tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post4438257889933400707..comments2023-10-30T08:01:41.566-07:00Comments on The Tao of Poop: Encounters in New York CityAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06644197778332602406noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-33527994586602246622013-10-18T03:16:54.647-07:002013-10-18T03:16:54.647-07:00This is a beautiful post! I love that you are stil...This is a beautiful post! I love that you are still able to see the light behind the darkness and the description of the older woman and your daughter's encounter with her is touching. I am sure this moment is embedded in her soul as well. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544185213746159372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-15603872532530656682013-10-12T19:57:22.597-07:002013-10-12T19:57:22.597-07:00What a beautiful interpretation on the topic! I lo...What a beautiful interpretation on the topic! I love how you painted the picture of the old lady in a way that made me feel present. Also loved this astute observation: "I know some of them have mental health issues and/or drug problems. Again, they are like us without homes."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-43803520141138154792013-10-12T19:53:20.191-07:002013-10-12T19:53:20.191-07:00Wow, this really good writing, so descriptive. I f...Wow, this really good writing, so descriptive. I felt like I was in the park. Lovely post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940266024306074097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-26408440014419361342013-10-12T19:26:35.654-07:002013-10-12T19:26:35.654-07:00I love the specific parts of the city that become ...I love the specific parts of the city that become embedded in our souls. I know that I will always have those places from Philly -- and from California. I'm excited to see what I find in Arizona~<br /><br />¤´¨) <br />¸.•*´ <br />(¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo<br />Raising-Reagan.com<br />Lanaya | Raising Reaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02237789855735603453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-87184809214449442632013-10-12T11:43:06.034-07:002013-10-12T11:43:06.034-07:00You never know when you're going to come acros...You never know when you're going to come across awesome. :)mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-47064999195034582792013-10-12T11:18:00.443-07:002013-10-12T11:18:00.443-07:00there is a lot to be learned about humanity in a b...there is a lot to be learned about humanity in a big city that can't be gleaned from a small town. we have a huge homeless problem in SF and while i try to keep my distance (since a few of them are aggressive), every time i encounter them, it gives me an overwhelming sense of gratitude for what i have. i always think, i've been so blessed.Catherine Gacadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15869966205258293567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-7023479800374869472013-10-11T16:20:04.171-07:002013-10-11T16:20:04.171-07:00I cannot even begin to fathom how it is in NYC. I ...I cannot even begin to fathom how it is in NYC. I live in a small city in Canada...we are in a bubble.<br />I love that you are exposing her to the many facets of life. Good, bad, everything in between and teaching her to embrace it.<br />Beautiful. <br />Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08050335567456721813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-8042077549704647532013-10-11T10:10:55.566-07:002013-10-11T10:10:55.566-07:00Absolutely, utterly beautiful. What a wonderful ex...Absolutely, utterly beautiful. What a wonderful experience, and what great perspective.<br /><br />I wrote on a similar subject, but the opposite side. I love how you had your shared moment with this woman. That's amazing :DLizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-28722163773840543602013-10-11T08:30:57.402-07:002013-10-11T08:30:57.402-07:00What a beautiful story! I grew up and have lived ...What a beautiful story! I grew up and have lived in small town North Carolina, so NYC is both fascinating and overwhelming to me. It is definitely a different culture all its own - as I suppose most any city is. I love that you see the humanity in it and focus on the positive and the potential. :-)Lisa Witherspoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530852104410009597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-66680162537943110302013-10-11T08:21:49.054-07:002013-10-11T08:21:49.054-07:00It's a magical place, this NYC! What a life-ch...It's a magical place, this NYC! What a life-changing experience! Thank you so much for sharing!Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-4450755592358993102013-10-11T07:29:10.771-07:002013-10-11T07:29:10.771-07:00First off, thanks a lot! :( The mention of the ci...First off, thanks a lot! :( The mention of the city and rats gave me a flashback to my first year out of college working in Boston. I was at a 7-11 on Beacon Hill getting a BIG GULP on my way home from work, and as I stepped out of the store and headed for the crosswalk, a ginormous rat came flying out of the storm drain and ran right over my foot. I nearly fainted. The thing was the size of a cat!! Ewwwwwwwwwwwww<br /><br />Love the story of the gypsy woman. Very curious about that secret of hers ...<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-57949517791045411382013-10-11T07:07:55.328-07:002013-10-11T07:07:55.328-07:00Beautifully written! You completely transported me...Beautifully written! You completely transported me. Great post.Joelle Wislerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01927729522152711074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-75392435753351804282013-10-11T07:07:50.566-07:002013-10-11T07:07:50.566-07:00Beautifully written! You completely transported me...Beautifully written! You completely transported me. Great post.Joelle Wislerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01927729522152711074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-67103184575147609772013-10-11T07:02:02.345-07:002013-10-11T07:02:02.345-07:00What a beautiful story - you are bringing Claire u...What a beautiful story - you are bringing Claire up to have so many wonderful memories and experiences - lucky girl!<br /><br />Kate x<br /><a href="http://www.kateathome.com/" rel="nofollow">Kate at Home</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16191673062804922401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-56743339784549048252013-10-11T06:31:04.545-07:002013-10-11T06:31:04.545-07:00Lovely story. I too love living in a city. At this...Lovely story. I too love living in a city. At this point I can't imagine moving to the suburbs. While I used to live in Boston until a couple years ago, we moved to Buffalo and decided to buy a house in the city. Buffalo is -- shall we say -- a bit gritty in parts. But I love the diversity. I love people watching on busy streets and the parks. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13827334356344808792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-51648646647414122892013-10-11T02:26:01.291-07:002013-10-11T02:26:01.291-07:00I haven't lived in NYC for 13 years and you br...I haven't lived in NYC for 13 years and you brought it back to me. I would have loved to delve into a rodent conversation with you but I suppose you're right, speaking to the unique human element there gives the place a better impression (which is more deserved)Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03971321069128800667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-69814160391229644252013-10-10T20:45:13.894-07:002013-10-10T20:45:13.894-07:00Okay, you've hit me with this one. You are tr...Okay, you've hit me with this one. You are truly a beautiful person. Where so many see evil and darkness, you see love and beauty. Danger doesn't lurk around every corner, only a new experience and something to treasure. You have a soul filled with love for mankind. Your family is extremely lucky to have you!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-2456135780949588672013-10-10T20:08:35.540-07:002013-10-10T20:08:35.540-07:00Wow. Your experience is now embedded in my soul to...Wow. Your experience is now embedded in my soul too. I was transfixed. There. She touched me, too, through your words. I'v got goosebumps. Kristi Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08340629559188847788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3411498686366661202.post-35851107023500379062013-10-10T19:17:07.914-07:002013-10-10T19:17:07.914-07:00Having grew up in Queens and frequenting the city ...Having grew up in Queens and frequenting the city quite often and even attending NYU for some of my graduate work, I will say NYC is definitely an interesting place where you will find all sorts of people from all walks of life. I loved your experience with this older woman and do so very much hope it is tucked away deep down in Claire's mind, too! Thanks Rachel for sharing this with us and truly beautiful story :)Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.com