I Am Open Minded

Almost Open Minded~

By: hillbillycrone

Written on June 2nd, 2012

I am an open minded person.... most of the time. Like everyone else, I have my hang ups. It's hard not to have hang ups by the time you're my age. I have trouble being open minded about folks that don't like animals, children or appreciate the natural world...that's my big one, I don't know why, it's just hard for me to enjoy a person that isn't excited about babies sighs, happy children, puppy breath, bear claws, grey wolves, soft kittens, green space, rich earth, sea shells and flower petals.

By: hillbillycrone

Age: 51-55 , Female

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32 responses

RRguy

You're a hillbilly and I'm a mountain boy. Grew up in the mountains of NE Washington following deer and bear trails, fishing, skinny dipping with all the kids and had the national forest just out of my front door. I've lived in one city or another but go back to the mountains when I can. I do enjoy animals of all kinds, the smells and taste of nature. Thanks for the memories!

Jan 28
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muskratjo

Hilbilly You write wonderful thoughts. Thanks for this one.

Oct 13, 2012
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oddjob007

I`m showing my English upbringing now, but please tell me, what are `Bear Claws`?

Oct 10, 2012
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CandyRainsPearls

Dancing in the rain with you :-) awe beautiful soul! spirit flows like a river...never ending love and healing,fun,magic...i'm a white witch giggles!

Jul 10, 2012
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- hillbillycrone
  You always make me smile with glittering eyes sweet one!!!
  :-D
  
  Jul 13, 2012
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AlmostAristotle

The morning dew on ladies mantle, the sound of water falling on beautiful pebbles, watching the blue **** flying to and from the neast box beaks crammed with insects,

Blackbirds singing as they declare soveringty over adjacent territories.

My garden :-))

Jun 4, 2012
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- hillbillycrone
  Beautiful vision for me, thanks Ari~
  
  Jun 5, 2012
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feelinrandy

My honest opinion is that a lack of an open mind is one of the largest problems in society. Causes conflict between parents & kids; gridlock between politicians; & even causes fools to fly planes into buildings! Their are many thoughts and opinions in the world and theirs like your's are sometimes right, sometimes wrong, but always deserve, if not our respect at least our ear to listen.

Jun 4, 2012
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- hillbillycrone
  Good point! Thanks for dropping in.
  
  Jun 4, 2012
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iLoveLife03

wow! i'm so glad to find out that i'm not the only person with this kind of thinking! haha! we got beautiful minds! :)

Jun 3, 2012
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- hillbillycrone
  I think so, thank you for dropping by.
  :-)
  
  Jun 4, 2012
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kayblue

I've always said that I think I would be happier living in a shack and washing clothes in a creek than in this crazy evil world. I love that you appreciate the little things. I am terribly afraid that the younger generations are oblivious to these things.

Jun 2, 2012
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- hillbillycrone
  It's the truth...they are often so disconnected from the natural world....
  
  Jun 2, 2012
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MrsHoover

Reading this post reminded me of an ex colleague who has said the same thing....with four grand kids under 8 years and two big bouncy dogs I knew exactly what she meant. I love the outdoors and going for long walks, I just wish other folk appreciated it more. There is far too much put on material things nowadays for my liking!

Jun 2, 2012
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- hillbillycrone
  I agree with you and your friend. xx
  
  Jun 2, 2012
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Jenni855

I would like to think I am fairly openminded but like you, I don't "get" people who don't like children, animals or the simple things in life. I think it makes life richer if you can appreciate the small things rather then focusing on all the material stuff which everyone seems to live by these days.

xxx

Jun 2, 2012
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- hillbillycrone
  xxx Thanks Jenni, so true, you are wise honey.
  
  Jun 2, 2012
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ksparrow

How about acceptance of people for exactly who they are, kicking back with them to relax over a cup of coffee or a glass of wine (or whatever). And laugh. And enjoy.

Jun 2, 2012
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- AutumnSwan
  Really! How dull my garden would be it I only grew peonies. They may be my favorite flower, but my garden wouldn't be interesting, or as lovely, if they were the only bloom.
  
  Jun 2, 2012
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- ksparrow
  Often we want to put people into our box as we see them fit into our world. But if we diversify, we can find all kinds of fun in our box of life!
  
  Jun 2, 2012
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- hillbillycrone
  Some..don't ever kick back...boe-ring!
  
  Jun 2, 2012
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- hillbillycrone
  Your garden is multi flowered... :-)
  
  Jun 2, 2012
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- hillbillycrone
  I bet you are a people person?
  
  Jun 2, 2012
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- ksparrow
  yes, I am. I miss my coffee shop. There I worked all kinds of magic, creating a way for people to meet each other. It was lovely. Everyone misses it. (Too bad they didn't frequent more, or that others did not discover it, I couldn't keep it afloat!) Two people tried to take over, but didn't have the commitment or the personality. Which I think is a marvelous thought, that I made a mark on my community, and a positive one at that.
  
  Jun 2, 2012
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- hillbillycrone
  I can tell, I am not a people person but when I am in the mood for them, I love a cozy coffee shop! Our local one went under. I am not such a fan of the chain coffee shops.
  
  Jun 4, 2012
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- muskratjo
  I am so glad Idiscoverd this goup of people with great minds and thoughts.
  
  Oct 13, 2012
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Orangetas

Me too xx

Jun 2, 2012
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- hillbillycrone
  xx thanks~
  
  Jun 2, 2012
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AutumnSwan

the morning dew on flower petals, robins singing merrily, the scent of the Carolina shore and the waves eternally grooming the shoreline, a child's infectious laughter, a genuine smile from a friend....

Jun 2, 2012
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- hillbillycrone
  Yay! :-) sounds wonderful.
  
  Jun 2, 2012
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SeaBuckthorn

the full moon, the new moon, the stars, trees, baby elephants, hares .....

Jun 2, 2012
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- hillbillycrone
  you have a lovely mind~
  
  Jun 2, 2012
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