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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 5/13/2007
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Sorry for the late reply, Michele! Asger returned from Turkey yesterday and today I´ve been to a castle.
You´re right. Your generation doesn´t face the same need or pressure to be an excellent wife, mother, careerwoman, handywoman, worldexplorer etc. My generation is spoiled in a way, but all this freedom also adds more pressure and stress.
I have never been in the situation you talk about, but I can imagine that being so many generations one can easily be just one more number in the crowd. There´s simply not the same time for each individual.
I can imagine the agony of having an ill mother and daughter living in two different places! Where to be, what to do?!
I hope that living with your mother has brought more peace to you.
The bipolarconditions has of course also had its influence. No doubt about it. I hope you don´t suffer much from it though. I know that it hits people in various ways.
Take very much care, Michele- I have a headache that I must care for right now.
Warm hugs from Annemette
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 5/12/2007
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You are also much more Annemette- and You do manage to keep some of Your own idenity thru your ART IMO --- ( yikes at the time I was really affected I was also a wife-almost forgot- tooo many hats)
Altho for me and the generation I grew up in --- that wasn't exactly what I was having problems with--- I wanted to be a Mom, a wife, a Grandma--- I was always a daughter--- but when we would all get together I felt invisable at times...I would talk, and no one could hear me- I was over-ruled, I could walk out the door and not be missed- or so I felt--- maybe I had other problems too -- Proabably some of that bipolar ride I go one occassionally --- almost as if I was envious of my MOM in a sick strange way--- and I was sooo confused by those strange feelings they spooked me!
Other times I was just torn because if my Mom was sick , and my daughter was needing me, and they both lived in 2 different states, I didn't know which way to go...does this make any sence?
Wacko, Michele~
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 5/12/2007
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I think I do know what you feel, Michele. Many generations at once are a gift, but it´s also important being sth. else than a mother, daughter or grandmother - to have an identity that is free and exclusively your own.
After having Anna Sophie and getting adjusted to this new role as a mother and as a wife to Asger I feel a strong need to emphasize what is me. Being a wife and a mother is a gift in life, but I´m also so much more. Is that also what you´re thinking about?
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 5/12/2007
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Kauai is Perfect too my dear- and an island I have not been to as well:))
Not to drag this out Annemette, but in having 4 generations for many years now I've had plenty of time to have so many thoughts about this I wanted to share one puzzling thought.... Right now- or ever I wouldn't change a thing- BUT- so many years I struggled with being a mother, a daughter and a grandmother I beleived we were not meant to live this long...it gave me a bit of grief actually- I felt pulled in too many directions, and I was....
I still have my moments when we are all together because there is truely a natural heiarchy within this clan- as there should be- Mostly I pray there will not be 5 generations for a very looong time - ha!!! Just a thought for you my dear in-case you find your-self in many generations in your future....
Take Care,
michele~
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 5/11/2007
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We´re allowed to dream, and sometimes we can even make them come true! Kauai is also a beautiful island:-)
You have 4 generations?! Wauw! Such a gift being so many generations although you might not think about it.
Haha no math has never been my strong side, but I can see that you all had children early in life! A familytradition*LOL*
You almost have a clan of your own- you should have your own pattern and familycolours haha!
Be well
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 5/11/2007
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Thank You John- that bird was a character of all characters- kept doing crazy antics - just because he thought I must have food -lol!!!!
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 5/11/2007
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Yes my dear Annemtte You did hear sth. about Maui-LOL!!!!
Wouldn't that be the most fun to meet with some UF-ers and shoot all over the island- or any of the islands actually ? Would NOT have any dreams with-out including YOU :) We must have as many mermaids on an island as possible !!!!!!!!!
Just a dream- but we gotta have our dreams and who knows--- maybe one day ....(?)
So glad You saw Mary's image - 3 generations
dear Annemette- My family also has 4 generations !!!!!- only we are OLDER and younger both- ha! My daughter will be 37yrs. on Mothers Day, my oldest grandaughter 16yr. a week later, my Mom is 77yr. and me - I was a 19yr. when I had my daughter .... well hopefullly you aren't so quick at math:)) ha!!
Take Care my friend,
Michele~
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John Hatz
{K:156973} 5/11/2007
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Great image....I like the way that little bird try to land? Funny ...looks like ready to fall down to the right! :-D
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 5/11/2007
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Well, I can see the starqualities in him for sure;-)
I saw Mary´s photo with the two generations. Such a fine and warm moment and as I told Mary it´s not many that get to have greatgrandchildren and vice versa. It´s truly a gift. In Denmark we get married and have children rather late in life, so no greatgrandparents around for our children:-(
Take care and did I hear sth. about Maui?? I´m in just for the record*LOL*
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 5/11/2007
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Right my Dear, Maui is excellent choise :) !!!!!!
Love my lucky Angel :)
Srna
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 5/11/2007
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I am very lucky my dear Srna....but I think we should all go to Maui:)) Can You imagine the Sun and Fun there for a UF meeting ??????????? WOWZA!
Thank You my dear for your kind comments as always .
Love,
Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 5/11/2007
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I admit I didn't give this guy enough credit - He must have thought I was from 'Star Search' or something because he was a determined character- had I had a zoom lens - It would've been hysterical !!!!
Thank You Annemette ,
Take Care,
Michele~
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 5/10/2007
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Pefect shot my Angle :) !!!!
Perfectly excellent :) !!!!
And you are so lucky that so many of us want to be with you in your beautiful world :))))))))))))))
7 +++
Love
Srna
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 5/10/2007
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Looook at meeee- and one and two and threeeeeee I can flyyyy...almost! *LOL* It looks like a tapdancing bird or sth. similar. Very amusing shot from the beach. I love beaches, the ocean, the colour of the sky, but this bird really does it to me:-)
Take care and yes we´d have loads to talk about if meeting:)
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 5/10/2007
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Thank YOU Pablo ... The bird was doing all kinds of things because he thought I might have food - funny bird !!!
Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 5/10/2007
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Oh Mohamed You are so kind to me:)) Thank YOU my dear friend ....
Best wishes,
Michele~
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Pablo Dylan
{K:63918} 5/9/2007
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Great seascape the bird is fantastic!!!
Pablo
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Mohamed Badawy
{K:11828} 5/9/2007
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Fantastic Michele, I so like it 7\7 .
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 5/9/2007
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Thank You Joe - I meant to mention these 2 black birds in my 'about' as they were sooo sure I had to have some kind of food on me somewhere !!! They were VERY funny- I appreciate your coments as always .
Best Wishes,
Michele~
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Joe Brown
{K:23213} 5/9/2007
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Great shot Michele, very good composition and well captured, I like the tipsy bird in the foreground which appears to flunking a sobriety test. :)))) Very good work my friend.
Regards,
Joe
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 5/9/2007
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lol- Miss Nicki :)) All these beach shots were taken on the same Sunny day .....but I must admit we are having a dry week :)) and I Am NOT COMPLAINING ..... ( you tease) Sorry to hear about your rain in Luxembourg
Best wishes,
Michele~
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Nicole Besch
{K:72664} 5/9/2007
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WOW...Michele such BEAUTIFUL weather...LOL!!!Wonderful seascape view on this shot!Great colors,details and composition!Would love to do a walking there!! Of course with you!!!!!!!!!!:)))))))))
Nice job my dear,warm wishes from rainy Luxembourg,Nicki
7/7
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 5/9/2007
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Good Morning Friend... Thank You for your kind comment I have many birds in flgiht while yu were absent....I do ...I will try to add the one with the most as it was like birds attack -ha!!! I appreciate your kind comments always my friend...
love,
Michele~
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The Pilgrim
{K:65007} 5/9/2007
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First photo of the day on page one and whom do I see! hehe Wow your first bird in flight (almost)
and your already doing it better than I!
Looks like fun in the summertime! I like how the water seems to blend right in with the sky. Nice colors and composition.
Thanks for sharing your world with all of us!
Much love .....
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