tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.comments2012-08-16T08:42:58.699-07:00Empty Nesters: Alone AgainTeresa and Garyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16675630183833566777noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-71194666636779857102012-08-16T08:42:58.699-07:002012-08-16T08:42:58.699-07:00Here is how I am handling mine..and sadly for us t...Here is how I am handling mine..and sadly for us they never chat about anything interesting...<br /><br />To Whom it May Concern:<br /><br />I am your neighbor that leaves in behind you at 7732 Devonwood Ave. I have spoke to you in the past regarding noise generated from your home. I have specifically spoke to your son in the past about his music practice, barking dogs and the church services being held on your property. We worked out the problem with the music to everyone’s satisfaction and I had no further issues with him. The church services stopped on Sundays or were much quieter if they continued for many years. The barking dogs however, although better at times, have continued to this day. I feel like there is a problem. I understand that everyone is entitled to have animals, however the continual barking, screeching and whining, especially in the middle of the night continues to be unacceptable. My husband and I have been woken up continually this summer by your dogs. I have two additional complaints: Tuesday night church gatherings in your back yard and regular gatherings of people conversing and laughing very late into the night. On many occasions this summer my husband and I have been unable to have our bedroom doors open due to late night visiting in your backyard and or barking dogs. By late night visiting, I mean, after 10 P.M. and until after midnight or longer. Again, I understand that social gatherings take place, however, there are noise curfews in place to guard against public nuisances and to allow people the ability to enjoy a peaceful evening in their own home and or sleep. Perhaps you are not aware of how loud or how far your voices carry. I can’t imagine that you do not hear your own dogs. Finally, the issue of the Tuesday night religious gatherings. Last Tuesday night on August 14, the loud noises sounded like domestic abuse, not like people who were praising god. While it is not my business just how you pray or worship, again your noise level indicates that perhaps you might consider taking your services to another location that is deemed appropriate for such gatherings. While I have no issue-praising god myself, I do not choose to be apart of your services or gatherings and because of the noise level you choose to engage in, I am a part of your services every time you choose to have them. This is no longer acceptable to me. I have taken the first step to try to solve this problem. If you would like to discuss these issues further, please walk over and talk to us or send a written reply in the mail. There are laws in the city of Stanton, which I have included. If you would like to read them from the city of Stanton web site, they are filed under municipal code violations. If you choose to ignore my requests, then I am ready to file a formal complaint for all three violations. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-11387292772017620322010-06-20T19:45:04.813-07:002010-06-20T19:45:04.813-07:00This is such a touching post. Congratulations. W...This is such a touching post. Congratulations. What a wonderful day. What wonderful daughters you have raised. Not to mention all the other kids you two touch every day.<br /><br />I am struck with profound happiness for you and your daughter. This is a time to celebrate. A big hug for all of youTerryhttp://happilyeverafterbirth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-48562795139172016072010-06-08T09:30:47.447-07:002010-06-08T09:30:47.447-07:00heeeeyyyy i know you, you were my teacher a year a...heeeeyyyy i know you, you were my teacher a year ago whats up homie GGGGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-11788863050071885852010-06-03T10:22:20.768-07:002010-06-03T10:22:20.768-07:00Hi There..You are on LOL today...link up and enjoy...Hi There..You are on LOL today...link up and enjoy..!Laffyladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01112206302787580163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-71931612403529922392010-05-31T09:45:18.416-07:002010-05-31T09:45:18.416-07:00Oh my goodness... You described perfectly what I h...Oh my goodness... You described perfectly what I have done twice also. We went to see Boy #2 over Mothers Day weekend and I sooo bad wanted to straighten up his apartment and clean his kitchen mom-style! But I didn't. It's his place now, not mine. I did though take him to Costco and dropped a lot of love there for him! Mr Hubby and I though are enjoying a whole new freedom which has brought us even closer than ever. It is a wierd place in life to be though. I don't think I'm quite used to it yet.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18013146466487810537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-70212329805035687092010-05-30T09:52:50.631-07:002010-05-30T09:52:50.631-07:00Thanks, Terry. We've adjusted well. As you k...Thanks, Terry. We've adjusted well. As you know, it always helps to have ones own identity, interests, dreams to make the transition a bit easier. The longing is normal. TTeresa and Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675630183833566777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-19948266622915491272010-05-29T18:15:46.309-07:002010-05-29T18:15:46.309-07:00Oh my heart breaks a little. I feel myself there,...Oh my heart breaks a little. I feel myself there, already. It seems so impossible that all these years just float past.<br /><br />You've raised wonderful girls. You will always be close. <br /><br />It's just different. Different takes some getting used to.terryhttp://happilyeverafterbirth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-69793461475707505212010-05-20T05:53:34.569-07:002010-05-20T05:53:34.569-07:00Yeah, always dress for bone chilling cold in SF.Yeah, always dress for bone chilling cold in SF.Teresa and Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675630183833566777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-37175524986964835222010-05-20T00:00:43.580-07:002010-05-20T00:00:43.580-07:00LOL! A friend of mine was also sentenced to standi...LOL! A friend of mine was also sentenced to standing in line for the Willie Mays Bobble Head - froze her butt off!Maryhttp://www.mywhimsicalway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-52946113437528024562010-05-16T10:38:54.793-07:002010-05-16T10:38:54.793-07:00I hope you have a problem free couple of months. ...I hope you have a problem free couple of months. I sorry its been so tough. Sometimes I feel like I am walking up hill with a boulder on my back.Terry Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629565101353628945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-42517069008090657282010-05-03T17:55:53.120-07:002010-05-03T17:55:53.120-07:00I am the mother of a 22yr old and 19 yr old. The o...I am the mother of a 22yr old and 19 yr old. The oldest graduates Sat from UT and the youngest going into his 2nd year. I also am usually happy and have so many things to be thankful for. But, I also long sometime to be that young mother again. Then I realize we did a great job and now its time for me to actually live for me again. That some how relieves the sense of worry, doubt etc and replaces it with curosity and eagerness for whats ahead in that next stage of life!~Aint Nothin But A Thang~https://www.blogger.com/profile/00988768802596166290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-23832720250251424982010-04-24T15:34:53.404-07:002010-04-24T15:34:53.404-07:00O teresa, at least you got out and biked and talke...O teresa, at least you got out and biked and talked about it. It is so awful when that veil appears--I get it to. Mine takes the form of fear and worry.<br /><br />We'll get through this. I hope.terryhttp://happilyeverafterbirth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-53091531672474955012010-04-14T17:19:11.756-07:002010-04-14T17:19:11.756-07:00My Mr Hubby's motto is "Right tool for th...My Mr Hubby's motto is "Right tool for the right job!". Whatever!Maryhttp://www.mywhimsicalway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-33539838565687945792010-04-14T10:19:19.581-07:002010-04-14T10:19:19.581-07:00Really funny. I am just like you Teresa! Must be...Really funny. I am just like you Teresa! Must be a chromosome thing. It also takes me half the time to cook the same dinner, granted I don't clean as I go.<br /><br />I still love him. Even if he does always hand the paintings perfectly straight the first time.terryhttp://happilyeverafterbirth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-21694875458277341882010-04-11T10:46:08.909-07:002010-04-11T10:46:08.909-07:00What a patient husband you are.What a patient husband you are.Teresa and Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16675630183833566777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-36470302378543067922010-04-11T10:45:40.244-07:002010-04-11T10:45:40.244-07:00this is so wonderfully written. I have a huge smi...this is so wonderfully written. I have a huge smile on my face. Tom delivers my coffee to me in bed and I know he never completely knows who he is going to meet in the morning. Cruella is sometimes present.<br /><br />But I can't say I have ever had the pleasure of buying liver, unless it was already made into chopped chicken liver. I do know both my kids have had the experience with the planaria.terryhttp://happilyeverafterbirth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-92050612355818657802010-02-28T21:25:37.147-08:002010-02-28T21:25:37.147-08:00We really need to have a glass of wine! I feel fo...We really need to have a glass of wine! I feel for you. My mother looks so beautiful now, at age 88. She hasn't had a worry for the last twelve years. So things are a blessing in disguise.<br /><br />My thoughts are with you and your Mom.Terryhttp://happilyeverafterbirth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-19468367742226013682010-02-21T21:38:31.018-08:002010-02-21T21:38:31.018-08:00You are a saint! Even Will thought the trip sound...You are a saint! Even Will thought the trip sounded challenging. I can't believe you had the energy to chaperone. You are my hero.Terry Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629565101353628945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-8731404725952462412010-01-31T18:07:04.483-08:002010-01-31T18:07:04.483-08:00I want to hear that radio show. I think you have ...I want to hear that radio show. I think you have taught both my boys sex education--and I thank you for that!<br /><br />I'm sure you sounded wonderful. One always hates their own voice.<br /><br />I'm proud of you!Terry Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629565101353628945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-23159191642079501482010-01-25T16:26:25.543-08:002010-01-25T16:26:25.543-08:00I didn't bother asking Kyle and WIll to 'f...I didn't bother asking Kyle and WIll to 'friend' me. I knew the answer. When I started my facebook account they were 'creeped' out that old people would participate in such a thing.Terry Castlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06629565101353628945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-40817415275191484452009-11-22T18:25:04.472-08:002009-11-22T18:25:04.472-08:00i'm sure you weren't writing this blog for...i'm sure you weren't writing this blog for me...not by any means. but i feel i must tell you that your blog, your view on parenting and this transition in your life makes me love my mother more deeply than i already do. i feel like reading your blog is reading my mom's heart. i don't think i'll tell her about the blog...i think i'll just tell her i love her and that i love the way she loves me.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16465401869035660456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-54918359052404372642009-11-15T19:56:22.521-08:002009-11-15T19:56:22.521-08:00so much goodness in this post! i especially like: ...so much goodness in this post! i especially like: <br /><br />"be uncomfortable with being uncomfortable." <br /><br />you are making me think...and i like it!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16465401869035660456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-91145580200720288592009-11-15T19:49:42.577-08:002009-11-15T19:49:42.577-08:00i'm beginning to see my mother's age too.....i'm beginning to see my mother's age too...and i don't like it. <br /><br />your post has inspired me to try and see the changes in my mom in another light. i'm working on this...Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16465401869035660456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-42385738278209593352009-11-15T19:45:15.338-08:002009-11-15T19:45:15.338-08:00her sense of curiosity, adventure and overall inte...her sense of curiosity, adventure and overall internal and external beauty...sure she was born with it...but you and gary have nurtured it all along the way. i can feel how proud you are of her...and of yourself too!<br /><br />and i love the four words at the end...i can't wait to see more!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16465401869035660456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7557294728557744705.post-64006785377898635312009-11-15T19:39:11.216-08:002009-11-15T19:39:11.216-08:00this seems totally normal...for a science teacher!...this seems totally normal...for a science teacher! <br /><br />missing you...Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16465401869035660456noreply@blogger.com