tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643182421561288851.post3812878584223001052..comments2023-10-01T00:39:46.262-07:00Comments on Benchmark 60: Friend of Gnomes#1Nanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643182421561288851.post-66834634505495971972010-06-02T09:37:44.731-07:002010-06-02T09:37:44.731-07:00Oh, how I know the feeling of non-employed. It too...Oh, how I know the feeling of non-employed. It took me almost two years to settle in my new state. It felt like a withdrawal symptom, lack of goals and zest for life. It's a big adjustment, for sure. Thanks for the visit.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643182421561288851.post-13473652635731228962010-05-30T11:35:08.553-07:002010-05-30T11:35:08.553-07:00We did the same thing at my old job with Flamingos...We did the same thing at my old job with Flamingos. I hear they have much in common with their friends, the gnomes.-Kilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11949755235501561407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643182421561288851.post-84660042537722409722010-05-27T11:10:22.943-07:002010-05-27T11:10:22.943-07:00I love that image of a Garden Gnome Liberation Mov...I love that image of a Garden Gnome Liberation Movement, founded and thriving from your office! Ah, it is so true how much we miss the banter and camardarie of our (mostly taken for granted at the time) fellow workers. Important as it is, it is not the loss of pay-cheque or status. I am a mother and a wife, both of which I am happy with.. but I do so miss simply being "Carol", an individual solely in my own right!<br /><br />BTW, I am thrilled you came in to leave a comment (see the big, wide grin plastered all over my face?)Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643182421561288851.post-75438175374214731772010-05-27T09:50:22.269-07:002010-05-27T09:50:22.269-07:00I like Gnomes, they are kin to Dwarves and not to ...I like Gnomes, they are kin to Dwarves and not to mention the fact they are very ingenious.DanWinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05397978522033250579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2643182421561288851.post-53933507783802247792010-05-26T21:12:18.253-07:002010-05-26T21:12:18.253-07:00I understand these feelings. I was just thinking ...I understand these feelings. I was just thinking the same thing today. Those crazy things we did together as educators, the conversation and daily sharing are the things one really misses in retirement. Teaching is a people business. That daily contact with so many people is hard to give up.<br /><br />Congratulations on the way your blog is taking off! You are gathering quite a following. I always enjoy reading what you write. Keep up the good work.Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.com