tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post8079721664054864332..comments2024-03-28T21:02:40.709+02:00Comments on PlacesPeopleStuff with Character: Pajama Town in the Gulf WarDUTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-26867580802337376452011-04-21T12:25:53.928+03:002011-04-21T12:25:53.928+03:00Susannah,
I like it that you read and react to co...Susannah,<br /><br />I like it that you read and react to comments.<br />As for my weekend, I always try,as much as possible, to have a good one.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-32433761442923618912011-04-09T16:03:47.606+03:002011-04-09T16:03:47.606+03:00You bet, Duta. Having a good weekend, I hope~You bet, Duta. Having a good weekend, I hope~Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17706229786132028791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-76419322623166640492011-04-09T02:19:57.162+03:002011-04-09T02:19:57.162+03:00Susannah,
Thanks for your interesting comment. I ...Susannah,<br /><br />Thanks for your interesting comment. I definitely agree with your concluding sentence : "...thanks heaven that S.Houssein is no longer an issue on our planet".DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-80192807676883169572011-04-06T17:39:02.252+03:002011-04-06T17:39:02.252+03:00Wow. This piece stops me in my tracks. Sobering.
...Wow. This piece stops me in my tracks. Sobering.<br /><br />And yes, Robert, the official "party line" is that Sadaam Hussein never had any WMD. Believe that, if it makes you feel better - or if it somehow justifies further trashing of George W. Bush (as the Media are all-too-eager to do). However, I believe Duta's assessment is far closer to the truth of what really happened. Let&#Susannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17706229786132028791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-46904826234318007322011-04-04T05:31:10.162+03:002011-04-04T05:31:10.162+03:00Hold my hand: a social worker's blog,
Well, I...Hold my hand: a social worker's blog,<br /><br />Well, I live in a country which is always under the threat of terror or war. That's sad, but in a way we get used to this situation and find ways to live as normal as possible.<br />Thanks for your kind words, Doris.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-37204473036865389032011-04-03T14:50:13.568+03:002011-04-03T14:50:13.568+03:00Oh my goodness, Duta... I never thought that 20 ye...Oh my goodness, Duta... I never thought that 20 years ago you were undergoing such terrifying circumstances. I'm glad you are safe and that all those fearful and violent times from the past are brought up to us as a masterpiece of history. <br /><br />This is a very illustrative post, dear Duta. <br /><br />DorisHold my hand: a social worker's bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283197748791227012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-59264138276557190722011-04-03T07:49:57.846+03:002011-04-03T07:49:57.846+03:00Nel,
Indeed, people in the USA are lucky not to b...Nel,<br /><br />Indeed, people in the USA are lucky not to be treathened by outside factors like we are.<br />Thanks for your prayers, Nel.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-27130451054526959622011-04-03T03:43:41.599+03:002011-04-03T03:43:41.599+03:00Duta,
I just can't imagine what you have seen ...Duta,<br />I just can't imagine what you have seen and been exposed to. We in the US take so much for granted and do not realize how lucky we are or have been. I pray for your safety my friend. Thanks for sharing.<br />until next time... nelNelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02599976650131750375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-65985182475377967972011-04-02T18:39:00.373+03:002011-04-02T18:39:00.373+03:00C Hummel Kornell a/k/a Chummel Wilson,
It is, ind...C Hummel Kornell a/k/a Chummel Wilson,<br /><br />It is, indeed, unimaginable. "May Peace come soon to us all" Amen.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-35229578213026909032011-04-02T17:41:16.847+03:002011-04-02T17:41:16.847+03:00Oh, Duta, I simply can't imagine what that wou...Oh, Duta, I simply can't imagine what that would be like. I don't understand why there must be such terror in this world. So many people living in fear. May peace come soon to us all.CHummelKornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862056292807754590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-60313820649459597632011-04-01T17:43:27.558+03:002011-04-01T17:43:27.558+03:00Yes, I know that the coalition forces have found n...Yes, I know that the coalition forces have found no mass destruction weapons in Iraq. However, it was believed (according to Intelligence reports) that Saddam did have such weapons but had sent them away to neighbouring Syria before the Gulf War started.<br />Thanks ,robert, for your kind remark about my photo.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-89069733714846491532011-03-31T21:35:51.828+02:002011-03-31T21:35:51.828+02:00I think you are aware that Saddam hasn't any m...I think you are aware that Saddam hasn't any mass destruction weapons. Even George Bush addmited that Saddam has not any chemical or biological weapons.<br /><br />Anyway your photo is nice :)roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03066416230682768368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-4799086885383091402011-03-31T17:50:44.628+02:002011-03-31T17:50:44.628+02:00Nezzy,
No apology needed. It could happen to any ...Nezzy,<br /><br />No apology needed. It could happen to any of us. I went back to your site and saw the relevant photos. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />J on tour@jayspaze,<br /><br />I agree with every word of your comment. "It's always good to see the return to normality" - how very true!<br /><br />Stuff could always be worse,<br /><br />Hi Kim,<br />"frightening" and &DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-42336638007100958902011-03-31T15:24:30.974+02:002011-03-31T15:24:30.974+02:00What a frightening time to wear gas masks! War is...What a frightening time to wear gas masks! War is a sad event to live through...<br />kimKim@stuffcould....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03566751822418137457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-12991665853665397872011-03-30T20:08:21.175+02:002011-03-30T20:08:21.175+02:00Very fascinating modern history. It's strange ...Very fascinating modern history. It's strange and poignant how the missiles hit the wrong target because of the angle. Must be a higher power protecting you against the devastation of the conflict. It always seems to be the innocent who suffer during war while the leaders of modern warfare all sit tightly in their bunkers ! It's always good to see the return to normality.J_on_tourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05469200077815953611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-59126125022265517092011-03-30T20:04:13.384+02:002011-03-30T20:04:13.384+02:00Sweetie, I have to apologize. I did not realize t...Sweetie, I have to apologize. I did not realize that the pictures on my last post were not visible to anyone else but me. Sorry. I have reposted usin' Photobucket. Hop over and take a peek if ya get a chance.<br /><br />God bless and enjoy your day!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-70471140169928317912011-03-30T13:42:06.862+02:002011-03-30T13:42:06.862+02:00Good Morning and thanks for stopping by. I cannot ...Good Morning and thanks for stopping by. I cannot imagine what your life must be like or have been like back then. I trust it is better now, but I was watching a program on a woman buying a home in Israel and she still was looking for a home that had a bomb shelter in it, so I am assuming that you still must be careful and never let your guard down. We as Americans have never had to live through Cindy Lew's Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05388177530493530587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-7649538371393803642011-03-30T00:31:00.807+02:002011-03-30T00:31:00.807+02:00Trudy Callan,
You're welcome Trudy! I've ...Trudy Callan,<br /><br />You're welcome Trudy! I've visited your blog recently, and I can say you look terrific in your pregnancy. Hope everything 's going to be fine with you.<br /><br />Vera,<br /><br />I hope my post makes you somehow try and imagine how it is like to live under war and terror threats. I wish you never ever have to experience missiles or any kind of weapon.<br /><DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-45509031662898404742011-03-29T21:05:19.239+02:002011-03-29T21:05:19.239+02:00DUTA! You must have been so frightened. I know it ...DUTA! You must have been so frightened. I know it scares me just to see the picture and imagine in my head what you went through my friend! Thank you for sharing your first hand knowledge of this tragic event. So many times we are sheltered by the fact we only know of these tragedies through what we see on tv, but then we meet someone that has actually been there and lived through it and it makesAliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18196096131750922174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-82525953836119074522011-03-29T19:00:09.912+02:002011-03-29T19:00:09.912+02:00During the Persian Gulf War, while people were con...During the Persian Gulf War, while people were confronted with a huge threat, while being deprived of the ability to actively respond, a remarkable demonstration of the power of humor was made evident by the outburst of joking. It was very useful under the high-stress circumstances<br />http://www.23tv.co.il/895-he/Tachi.aspx<br /><br />For Hebrew speakers<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?Rahel/Rodicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03268246079143797755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-85374316926140524542011-03-29T15:37:07.115+02:002011-03-29T15:37:07.115+02:00Gosh, Duta, what a difficult experience that I mus...Gosh, Duta, what a difficult experience that I must have been. I can't imagine what it would be like to have missiles flying about me. You certainly bring home to me how other people live their lives, and thankyou for that.Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-44147150950161016362011-03-29T09:05:12.748+02:002011-03-29T09:05:12.748+02:00Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my blog p...Thanks so much for your sweet comment on my blog post about my pregnancy.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649677045881448393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-24851239095454328372011-03-29T08:59:48.799+02:002011-03-29T08:59:48.799+02:00Lisa Petrarca,
Thank you for your warm words and ...Lisa Petrarca,<br /><br />Thank you for your warm words and prayers. I hope you go on feeling sheltered; no harm shall ever be done to you or your family!<br /><br />Trevor Woodford,<br /><br />The word 'chilling' perfectly describes the situation in those days of the Gulf War. Thanks for your words about the images in my post.<br /><br />Dimple,<br /><br />This town was probably attackedDUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-35556281007795315762011-03-29T08:29:07.636+02:002011-03-29T08:29:07.636+02:00TallTchr,
You're perfectly right. So, after r...TallTchr,<br /><br />You're perfectly right. So, after reading your comment, I put the word "compatriots" within inverted commas.<br /><br />Janie B,<br /><br />Unfortunately, my country is always in the news because of wars and terrorist attacks. Let us hope for Peace!<br /><br />Lumi Ro,<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words. I hope never again to have to wear a gas mask.<br />DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-59766808414730264582011-03-29T08:15:01.439+02:002011-03-29T08:15:01.439+02:00Jennifer D,
I believe you would want to hear abou...Jennifer D,<br /><br />I believe you would want to hear about wonderful places, but not about "the awful violence".<br /><br />Bica,<br /><br />Sometimes, both reality and news can throw one into depression, especially here in the Middle East.<br /><br />Regina,<br /><br />Thanks for the wishes and prayers for Peace. May it all come true!<br /><br />AngelMc,<br /><br />Lucky them! As DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.com