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1. Dan and I try to take one big trip per year and hadn’t even booked our 2020 trip yet before the shutdown. Not just about her and her family, but there is also some info about her co-stars from golden girls. But if I knew then what I know now, I wouldn’t miss you any less and it wouldn’t … Previous Chapter Next Chapter. I suspect it was wishful thinking combined with not having been down this road before. And I was on autopilot on so many levels. The title essay, “If You Knew Then What I Know Now,” written as an address to Van Meter’s sixth-grade self, revisits an exchange between boys and their encounter years later as men. Golden girls is and was my favorite show, Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2020, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2015, Would have preferred a straight autobiography rather than the stories and anecdotes you get here. We were lucky. Not to end on a sad note, but I would’ve definitely tried to spend more time with my grandmother if I had known that COVID was going to have such a huge impact and take her from us. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. She would have told me to go home, but I would have sat with her to watch a few Food Network shows before finally giving in and shuffling off. I believed the rumours that we’d have an additional week after the school holidays, then life would return to normal. It is a light hearted comedy but, at the same time, there are some "life lessons" in the show. Byron Hughes Sr is known for saying 'You know that old saying, 'If I knew then what I know now?' A series of decisions at specific times ultimately led me here, sitting at home typing this blog post. Shoulda gone out to dinner at that little Japanese restaurant we loved. We realized it was quite serious and affected us all and we’d need to approach this one differently — a bit more aggressively containment-wise. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Cleaned out my desk (at least of perishable items). The week before the world shut down, on top of worrying about if I would ever land a job, we had BOLDLY chosen to move to a bigger house just around the corner. I regret that I broke my end of the deal; that I leave when y’all leave, but I had to. And, so is my husband. October 9, 2015. Betty White is the only one left alive of the four ladies. Maybe then I would have done so much more. But if there was one thing I wish I had known on March 23, 2020, it was to know how much time I had, then I would have spent it more wisely. For everyone it was so stressful. Hindsight is worth its weight in gold and keeps us from repeating our mistakes. I agree with so much that was mentioned here, especially with Jackie because we should have known what was coming. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. But can he alter the events of that tragic night? With a little notice, I think I would have packed my pre-COVID time with a little hustle and heart. I just came across Golden Girls a few weeks ago after watching Hallmark reruns, and I adore it. If I Knew Then What I Know Now whatUseeintheshadows. Many remember the exact date they became, to Working from home was an important experience for me, as it made me comfortable taking a new job that is completely remote. — in the 14th century and wiped out half of Europe’s population, is any indication, it’s time to restock the toilet paper. 3. There was a problem loading your book clubs. And that we continue to remain vigilant. Share Tweet Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email + There’s a lot of writing advice out there, from the really useful to the really bad. With some strategic planning, we’d squeeze in time with our family and friends. In November, I finally got an office chair, and in January when I started my new job, I began working from my desk in my bedroom. Recently, I find myself reflecting a lot on the choices I’ve made throughout my life. And that we can all safely come together again. In addition to more family time — including some kind of jarts or cornhole tournament — there’d be stops at all my hometown favorites: half-and-half salad from Mario’s, coffee from Mochas, an alpine mule from Alpine Brewery. If I knew then what I know now, I would have made sure I was there to say goodbye. My mom and I had a spa weekend planned that we cancelled. I wouldn’t do anything differently then, but I will definitely ramp up the gratitude as this year progresses. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Thank you for the laugh. As I think about the days right before everything shut down, there’s no one I should have seen one more time because there wasn’t going to be a next time. Yes they did, and some of them spread the word! And since I got a new job this year, my coworker had to clean out my desk of all of my items. The lockdowns and isolation, the deaths and sickness? Advice on careers, finance, and life from Harvard Business School's Class of 1963. And, in my naivety, I thought I’d spend my extra seven days pottering around the house and venturing into the garden if the unseasonable warmth continued. It was short and sweet. ( Log Out /  Back on 23 March, I wish I had written a list and given myself a forfeit for everything which remained unticked. Unfortunately, you don’t have enough years or qualifying conditions for a vaccine. “Right, so, err, Lindsay. What if we knew what was ahead? Tom: Ré Maior (D) Em7 G G/B A4/7/9 Em7 G G/B A4/7/9 D If I knew then what I know now...G Em7 D Bm7 G Em7 D If I knew then, you'd be here now; F#m Em7 A7 Em7 G/B A7 I'd trade the world and it's gold to have and to hold D7M Em7 A7 D6 G/B D The one thing in life I lost.Em7 G G/B A7/9 Em7 G G/B A4/7/9 D If I knew then what I know now, D9 G7M A7 G/B D9 We would never have drifted apart. Being scared to fail directly correlates with being scared to learn. continue introduction. : The Philosophy of Problem Solving. If I Knew Then What I Know Now: On Reevaluating DNP3 Security using Power Substation Traffic. I’m not sure how we thought we could put a timeline like that on virus containment. I couldn't put the book down and was actually sorry to come to the final pages have recommended it to family and friends and have in fact, Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2018, Estelle writes this most entertaining and revealing book much as she was in the portrayal of Sophia. COVID-19 Level 2 achieved!! If I knew then What I know now I would have looked within and let love in somehow If I only knew The truth back then I wouldn't have had my little "accident" Don't be blind You left your whole life behind See a shrink Call a priest Ask the recently deceased Death is final and you cannot press rewind While I find playing the “what if” game to be troublesome, I am intrigued by the prospect of looking at the majority of 2020 through a different lens. But if I knew then what I know now, I wouldn’t miss you any less and it wouldn’t … If I knew then, what I know now, I would have been able to respond to this teacher with confidence. We would go to a Mexican restaurant and savor the chips and salsa experience. But, as time slowed down, so did I, and I practically came to a standing halt! At first I thought I might have spent a little more time with friends, but that might have been a way to spread the virus further, so I have to be satisfied that I did what I could. I enjoyed leisurely walks with the dog. Technically, we did know. It brings you in a good mood instantly. (Thankfully, we found a program in Pittsburgh that helped. If Only I Knew Then What I Know Now At some point in our lives, most of us regret something we have done. My friend and neighbor, a doctor, had told me and everyone else who would listen for the past 30 years that another pandemic was ripe to happen, and he said it would spread even faster than the Spanish flu because so many people travel every where in the world! We’ll never know. Share Failure. Honestly, not much. I might’ve taken the house hunt more seriously the year before the pandemic had I known that the housing market was about to become so rough for so long. If you could go back in time to your first management position, what single piece of knowledge would you take with you to make managing easier or better? I’ve been lucky, and have no qualms admitting that. Knowing all the doom and gloom ahead of time would have forced me to shut down. The people who knew me and knew my work and trusted me, they knew then as they do now that I've never fabricated or plagiarized a story. What would I have done differently? Take a moment and think about it. In a world where so many have endured extraordinary stress, suffering, and grief, I know I’m lucky. Instead, I should have prepared for … boredom. Time travel is irresponsible right now. I asked my family this same question and both children came up with nothing, which is oddly satisfying. Great book. I would have hugged her. Contrary to her bias, we know today in 2020 that nearly 60 … BIBLE PASSAGES FOR LEADING A CHRISTIAN LIFE: everyday Christian living...44 NT vers... My First Five Husbands...And the Ones Who Got Away: A Memoir, By Rue McClanahan: My First Five Husbands..And the Ones Who Got Away, Golden Girls Forever: An Unauthorized Look Behind the Lanai. We were also lucky enough that our jobs didn’t require us to be on the front line. My guess is we wouldn’t have. Failing is the best way to learn. Julie's Actual Entry from July 8, 1993. We would’ve counted down the minutes to quarantine with unlimited food and drink at our disposal, on gorgeous sandy beaches and poolside. Or, at the very least, I wish that I had done more writing while we were doing things. I don’t have time for blog-writing! Forfeits such as walking the dog on a normal lead; he pulls harder than an express train, so the thought of returning with a dislocated shoulder would have stirred me into productivity. You see, baby, (If I knew then what I know now,) You don't miss your water until the well goes dry. Forfeits such as entering one of my teenage sons’ bedroom to clean it, managing to re-emerge without having inhaled air through my nostrils would have reminded me that I could be doing more important tasks. Just like when we were 17 … we didn’t listen and we got grounded. This quote is just one of 3 total Byron Hughes Sr quotes in our collection. The coronavirus that has upended our lives for a year-plus first edged into the news in late 2019. Forfeits such as putting something in the loft; my husband would probably slam the hatch shut as soon as he saw my little feet disappear and refuse to open it again until I’d sorted through all the “things the kids will absolutely want to be given back on their 18th birthday.” That would definitely have motivated me into making the most of this enforced but much-welcomed time off work. We'd be together right now. I ordered a book for each of the "Golden Girls" when I learned that Rue McClanahan passed away. If I dared to think, ‘If I knew then what I know about marriage now…’. Now, who knows when we’ll be able to fly on a plane again or enter a spa without wearing a mask? It’s bare bones, but it’s alive. I was excited to have the time and creative energy to be able to write not only weekly for my blog, but post on a second day every other week. Dozing on the sofa when I could have read a new book. I am still anticipating a day soon to come in my life when I shall know even as I am fully known. In an alternate reality where money was no object, I would have zipped off to an all-inclusive resort with my loved ones. If there’s one thing that this experience has taught me, it’s the importance of having an at-home office. But I didn’t know how long this first time would last. By June, the weight of the world was really hanging heavy (and, of course, we were hardly leaving the house), making it difficult to write and to feel inspired. We knew it was coming, and all I could think about was Dr. Wally’s prophecy. Flicking through Facebook when I could have been learning a new language. Now, we had to follow someone else’s recommendations to combat a virus that had taken hold of New York State, and our country, and spread like wildfire. Last year, there was a bout of six months that I posted six times a month instead of four. These books are really interesting and tell you about the person behind each character. For some it was political, for some it was beyond threatening to their health and to those they love. But previous quarantines were done on our own terms. These things usually are the most memorable ones and the hardest to forget. Please try again. If I knew then (Oh) what I know now, I would've held on. Yellow fever. And, I’m alive. Immediately, with that short sentence, my life was planned out for the next eight weeks. It didn’t survive the pandemic and I will forever miss their perfectly grilled avocado, that heavenly cocktail with hibiscus syrup and the waiter who loved Elvis. And his stay was only three weeks, not four months long.). If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Everything was perfect, thank you, very fast shipping!! I just had so many posts and I needed to share them! I found it fascinating to learn that "Ma" was actually only one year older than "Dorothy" (her daughter) on the show. You may have read about it on an inside newspaper page or heard a report deep in a newscast. And we wouldn’t have survived the first few months together at home in the old house. If I only knew then what I know now … How many times have you said that? Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I am so so tired of pandemic life, so tired and saddened by the people who have been affected by COVID-19. I have been married for 51 years. If I Only Knew Then What I Know Now. We knew we couldn’t get him treatment in-state. I was working in the same space that I use to relax — talk about bad work/life balance! To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. So much of what we went through during quarantine had minimal impact on me from a scheduling and functional standpoint (stress and worry was another matter entirely). Enjoyed it. So, while I like to think I would have visited my parents or gorged on movie nights and dining out, I doubt I would have. Don’t get me wrong; I did achieve things. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. If I Knew Then What I Know Now While formal graduation ceremonies may be on hold right now due to COVID-19, new respiratory therapists will soon be leaving the relative security of their educational programs to embark on their careers in the profession. On top of dealing with everything and managing learning from home for three teens, Theo’s meds quit and launched him into a crisis that manifested in bouts of insomnia. If I Knew Then What I Know Now! Learn more about the program. The joy is in the journey. A must have for any fan of the golden girls, Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2020, Who doesn’t love Estelle Getty she was definitely my favorite on the golden girls!! My coworker and I were shocked when our manager told us that we might be working from home for six weeks. I blogged more. Now, however, in March 2021, I still haven’t had the energy to do so. You can’t afford to let it pass. I wouldn’t mind dancing (even alone) on the Timber’s dance floor, sipping a cheap drink and bumping into everyone I grew up with. It is really easy to blame ourselves for what we didn't know, what we didn’t prepare for, what we didn’t save, the list goes on and on.& ABSTRACT. 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