tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post117063284679784411..comments2023-11-03T07:37:35.682-04:00Comments on Whirling Betty: If I could change the world...B.S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08724883690591213622noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post-1171671139634436132007-02-16T19:12:00.000-05:002007-02-16T19:12:00.000-05:00Dear Lisa,I was starting to draw a similar conclus...Dear Lisa,<BR/><BR/>I was starting to draw a similar conclusion. There's going to be some kind of health hazzard wherever you live, so you might as well enjoy life and not focus on the negatives. The city I live in has a very high smog level, one of the highest in the country, and whether or not I live downtown, that level is going to be elevated. I think I'm going to not worry about that.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>BettyB.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08724883690591213622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post-1171667027558110422007-02-16T18:03:00.000-05:002007-02-16T18:03:00.000-05:00Betty,I live near Manhattan, and there doesn't see...Betty,<BR/><BR/>I live near Manhattan, and there doesn't seem to be an overabundance of lung cancer deaths there...and LA is even worse smogwise, because there's no place for the fumes from all the vehicles to escape or for the air to be cleaned (being surrounded by mountains and the scarcity of rain). And I don't think many Californians are dropping from lung cancer, either!<BR/><BR/>Although a carless city would be wonderful (I would live there), the reality is that the only thing that you can do is try to take care of yourself as best as you can, and when your time is up, it's up. Personally, if I start worrying about things I can't control, it puts me in a depression! So I just put it into God's hands in the present, and try to reach my goals for the future (which, as you know, include living in the country--ahh, fresh air)!Dust-bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610355970669069345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post-1170979245056467752007-02-08T19:00:00.000-05:002007-02-08T19:00:00.000-05:00Dear Teri,CONGRATULATIONS!!! I hope you win in bo...Dear Teri,<BR/><BR/>CONGRATULATIONS!!! I hope you win in both categories. You've got my votes!!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>BettyB.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08724883690591213622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post-1170978349254158202007-02-08T18:45:00.000-05:002007-02-08T18:45:00.000-05:00Dear Betty...I made it to the finals. Thank you fo...Dear Betty...I made it to the finals. Thank you for your vote. Kacey tells me I MUST campaign now, so here goes:<BR/><BR/>If you haven't already voted for the finals of the "Share the Love" blog awards, I would like to ask for your vote in the Best Writing and Most Thought Provoking categories. Either award would go up front and center in my book proposal for those hard to reach editors who love seeing awards! Also, thank you for all your support, encouragement and participation over at my place. You are special chica. Also, if you vote for me...no new taxes. Honest. Read my lips. The link is up on my sidebar. ;)<BR/><BR/>Ciao for now...I'm still thinking about being carfree and carefree.Sideways Chicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06002230726261736435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post-1170891966908098902007-02-07T18:46:00.000-05:002007-02-07T18:46:00.000-05:00Dear Thulasi,Thank you for the simple and direct v...Dear Thulasi,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for the simple and direct validation.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>BettyB.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08724883690591213622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post-1170891567862315632007-02-07T18:39:00.000-05:002007-02-07T18:39:00.000-05:00Dear Kurt,Good. Change is imminent, then.Hugs,Bet...Dear Kurt,<BR/><BR/>Good. Change is imminent, then.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>BettyB.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08724883690591213622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post-1170880877626468032007-02-07T15:41:00.000-05:002007-02-07T15:41:00.000-05:00you are rightyou are rightAgnes Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04110825595087966191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post-1170873906764805932007-02-07T13:45:00.000-05:002007-02-07T13:45:00.000-05:00You are certainly not alone!You are certainly not alone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post-1170818931258361972007-02-06T22:28:00.000-05:002007-02-06T22:28:00.000-05:00Dear Teri, I voted for you. Good luck!Hugs,BettyDear Teri, <BR/><BR/>I voted for you. Good luck!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>BettyB.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08724883690591213622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post-1170798097263315122007-02-06T16:41:00.000-05:002007-02-06T16:41:00.000-05:00I would love to be carefree and carfree -- in an e...I would love to be carefree and carfree -- in an environment where one can be carefree and carfree. So, vote me in!<BR/><BR/>Speaking of voting...did you by any chance see the sidebar on my site about the nominations. I am nominated for best writing and most thought provoking. The semi finalast voting ends today. If you haven't already, can you hit the "Share the Love Blog Award" link on my site and cast your vote my way. I would like this for my book proposal. Editors like to see this sort of thing...then they don't have to actually read what people send their way. ;)<BR/><BR/>Ciao bella...good luck on carfree and carefree.Sideways Chicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06002230726261736435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post-1170778968183061282007-02-06T11:22:00.000-05:002007-02-06T11:22:00.000-05:00Dear Surjit,Thank you for your good wishes and agr...Dear Surjit,<BR/><BR/>Thank you for your good wishes and agreement. If more of us think about the impact of cars, maybe change will come.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>BettyB.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08724883690591213622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post-1170777816486368002007-02-06T11:03:00.000-05:002007-02-06T11:03:00.000-05:00yes, the incidence of deaths due to careless drivi...yes, the incidence of deaths due to careless driving and increase in population is increasing day by day.Your concern for this important aspect is commendable.My good wishes.surjit singhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17019241396790475143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post-1170711731821879512007-02-05T16:42:00.000-05:002007-02-05T16:42:00.000-05:00Dear bddzsblr,Your reaction doesn't surprise me. ...Dear bddzsblr,<BR/><BR/>Your reaction doesn't surprise me. I think many of us are ready to move on from the age of the automobile (before it's too late). In the 1950's, every city had streetcars! The tracks were torn up because of pressure from the auto industry! What an outrage!<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>BettyB.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08724883690591213622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post-1170711239119231912007-02-05T16:33:00.000-05:002007-02-05T16:33:00.000-05:00Yep, Desiree, it would just take getting the right...Yep, Desiree, it would just take getting the right people on board. I strongly suspect that LOTS of people would support a carless city.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>BettyB.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08724883690591213622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post-1170701063471822402007-02-05T13:44:00.000-05:002007-02-05T13:44:00.000-05:00Sounds utopian. I would vote for such a city. What...Sounds utopian. I would vote for such a city. What a wonderful place that would be to live for a multitude of reasons. Something to think about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post-1170700741193580192007-02-05T13:39:00.000-05:002007-02-05T13:39:00.000-05:00Well, I'm sold. Let's start building!I bet if we k...Well, I'm sold. Let's start building!<BR/><BR/>I bet if we knew the right people we could get an experimental city like that built!Desiree https://www.blogger.com/profile/13346243770084778113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post-1170685639273533052007-02-05T09:27:00.000-05:002007-02-05T09:27:00.000-05:00Dear Desiree,That's exactly right. It would be a ...Dear Desiree,<BR/><BR/>That's exactly right. It would be a more natural way of life- people would stay in shape by going about their daily activities. Pricey health clubs would go out of business! <BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>BettyB.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08724883690591213622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17516221.post-1170650912078502382007-02-04T23:48:00.000-05:002007-02-04T23:48:00.000-05:00Wow! You've certainly made me look at cars in a wh...Wow! You've certainly made me look at cars in a whole new light! One more thing to add if one lived in a carfree city one would probably have no trouble staying in great shape too!Desiree https://www.blogger.com/profile/13346243770084778113noreply@blogger.com