tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post3337847649313673593..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: Why Do We Go To Reunions? by Rolynn AndersonAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-32037045335508968182017-06-01T22:26:55.066-04:002017-06-01T22:26:55.066-04:00Andi, when you say 'bloody,' I know there&...Andi, when you say 'bloody,' I know there's no wriggle room. I'm eternally hopeful this reunion works for me in some way. Tonight after a big dinner for volunteers with lots of wine flowing (at St. Olaf!), I may have sold 20 books. I. AM. NOT. KIDDING. So fun to chat about what life has thrown my old friends. More evals to come.Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-47822842799445698132017-06-01T19:18:41.278-04:002017-06-01T19:18:41.278-04:00Rolynn, I love your positive attitude. I have nev...Rolynn, I love your positive attitude. I have never been to a reunion of any sort whatsoever, neither school nor college, and have no bloody intention of ever doing so. That despite the fact I am still in touch with a number of ladies and had 2 friends from college at Cristal's wedding. BUT stand in a room trying to limp down memory lane? No thanks!Andrea Downinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553961600937196102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-38368666232499164322017-06-01T16:11:06.229-04:002017-06-01T16:11:06.229-04:00Alicia, thanks for the upbeat message. Picking ou...Alicia, thanks for the upbeat message. Picking out clothes to wear...difficult! And I now realize how hot it's going to be here. Are my clothes cool enough? As the Norwegians say...Uff Da!Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-15692783764562338742017-06-01T16:08:20.211-04:002017-06-01T16:08:20.211-04:00Ahh, the things we do for our husbands :-) Think ...Ahh, the things we do for our husbands :-) Think of book plots while OG and his friends yak. Yes, St. Olaf is unique, now with 3000 students, up from the 2000 when I attended. I'm in the motel...off to register, soon!Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-51738012270041617652017-06-01T12:34:51.906-04:002017-06-01T12:34:51.906-04:00St. Olaf is a unique place, and I'm sure the r...St. Olaf is a unique place, and I'm sure the reunion will be quite an event. I haven't been to a reunion since my 25th at Vassar. It was my mother's 50th, so I took OG and PO&O and we made a family affair of it. This September, OG and I are traveling to Kansas City for his 50th high school reunion. I can't say I'm particularly looking forward to it since, like your husband, I won't know anyone there. But OG would never go alone, so I'll be there to have his back.Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-77131088499887544962017-06-01T11:20:20.942-04:002017-06-01T11:20:20.942-04:00Vonnie I've never liked missing out on a fun t...Vonnie I've never liked missing out on a fun time. 200 of my classmates are going...I HAVE to be there😏 Plus I'm one of 14 playing the bells at the memorial...'they point at me and I shake those babies 🙀'. I'm in the airport...talk to you the 10th!$Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-67778800464282081672017-06-01T11:13:07.077-04:002017-06-01T11:13:07.077-04:00Jannine, I'd like to keep track of some Olds.....Jannine, I'd like to keep track of some Olds...now w/ FB and e-mail...so much easier!Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-28293718483379523282017-06-01T11:10:42.364-04:002017-06-01T11:10:42.364-04:00Brenda, you are right...those old scripts don'...Brenda, you are right...those old scripts don't matter after a time. One reason to go...to let go of some of that old stuff.Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-51008470549407966252017-06-01T11:06:15.158-04:002017-06-01T11:06:15.158-04:00Diane, I love your story...I think I was right to ...Diane, I love your story...I think I was right to leave hubs home. You reminded me to be sure to compliment others...re:your hair. What we observe/say matters!Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-52295431992740516712017-06-01T11:00:40.821-04:002017-06-01T11:00:40.821-04:00Margo, thanks. Kay, l've been told l can get ...Margo, thanks. Kay, l've been told l can get a worm to dance...l'll make the best of the experience!Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-90728044234866893452017-06-01T10:39:57.050-04:002017-06-01T10:39:57.050-04:00I've never been to a reunion. I was either too...I've never been to a reunion. I was either too busy with the kids or working too many hours or too budget stretched to pay the costs. Now that those issues are gone, I've no desire to see people I haven't seen in 50 years. Even so, I love how you pointed out all the positives of your upcoming trip. Have a ball and come back with tales to tell. You'll engage us with your marvelous wit.Vonnie Davis ~ Romance Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360480832587538895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-48802014572565370152017-06-01T10:33:51.901-04:002017-06-01T10:33:51.901-04:00Have a GREAT time! I've never gone to a high s...Have a GREAT time! I've never gone to a high school reunion. We did have a college dorm reunion quite a few years ago. I had a wonderful time and am still in Christmas card/Facebook contact with a few from that group. We had a reunion lunch sans spouses so we could reminisce without them dying of boredom then went to the beach with families afterward so we could meet spouses and a few kids. A nice balance.Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-44696524483917645532017-06-01T10:07:41.208-04:002017-06-01T10:07:41.208-04:00Great post. And I am going to read Lie Catchers wh...Great post. And I am going to read Lie Catchers when I get this book I'm writing done. I have a 50th coming up for high school and I'm not going. I did do the 10th and the 25th. Had fun at the 10th but not at the 25th. I can't go to the 50th and I'm not too sad about it. I've made a lot of connections with classmates on FB but my closest friends...two died in an auto accident together two years after high school, one is an addict and recluse, another is healthy but practically a recluse who won't answer my messages, another two are cousins who live out of state and won't go, one a firefighter who died in a fire, and a couple of more who I do see from time to time anyway. I do value the reconnections I've made on FB with classmates who didn't really care to be my friend back then but are now. Ah, we do grow and change. These people are the lettermen and cheerleaders who wouldn't give a wannabe hippy much more than a hi how are ya in the hall. I can't wait to hear how your reunion goes!Brenda Whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-46366039003382878832017-06-01T08:27:17.415-04:002017-06-01T08:27:17.415-04:00Ha, Rolynn. Great outlook. I love how you turned a...Ha, Rolynn. Great outlook. I love how you turned all those negatives into positives. It's a beautiful thing that you are able to make this special trip. I'm sorry about your losses and your Christmas card buddy. It sounds like you'll have a wonderful time anyway, and best wishes on the book signing. Can't wait to read all about your trip!Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-10985286923663356062017-06-01T08:25:10.178-04:002017-06-01T08:25:10.178-04:00St Olaf, Rose's (Golden Girls) alma mater. A f...St Olaf, Rose's (Golden Girls) alma mater. A few years ago, I went to my high school 50th reunion, also sans husband. It was great. But I wouldn't have gone if not for one friend I'd sort of kept in touch with (mainly Christmas cards). She encouraged me to come because my best friend (hers, first) who lived in CA was flying in, also sans husband. Best thing we did was leave the men behind. Rather than worry about them feeling left out, we could enjoy catching up. I never had good memories about school (elementary, esp. & high school). But, like you, I was amazed at how much fun I did have in h.s. Because of my friend, who still lived in the community and was a magnet, so many of the girls I knew back then stopped by. One even commented that she always admired my hair, how thick it was. I was thrilled, since my hair is now thinning on top. LOL I guess my point is have fun, Rolynn. Can't wait to read your next post.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-50245727628369470682017-06-01T07:47:47.839-04:002017-06-01T07:47:47.839-04:00Thank you so much for this eye-opener, Rolynn. I t...Thank you so much for this eye-opener, Rolynn. I too am facing a 50th for my class in nursing school. We meet every year for lunch and it's like 364 days have not passed. Your post made me smile. Everyone deserves to smile at least once a day. Thank you.<br />Kat Henry DoranWild Women Authorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471774846296178601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-61741847506204308682017-06-01T07:06:50.853-04:002017-06-01T07:06:50.853-04:00Have a great time, Rolynn, past, present and futur...Have a great time, Rolynn, past, present and future.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-69077719521483560602017-06-01T07:06:02.007-04:002017-06-01T07:06:02.007-04:00Oh, Rolynn...you made me laugh! Even if you're...Oh, Rolynn...you made me laugh! Even if you're not able to RE-connect with some friends, I'm betting you'll make some new ones! And probably gain a few readers, too. And you'll be able to keep up on Facebook now!<br /><br />I have never been to any class reunion. I contemplated my 25th high school reunion, for about 10 minutes. Those years were full of angst for me (typical teen), and the thought of seeing some of the people sent me into an eating frenzy (my cure for stress). I remember staring into the half-devoured bag of chips and thinking <i> maybe it isn't such a great idea for me to go.</i><br /><br />I can't wait for your report back on June 10!Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.com