tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post7332290330437097600..comments2024-03-20T20:37:14.527-05:00Comments on Blondie's Journal: HELLO NOVEMBER!Blondie's Journalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-85377770106686363682013-11-05T09:23:18.048-06:002013-11-05T09:23:18.048-06:00Hi Jane! I enjoyed the discussion in the comments....Hi Jane! I enjoyed the discussion in the comments. Who needs a linky party!? I have been crazy busy all my life until the last few years. I like it better now. Way better. Keep those home fires burning.Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043224721237700695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-32974673639884338782013-11-04T22:20:52.302-06:002013-11-04T22:20:52.302-06:00Glorification of busy. My sister just quoted that ...Glorification of busy. My sister just quoted that to me today. We had lunch and I was complaining about my lack of time. <br /><br />We both decided that it was just a situation of poor planning or maybe a lack of planning. With elderly parents and one of them in a nursing home it seems like our lives are spent working, sleeping, and going to the nursing home. <br /><br />Don't feel guilty for not working, you are the envy of many and you certainly paid your dues.<br /><br />Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-20860384731778675822013-11-04T20:54:27.432-06:002013-11-04T20:54:27.432-06:00Hi Jane, Your posts are full of so many things tha...Hi Jane, Your posts are full of so many things that you are doing! You create a great home and life for your family. Sounds like you enjoy your life too, which is as it should be. I worked until the past 3 years; my job was eliminated and I decided to retire. I wouldn't mind working part time if I could find the right thing, however, my husband loves having me at home. He likes having the house clean and the gardening done, and he says I'm less stressed (actually he says less CRABBY!) which is good too. lol<br />I think we all need to find our own fulfillment. My retirement thus far has included volunteer activities at an animal shelter (dog walker) and church, homemaking, and gardening. My garden is nearly 1/2 an acre in size and from March or April through November there are many gardening tasks for me to do. Some days I spend 4-6 hours in the garden. At present, I'm looking forward to getting the garden put to bed so I have more time for reading, etc. <br />Your chili and pie look great, Jane. I just came from Cindy's blog and read her take on your travels together. Fun! And you ladies both look great! <br />Have a lovely week, Jane.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792341123595520130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-26431832368491933042013-11-04T19:01:34.857-06:002013-11-04T19:01:34.857-06:00This idea of being busy being tied to self worth i...This idea of being busy being tied to self worth is very much an American trait (well, except for Asia). Europeans know how to relax, and they definitely don't feel guilty about it, nor should they, or YOU either for that matter. <br /><br />Your husband sounds a lot like mine, he listens to the news first thing in the morning, last thing at night, in the car (I tell him he doesn't need FM radio because he never has it on anyway). Too much in my opinion. I on the other hand, am happy to spend my time taking bubble baths, going for walks, having lunch with a friend, blogging, or visiting my lovely blog friends like you. Yup, that's my life and I'm just fine with it. No guilt here.<br /><br />And btw, I refuse to watch The Chew! I was an AMC fan for almost 45 years and The Chew took over. lol. I guess it was time though....Doreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-78236875004772346612013-11-04T18:13:35.367-06:002013-11-04T18:13:35.367-06:00Me encanta la Navidad, que bonito.Las fotografias ...Me encanta la Navidad, que bonito.Las fotografias me encantan, transmiten lo que nos quieres enseñar. Felicidades por tu bloc ha sido todo un regalo el visitarlo, espero que visites el mio y si te gusta espero que te hagas seguidora.<br />Elracodeldetall.blogspot.comJuliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331436763088230570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-44354631287085112352013-11-04T09:13:58.428-06:002013-11-04T09:13:58.428-06:00That chicken and white bean chile looks SO good!
...That chicken and white bean chile looks SO good!<br /><br />Have a happy fall day and please stop by to enter my 1000th post celebration giveaways all week long.Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-72288764613786276312013-11-04T08:14:34.193-06:002013-11-04T08:14:34.193-06:00Happy November Jane!
If you decide to visit Montre...Happy November Jane!<br />If you decide to visit Montreal {hope you do ... it is gorgeous}drop me an email ~ I will tell you all the places we visited that I know you would love too ♥Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03254382654565513811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-62614122963185302532013-11-04T05:08:56.243-06:002013-11-04T05:08:56.243-06:00I retired when our first grandson was born. I sta...I retired when our first grandson was born. I stayed home and kept him while daughter was in nursing school. I didn't work all the time our kids were growing up.<br />I have a lot of free time now and love every single minute of it.<br />Take time to rest and read and enjoy life. It''s waaay too short not to.<br />xoxobj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-77667106809225570772013-11-03T22:57:36.788-06:002013-11-03T22:57:36.788-06:00Hi sweet Jane!
I wouldn't feel guilty at all f...Hi sweet Jane!<br />I wouldn't feel guilty at all for not working. Someone has to mind the store. (Store being HOME!) Sounds like your Halloween went great. Ours too. I LOVE PUMPKIN PIE but I didn't make any yet. I'm afraid I would eat the entire thing. I cannot stay away from sweets if they are around and now the are AROUND! Left over from Halloween.<br />So..Take care and thanks for stopping by. I always love seeing you!!<br />Love,<br />MonaWsprsweetly Of Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990765326246470929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-61026131372065598332013-11-03T20:03:55.497-06:002013-11-03T20:03:55.497-06:00Oh, I must try your chili recipe, Jane! Looks so ...Oh, I must try your chili recipe, Jane! Looks so good! <br /><br />I understand what you're saying about feeling "worthy" and challenged and productive each day when you don't work outside the house. I felt that for a couple years after I quit working. But you know, I discovered that living in a farmhouse on 12 acres gives me plenty to keep busy! And I know I'm doing something productive and important when my husband says, "I just want to tell you how much I appreciate all the work you do around here. Keeping the house clean, linens changed, laundry done, yard mowed, leaves raked, etc. Thank you for that." :) That is enough to make me feel cherished and an important part of our working household. I don't need to work outside the home to feel like an integral part of this family, which is a blessing!<br /><br />xxoo laurie Heaven's Walkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632739764562279850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-4660331582618412822013-11-03T18:40:09.108-06:002013-11-03T18:40:09.108-06:00That food looks great! We didn't have little t...That food looks great! We didn't have little trick or treaters here this year because of the extreme storms that started early am and went into the night :(Teresa@1800 Farmhouse Rdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683992477275533844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-7790237100482817012013-11-03T17:00:36.719-06:002013-11-03T17:00:36.719-06:00Jane, great post! I admit to sometimes feeling ...Jane, great post! I admit to sometimes feeling 'guilt' at just being lazy...why do we do that?<br />I have to remind myself that I work hard, too, so I deserve some time to relax. I love your outlook on this!<br />Susanmust love junkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809616307382178089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-38617087770446597532013-11-03T16:32:41.492-06:002013-11-03T16:32:41.492-06:00Great post! My situation isn't the same but I ...Great post! My situation isn't the same but I do have people commenting all of the time about how much time I have because I don't have kids. It's so annoying to me because my not having kids isn't by choice. Not to mention, last time I checked, everyone has 24 hours in a day.It's just everyone doesn't have the same priorities. <br /><br />I tried pumpkin pie for the first time last year & I can't beleive what I've been missing! <br /><br />We always have a ton of trick or treaters. This year it rained hard the entire night but we still had a ton, they were just all soggy!Tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05394041890043330124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-957498188597875172013-11-03T15:21:14.129-06:002013-11-03T15:21:14.129-06:00I love this post, Jane! I can completely identify...I love this post, Jane! I can completely identify. In watching my own daughter and DIL (and lots of their friends), I see women who truly fit their new title of "Helicopter Moms." They hover over their children and have a tough time letting them out of their sight. My daughter is the worst, and her girls are 14! It's most difficult to carry on a coherent conversation, but she is constantly watching and listening to what they are doing. All that being said, I think that is why women are so "strapped" for "me-time." Just my opinion, but if they would allow their children to be a bit independent, they might have more than 30 minutes for a self-facial!An Oasis in the Deserthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03775583025686145582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-72824592987179222512013-11-03T14:40:35.542-06:002013-11-03T14:40:35.542-06:00Dropping by to say hello. Love the pumpkin pie and...Dropping by to say hello. Love the pumpkin pie and yes, my edges always get too brown. And I don't stage food, either. Every time I do it, it just doesn't seem to work.<br /><br />Enjoy your time, my friend.<br /><br />xo<br />ClaudiaClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691249261693845371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-86298114352904748782013-11-03T13:35:05.954-06:002013-11-03T13:35:05.954-06:00Unfortunately our culture has downplayed and even ...Unfortunately our culture has downplayed and even criticized the role of creating a home and caring for family, which is a full-time job when the kids are still home. It's a real asset to a family and community when women are available to help and encourage others along the way.<br />Never feel guilty...what you do IS important!!!<br />Mary Alice chateau chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861535167732654354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-46442061226545683272013-11-03T11:29:40.006-06:002013-11-03T11:29:40.006-06:00Your chili looks good. That's what we're ...Your chili looks good. That's what we're cooking right now in the crockpot for dinner tonight too! Except ours is the regular beef kind. I have a lot more free time on my hands now that my oldest son is in the military (away at boot camp) and my other son is in middle school all day. So, I'm purposely trying to stay busier so I can deal with an empty house now. My house is quieter than it used to be and some times that's good and other times it's not. I've become used to having my children around so it's a new feeling to me. I've got some projects that I will be starting soon. I stay busy with housework, running errands and taking care of our dog. I am also blogging more too. It helps for me to feel like I have a connection with others right now. I completely understand your thoughts on the subject. I think we all do best with a balance in our lives. We need to feel like we have a purpose in life, but not at the expense of our well being. I guess that is what we're all seeking. <br />Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16938178631385143773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-27340482778037131402013-11-03T08:47:09.947-06:002013-11-03T08:47:09.947-06:00Oh my...I am one of those people that have comment...Oh my...I am one of those people that have commented about how busy I always think you are, Jane!!! <br />I only work at the pharmacy three days a week. I work to supply my shopping habit. The other four days I shop, or I sit around the house. After doing my chores, I am on the computer, reading, phloophing, etc. I love to cook, and bake...but that doesn't count as work to me. Gardening doesn't either. I agree with you!! Why should any of us feel guilty for slowing down to enjoy what time we have left? Hello!!! I'm going to be 60 January 1st. not 30!!! When someone makes a wisecrack about me working part-time, I tell them...I only have a few good years left!!! Come back and talk to me when you are my age!!! lolDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600235934416288679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-85144568245387946732013-11-02T23:42:43.883-05:002013-11-02T23:42:43.883-05:00My hubby and I have a thing going - I think he is ...My hubby and I have a thing going - I think he is slightly serious - aren't all jokes - but he teases me that he wants my life sitting around eating bon bons all day. So I looked up the meaning of the word - good good in French or goodies. So when I have a particularly hectic day I tell him, "I know this was supposed to just be a bon bon day, but I did this, and that and this and that!" We both laugh a little, but I too paid my dues and chose my lifestyle and just because he chooses stress, doesn't mean he is going to talk me into it!! I loved your thoughts on it. The chili and pie look delish. Obviously we are too much into the theater of Halloween night to be cooking yummy things like you did, but if you were my neighbor I would have been happy to have eaten some of both!Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074013194838958441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-38447984953365758162013-11-02T20:04:19.097-05:002013-11-02T20:04:19.097-05:00Hey I love the ending of this post. You are right ...Hey I love the ending of this post. You are right on. I admire you for the (somewhat) slowness of your life. You seem to enjoy life and "take time to smell the roses." I am trying to move more and more that direction, but that sense of needing to accomplish something is dead wrong and I need to let that go!podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-16666180546166657482013-11-02T18:17:30.205-05:002013-11-02T18:17:30.205-05:00Okay? Why are you not on my blog thingamajig anym...Okay? Why are you not on my blog thingamajig anymore? <br />No wonder I haven't seen you! Somehow, you are not showing up on my Reader?! Hmpf!<br />Missed you!<br /><br />xo<br /><br />AndieDivine Theatrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02553420826262806110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-38537312382381696062013-11-02T17:47:25.682-05:002013-11-02T17:47:25.682-05:00Thought provoking and so much so that I haven'...Thought provoking and so much so that I haven't thought about it enough to respond other than to say I have felt the guilt. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-56019201525213936802013-11-02T16:16:15.977-05:002013-11-02T16:16:15.977-05:00Don't you ever feel badly about being home..an...Don't you ever feel badly about being home..and taking care of your family...that's the biggest job around. You raised your wonderful kids and have a great relationship...you love and care for your husband and the pets. You should be Queen Blondie:):) I like seeing what you cook in your home. Blessings, xoxo,SusieSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425051654313691986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-28366164033849979412013-11-02T14:03:35.309-05:002013-11-02T14:03:35.309-05:00Certainly don't feel guilty...you are a terrif...Certainly don't feel guilty...you are a terrific wife and mother. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-18354332425929663102013-11-02T10:25:14.757-05:002013-11-02T10:25:14.757-05:00I love your trick or treat candy bowl and your woo...I love your trick or treat candy bowl and your wool candy cane! You're making me want to make a pumpkin pie now too. :) You know, I've never felt guilty about enjoying my time at home. I think I've always just felt really grateful that I can stay home and just take care of my family. When I was in elementary school, the teacher asked everyone what they wanted to be when they grew up and I said "a mom." :) I love being home and treasure the days where I don't have to be anywhere or do anything. :) I think I'm pretty much a homebody. LOL! I have a framed quote from Anne of Green Gables in my dining room and it says "The nicest and sweetest days are not those on which anything very splendid or wonderful or exciting happens but just those that bring simple little pleasures, following one another softly, like pearls slipping off a string." I love that! Lisa @ Texas Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08324912792298425253noreply@blogger.com