tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post5711259491877064270..comments2024-03-22T18:15:57.909-04:00Comments on A Haven for Vee: November ThoughtsVeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-62165761954628639622013-11-16T13:03:07.723-05:002013-11-16T13:03:07.723-05:00I had been thinking that Blogdom had slowed down r...I had been thinking that Blogdom had slowed down recently. I know for me that there has been so much going on in life in this new season that is has been difficult keeping up.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05799594980600477320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-67170443189501738292013-11-11T16:30:55.602-05:002013-11-11T16:30:55.602-05:00My sister's death really made me wonder if I c...My sister's death really made me wonder if I could (or should) keep blogging. At her funeral, her children had all of the oil paintings on display that she had done over the years. I felt I could do so much more with my time and make something lasting for my children and get back to painting myself rather than playing on the computer. We'll see. I don't want to give up on blogging totally and I do enjoy visiting my blog buddies but may just try to cut back a little.<br /><br />Thanks again for your support and wonderful comments.SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-18930215785858192862013-11-08T13:32:35.910-05:002013-11-08T13:32:35.910-05:00The lovely things you provide for our nurture and ...The lovely things you provide for our nurture and nourishment of soul is, in my view, one of those important things you do. Blogging adds something to our lives and connects us to others that would be deeply felt if it were no longer available to us.<br /><br />Stop blogging for your own sake, yes, and re-establish what is important for you in your own heart and world...<br /><br />But I want you to know that your blog is an oasis in my day. Even if I don't come every day or leave a comment every day, I just love knowing you are there somewhere being a blessing... and that goes for many other kindred hearts out there.<br /><br />Just so you know...I do find it a wee bit frustrating when you shut off the comments hoping it frees the reader from obligation. I don't leave comments out of obligation... I comment as my heart connects...it dictates the ebb and flow of conversation. But when something stirs, I'm always grateful for the ability to click on the comment and leave a wee note. <br /><br />Wishing you a beautiful time away.... and we'll be loving you knowing you are somewhere.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Brenda<br /><br /> Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-56661703747403163802013-11-07T23:16:19.285-05:002013-11-07T23:16:19.285-05:00I'd be content to shut myself in the house and...I'd be content to shut myself in the house and string cranberries and popcorn. I actually did that one year. I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas to spend time with my family, to fellowship with my church family, and reflect on God's bountiful blessings. God is good, all the time. ~ AbbyLittle Birdie Blessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14673752124765885843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-57567905377572979372013-11-07T10:52:42.750-05:002013-11-07T10:52:42.750-05:00Thanks for letting me know, Melissa. It's a ge...Thanks for letting me know, Melissa. It's a gentle read.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-42327851756960990382013-11-06T15:26:25.414-05:002013-11-06T15:26:25.414-05:00Vee
Thank you for your thoughtful post. It's s...Vee<br />Thank you for your thoughtful post. It's so easy to get off track with our priorities.<br />Your words certainly make me want to give more thought to how I spend my time.<br />And also how I can make this Christmas special for my family, although we are apart.<br />Blessings, my friend-Kimberlycamp and cottage livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493023859271366201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-82130765412392519602013-11-05T08:08:19.300-05:002013-11-05T08:08:19.300-05:00Just wanted you to know that I borrowed the book &...Just wanted you to know that I borrowed the book "Only Fifty Years Ago" by your recommendation (couldn't believe our library system had it in eastern PA). I have just found you from "coffeeteabooksandme". I enjoy your sense of humor, decorating with the cranberry sauce cans! Thanks so much for sharing a part of another side of the country.Instagram.com/melissasnoteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03389672466065251231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-72440671032169461112013-11-04T14:32:23.951-05:002013-11-04T14:32:23.951-05:00The only thought I've given to Thanksgiving is...The only thought I've given to Thanksgiving is which restaurant we'll go to. :) You probably remember that we celebrate both US & Canadian Thanksgiving but I just can't, absolutely can't, do another big meal before Christmas. I'm struggling with Christmas this year. I know I should be thinking about it but part of me just wants to let it go. I know I'm not alone in feeling this way facing the first Christmas without a loved one.<br /><br />I'm always in awe of you and others who can post daily. I don't know how you do it! A little break now and again definitely helps. It should be fun and not a chore. <br /><br />Enjoy your week! xoxoLyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13213182072929718035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-68895949306402336912013-11-03T21:55:50.513-05:002013-11-03T21:55:50.513-05:00I find it ironic that I blogged today about wantin...I find it ironic that I blogged today about wanting to blog more often, and so many here expressed wanting to blog less! I think that is how life is in general--often we want what we don't have. I have been fortunate to get one blog post up every week, but I think I put a lot of time and effort into each post which I'd never be able to do if I tried to blog more frequently. I begin to work on post and then it takes days to finish. I always envy those that can pop up a post a day with apparent ease. I'm trying to learn how to write less and post less photos and do less research. I can get lost online doing research --one thig leads to another interesting thing! lol! It's very enjoyable to me, however, but I think my posts are too long for many. I guess over the years we evolve withwhat is going on in our lives. As a care giving grandma my days are so busy, and then weekends are full of family functions or exploring our new state, that blogging has become less of a priority than it used to be. However, I'd miss it too much to give it up! My mind is always thinking "Oh! I can blog about this!" :) I think you enjoy it too much, too, Vee!<br /><br />As far as holidays, I am doing Thanksgiving for all, but Christmas each of my children want to remain in their own homes with their children to celebrate, so V and I will be visiting elves that day... lol! I am going to make a Christmas Eve dinner for my family so we will celebrate that day together :) <br /><br />Off to visit the blogs/posts you recommended!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-16450194732649670612013-11-03T13:23:23.834-05:002013-11-03T13:23:23.834-05:00Love your decoration!!!! I did visit your friends ...Love your decoration!!!! I did visit your friends blog and agree it was just what I need to do too. Thank you for your sweet comments about our Midnight. There is this big hole in my heart right now but I will fill it with fond memories.Wildflowerhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15897609431263814815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-1687269383982921312013-11-03T10:57:44.987-05:002013-11-03T10:57:44.987-05:00So interesting to read this post. I'm having ...So interesting to read this post. I'm having to provide the program at a meeting on Nov 26th. I've decided that it will be about Thanksgiving. I've been reading a book this morning about Thanksgiving. My mother-in-law wrote an article about Thanksgiving that was published in a magazine many years ago. I still have it (somewhere in the storage unit). I need to ask her for a copy of it. <br /><br />Gifts are meant to be meaningful...from your heart as the giver to the heart of the recipient. I agree completely with you about remembering our Heavenly Father in these celebrations. That alone provides so much meaning to the holidays.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03397087180636686873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-88695716091960968262013-11-03T08:44:38.152-05:002013-11-03T08:44:38.152-05:00I will be back later when I have time to read what...I will be back later when I have time to read what everyone else has had to say on this subject. I think at one time or another all of us bloggers have asked ourselves this question. For me I continue on as I print my blogs into books, and keep them as a journal of our lives. All ~ or most anyway ~ of my favorite pictures are in there as well. I try as hard as I can to stick to my time of blogging as best as I can. I follow my favorites religiously as I have not only found myself encouraged, entertained, inspired, and educated onj subjects I have find highly interesting, but feel as if the gals are some of my close personal friends. I am soo attached. It is always hard when one of these decides to hang up her blogging shoes and she fades into the background and is lost from my life. Some I have kept up with for a while through email, but eventually that too comes to an end, and that's the end of it. So for our season of time we were involved in each others daily lives, and then we are not. I do understand of course that each must follow what their heart is telling them to do. Soo having said all that YOU have definitely become one of my favorite spots to visit and look forward to your little inputs every morning ~ usually when I read you ~ even my hubby has heard many of your posts. Soo would I ever miss you should you decide to lay this aside!! But!! again, I do get it. Enjoy your Sunday Vee!<br />I am off to check out your recommended reads....Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836655708421528876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-73977352654517220602013-11-03T07:08:48.011-05:002013-11-03T07:08:48.011-05:00Seeing your Jellied Cranberry Sauce box made me re...Seeing your Jellied Cranberry Sauce box made me remember a statistic I just read--51% prefer Whole Berry and 49% Jellied. It's pretty much a split nation for the holidays...which are coming up way too quickly, XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-78658559748238952282013-11-02T22:49:05.161-04:002013-11-02T22:49:05.161-04:00Hello Vee, I really do understand about the bloggi...Hello Vee, I really do understand about the blogging situation! I sometimes will say to myself I need to get off this computer and get on with my real life. This world and our lifestyle's has gotten so TXT and virtual. It is our only form of communication, we are really starving for fellowship.<br />Also,by being on the computer you really get nothing done...<br />I have been trying to limit my time and to stay off completly a couple days a week.<br />Go over to my blog later and read the comment from a 12year old girl responding to the apron giveaway!!<br />I wanted to cry my eyes out...<br />Ask the Lord to only allow you to post when you feel His leading, because most the time it is a habit to turn it on and get lost from what is really happening around me.<br />Okay see I can ramble too :)<br />Blessings, Roxy and a Hug too!living from glory to gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123718369605106023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-50581749542900966332013-11-02T20:59:18.553-04:002013-11-02T20:59:18.553-04:00Sigh, I too have been thinking a lot about bloggin...Sigh, I too have been thinking a lot about blogging. Every so often I'm ready to wrap up almost 8 years of blogging. It truly has become a nice hobby, a part of me, but how long can it last? On the other hand I always seem to come up with something to say, and just when I get ready to quit someone writes and says what an encouragement my blog is to them. That encourages me to keep on, though I am blogging a lot less and letting be like that even though I used to blog almost every day. I appreciate you sharing the link on Christmas thoughts -- very challenging and where I'm thinking these days. I think you would be greatly missed for your matter of facts thoughts on life and your humor and your encouragement. We are a community of sorts and it was interesting to read one of your commenters call different blog "sets" niches.<br />Before you quit, try posting less. Maybe that would be better. My number of comments has dropped--I am missing some who used to read regularly, but that's OK because I need to feel it's more to express myself and read what others are thinking than to get people talking to me (though it's nice when it happens.) I have the grandies here this weekend and we are having such fun!podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-72692922998036711492013-11-02T19:23:06.119-04:002013-11-02T19:23:06.119-04:00It seems that in bog land things ebb and flow. Bu...It seems that in bog land things ebb and flow. Busy some time and quiet others. I myself am in the midst of rearranging, thinking about life in general. I do appreciate visiting you and listening to your perspective of things.<br /><br />Thanksgiving for me will be a party of 3. Christmas very quiet. Something that I am actually looking forward too.Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-60277439328994522532013-11-02T19:19:14.447-04:002013-11-02T19:19:14.447-04:00Vee, you have been doing some serious thinking but...Vee, you have been doing some serious thinking but I think you should keep on blogging. Unless you're really really busy of course. You know I always read your blog and always comment, so I would really miss you if you took a break. I realize the holiday season coming up is a busy one for my American friends. Having two major holidays back to back is stressful. I like the idea of keeping it simpler and easy on the budget. So, I hope you stay with us. You will be dearly missed should you take a break. Perhaps just blog when you can, once or twice a week. Try it. We'll all be here waiting. Hugs. PamPamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-34869999999223614072013-11-02T17:53:09.570-04:002013-11-02T17:53:09.570-04:00I think we are always in transition of one sort or...I think we are always in transition of one sort or another. That's just the way LIFE is......ever changing. Blogs should never become a heavy burden to be borne - by the writer or the reader. We are who we are and it is what it is. I plan on going over to visit the posts you suggested later this evening. I visit blogs when I take a few minutes to rest from whatever work I'm doing. Not sure if I could sit for very long at a time anyway.<br />I have totally enjoyed being HOME this fall. I truly meant to host a Ladies Tea for my friends and family but I can see that's not going to happen. Perhaps next year. Thanksgiving this year will be spent in the camper out on Louis Dean's son's place. We have invested so much time and energy in MY family in recent years it is time to enjoy HIS! His son and daughter in law and a grandson deserve LD's time and attention....and MINE as well! Amber will host a Thanksgiving meal on the Sunday before for our family. Sister, aunts, Grandmother, uncles, the whole shebang! I suppose in looking back over the last dozen years or so - every holiday is always a bit different from the year before just by virtue of all the changes in life.<br />Everyone loves you so - me included!! I think you underestimate what an influence you have on so many. What an amazing opportunity the world of Blog gives us - to voice our thoughts, hopes, prayers. I love this scripture..... Acts 4:20 "For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard." Isn't that what we do?Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623820316056914224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-13574647346394480122013-11-02T17:43:10.337-04:002013-11-02T17:43:10.337-04:00You are among many that are pondering the same thi...You are among many that are pondering the same thing....is it time to put blogging to bed for a nice, long rest. I, too, am finding it hard to blog right now. Losing my blog, moving, holidays approaching like roaring trains....bj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-27293528350901783562013-11-02T17:27:09.499-04:002013-11-02T17:27:09.499-04:00I'm sitting here in a crowded ferry terminal w...I'm sitting here in a crowded ferry terminal while the wind and rain pound outside. I thought I'd read some blogs using my phone and free wifi here. Yours is one of the few addresses I know by heart. I could go out and get my computer from the car but did I mention the wind and rain? <br /><br />I'm behind on reading blogs so haven't gotten to either Brenda's or Cheryl's posts yet. But I will. From my experience a simple Christmas can be just as merry and meaningful as a more elaborate one. Heart preparation is key. You know how I feel about your blog - one of my favorites. You would be very much missed. But life has times and seasons that ebb and flow differently for each of us. <br /><br />I've always been thankful that Canada celebrates thanksgiving in October. It makes the holidays seem much less compressed. But you do what you can with what is set in stone. Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375344851011014576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-2413841725949639012013-11-02T16:59:21.128-04:002013-11-02T16:59:21.128-04:00Every morning with breakfast I read my blog for ab...Every morning with breakfast I read my blog for about two hours, I don't have a lot of followers but still miss some but if I don't limit it I would sit here till lunchtime. <br />Merle........Merlesworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00573975763012762631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-49175221561681092882013-11-02T16:56:52.019-04:002013-11-02T16:56:52.019-04:00October did seem quiet to me, I appreciate the sug...October did seem quiet to me, I appreciate the suggestions for the articles on preparing for the holidays and I'll be heading over to look as soon as I finish my comment here:>) Thanksgiving is traditionally at our house so we have the whole thing down pretty pat. Everyone picks a dish to bring and shares in the cooking and it's always wonderful. This year will be especially grand because our daughter and son-in-love will be joining us while he is on leave for three weeks. They usually reside in New Jersey and the whole family is just so happy to have them here! It's going to be a wonderful month!Kathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-52011790728944498732013-11-02T16:54:25.007-04:002013-11-02T16:54:25.007-04:00Vee,
You are such a joy to know and you are always...Vee,<br />You are such a joy to know and you are always so nice to comment..but having said that, I have noticed that a LOT of bloggers seem to be blogging less and not really having much inspiration in doing it. I have even seen several disappear or quit. I have wondered what can be done as a lot of women our age seem to be losing hope ..I know I have found a community in blogland.I am relatively new to all of you but I like the connection of knowing there are a few who read and enjoy what I post..even if it is only a handful of comments....helps me know that there is a reason I do this...staying connected and not surrendering to isolation are some of the reasons...sorry to ramble here...I used to write much more involved posts and more in depth but have mostly been doing tablescapes to force myself to keep on doing this and not throw in the towel. An empty nest and busy children can be lonely at times I stay at home and do not have an outside job.....some days, the computer is the only outside contact I have until my husband comes home from work...thanks for posting this..and for commenting and visiting me..it means a lot to me ..and to others..<br />Love, Monahidden art of homemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776454203241599073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-12907341461158196352013-11-02T16:26:31.609-04:002013-11-02T16:26:31.609-04:00I just read all of the comments and enjoyed them s...I just read all of the comments and enjoyed them so much, it was like siting in a room with friends and each sharing their heart, Since I post so seldom, I am probably not a good one to weigh in on this. I know this one thing for sure, you are such a delight here in blogland, and loved so much. I think Lovella said it best, when she talked about losing the relationships with our blogging friends. I also understand the pressure we perfectionist place on ourselves of disappointing our friends if we don't post. I for one have wriitten many posts just for that reason and would ask myself, "why did you do that, Sue." And like another commenter, I too love seeing how my friends decorate their homes, and of how they live their lives from day to day, You always have a way of inviting us into your home, making us feel so loved and welcomed! That is almost a lost art, as you know a real home is built on love and devotion, and sharing this causes us who see it, especially in some of our darkest hours, to keep pushing forward. I also know blogging takes a lot of time, and it just might be one of the reasons, I am a sporadic blogger, goodness knows I have thousands of photos with post inside my head. ~smile~ I am so thankful for your friendship and what ever you decide will be after much thought and prayers.<br />Did I say i would not be one to weigh in? <br />Much love,<br />I have enjoyed Cheryl's Celebrate series so much, and like visiting here this month have had to read several post to catch up. Having said that ... enjoyed your post on finding bittersweet, your collage was beautiful and last but not least your header is one of the best ever, now i must go and change mine.<br /> SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843762646877115013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-56065422495732162802013-11-02T16:12:21.208-04:002013-11-02T16:12:21.208-04:00I'm just plain lucky, and pleased that Canada ...I'm just plain lucky, and pleased that Canada celebrates our Thanksgiving well in advance of Christmas. It must be hard to organize family events that are this close together.<br />Balance for blogging is what it's all about - posting, and reading what others have to share. What you're posting, or why you're blogging in the first place is part of the equation. I could never do it every day but there are a couple of blogs (and you're one) I like to read every day because you stimulate thought and response.<br />If you blogged less, you know your followers would still be there and it would free up more time, if that is something you want.<br />That isn't canned cranberries on the shredder is it? Speak to one of my daughters about that to know where I stand on canned vs fresh! LOL<br />JudithJudith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.com