tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post1284068296191479892..comments2024-03-27T13:10:17.362-07:00Comments on The Luna Park Gazette: The Long RunRob Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-49456581398890323232013-11-12T00:59:08.209-08:002013-11-12T00:59:08.209-08:00Thanks, Jen!
It can be hard to accept that our c...Thanks, Jen! <br /><br />It can be hard to accept that our childhood homes are just property to other people, something to be bought, sold, and renovated.<br /><br />Your memories aren't modest at all--they're pure gold!<br /><br />Take care!<br />Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-74103685189613786812013-11-11T18:27:04.443-08:002013-11-11T18:27:04.443-08:00Another perfectly crafted post, Rob.
A few years...Another perfectly crafted post, Rob. <br /><br />A few years ago my childhood home was on the market and I was able to view photos online. There wasn't a single room in the place that resembled what I remembered. (It was a lot nicer!) I'm glad that I have my memories, as modest as they are.Calamity Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00089505327332329817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-56448604126051538242013-11-06T17:26:35.430-08:002013-11-06T17:26:35.430-08:00Thanks, Val! It was quite a day. Take care!Thanks, Val! It was quite a day. Take care!Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-24890111818856111602013-11-06T16:53:34.347-08:002013-11-06T16:53:34.347-08:00what a sweet and beautiful story rob. i totally lo...what a sweet and beautiful story rob. i totally loved this line<br /><br />"I gave her a big hug and a kiss and told her I missed her, language barrier be damned. I know she understood me."<br /><br />great job being out there supporting the runners. vhttp://photoadayblog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-60469801723424649482013-11-04T12:27:00.513-08:002013-11-04T12:27:00.513-08:00Oh, thank you so much!
Marathons bring people tog...Oh, thank you so much!<br /><br />Marathons bring people together in such a special way--I love (watching) them!<br /><br />The marathon bombings were such a horrific event. I can see why you would find the attacks particularly upsetting.<br /><br />Stay safe and be happy!<br /><br />Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-36115627676503562382013-11-04T10:50:18.685-08:002013-11-04T10:50:18.685-08:00I have to say this is a very inspiring post. Being...I have to say this is a very inspiring post. Being from MA the marathons have a special place in my heart. As you said the bombings really rocked the country and being that it was soo close to home it really affected a lot of lives around me. There are such a diverse group of people that run and to being able to see them one by one as they go by is an amazing thing. Glad to hear your buddy is doing well and you got a chance to catch up with her. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-68998727195222998982013-11-04T10:02:34.125-08:002013-11-04T10:02:34.125-08:00@Mary, hey, there, how's it going?
It's g...@Mary, hey, there, how's it going?<br /><br />It's great that your childhood home is still in the family, but it is difficult--and probably unhealthy--to preserve things exactly as they were. <br /><br />As painful as letting go can be, I'm slowly seeing that it can be our best course of action.<br /><br />Take care of yourself!Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-47091848333391367622013-11-04T10:00:18.213-08:002013-11-04T10:00:18.213-08:00@Jay--how's it going?
We had a two-family hou...@Jay--how's it going?<br /><br />We had a two-family house and we rented out the top floor to tenants. But the rooms in the house are huge.<br /><br />It was great meeting up with my buddy. I've yet to meet, though!<br /><br />And I share your dislike of crowds, but my sister and I found some good viewing spots that weren't too populated.<br /><br />Take care!Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-35308936079052570622013-11-04T09:42:15.645-08:002013-11-04T09:42:15.645-08:00And I agree with Ron and Bijoux... your ending is ...And I agree with Ron and Bijoux... your ending is perfect. And so true!<br />I'm glad you had such a wonderful day. Seeing your 'buddy' again must have felt so good. <br />It's hard for some of us to give up our childhood homes. My sister is the owner of ours now. Part of me is thrilled that she is there and I can visit, but, she's made changes to much of it so I have to go to the memories for how it all used to be. I wouldn't have kept it the same if I had been the one to move in there either.CrystalChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778302473630157009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-23693354297193313522013-11-04T09:22:11.163-08:002013-11-04T09:22:11.163-08:00Well, I HAD to look up Senator Street on Google Sa...Well, I HAD to look up Senator Street on Google Satellite view, and wow .. what gorgeous houses! Did you have the whole house when you were young? That must have been quite something.<br /><br />I love the story about the Chinese lady and I'm glad you met her and managed to let her know how you feel despite the language barrier. That is such a sweet story.<br /><br />The marathon must be a great event to witness. I'm not so fond of crowds, but the endorphins must be pretty thick in the air!Jay at The Depp Effecthttp://www.thedeppeffect.com/11152/lost-things-3/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-42396689602851345762013-11-04T06:49:02.863-08:002013-11-04T06:49:02.863-08:00Hey, Bijoux, thanks so much!
Isn't strange ho...Hey, Bijoux, thanks so much!<br /><br />Isn't strange how our view of these places change over time? <br /><br />When we're children, the family house looks enormous, but it grows smaller as our sense of the world grows bigger.<br /><br />Take care!Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-57909469128647358142013-11-04T04:04:34.882-08:002013-11-04T04:04:34.882-08:00I agree with Ron.....great finish to the story!
I...I agree with Ron.....great finish to the story!<br /><br />I have driven by my childhood home three times since my parents left in 1991. It's always shocking to me. I thought the yards seemed huge as a kid. Now they seem quite small to me. And I can't get over how rural it seems now. I've lived in city suburbs ever since.<br /><br />I'm glad you got to see your buddy!Bijouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05788630004051883635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-15814814910486777802013-11-04T02:42:17.038-08:002013-11-04T02:42:17.038-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-13451047545036723342013-11-04T02:42:09.854-08:002013-11-04T02:42:09.854-08:00Hey, Ron, thank you so much for those lovely compl...Hey, Ron, thank you so much for those lovely compliments.<br /><br /> I've often said how much I appreciate your support and kindness, but I can never say it too many times. I'm really grateful that I've got you in my corner.<br /><br />Seeing your old home under new management, so to speak, is a strange experience, but it doesn't have to be a devastating one. It can a time for healing and reflection. And gratitude.<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping by, buddy, and have a great week!Rob Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741955202727936194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10214458.post-15609083980074143502013-11-03T20:01:24.709-08:002013-11-03T20:01:24.709-08:00"Like marathon runners, we see many memorable..."Like marathon runners, we see many memorable things on our journey through life, but we must keep on going until we finish the race."<br /><br />What a beautiful finish, Rob!<br /><br />And I know I've told you this before, but I'll tell you again, you are SUCH a wonderful writer. Truly buddy, you have such a gift with words!<br /><br />This post brought back a lot of memories for me when I went back to see the house I grew up in, right after I moved back to Philly 12 years ago. And I felt just like you, I thought it would bother me seeing the place occupied by new people, but it didn't. Like you...<br /><br />"I carry the memories of my time there in my heart wherever I go; they’re not bound to any piece of property."<br /><br />Amen!<br /><br />And I am soooooo glad to hear that you and your sister attended the NY Marathon this year. One of these years I need to come to NYC and witness that myself.<br /><br />Fantabulous post, bud! Have a super week!Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.com