tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post115987922511990376..comments2023-10-22T16:14:20.639+02:00Comments on CafeDA: Carpe Diem DimiUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post-1162672602840048892006-11-04T21:36:00.000+01:002006-11-04T21:36:00.000+01:00I guess I'm not shocked--as a pedestrian, I've bee...I guess I'm not shocked--as a pedestrian, I've been hit by a couple of bikers in Belgium (one turned into me on a crosswalk, the other on the SIDEWALK). They said a quick "sorry" and kept going-didn't even check to see if I was OK. I've had to throw my 4 year old daughter out of the way (again--on the sidewalk) and been forced to walk in busy streets because bikers park their bikes in front of shops, blocking the walking path. I've found that they don't care. They SMS on bikes, talk on GSMs on bikes, and ride their bikes into the sidewalk so they don't have to stop a conversation with another biker (to hell with the pedestrian). Sorry, I have no sympathy for bikers here.Sothishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487158694357408018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post-1162276721093160632006-10-31T07:38:00.000+01:002006-10-31T07:38:00.000+01:00I couldn't wait for you to look up this song; here...I couldn't wait for you to look up this song; here are the words to <BR/>Piu che puoi<BR/><BR/>Guarir non è possibile<BR/>la malattia di vivere<BR/>sapessi com´è vera<BR/>questa cosa qui<BR/>E se ti fa soffrire un po´<BR/>puniscila vivendola<BR/>è l´unica maniera<BR/>sorprenderla così...<BR/>Più che puoi, più che puoi<BR/>afferra questo istante e stringi<BR/>più che puoi, più che puoi<BR/>e non lasciare mai la presa<BR/>c´è tutta l´emozione dentro che tu voi<BR/>di vivere la vita più che puoi<BR/>You´ve got one chance, the gift to feel<BR/>love´s deepest pain you cannot heal<BR/>it shatters every memory<BR/>that you keep inside<BR/>I tell you this because I know<BR/>protect what´s dear, dont´trade your soul<BR/>´cause there´s nothing left around you<BR/>there´s no place left to go<BR/>All you can, all you can<BR/>you gotta take this life and live it<BR/>all you can, all you can<BR/>and never let it go<BR/>there´s one thing in this life I understand, ooh<BR/>Siamo noi, siamo noi<BR/>che abbiamo ancora voglia di stupire noi<BR/>siamo noi<BR/>che la teniamo sempre accesa<BR/>quest´ansia leggerisima che abbiamo poi<BR/>di vivere la vita più che puoi<BR/>Respira profondo<BR/>apri le tue braccia al mondo<BR/>e abbraccia tutto quello che ci sta<BR/>tutta l´emozione che ci sta<BR/>All you can, all you can<BR/>you gotta take this life and live it<BR/>all you can<BR/>all you can<BR/>and never let it go<BR/>´cause there´s one thing in this life I understand, ooh<BR/>Più che puoi, più che puoi<BR/>aferra questa vita stringi più che puoi<BR/>più che puoi<BR/>e non lasciare mai la presa<BR/>c´è tutta l'emozione dentro che tu vuoi<BR/>di vivere la vita più che puoi<BR/>di vivere la vita<BR/>più che puoi.EarthCitizen #23https://www.blogger.com/profile/12461464314082145349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post-1162276169087658682006-10-31T07:29:00.000+01:002006-10-31T07:29:00.000+01:00Wow,,, I can say no more than WowCarpe Diem!This p...Wow,,, <BR/>I can say no more than Wow<BR/>Carpe Diem!<BR/>This poor soul was so lucky to have such a soul as you there on the spot.<BR/>Your son is very lucky too!!<BR/>Wish we all had such fathers as you.<BR/>My best to you my friend,,,<BR/>and thanks for another wonderful reminder.....<BR/>It also reminds me of a theme song of mine sung by Eros Ramazzotti and Cher:Piu' Che Puoi<BR/>Find this song and listen to it if you get the chance.. It has to be my favorite of all songsEarthCitizen #23https://www.blogger.com/profile/12461464314082145349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post-1161240865486722022006-10-19T08:54:00.000+02:002006-10-19T08:54:00.000+02:00thank you all for your heartwarming comments my fr...thank you all for your heartwarming comments my friends. I do not know if the old man survived but all is peaceful now..DAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03081526684421864224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post-1161144474290914742006-10-18T06:07:00.000+02:002006-10-18T06:07:00.000+02:00Cute little boy, DA! Hope all is peaceful soon (b...Cute little boy, DA! Hope all is peaceful soon (but not too much so, as I believe you would then be bored).Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17131504991384964006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post-1160870529878089912006-10-15T02:02:00.000+02:002006-10-15T02:02:00.000+02:00What an experience. You're a good man to help out ...What an experience. You're a good man to help out and I'm glad your son didn't witness too much.<BR/><BR/>Seize the day indeed! <BR/><BR/>I like the Greek philosopher Epictetus and he said a couple of things that come to mind here DA:<BR/><BR/>- Make full use of what happens to you.<BR/>- Never suppress a generous impulse.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15148485566444804108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post-1160818805063074122006-10-14T11:40:00.000+02:002006-10-14T11:40:00.000+02:00Your are a good man, Dimitri of the Netherlands. M...Your are a good man, Dimitri of the Netherlands. May life always be kind to you and yours.Worried Americanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15025693881754554346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post-1160751456223047492006-10-13T16:57:00.000+02:002006-10-13T16:57:00.000+02:00Such a tragic sight can really put things into per...Such a tragic sight can really put things into perspective. I've lived through and seen so much in my life, that I always try to seize the day, or even a moment and really live! Cheers to spending time with your son, morning pancakes, and flying kites!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post-1160707246274962912006-10-13T04:40:00.000+02:002006-10-13T04:40:00.000+02:00How lucky your son did not witness the accident. ...How lucky your son did not witness the accident. It would be a terrible way to end such a beautiful day with his dad.<BR/><BR/>Did you ever find out what happened to the cyclist?Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06979114933441527890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post-1160425950021048682006-10-09T22:32:00.000+02:002006-10-09T22:32:00.000+02:00how quickly things change, huh? when you think you...how quickly things change, huh? when you think you have the best time ever, then suddenly reality hits, and puts everything in perspective.<BR/>i'm glad your son was reading and didn't see the accident, it would probably have given him nightmares for weeks... I really hope the man will be OK! Bless his soul - and bless you too!! I have missed you here, D..Nerdinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10484354258334040064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post-1160382690499124832006-10-09T10:31:00.000+02:002006-10-09T10:31:00.000+02:00Dimitri,I checked in occasionally while you were a...<B>Dimitri</B>,<BR/><BR/>I checked in occasionally while you were away. No, I did not think you were a bad blogger. Our life sometimes get too busy for blogging, that's all. We can only do so much in a day.<BR/><BR/>So sorry to hear about the cyclist accident. Helmets should always be worn as a safety precaution. May God bless him wherever he is at this moment.<BR/><BR/>Time spent with your son is time well spent. Enjoy these moments as you never know when it all comes to an end, eh?<BR/><BR/>Saludos,<BR/>EnidBelizegialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16177604514140233711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post-1160356375142551462006-10-09T03:12:00.000+02:002006-10-09T03:12:00.000+02:00Thinking about you Dimitri.Thinking about you Dimitri.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post-1160054261142818572006-10-05T15:17:00.000+02:002006-10-05T15:17:00.000+02:00An awful hapenning but you responded very well an...An awful hapenning but you responded very well and did everthing possible for the older cyclist. <BR/>Seize the day is right,time with family is precious and I am sure for you both it is rewarding and enjoyable !!<BR/>best wisheslindsaylobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774918551798647046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post-1160014563225433432006-10-05T04:16:00.000+02:002006-10-05T04:16:00.000+02:00Seize the day indeed Dimitri. Good to see you were...Seize the day indeed Dimitri. Good to see you were able to spend quality time with your son as time flies by so quickly. But that awful accident is exactly why helmets are always worn by all in my family. ALWAYS. Your brain is far too precious to risk smashing it like a ripe melon.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08472987991553964064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post-1159939836977817602006-10-04T07:30:00.000+02:002006-10-04T07:30:00.000+02:00What a sad thing to happen.Glad to see you back. ...What a sad thing to happen.<BR/><BR/>Glad to see you back. The kites sound like fun.Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283823157675990935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post-1159930472328938952006-10-04T04:54:00.000+02:002006-10-04T04:54:00.000+02:00Oh, Dimitri, how awful. I had a similar incident ...Oh, Dimitri, how awful. I had a similar incident a few years ago when a motorcyclist flew off his cycle two cars in front of me and landed on his head. Horrible thing to see. But I'm glad that you were able to see the lesson in it, and that you were able to comfort the man--whatever the ultimate outcome, I'm sure he appreciated it. And now, I'm off to pour myself a nice glass of wine and soak in a hot bath, one of the loveliest creature comforts on earth.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914676148076963332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post-1159910713741618272006-10-03T23:25:00.000+02:002006-10-03T23:25:00.000+02:00Yes, we're simultaneously so tough and so fragile,...Yes, we're simultaneously so tough and so fragile, and that thread breaks in an instant. Seize the day is right. Glad you're alright and getting some time with your boy. Regards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17915403.post-1159894631748610222006-10-03T18:57:00.000+02:002006-10-03T18:57:00.000+02:00Glad you had a good time bonding with your son bec...Glad you had a good time bonding with your son because boys (girls too) need their dad! Hope you can relax a bit more and not fly out and about so much as much that can be interesting. It can be too much of a good thing. Poor man. With all the laws and the driving here in the States, I think, good grief, if they would have seen the way I drove my bike when I was a teen..phoo! Hope all turned out well for the man but that looked like a really bad incident. I will try to seize the day, too often I'm with my head in the future or the past and living in the moment is not something I'm good at,<BR/>thx for the reminder and good to see you back!<BR/>IngridIngridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543677729320023767noreply@blogger.com