tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post7098484838817638998..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Why Can't We All Just Get Along?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22689278046306517812016-09-03T20:18:01.652-05:002016-09-03T20:18:01.652-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Veagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09533597370499590408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-41506944827329759142016-09-03T07:33:09.560-05:002016-09-03T07:33:09.560-05:00I truly believe that this presidential election is...I truly believe that this presidential election is like a disease of negativity that is spreading across the country. People are so confrontational and mean right now.<br /><br />I'm moving by you!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54887715661526200632016-09-03T07:32:01.121-05:002016-09-03T07:32:01.121-05:00It's sad how it takes a tragedy to bring out t...It's sad how it takes a tragedy to bring out the good in people!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-18242655628339861622016-09-03T07:28:24.898-05:002016-09-03T07:28:24.898-05:00Aren't we supposed to run against traffic? The...Aren't we supposed to run against traffic? There's no way I'd run with cars coming behind me! People are crazy behind the wheel. Just yesterday while leaving work, I saw an ambulance outside of the parking garage. Apparently someone hit a pedestrian while leaving the garage. Come on!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-44741072075488227792016-09-02T14:13:21.778-05:002016-09-02T14:13:21.778-05:00Remind me to never ride a bike in the US. Your sto...Remind me to never ride a bike in the US. Your story and all the comments are very scary. I don't find that level of aggressively here in France, but then again, I am such a positive person that I have learned to ignore all negative energy. I am one of the least confrontational people on this earth. I never take anything personally, and try to kill them with kindness. I go out of my way to say hello, good bye, overly thank people for their help (even when they didn't help). I refuse to let other people's problems and negative energy affect me.<br /><br />But again, I don't find people in Europe very aggressive. Maybe the presidential race does have something to do with it.<br /><br />And laughed out loud at your assholian comment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174117051129860779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30973231181093051042016-09-02T10:29:45.366-05:002016-09-02T10:29:45.366-05:00I've seen some of those negative changes in ou...I've seen some of those negative changes in our society too, but just this week after a tragic accident hit our community, I've seen the good in so many people as well. It's been heartwarming.<br /><br />Thanks for linking up!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-46148539669233242742016-09-01T21:54:10.183-05:002016-09-01T21:54:10.183-05:00I'm honestly (and luckily) surprised to read a...I'm honestly (and luckily) surprised to read about so many negative encounters with drivers. I've only been running for 3 years, and intermittently biking along the way. I have never experienced what seemed to be a purposeful or aggressive "near miss" by someone in a car. Certainly I have had my share of people not paying attention, sometimes even texting while driving (mostly late teens/early 20s with the texts), who simply didn't see me. Inevitably though, they seemed very concerned and generally apologetic about the misstep. The ones who drive me crazy are those who roll through stop signs--whether or not they notice me crossing the intersections. In those cases, I just look at them and throw my hands in the air, shouting, "seriously?"<br /><br />I generally run mid-day, so I'm sure that has something to do with my lack of negative experiences. Some of the streets I run on are very busy during morning and afternoon rush hours, when it's tough for a driver to swing out into the opposite lane. However, during those times, people generally slow down or stop and allow me to run past. Like Wendy, I DISOBEY Illinois law and run against, rather than with traffic. I feel much safer seeing cars coming toward me rather than not knowing what's behind me.<br /><br />It's tough. The extreme changes in Chicago weather across seasons wreak havoc on our sidewalks (as well as our streets). Last July, while walking (WALKING!) in my neighborhood, I tripped on an uneven sidewalk just a few blocks from my home, fell and broke my collar bone. That was the end of my marathon training last year, and also the end of my walking on sidewalks. I now stick to the streets and keep a keen eye out for traffic.The Accidental Marathonerhttp://www.theaccidentalmarathoner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-90970976927061016872016-09-01T19:30:38.486-05:002016-09-01T19:30:38.486-05:00Oh, I can only imagine the stuff you hear! Kudos t...Oh, I can only imagine the stuff you hear! Kudos to you. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68292963925949353222016-09-01T19:30:06.199-05:002016-09-01T19:30:06.199-05:00There are a lot of sad and surly people in my worl...There are a lot of sad and surly people in my world! I'm still shocked at the level of disrespect I receive as a medical provider. But most days (not all) I try to just suck it up and be nice. Because I'm not going to win no matter what. So I may as well just take the high road.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89376322451802962442016-09-01T19:28:47.539-05:002016-09-01T19:28:47.539-05:00Oh, it happens almost every time I ride. I think t...Oh, it happens almost every time I ride. I think this ride was the one where I had had enough.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-13014401669613132022016-09-01T15:28:14.239-05:002016-09-01T15:28:14.239-05:00You catch more bees with honey, as they say! I wor...You catch more bees with honey, as they say! I work for an elected official, and people call here about all types of things. With the current presidential election being what it is, people seem to feel much more comfortable with being downright nasty. It's really disheartening some days, and it's hard to remain patient and levelheaded sometimes. Keep your head up, and keep your positive attitude! Flecks of Lexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10482849811543426428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-7205773249145249722016-09-01T15:18:15.160-05:002016-09-01T15:18:15.160-05:00I'm surrounded by sad and surly at work and it...I'm surrounded by sad and surly at work and it's not the kids. I've been talking to my husband about how the people I work with rarely smile. A few but not many. I don't let the surly bother me anymore. Actually it makes me kind of sad. The sad and surly speaks volumes about the person and I can't imagine they have much happiness and joy in their lives. So, I say good morning everyday anyway. #ignored hahajillconyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398264402337362781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-10639842755311213392016-09-01T13:42:44.376-05:002016-09-01T13:42:44.376-05:00that's crazy. i'm so sorry he did that to ...that's crazy. i'm so sorry he did that to you!<br />like you i always try to take the higher road and kill em with kindness!masala girlhttp://masalagirltravels.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-69877796233368851642016-09-01T12:52:45.427-05:002016-09-01T12:52:45.427-05:00And that is the truth.And that is the truth.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-66131092996295665822016-09-01T12:52:30.009-05:002016-09-01T12:52:30.009-05:00People can be pretty mean and it's so easy to ...People can be pretty mean and it's so easy to just lash back out. I'm going to make a concerted effort NOT to do that. No one wins, really. May as well try being kind. Maybe it will be contagious.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-39519736762894624092016-09-01T12:43:43.932-05:002016-09-01T12:43:43.932-05:00something similar happened to me only this past we...something similar happened to me only this past week...and honestly, being nice isnt that HARD.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077485797323253658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-85153445506614579702016-09-01T10:49:31.403-05:002016-09-01T10:49:31.403-05:00I'm so glad you are ok, really. He could'...I'm so glad you are ok, really. He could've flipped out. But you did the right thing, by at least mentioning it to him. It seems the world needs reminders to be kind, so I hope this post reaches a lot of people (which it seems it has). This post also struck a nerve with me in regards to just being kind. Helping others out in need. During this deployment I've really embraced the meaning of reaching out to people that could use an extra word of encouragement. I've had only a couple people really keep an eye on me these last 6 months, and their constant support has meant so much. <br />Great post, Wendy. Michelle @ www.movinitwithmichelle.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819142037609485717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-79913788793625258262016-09-01T06:18:49.743-05:002016-09-01T06:18:49.743-05:00There are always those jerks--I grew up in a small...There are always those jerks--I grew up in a small town and we had a few of them, but they were the exception rather than the norm. I would think where you are, people are pretty decent. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-10029360311950049772016-09-01T06:17:10.283-05:002016-09-01T06:17:10.283-05:00I completely agree with that statement! This summe...I completely agree with that statement! This summer, I've been walking my pup and it's been great getting out and seeing all my neighbors. It's easy to get complacent and stuck in our own little world.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-27297410095671081172016-09-01T06:16:19.242-05:002016-09-01T06:16:19.242-05:00This blog is my bubble! This blog is my bubble! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-50287249292199874932016-09-01T06:16:00.630-05:002016-09-01T06:16:00.630-05:00It's hard to shake off those negative encounte...It's hard to shake off those negative encounters, isn't it? I'm not good at it. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-77150083418334658842016-09-01T06:15:24.613-05:002016-09-01T06:15:24.613-05:00When I'm not in the congested area where I liv...When I'm not in the congested area where I live, it seems that people are a lot nicer. Hopefully niceness will win.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22444298759626818722016-09-01T06:13:11.751-05:002016-09-01T06:13:11.751-05:00Sure feels that way, doesn't it?Sure feels that way, doesn't it?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24344279392575183742016-09-01T06:12:52.768-05:002016-09-01T06:12:52.768-05:00I'm pretty sure I got this mindset from being ...I'm pretty sure I got this mindset from being on foot. Those people should go a mile in our shoes,right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-49058720675054370712016-09-01T05:54:16.206-05:002016-09-01T05:54:16.206-05:00I hate that you keep having these experiences. Wh...I hate that you keep having these experiences. Why can't people just slow down for a minute be a little considerate. I do like that you aren't afraid to confront them. <br />I find that my patients tend to be super friendly but I think that is because they are going back for surgery and are super vulnerable. I recently had a guy that lived up the road from us when I was growing up. He threw beer cans at us once when we were out picking up garbage along the road. He was always angry. He once (maybe more than once) hit one of our cows when he was driving home drunk at night and tried to sue us. He sold his place about ten years ago and told the new owners the name of the place they had just bought was Indian Creek Ranch (our ranch's name) they had it put on a big sign and on all their vehicles... weren't they upset when my dad went and met them and told them the name of our ranch. Anyway I had the jerk as a patient and he was sweet as honey. Of course I didn't tell him who I was and I was sweet as honey too. Not really like your situation but I am glad I don't have to run on roads he drives on anymore. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571125963317402377noreply@blogger.com