could not tolerate a new puppy and a cat was easier to handle). Therefore, long story...I love your beautiful spirit with all your animals, and as I read your words, they are mine as well! You always make my day!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-26756793150117541552016-07-29T13:59:22.798-04:002016-07-29T13:59:22.798-04:00Thank you, Tom. You and Samwise, and Will and Atti...Thank you, Tom. You and Samwise, and Will and Atticus have inspired so many people in a positive way. Social media has gone mental and will continue to do so. The world can sometimes be a Mack truck full of crazy (bless your Aunt for that marvelous phrase!). I wish you, Samwise, your moderators only the best. May Samwise continue to greet the days ahead with the wide-eyed wonder that he has and that we all should emulate. Best, CynthiaCynthianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-69775795210056605272016-07-29T13:37:22.115-04:002016-07-29T13:37:22.115-04:00Thank you, Tom, Atticus, Will and Samwise for prov...Thank you, Tom, Atticus, Will and Samwise for providing peace and sanity in this "Mack Truck full of crazy" world.grumblesmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741962022668081047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-89254362324895133572016-07-29T13:33:22.994-04:002016-07-29T13:33:22.994-04:00Read your blog awesome! Thank you Tom for creating...Read your blog awesome! Thank you Tom for creating this page!! You have brought a smile to my face many times!! Your philosophy on life is right on!! The mountains and the innocence of our four legged friends can bring pure joy and peace to many a troubled soul! Thank you Tom, Max, Atticus, Will and now Samwise for sharing this beauty and love with all of us!Missymiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653038949163049374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-49917531344351506882016-07-29T13:16:13.139-04:002016-07-29T13:16:13.139-04:00Tom, couldn't agree more on the Mack trucks of...Tom, couldn't agree more on the Mack trucks of life and the joy of meeting like minded animal lovers via FB! I am a dedicated follower of Harley, Teddy, and Juno. Thanks to them I have made many wonderful new friends, laughed, cried, and even met some of the dogs and their people in person. I so enjoy your posts, and your book as well! This is the first time I have seen a place to comment. Just want you to know I am a follower--not the furtive kind!Mrs. Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15514127159298061919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36795530.post-57248029434846796042016-07-29T12:24:31.432-04:002016-07-29T12:24:31.432-04:00I am grateful for the joy your posts and your book...I am grateful for the joy your posts and your books bring to me. My life revolves around walking 2 doodles in the woods, and being attentive to all that grows in the dry oak forest that surrounds me in central PA. I always try to be the person that my dogs think I am. I'm the first person a friend said she knew that talks to her dogs like they are human. I have always believed animals deserve respect along with large doses of love and exercise. Onward and upward! ❤️ althedaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14540584107854307027noreply@blogger.com