tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post4386772426952632173..comments2023-10-17T08:29:42.738-04:00Comments on Empty Nest: B is for Bachelor's degreeEmpty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-85756255822537647282011-04-03T14:51:03.509-04:002011-04-03T14:51:03.509-04:00Love the post. I see you're doing it all too! ...Love the post. I see you're doing it all too! I'm doing A-Z, NaBloPoMo and PAD(poem a day)plus Christian writer blog chain. I don't have a day off! LOLDebra Gray-Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13836657468924341727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-22239448118167366002011-04-03T07:44:28.912-04:002011-04-03T07:44:28.912-04:00Julie- My mother's parents never went to colle...Julie- My mother's parents never went to college---Grandmother completed 8th grade and Granddaddy only went through some level of elementary school (they both grew up on farms and were needed on the farm). And yet, Granddaddy opened and owned a drycleaners and several Laundromats and, truth be told, both of them possessed more wisdom than the rest of us put together. But they are two of theEmpty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-58564901784266787942011-04-03T07:25:00.358-04:002011-04-03T07:25:00.358-04:00You sure have something to be proud of in your dau...You sure have something to be proud of in your daughters. I agree with you about the importance of education.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-59571855389760703932011-04-02T23:03:37.514-04:002011-04-02T23:03:37.514-04:00Loved the post and not just because I'm a teac...Loved the post and not just because I'm a teacher. I think Birdie has the best of both worlds, an education in a way cool field (okay, I don't teach language arts..). I got a Masters after my credential classes, and as proud as I was, I couldn't compare to my husband's pride. He told everybody he met for about 6 months after graduation. Oh yes, I voted for Tucker, he's too Alessandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12322892477027654637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-37782359809976741772011-04-02T21:09:30.751-04:002011-04-02T21:09:30.751-04:00What beautiful children you have and what accompli...What beautiful children you have and what accomplishments! I too agree in a college ed. even though now there are many different ways of achieving that! Thanks for the follow.Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-25962126687942391322011-04-02T20:48:36.700-04:002011-04-02T20:48:36.700-04:00WOW!!! We do not have anyone in our families that ...WOW!!! We do not have anyone in our families that have done anywhere near what your family has done. We are hard working, self employed people that I think if possible probably would of attend colleges but never had the fundings available or able to pay back if did get them. It's mostly our area and none of us are willing to leave our families but I am very proud of you and your family and Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15956818436541141380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-36416040332572357362011-04-02T18:57:27.992-04:002011-04-02T18:57:27.992-04:00Charming-Do check out the A-Z challenge, I think i...Charming-Do check out the A-Z challenge, I think it's going to be fun---LOL Congrats on the Masters! That's as far as I got---but I say go for the PhD...I would LOVE to do that myself!<br /><br />Mimi- I don't mind long comments. Especially one that is so passionate about education! And a HUGE thank you to you for being a teacher! <br /><br />This-It is wonderful! The ceremony Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-62738417563354278322011-04-02T15:33:30.627-04:002011-04-02T15:33:30.627-04:00Many congratulations to Birdie, and I can just ima...Many congratulations to Birdie, and I can just imagine how very proud you and hubby are going to be at her Graduation Ceremony, and quite rightly so! I agree that education is such a wonderful thing.Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-33048745379720895562011-04-02T15:02:35.680-04:002011-04-02T15:02:35.680-04:00Hearty congrats to your entire family, hubs too. L...Hearty congrats to your entire family, hubs too. Lots of work, and great achievements all round.<br />I'm a great believer in education too, maybe that's why I became a teacher! I truly believe that education is what levels everyone, and brings equality in our world, breaks barriers, be they monetary, race, disability, gender. <br />And that's why I think governments should invest Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100985140335023467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-30860435783533188502011-04-02T13:31:04.138-04:002011-04-02T13:31:04.138-04:00Wow! That's fantastic! I, too, an am education...Wow! That's fantastic! I, too, an am education freak - got my Master's last year and really want to do a Phd...<br /><br />I've got one an uni at the moment and the other is considering post-16 education at the moment.<br /><br />And you're right - kids do work so hard these days.<br /><br />Love the A-Z April bog idea - will have to investigate that one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-88298421657390986252011-04-02T12:54:08.347-04:002011-04-02T12:54:08.347-04:00Bernie- I think so too, now. When I was younger i...Bernie- I think so too, now. When I was younger it was kind of annoying. LOL <br /><br />Doreen- I am in total AWE of you--getting TWO degrees AND being a single mom of FOUR? You are amazing! <br /><br />Betty- Tucker sends a big kiss to you and Nico! Isn't it grand having wonderful daughters that bring us so much joy?!<br /><br />Stephanie-A chef in the family?! You are too lucky! I Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-49555018916263721662011-04-02T11:56:03.952-04:002011-04-02T11:56:03.952-04:00I think our children learned so much more then we ...I think our children learned so much more then we did. When my boys start talking business and IT, my husband & I just sit there and are hopelessly lost. They sense this and laugh and try to dumb it down. Without them we would know absolutely nothing about the tech industry and how to work our computers!<br /><br />SusanTotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08068342215078700485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-39104811591787076572011-04-02T11:54:23.246-04:002011-04-02T11:54:23.246-04:00I agree - education is important. I have 2 out of...I agree - education is important. I have 2 out of three with university degrees. The third has a different education - he's a chef. And he talks in a funny language with his cooking friends, too.<br />Congrats to your daughter!Stephanie Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03206167025245206754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-85357981935603724352011-04-02T11:15:40.826-04:002011-04-02T11:15:40.826-04:00Ok, I voted for Tucker! Nico says hi and thinks he...Ok, I voted for Tucker! Nico says hi and thinks he´s cute too.<br /> <br />You can be so proud of your daughters. My parents didn´t even care that I finished high school. So I´m very proud of my daughters too, that they finished a college of their choice.Betty Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357132033070346815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-4908719740675873482011-04-02T11:01:37.724-04:002011-04-02T11:01:37.724-04:00What a great post. My parents could not care less...What a great post. My parents could not care less about my education. I thank goodness realized it was important and I am very proud of the fact that as a single mother of 4 I managed to receive (2) BA's. Changed my mind. This was the breakfast topic with the 4 grand daughters sleeping over. One said to the other are you going to go to "real" college or the online kind. I was doreenhttp://www.doreenmcgettigan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-42669990069968276432011-04-02T10:35:45.449-04:002011-04-02T10:35:45.449-04:00How wonderful! You must be proud. I think that is ...How wonderful! You must be proud. I think that is a fabulous thing your family has going with education. <br />Stopping by to make sure I'm following you as well. :)Berniehttp://onemixedbag.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-66323570594712599662011-04-02T10:28:10.844-04:002011-04-02T10:28:10.844-04:00Desiree- I gave it up to stay home and raise the g...Desiree- I gave it up to stay home and raise the girls too. But isn't that where the real learning began? LOL I've always told my girls to be students of the world- and they all seem to be doing that too! It's no good if we don't continue to learn as we age. <br /><br />We will enjoy the festivities. She has worked so very hard!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-72969692727118479942011-04-02T10:23:53.458-04:002011-04-02T10:23:53.458-04:00Super post! Your pride and joy, once again, tangi...Super post! Your pride and joy, once again, tangible to all! My parents and my husband's parents were the same, but we were not pushed/forced into attending university (college) and were told that 'that piece of paper' is only the beginning. 'Your education never ends!' I've tried to remember that, although everything came to a complete halt for me when I gave up my Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069419364783245762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-11761595002645346382011-04-02T09:45:24.200-04:002011-04-02T09:45:24.200-04:00Kara- And let's not forget opinionated and stu...Kara- And let's not forget opinionated and stubborn. LOL Congratulations on your daughter's graduation! Isn't this exciting?!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-37982471615976768662011-04-02T09:07:07.132-04:002011-04-02T09:07:07.132-04:00Do you know what I love best about this piece? - l...Do you know what I love best about this piece? - learning that you have a family tradition of smart and capable women.<br /><br />My daughter will also be receiving a Bachelor Degree this Spring, so I understand how proud you must be.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17044224027343776064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-40856375640626554702011-04-02T09:02:49.680-04:002011-04-02T09:02:49.680-04:00Mary- Oh, I was on that plan myself! LOL I think...Mary- Oh, I was on that plan myself! LOL I think I just had way too much fun during my college years!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-25454118584829116412011-04-02T09:01:09.303-04:002011-04-02T09:01:09.303-04:00I had to chuckle that she is getting 2 degrees and...I had to chuckle that she is getting 2 degrees and my oldest is on the 5 year plan for 1 degree! As long as he gets his degree, I don't care how long it takes!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11533317405680450964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-2660669857367559842011-04-02T08:58:39.527-04:002011-04-02T08:58:39.527-04:00Barb- He's got plenty of time to figure it out...Barb- He's got plenty of time to figure it out. My brothers weren't as excited about continuing their educations as I was--one went into the Navy (and LOVED it); one went to college, but never finished- and all he needed was ONE THREE HOUR CLASS- and the baby? Well, he's still trying to figure it all out. LOLEmpty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-55640791513078368862011-04-02T08:35:41.478-04:002011-04-02T08:35:41.478-04:00Well, my oldest, a freshman in high school, says h...Well, my oldest, a freshman in high school, says he's not going to college. But I think he'll change his mind. If he doesn't, that's ok too. Great post. :)Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02312207507936646771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-57568380161743585722011-04-02T08:35:08.566-04:002011-04-02T08:35:08.566-04:00Oh Anni- We are so in the same boat with our brill...Oh Anni- We are so in the same boat with our brilliant kids! LOL Thanks so much for your vote! And visit. And comments. And humor. And...LOLEmpty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.com