tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post6927177244382440755..comments2023-09-11T02:17:36.977-07:00Comments on Otto's son: Second ChancesJonohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-81708352421178152692015-01-15T14:34:14.187-08:002015-01-15T14:34:14.187-08:00That picture of you with the corded electric razor...That picture of you with the corded electric razor brought back some memories, for reasons I can't explain. Here's to second chances. That owl picture is amazing.Shoshanah Marohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07532684548824957399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-73122143121997925462015-01-12T07:55:10.694-08:002015-01-12T07:55:10.694-08:00BF, Happy New year to you!
microdot, I pictured y...BF, Happy New year to you!<br /><br />microdot, I pictured you as younger. The circumstances of our births say much about how we will get on in life.Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-62572177117026062442015-01-12T03:15:28.521-08:002015-01-12T03:15:28.521-08:00Second Chances? It's all about taking chances....Second Chances? It's all about taking chances. You don't want to know about my young life in Detroit. I was a homeless socially misfit juvenile delinquent for a few years playing against a stacked deck. If I had been born black, I would have died a long time ago...There is something to be said bout luck, the ability to dream and want something else. Envisioning something is half the way to achieving it. I'm 65 now and very happy. I could not have imagined the life I live now when I was younger. microdothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564820031343630871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-5074847182190601882015-01-07T10:45:30.589-08:002015-01-07T10:45:30.589-08:00PS, the owl is now my wallpaper. Beautiful. Happ...PS, the owl is now my wallpaper. Beautiful. Happy New Year.The Blog Fodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-20735817520560712372015-01-07T10:43:37.528-08:002015-01-07T10:43:37.528-08:00My life has been a series of second chances. I go...My life has been a series of second chances. I got a second chance at marriage and it seems to be working quite well, possibly from all the lessons learned in the first. My kids have given me second chances at being a better father to them, time and again.The Blog Fodderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11441978691701289074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-28598426343598575262014-12-31T15:51:10.935-08:002014-12-31T15:51:10.935-08:00Nice shot of the owl!
Your coming-of-age story re...Nice shot of the owl!<br /><br />Your coming-of-age story resonates with me. Enjoyed the journey and the message: Have the courage to take the second chance when it arises. Defeat, begone!<br /><br />Happy New Year!vanillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978025976591113499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-26293270515257733182014-12-31T12:07:47.897-08:002014-12-31T12:07:47.897-08:00PP, ...and the food!PP, ...and the food!Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-10938830202947718942014-12-31T12:04:56.695-08:002014-12-31T12:04:56.695-08:00Diane, I usually only get one chance a year to get...Diane, I usually only get one chance a year to get a good owl pic. Maybe try a wireless remote and an owl costume. :)<br /><br />jenny-o,You are not alone in the slow learner department. <br /><br />John, Thanks and likewise!<br /><br />Rawknrobyn, I'll bet you were a heart breaker in college without ever knowing it. All those guys too shy to approach you.<br /><br />PP, they don't show themselves often and I live in the middle of their habitat. I feel I've gotten to know your area of Florida just through your pictures. Especially the birds and the cleaners!<br /><br />Sioux, I so enjoy having a low maintenance head. At least on the outside.Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-84524182663529151852014-12-31T10:18:23.463-08:002014-12-31T10:18:23.463-08:00Jono--If I were a guy, I would SO either embrace m...Jono--If I were a guy, I would SO either embrace my hair retreating or I'd shave it.<br /><br />It's got to be easy for me to maintain...Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-1681866570618509072014-12-30T17:27:46.398-08:002014-12-30T17:27:46.398-08:00I love the pictures from your childhood...aren'...I love the pictures from your childhood...aren't they the best conversation starters among the people in the photos?<br /><br />Very jealous of your owl picture. Never have gotten one. Once, during my evening walk at dusk, one was sitting on a neighbor's roof, practically posing for me. He <b>knew</b> I only had my cellphone with me...<br /><br />I'm big on second chances, especially chocolate. Oh...wait, that's second helpings. Never mind.Pixel Peeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17553862902461169270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-81736229458101667562014-12-30T16:06:51.217-08:002014-12-30T16:06:51.217-08:00I didn't date in college; I was extremely stud...I didn't date in college; I was extremely studious, very shy, and going thru lots of family crap. But I regret not having taken risks in that area. Then again, we can only do what we're ready to do at the time. So I guess I'm conflicted about your question. That means it's a very good one. <br /><br />Have a very Happy New Year's! xoRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-89424584787182668652014-12-30T15:59:58.169-08:002014-12-30T15:59:58.169-08:00Sweet
If I don't get the chance
Happy new yea...Sweet<br />If I don't get the chance <br />Happy new year to you<br />JxxxxJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-71850149485738646782014-12-29T20:58:06.656-08:002014-12-29T20:58:06.656-08:00"I hated my job, my dog got run over, and I c..."I hated my job, my dog got run over, and I couldn't afford to keep my piece of shit car running..."<br /><br />Sounds like a good country music song to me :)<br /><br />That owl is beautiful. Great childhood pictures as well.<br /><br />Second chances. Yes, we all need them at some time or another - some of us slow learners need them more often. Speaking for myself.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-73670460412692071842014-12-29T10:45:30.262-08:002014-12-29T10:45:30.262-08:00Love the photo of the owl! We have an ongoing bat...Love the photo of the owl! We have an ongoing battle with the Great Grey Owl near our place - when the camera is focused exactly right and he can see the finger moving toward the button he takes off. Maybe a cable release... ;-)<br /><br />And I'll take any second chances I can get!Diane Hendershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563115165301223420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-75310766654467918722014-12-29T08:17:32.129-08:002014-12-29T08:17:32.129-08:00Sioux, the owl wasn't happy, but he tolerated ...Sioux, the owl wasn't happy, but he tolerated me. I think there maybe enough good college stories like yours to make a very thick book. A time of great learning, some of it in actual classes. I kind of like my low maintenance head. :)<br /><br />aitbr, Also note that I have given her a few second chances, as well. :)<br /><br />Ahab, thanks! Carpe casus (Seize the chance)!<br /><br />Donna, You have lived it!<br /><br />Agi T, They give us all a chance to be better. We all need it.<br /><br />Dawn,Thanks! My dear brother copied about a thousand of our father's photos to digital. I am grateful.Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-61507441402144928192014-12-29T04:08:54.216-08:002014-12-29T04:08:54.216-08:00Oh, Wow! That Northern Hawk owl is gorgeous! Love ...Oh, Wow! That Northern Hawk owl is gorgeous! Love the shots from your childhood. Adorable.Dawn@Lighten Up!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06301481567651330133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-78222775536512746952014-12-28T19:51:44.697-08:002014-12-28T19:51:44.697-08:00I need all the help - and the second chances - I c...I need all the help - and the second chances - I can get. Just a lovely post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05362339037879270082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-82242974145433820332014-12-28T17:41:45.436-08:002014-12-28T17:41:45.436-08:00It took me too long to realize that if business as...It took me too long to realize that if business as usual isn't working, it's time to erase the slate and start over. Here's to second chances--and third and fourth...Donna Bantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271377907141866718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-46017158325008529142014-12-28T16:07:23.027-08:002014-12-28T16:07:23.027-08:00Lovely owl photo!
Second chances are rare and pre...Lovely owl photo!<br /><br />Second chances are rare and precious in this world. Seize them.Ahabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14675629709031865432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-48354394018987694162014-12-28T15:49:32.925-08:002014-12-28T15:49:32.925-08:00Second chances are usually given only when you'...Second chances are usually given only when you've appreciated what a mess you made of something the first time. It's rare that they come out of the blue, like your owl. He is gorgeous. And I think you must be a very lucky man in that Cooker has also given you second chances.....we women often have high standards for our menAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5108355111065091083.post-59169392145322989002014-12-28T14:33:48.000-08:002014-12-28T14:33:48.000-08:00Jono--That's a wonderful picture of the owl. (...Jono--That's a wonderful picture of the owl. (I think he's in the witness protection program. He doesn't look too happy at having his photograph taken.)<br /><br />Second chances are always appreciated. As a writer, I feel like I get a 2nd chance, a 3rd chance, a 4th chance and so on as I revise my work.<br /><br />(And as a college student I thought I could take a couple of weeks off when I got married, I didn't feel it necessary to let my instructors know--I was an adult at 18 right? This wasn't elementary school--and when I returned after being AWOL, I was so behind I just dropped out. Unofficially, of course. Which meant that when I returned to college 10 years later, my GPA was 0.9 because of all the F's I earned from my dropped classes. I had to go to each department head and beg to have my record expunged, so I could begin education classes. Without those second chances from all those department heads, I wouldn't have the best job in the world!)<br /><br />And you could have a 2nd chance at hair on your head if you'd like, but I imagine bare is better than some of the rugs I see these days... ;) Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.com