tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post3196720319903500862..comments2023-09-14T12:49:51.466-06:00Comments on Spirit of Saint Lewis: A Smile Is More Than What's On My FaceA Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066992019067893513noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-78839705713944421872008-06-10T11:05:00.000-06:002008-06-10T11:05:00.000-06:00Not sure what that guy was smoking. The times I'v...Not sure what that guy was smoking. The times I've spent with you were filled with laughter, twisted humor, smiles, comfort, friendship, and optimism because if people like you still exist in this world, then things aren't as bad as they seem.<BR/><BR/>Kick the guy in the kneecap next time you see him. Just to prove his point. And see if he gets the joke. ;)Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14065042871216479832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-85414181763491169422008-06-02T16:50:00.000-06:002008-06-02T16:50:00.000-06:00I laugh and giggle all the time, but rarely smile....I laugh and giggle all the time, but rarely smile.<BR/><BR/>Does that make sense?WAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265139894543519211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-25774349437194131312008-05-31T23:23:00.000-06:002008-05-31T23:23:00.000-06:00Ah yes, my favorite Golden Girl. How appropriate t...Ah yes, my favorite Golden Girl. How appropriate that you'd relate to her. I'm a Dorothy myself :)Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06716461894091556005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-25871664271217378632008-05-31T12:27:00.000-06:002008-05-31T12:27:00.000-06:00I've been thinking of this for several days since ...I've been thinking of this for several days since you posted it. People say this to me sometimes too, which I can't figure out at all, because I smile and laugh all the time. I guess when I am being serious, it's such a contrast that I look like I'm mad. Ha!<BR/><BR/>I suspect that the statement is less a comment on the person's perception of my state of mind, and more subconsciously a way of asking if I still enjoy their company, or if I am somber because I am bored or irritated. Hard to say. <BR/><BR/>We all grow up (hopefully,) and with that comes more concerns of a serious nature. Smiles do not always equal joy, just as lack of smiles do not always mean lack of joy.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12341753924567212850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-29005492285376630272008-05-31T10:12:00.000-06:002008-05-31T10:12:00.000-06:00I bet I could make you smile, I tickle. Liked you...I bet I could make you smile, I tickle. Liked your entry here. I smile on the inside, and the outside most of the time. Hope your having a great weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-19356382788815367862008-05-30T20:49:00.000-06:002008-05-30T20:49:00.000-06:00I feel very much the same way, and feel that I gig...I feel very much the same way, and feel that I giggle and laugh and smile much. But it shocks me that when a photo of me is taken, without my knowing, how "angry" or "mad" I look. I think I need to get a "cheek lift." All those years of pinching my cheeks have led to sagging frown lines in my old age.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-42152251771034808022008-05-29T15:40:00.000-06:002008-05-29T15:40:00.000-06:00I'm just glad you're you. If I have to be serious ...I'm just glad you're you. <BR/><BR/>If I have to be serious then I know<BR/>it's time to throw in the towel.<BR/>After I've ripped it off of some<BR/>hot guy in the shower.<BR/><BR/><BR/>HUGS!!!!!!!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01645677037265997958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-4398815456000655592008-05-29T11:50:00.000-06:002008-05-29T11:50:00.000-06:00What a cause for a {sigh} when someone says to us ...What a cause for a {sigh} when someone says to us "I like the _old_ you better...". As if our life's journey has been about bringing to light the perfect vision of what _others_ want us to be. We all evolve... or we are stagnant. That is the mystery and beauty of who we are. And like the quote on TJ's blog... in the end, those who matter don't mind!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-64806209895664865712008-05-29T05:24:00.000-06:002008-05-29T05:24:00.000-06:00You and I have the same sense of quiet fun. Those ...You and I have the same sense of quiet fun. Those who know you well don't need the smiles to know you're having a good time.<BR/><BR/>We gain a great sense of peace with self-acceptance. Knowing who we are and who we are not steers us towards those things that bring contentment. No need for constant stimulating excitement. Your friend's comment was unfortunate but harmless. Let be. And sit back with a good book.Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12852713057094279347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-88129026680576842992008-05-29T01:19:00.000-06:002008-05-29T01:19:00.000-06:00Well we all go through phases. and we can't just b...Well we all go through phases. and we can't just be "switched on" all the time, smiling for no reason. My suggestion is to take a weekend getaway retreat. Or go hiking alone somewhere and let your mind sort things out. Even if you decide everything is fine, you'll be happy to have gotten out of your normal routine.Rick Rockhillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06856000993966687796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-67036330975245564482008-05-28T22:33:00.000-06:002008-05-28T22:33:00.000-06:00pish posh i say to this man's comment.You convey a...pish posh i say to this man's comment.<BR/>You convey a man who is sure of himself; I think that is a big reason why you are so popular and liked; people are attracted to your self certainty.<BR/>so don't 'change' to how others think you should be.<BR/>And i think you smile a lot just fine; i don't recall many photos without that Lewis grin.Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-28074566873886725692008-05-28T20:25:00.000-06:002008-05-28T20:25:00.000-06:00Lewis if you don't want to smile then by gosh don'...Lewis if you don't want to smile then by gosh don't.;) Your a handsome fella no matter. Sure I always notice a smile,like TJ's above. But I don't know if you used to smile more in the past since we don't have a past.<BR/>Don't give it another thought.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16189300421202451256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-58490173564506359742008-05-28T20:22:00.000-06:002008-05-28T20:22:00.000-06:00well said....i love you just the way you are....an...well said....i love you just the way you are....and look forward to experiencing all that is Lewis in person some day!Breenlanternhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317914861018120156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-28192123820161193342008-05-28T15:27:00.000-06:002008-05-28T15:27:00.000-06:00It sounds as if you and I are very similar. Be hap...It sounds as if you and I are very similar. Be happy with who you are.dithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16678330315477453133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-74468339059039035762008-05-28T14:23:00.000-06:002008-05-28T14:23:00.000-06:00Except for the part about games I could have writt...Except for the part about games I could have written that post. I actually love to play cards and games. Several years ago I got really really drunk at a party and later one of my closest friends said that she liked me better drunk because I seemed to be having more fun, laughing and chatting people up. The comment really hurt my feelings. That's just not me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1249087072631679631.post-7332527280578670122008-05-28T14:12:00.000-06:002008-05-28T14:12:00.000-06:00You just be who you want to be. Even though we've ...You just be who you want to be. Even though we've never met, I'm sure by the things I've read I would find you a really great person and wouldn't want you to change.TJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938370284228244916noreply@blogger.com