tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post3118173368912991236..comments2024-03-29T19:22:11.409+10:00Comments on down to earth: WarningUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68033566452162375482008-03-06T21:40:00.000+10:002008-03-06T21:40:00.000+10:00My mum discovered this poem some years ago and it ...My mum discovered this poem some years ago and it is a standing joke between us. We often mention "wearing purple" and "learning to spit" and giggle. Thanks for posting it to remind of it :)<BR/>Best, Becca.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-43779457273433763632008-03-06T08:08:00.000+10:002008-03-06T08:08:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda,Oooooh I must be getting old!!!!! And lo...Hi Rhonda,<BR/>Oooooh I must be getting old!!!!! And loving it!!!!!! This is what inspired the Red Hat society which started in America and has spread across the world. The women meet monthly to 'grow old disgracefully'. Rules are that you must wear purple with a red hat! Thank you for this.<BR/>GlendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54569006442551723892008-03-06T03:04:00.000+10:002008-03-06T03:04:00.000+10:00I just loved this poem. Thank you so much for sha...I just loved this poem. Thank you so much for sharing.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592617361911375723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-42977047116630257302008-03-06T02:27:00.000+10:002008-03-06T02:27:00.000+10:00I bought this book for my mum when she turned 60, ...I bought this book for my mum when she turned 60, along with a purple hat and gloves!<BR/><BR/>She absolutely loved it...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34001670953010196392008-03-06T00:25:00.000+10:002008-03-06T00:25:00.000+10:00I so love this poem!I just love your blog:)I so love this poem!<BR/>I just love your blog:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21211514722334935072008-03-05T23:44:00.000+10:002008-03-05T23:44:00.000+10:00I wear purple... lots of it... and I'm only 37. I...I wear purple... lots of it... and I'm only 37. I wonder what I'll wear when I'm old ~ Dear God, preserve me! LOL!!!<BR/>HeatherJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64291022909651601562008-03-05T22:16:00.000+10:002008-03-05T22:16:00.000+10:00I've loved this poem for years and years. I also h...I've loved this poem for years and years. I also have the book. I think people will be shocked when I start to wear purple!!! :)Nikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943301163903634325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52766942051327830312008-03-05T22:15:00.000+10:002008-03-05T22:15:00.000+10:00My mom used to have that poem. I haven't read it i...My mom used to have that poem. I haven't read it in a long time. Except it seems like it was a slightly different version.Jennefer https://www.blogger.com/profile/13211125406054375163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22777805923646715712008-03-05T18:44:00.000+10:002008-03-05T18:44:00.000+10:00Nice poem. I'm only 46. Wearing purple, and wearin...Nice poem. <BR/>I'm only 46. Wearing purple, and wearing tea cosy hats, comfortable shoes and undies, ... lovely. Possibly embarassing the children (unlikely given our circumstances), worse still the 'partner'.<BR/>Dear me, what ever will I be like if I get to be really ancient.<BR/>Had a "down to earth" day ( Lemon Cordial and soap making). That is, apart from spending the $89 for the childrens' metronome!<BR/>Still enjoying your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-79443414912333149912008-03-05T16:07:00.000+10:002008-03-05T16:07:00.000+10:00Hi RhondaThx for that it's definitely thought prov...Hi Rhonda<BR/>Thx for that it's definitely thought provoking. I must see if I can get my hands on a copy of the book to read the rest.<BR/>Hope you're having a good day. I find your blog so inspiring to read. ThxCiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02376279116448204528noreply@blogger.com