tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13961468.post7031486035879513063..comments2024-02-14T07:29:25.919-05:00Comments on Cook Ding's Kitchen: Navigating Treacherous WatersRick Matzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09699550034693340637noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13961468.post-88973954721520442362009-03-23T09:37:00.000-04:002009-03-23T09:37:00.000-04:00Thanks for you kind thoughts. I'm still cooking!Thanks for you kind thoughts. I'm still cooking!Rick Matzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699550034693340637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13961468.post-23895589081122569642009-03-23T09:26:00.000-04:002009-03-23T09:26:00.000-04:00Rick,I hope you and your family can manage in thes...Rick,<BR/><BR/>I hope you and your family can manage in these difficult times. Sorry to hear about your loss of employment. <BR/><BR/>My wife and I work four different part-time jobs to make ends meet. Unemployment is up to 13% in our rural area. Difficult times for many people. <BR/><BR/>Hopefully, Cook Ding will keep on cooking. <BR/><BR/>Mike GarofaloMichael P. Garofalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884943587006120028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13961468.post-29483539450076526052009-03-22T20:28:00.000-04:002009-03-22T20:28:00.000-04:00Thank you Shang Lee, thank you, Zen.Ganbarimashita...Thank you Shang Lee, thank you, Zen.<BR/><BR/>Ganbarimashita!Rick Matzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699550034693340637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13961468.post-23292702334145019232009-03-22T17:12:00.000-04:002009-03-22T17:12:00.000-04:00Hope you down luckturns to good.Ganbatte!Hope you down luck<BR/>turns to good.<BR/>Ganbatte!Zenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787377470200331937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13961468.post-39047121767753587512009-03-21T08:09:00.000-04:002009-03-21T08:09:00.000-04:00All the best Rick. In the middle of every difficul...All the best Rick. In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity. (Albert Einstein).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13961468.post-70546764453440508832009-03-19T13:03:00.000-04:002009-03-19T13:03:00.000-04:00I'm finding it much easier to keep up with the Len...I'm finding it much easier to keep up with the Lenten Challenge!Rick Matzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699550034693340637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13961468.post-27961953529001858942009-03-19T11:49:00.000-04:002009-03-19T11:49:00.000-04:00Sorry to hear about your job. It does sound like y...Sorry to hear about your job. It does sound like you have a good strategy. I know how difficult this is because my husband had been out of work. He started a new job three weeks ago. I am keeping my fingers crossed. <BR/><BR/>In regards to the Lenten Challenge, I am doing ok. I know I missed a few days. I find Saturdays to be my biggest challenge.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317845403611730397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13961468.post-69807268349782851832009-03-19T11:21:00.000-04:002009-03-19T11:21:00.000-04:00Thanks. I am looking forward to taking the opportu...Thanks. I am looking forward to taking the opportunity for a reset. I like beginnings. You get a chance to create yourself anew.Rick Matzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699550034693340637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13961468.post-47837918154967357472009-03-19T11:01:00.000-04:002009-03-19T11:01:00.000-04:00Rick,The dojo image on the top left of my blog rep...Rick,<BR/><BR/>The dojo image on the top left of my blog represents the clarity while the world is full of turmoil.<BR/><BR/>I know switching work is stressful, but usually I congratulate people when they get laid off. You will get a chance to play a whole new game for a while.<BR/><BR/>Best wishesErik the Strangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719361294346916751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13961468.post-82571675440534750532009-03-19T09:47:00.000-04:002009-03-19T09:47:00.000-04:00I believe that we make our own lives, and I'm look...I believe that we make our own lives, and I'm looking forward; not backwards.<BR/><BR/>Thanks.Rick Matzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699550034693340637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13961468.post-11886123640719410332009-03-19T02:21:00.000-04:002009-03-19T02:21:00.000-04:00Sorry to hear about this setback. But your game pl...Sorry to hear about this setback. But your game plan sounds excellent. Hit the ground running, secure your base while looking for opportunity out of crisis. Don't waste a day, but stay calm and resolute. Someone will be smart indeed to give you a chance to join their team.<BR/><BR/>IMO, don't be afraid to put avocations aside until you get survival-related matters in hand. You've been training for many years, now's the time to fight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13961468.post-52155176291789772162009-03-18T20:43:00.000-04:002009-03-18T20:43:00.000-04:00At least it will be easier to keep up with the Len...At least it will be easier to keep up with the Lenten Challenge.Rick Matzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699550034693340637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13961468.post-59274595641796879092009-03-18T12:50:00.000-04:002009-03-18T12:50:00.000-04:00Hey Rick,Work situation sucks. But it's good to he...Hey Rick,<BR/><BR/>Work situation sucks. But it's good to hear that you're staying positive about it all. <BR/><BR/>At least you'll have more time for blogging right?<BR/><BR/>:)<BR/><BR/>KKrista de Castellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15117915798530224938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13961468.post-63737972976714276642009-03-18T11:10:00.000-04:002009-03-18T11:10:00.000-04:00Thanks. It was interesting this morning. I usually...Thanks. It was interesting this morning. I usually get up at 6 am, wake my kids at 6:30 and get in the shower, then we all leave for work/school at around 7. This morning I watched them leave and I anticipated practicing for a while before I ambled into the office (I'm not in any hurry these days).<BR/><BR/>While practicing my form, I noticed that I kept feeling an urge to hurry up, so I could get to work, where in reality, I literally had all the time I wanted. <BR/><BR/>This is going to take some getting used to.Rick Matzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699550034693340637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13961468.post-75239530909991695242009-03-18T00:55:00.000-04:002009-03-18T00:55:00.000-04:00Hi Rick,Sorry to hear about your job situation... ...Hi Rick,<BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear about your job situation... hope you find another soon, and that you keep doing all the good things you are like this blog...<BR/><BR/>RegardsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com