Comments for Gail's View http://gailsview.org The world as I see it Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:48:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Panzerotti by C Lenagan http://gailsview.org/2009/01/07/panzerotti/#comment-14 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:48:02 +0000 http://gailsview.org/?p=66#comment-14 Ciao bella! Where would you like to meet in Italy? Lucca is wonderful and Italian trains are excellent for getting around. We could do a taste test survey of the best Southern Italian panzerotti and if it matches up to yours.

Have you ever made walnut bread? I bought some from a farmers’ market in December and it was so delicious I thought that I might have a go.

]]> Comment on Panzerotti by gailirving http://gailsview.org/2009/01/07/panzerotti/#comment-9 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:46:02 +0000 http://gailsview.org/?p=66#comment-9 do they go in a deep fryer? We can do both at the same time? Well, one first and then the other. A new soltice tradition could be born at the Irving residence.

]]> Comment on Panzerotti by Ron Irving http://gailsview.org/2009/01/07/panzerotti/#comment-8 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:43:13 +0000 http://gailsview.org/?p=66#comment-8 I look forward to trying them. (After the potato pancakes I’ve been waiting for.)

]]> Comment on Duck Prosciutto by jsofie http://gailsview.org/2008/12/11/duck-prosciutto/#comment-7 Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:37:13 +0000 http://gailsview.org/?p=22#comment-7 Duck Prosciutto for you 3 tonight?

]]> Comment on Monkey on my Back by Paul Smith http://gailsview.org/2008/12/13/monkey-on-my-back/#comment-6 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:50:56 +0000 http://gailsview.org/?p=54#comment-6 Gail, I’m glad to have finally found your blog (through Ron’s link to it). I have seen the monkey many times. Usually during dinner conversation. I think I understand its origin and, given that understanding, I have some sympathy for it. To know everything is to understand everything is to forgive everything.

I too have a tendency to be that monkey on the backs of those I love and live with. Perhaps it is something inextricably entwined with what made us choose to be mathematicians. Our strengths are also our weaknesses.

The good grace with which you handle the monkey is a great testament to you, and to Ron. Exasperation and frustration can easily lead to anger, meanness, and bitterness. It is not easy to keep the first two on one side of the wall and the last three on the other side.

But the wall is there, intact, and serves its purpose of separation. Its strength comes from the fact expressed in the last three words of your posting, and the reciprocal sentiment—he loves you. And also from your joyful approach to life.

Unexpressed frustration and exasperation will often transform itself into something more corrosive that eventually escapes into the open and is far more damaging in its new form. All couples must be creative in finding their modus vivendi. What works for one will not work for another. What matters is what works for your couple. It sounds from your posting that you and Ron have found a way to live with that monkey. That’s great! Good for you!

I look forward to reading more about food!

]]> Comment on Monkey on my Back by Carol Lenagan http://gailsview.org/2008/12/13/monkey-on-my-back/#comment-5 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:46:02 +0000 http://gailsview.org/?p=54#comment-5 But Gail, he only wants to help!

Drives me NUTS when people look over my shoulder when I’m typing and comment. I don’t usually get English language tutorials…

]]> Comment on Inspired by by Carol Lenagan http://gailsview.org/2008/12/06/inspired-by/#comment-3 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:04:39 +0000 http://gailsview.org/?p=12#comment-3 Once upon a time there was a …

I’m thrilled that you’ve started a blog! I’m really looking forward to it. You’re bookmarked!

]]> Comment on Hello world! by Ron http://gailsview.org/2008/12/06/hello-world/#comment-2 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 18:27:25 +0000 #comment-2 Hi. Welcome, blogger.

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