tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188367345659991355.post178069237112017558..comments2023-05-04T04:50:12.932-07:00Comments on Meshel Laurie Blog: It's about my friend Linda....Meshel Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05998037815587497806noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188367345659991355.post-8935198040101711102010-03-13T03:10:34.055-08:002010-03-13T03:10:34.055-08:00these are the people I think about and thought abo...these are the people I think about and thought about as we were driving through there a few months after the Saturday. The ones who can remember what happened and relive the trauma over and over again, seeing constant reminders of how short life can be and constantly questioning their good fortune to stay alive. Everyone who was touched by the fires are heroes.islandgirlAUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06214827965236798607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188367345659991355.post-45712038569480625972010-02-26T01:38:51.838-08:002010-02-26T01:38:51.838-08:00Excellent post Meshel, and credit to those who lef...Excellent post Meshel, and credit to those who left excellent responses. It's nice to see there are still some people out there who are thinking. All the best to you Linda. I hope you find yourself again.Nicole Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09633342183007559310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188367345659991355.post-31118550647073214462010-02-09T06:01:47.946-08:002010-02-09T06:01:47.946-08:00This ain't from Miss Gerda, it's from Lind...This ain't from Miss Gerda, it's from Linda. Oh. Moy. Gawd. Luuv?? I've just found this tonight. To all you darlings saying nice things about me, to tell you the truth I'm a cranky old arse. Funny, I think back to those early days post-fire about that woman informing us we "didn't lose anything" but a year on we've found we lost other stuff like our sanity, the comfort of perceived invincibility, a deep, close relationship with each other; that's kinda ratshit. There's an up side though. The gift of compassion of the nation is forever etched in our grateful souls. I still have some of my (disability) darlings visit me regularly for the odd art session at my house coz I can't stay off the mountain too long for fear of more panic attacks; I don't know what's safe anymore & I'm trying to find the old me hoping one day the fat, old mole will shout 'round the corner. But one thing I do know, I really do still owe you for a lettuce crisper & a set of square-rounds! Wait... two more things I know - shit photo, Babe, truly shit photo and three, I love you so freakin' much, Minshol.Miss Gerdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00792063857448424202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188367345659991355.post-31486185884229654502010-02-07T07:37:55.841-08:002010-02-07T07:37:55.841-08:00Great post Meshel. Heartbreakingly true. Keep up t...Great post Meshel. Heartbreakingly true. Keep up the great work.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06101495622984654140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188367345659991355.post-45814294244530756092010-02-07T06:31:28.752-08:002010-02-07T06:31:28.752-08:00You've captured an important point in a nutshe...You've captured an important point in a nutshell. Nothing happens in isolation for one. I also believe that there is always going to be someone better off than you and someone worse off than you. And pain is pain, regardless of how it compares to someone else's. A wise person once gave an analogy - If you have a broken leg and the person next to you has a headache, the pain you both feel is real. Neither is diminished by thinking of the pain of the other person. It just is. <br />Thanks for writing about the fires, first story where I didn't cringe at the coverage.Emily Dilemmalyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06824149217020484370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188367345659991355.post-16533545234072756832010-02-06T20:42:14.212-08:002010-02-06T20:42:14.212-08:00That Linda's a dirty Tuppaware Pusher. ALWAYS ...That Linda's a dirty Tuppaware Pusher. ALWAYS has been, ALWAYS will be.<br /><br />xxxxx<br /><br />(not Marj and John, naturally although they do think she's a dirty pusher too. 'Sme. Fahey. http://faheyyounger.com/blog )Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02533713457786219576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188367345659991355.post-21748639870941868732010-02-06T18:32:49.004-08:002010-02-06T18:32:49.004-08:00A beautiful post Meshel. Your friend seems to be ...A beautiful post Meshel. Your friend seems to be a beautiful soul, one that this world needs. We all need a Linda in our lives.<br /><br />I agree, no matter who you were, or how hard your heart is - Black Saturday affected us all in one way or another.<br /><br />Bless.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16497848641770724079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188367345659991355.post-4576656656431781292010-02-06T18:16:14.307-08:002010-02-06T18:16:14.307-08:00A thought provoking post Meshel. My heart goes ou...A thought provoking post Meshel. My heart goes out to everybody affected by the fires, regardless of what ways. I don't believe there are gradients of "worthiness" after disasters. Yes, count one's blessings no matter what you've been through, even the most horrific, but everyone affected has their own stuff to bear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188367345659991355.post-4255370395803112092010-02-06T17:43:16.492-08:002010-02-06T17:43:16.492-08:00What a moving blog post.
You make me want to know ...What a moving blog post.<br />You make me want to know Linda. I truly feel for those who survived and saved their homes, as much as anyone else affected by the bushfires. <br />The psychological toll is often underestimated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188367345659991355.post-22653646588862828342010-02-06T17:09:54.772-08:002010-02-06T17:09:54.772-08:00Beautiful post Meshel! You have a great style to y...Beautiful post Meshel! You have a great style to your writing. V. engaging.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08695350443025359000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7188367345659991355.post-37733562753400626792010-02-06T14:57:51.819-08:002010-02-06T14:57:51.819-08:00This is lovely Meshel, and well written. You are l...This is lovely Meshel, and well written. You are lucky to have people like LInda in your life. Everyone should have one. And good on her for turning a tragedy into something that has meaning for her life and touches those around her. Go girl...Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01242626027392899447noreply@blogger.com