tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post8949050239492172048..comments2024-03-20T20:37:14.527-05:00Comments on Blondie's Journal: SEPTEMBER RAMBLINGS & SOME WISE WORDSBlondie's Journalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-23424520567809132862016-10-04T04:44:29.040-05:002016-10-04T04:44:29.040-05:00Both Leslie and Monica are blog friends and I get ...Both Leslie and Monica are blog friends and I get excited when I see they have written a post because I know it will make me think.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-12943010436340696972016-10-02T07:40:28.372-05:002016-10-02T07:40:28.372-05:00You are an absolute sweetheart! Do you love the bo...You are an absolute sweetheart! Do you love the book? Follow Christie on Instagram if you haven't.You will see the places she writes about! I am so thrilled to connect with you and your ideas here on your blog!prince snow farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14171423443511809026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-28455187655954091502016-09-29T22:41:16.550-05:002016-09-29T22:41:16.550-05:00Interesting to think about the empty nest syndrome...Interesting to think about the empty nest syndrome, getting older, retirement. Those years are not so far away. Hopefully I will be as active and social as my Dad is. He's 90, still drives, has lunch with his friends, golfs, lifts weights and walks on the treadmill, does crossword puzzles and reads novels and loves emailing his friends on the computer.<br /><br />It's all about your attitude. You have to keep active in mind and body.Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09132687955890418093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-75402555584761704932016-09-29T14:03:20.202-05:002016-09-29T14:03:20.202-05:00Jane, I love your new photo. I have a Rose of Shar...Jane, I love your new photo. I have a Rose of Sharon hedge, it came with my house. I love it and so far, it has been very well behaved. I hope yours is too. I don't know how I missed this post, but I totally get where you're coming from. I still have kids at home but they are older and don't need me as much. Sometimes I say, now what? Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-79617089181595921512016-09-28T01:23:36.126-05:002016-09-28T01:23:36.126-05:00Hi Jane, I don't know how I totally missed thi...Hi Jane, I don't know how I totally missed this post, but I did.....my life has been moving along faster than I am. Always loved Rose of Sharon and keep meaning to find a place for it somewhere in this jungle of mine. I love how you write, by the way, it is like having coffee with an old friend and the conversation moves along about the little things and then finds some insight into something so real and so true. Finding courage is something I struggle with and then there's that identity thing that I have never quite mastered. Any encouragement on those two levels are really needed and I thank you for sharing that. Life just sort of carries us along sometimes and we struggle to find our moorings. I know I do. The book recommendation sounds like one I would love. I will check out Leslie's blog when I am done here. The Ramblin' Man is ramblin' once again and here I am alone with nothing but two little dogs in the wilderness. I need that courage badly..... Enjoy these golden days out in the gardens. Sending hugs xo KarenKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-10212343862955336782016-09-28T00:19:06.709-05:002016-09-28T00:19:06.709-05:00I'm glad you are enjoying your little gifts. ...I'm glad you are enjoying your little gifts. :)Tammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-60363663642759695392016-09-28T00:17:59.458-05:002016-09-28T00:17:59.458-05:00As you know, I'm in a new stage of life around...As you know, I'm in a new stage of life around here with both my boys far far away in college. But I've been working on mind, body and spirit for years now and am comfortable with my current circumstance. My little neighbor from next door who is 10 asked me how I can be alone all day. I told her I like the peace and quiet. I don't even turn the tv half the time. I spent years running the rat race. Now I choose how I spend my time and who I give my time to. I've got plenty of things to keep me busy. And once the weather changes, I'll be romping around outside. Like you, I'd rather mow than vacuum -- no grass here to mow. But I've got two balconies with plants that need tending to. And with winter on the way, I want to start trying to grow things from seed. As for your Rose of Sharon, a colonoscopy is invasive -- I say keep anything that voluntarily blooms so beautifully. It looks like a mix between hollyhock and hibiscus -- both flowers I love. Something I'm working on right now is being in the moment. When I see something that needs to be done, I do it. For so long, I would say I was doing to do something and then be distracted by 10 other things, and the one thing from the beginning would never get done. Now I stop, I do, and then I move on. I definitely feel a sense of accomplishment by slowing down, being present. :) Now I'm off to read Leslie's blog.Tammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-64915264068795256152016-09-27T18:01:12.025-05:002016-09-27T18:01:12.025-05:00Beautiful photos! The best thing about Fall is tha...Beautiful photos! The best thing about Fall is that we can finally sit outside and enjoy nature!Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-78428660866359018052016-09-27T09:18:26.950-05:002016-09-27T09:18:26.950-05:00This post and your thoughts about rediscovering yo...This post and your thoughts about rediscovering your path in life resonates with so many of us. I think women have the most changes to deal with through life as we need to adjust to so much letting go as our children grow up and eventually leave the nest. I like what Cheryl said about taking one day at a time and living it to the fullest. That may look different for each of us.<br />Always enjoy stopping by...<br />Mary Alice<br />chateau chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861535167732654354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-71319911290229745762016-09-25T14:25:42.549-05:002016-09-25T14:25:42.549-05:00You're at the Lake!! Yay! You sound good and I...You're at the Lake!! Yay! You sound good and I loved your sharing the words of your blog friend. So true! I am all about shaking up my life occasionally and try and suggest that to some of my firmly entrenched friends. I can't wait to see pics of your lake house. Happy Fall! KitKithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821207596562393224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-63252603505338492602016-09-25T14:03:26.839-05:002016-09-25T14:03:26.839-05:00Beautiful flowers, Janie! I love roses of Sharon a...Beautiful flowers, Janie! I love roses of Sharon and I miss mine from Natchez. I wish mine were invasive there but they did not seem to be. Enjoy organizing and decorating!...Christine xinexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100438341646700750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-90605336236941855752016-09-24T09:48:52.268-05:002016-09-24T09:48:52.268-05:00Always a pleasure to see your Lake house Jane, sou...Always a pleasure to see your Lake house Jane, sounds like you are in the right spot.<br />Enjoy the sounds of nature-we hear coyotes and owls too, such wonderful sounds from the country.<br />Wishing you a lovely weekend too,<br />JemmaJemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-43885824462908326912016-09-24T06:09:12.292-05:002016-09-24T06:09:12.292-05:00Jane, your Rose of Sharon will become a nice large...Jane, your Rose of Sharon will become a nice large bush or tree in a matter of years...great for a fence area. You may notice, after awhile, a new one coming up next to the existing one....just dig it up right then and there and get rid of it, OR transplant it about 10 feet away along the fence for the next bush :) I have one in the back and one on the side and the bees just love them. Deb from frugal little bungalowhttp://www.frugallittlebungalow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-6828286457763487832016-09-23T22:51:31.339-05:002016-09-23T22:51:31.339-05:00Hi Jane, I'm back from my summer blog hiatus a...Hi Jane, I'm back from my summer blog hiatus and trying to catch up a bit with everyone. I enjoyed this post and appreciate your honesty. I'm older than you and I've spent many minutes pondering the future, too. The years ahead of me are getting shorter and shorter. Time really is flying by now. Knowing that I will most likely not get around to many of those things on my bucket list, I've decided the most important thing for me to do is to just enjoy each day knowing I'm still able to go and do what I want to...within reason, of course. (Okay, that's easy to say unless you've got a knee giving you fits or some weird problem pops up to rob your joy for a while...which happens to all of us at some point in time.) Anyway, some days may just simply be spent in my recliner with a tall glass of iced tea and a good book. That's okay with me because, being an introvert, I enjoy living a quiet life. Most of the time. I know you are happy to be back at your lake house and it will be wonderful when you've finished with the put aways and decorating. Enjoy your time there and have a great weekend! ~Cheryl Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-34803757583858740962016-09-23T15:58:45.196-05:002016-09-23T15:58:45.196-05:00I adore Leslie and so many times I have just stopp...I adore Leslie and so many times I have just stopped and thought about things after reading one of her posts ~ she is the real deal. I am playing catch up with my blog reading today. Love all the pics from the lake and your "ramblings". xoLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00933214618325580791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-8445368509000919582016-09-23T13:09:04.651-05:002016-09-23T13:09:04.651-05:00I love spinach, thanks for the recipe share. I&#... I love spinach, thanks for the recipe share. I'd rather cut the grass than vacuum too.. or wash the dishes. even if they're only going in the dishwasher. Bleh. <br /><br />Karen thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-81990305082013129462016-09-23T10:32:22.395-05:002016-09-23T10:32:22.395-05:00This was so good! I enjoyed every word! I'm ab...This was so good! I enjoyed every word! I'm about to be 50... kicking and screaming.. this is a weird time for me... adjusting to this season in life has had it's moments! Thank you for visiting my blog and I hope you have a great weekend!Sherry @ Thrift My Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601843879595393113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-11351395032349328092016-09-23T07:29:31.331-05:002016-09-23T07:29:31.331-05:00I'd rather cut the grass then vacuum too. When...I'd rather cut the grass then vacuum too. When we visited Nantucket, many of the homes there had tall hedges of Rose of Sharon around their entire yards. One of the prettiest was one planted with every other one being white and then lavender. Karen (Back Road Journal)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09827391683226863495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-74703701834424415292016-09-23T01:12:50.473-05:002016-09-23T01:12:50.473-05:00I have been following Leslie since I began bloggin...I have been following Leslie since I began blogging. I love that she mixes decorating and her home projects with "think" pieces.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-20865573695327020432016-09-22T17:17:54.343-05:002016-09-22T17:17:54.343-05:00Lovely flowers Jane. You have a green thumb for s...Lovely flowers Jane. You have a green thumb for sure. There's much blooming around here...leftover petunias and ferns.<br />The staircase is so nice. Always a pleasure to see your lake house. Have a beautiful fall. xoLinda @ Life and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210490476537882296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-17920833825335138552016-09-22T10:57:31.790-05:002016-09-22T10:57:31.790-05:00Your flowers are beautiful! Mine are loving the c...Your flowers are beautiful! Mine are loving the calming down of the heat too. The roses are spectacular again. I had to go back and read some of the changes in your home. Love the new staircase. Yes, we do accumulate way too much! I am trying to go through my Halloween decor and get rid of those things I don't just love! Hard to part with things though. Good to hear from you! Have more beautiful, beautiful fall days!Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074013194838958441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-76740545723174613702016-09-22T07:57:55.419-05:002016-09-22T07:57:55.419-05:00Blondie one of the reasons I have been reading you...Blondie one of the reasons I have been reading your blog for so long is that you are real! I adore that you share the everyday seasons of life. It reminds me to treasure the little things. Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-67956379566202440132016-09-21T12:36:53.391-05:002016-09-21T12:36:53.391-05:00Hi Jane. Your garden is still so beautiful. Mine d...Hi Jane. Your garden is still so beautiful. Mine didn't do well this year at all. I guess the drought has finally caught up with it. Hope next year will be better. That is a beautiful statement that you shared with us. I will go by for a visit with her. Sounds like a very wise lady..Have a wonderful week..JudyJudy at GoldCountryCottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282585980012016892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-3152456143091634872016-09-20T22:54:45.928-05:002016-09-20T22:54:45.928-05:00Jane I am really amazed at all the beauty growing ...Jane I am really amazed at all the beauty growing in your garden in September. It's been so hot all my flowers were spent and I'm replacing with Mums. Thanks for sharing Hometalk, I was unfamiliar with it. I am sure I will be using it. Your honesty is refreshing and the aging process isn't for whimps. I don't know how and when I embraced my age but I have and I feel much happier. Will try your spinach bake, I enjoy spinach and it's extremely healthy. Just look at Popeye and OMGosh did I just date myself, lol. Enjoy your visits to your beautiful Lake house.<br />xoxo,<br />VeraRow homes and Cobblestoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01643916045622529275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6702005723584006500.post-29315627520403231532016-09-20T13:45:51.799-05:002016-09-20T13:45:51.799-05:00I liked the snippet you shared from Leslie's b...I liked the snippet you shared from Leslie's blog. I would have to agree that some change to your routine (even it's not huge) can give you renewed energy in your life. We do tend to get complacent in our older age. I'm still raising a son, so I still feel a sense of worth. But, I know that one day he won't need me as much and I will live a different life than I do now. Time will tell what that will be.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16938178631385143773noreply@blogger.com