Comments for Sixtyplus Place

Comment on How to Save Your Own Life: Part I by Arvind Devalia

Arvind Devalia — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:58:58 +0000

Madeleine, earlier on today I went for a walk and just 5 minutes from my home there was a car crash. It happened just a minute or two before I got there and the scene was just like in your post.

The police had not arrived yet, and since no one was in charge, I took it upon myself to control the traffic that was building up.

Your article really came in useful as I was very directive and pointed to some of the drivers to stop and when to go.

Pointing, being assertive and giving clear instructions really helped me to take charge.

I read your article earlier in the week and it was really timely.

Thank you:-)

Comment on No Change, No Progress by Madeleine Kolb

Madeleine Kolb — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:24:53 +0000

Belinda, I really appreciate your comment. Since I plan to have the new blog up in a day or two, I wouldn’t give links to this blog. (I’ll let you know in the next few days.)

Comment on No Change, No Progress by Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:20:45 +0000

Sounds great Madeleine. I’m writing a post for tomorrow that I plan to mention you in. You have great examples of it never being too late to do great things. Can I still use links from this blog?

Comment on No Change, No Progress by Madeleine Kolb

Madeleine Kolb — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:24:15 +0000

Anastasiya, Thanks for the supportive comment. Bloggers and Toastmasters are the best! They are just terrific at encouraging and helping others.

Comment on No Change, No Progress by Anastasiya

Anastasiya — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:00:15 +0000

I am looking forward to see your new blog Madeleine! I hope that the transition will go smoothly. I liked the quote too by the way.

Comment on The Right Stuff Award: Annie Glenn by Madeleine Kolb

Madeleine Kolb — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:10:28 +0000

@Bottomless, Thank you for your comment. It’s a pleasure for me to share the story of such an inspiring person.

Comment on The Right Stuff Award: Annie Glenn by Madeleine Kolb

Madeleine Kolb — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:18:59 +0000

@Belinda, Thank you for your comment. It was only recently that I learned that Annie Glenn had undrgone the treatment which helped her so much. I knew from reading the book (which, by the way, is extremely well-written) and seeing the movie that she was terribly incapacitated by her stutter. How awful for her to be thrown into the limelight as the wife of astronaut and later Senator John Glenn. (And what a devoted couple they are.)

@Arvind, I agree that too often easy we take things, such as good health or loving relationships, for granted. The U.S. will be celebrating Thanksgiving in a few weeks–a good time to appreciate what really makes life wonderful (besides a table loaded with food).

Comment on The Right Stuff Award: Annie Glenn by Arvind Devalia

Arvind Devalia — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:47:09 +0000

Great story of inspiration and hope Madeleine.

It is amazing how we take for granted such common things as being able to speak clearly.

Time to be grateful for what we have:-)

Comment on The Right Stuff Award: Annie Glenn by Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:44:36 +0000

Madeleine, what a great story of courage and overcoming a challenge. Another proof that it’s never too late to make a change. Thank you for posting this and the video!

Comment on The Right Stuff Award: Annie Glenn by Bottomless

Bottomless — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:13:08 +0000

Hi, Interesting, I`ll quote it on my site later. Bottomless