tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post206400967969408450..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: Fun ProjectsMama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-48304196224995659012012-11-30T20:03:22.520-06:002012-11-30T20:03:22.520-06:00Anonymous - Are you referring to the "velly i...Anonymous - Are you referring to the "velly intellesting" wording? Gosh, surely didn't mean to offend anyone. That phrase was made well-known by Arte Johnson on the show "Laugh In" when he played his German soldier character. You may be too young to remember the show but it was certainly meant simply as a quirky figure of speech then and that's how I used it now.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-80565933602518055762012-11-30T19:57:24.866-06:002012-11-30T19:57:24.866-06:00Susan - No doubt there is a soothing chemical rele...Susan - No doubt there is a soothing chemical released! And we all need more of it! I do go into my quilt room some nights when I can't sleep. Feels great then but the next day . . . ugh! That sweater is straight stockinette stitch on #9 needles so it was really speedy-quick to knit. I've seen your knitting, and you are NOT chopped liver!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-36620144339405128942012-11-30T11:32:22.694-06:002012-11-30T11:32:22.694-06:00Making fun of an ethnic accent? Not acceptable, h...Making fun of an ethnic accent? Not acceptable, hasn't been for years and decades.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-73046476145795654862012-11-30T11:15:59.012-06:002012-11-30T11:15:59.012-06:00I bet there is some soothing chemical that is rele...I bet there is some soothing chemical that is released by the brain when we are able to be peaceful and creative. So now you know what to do when you are in a no-sleep slump. I love that Christmas wall hanging - it is so cheerful and lovely. And my GOSH have you gotten far on that sweater? Are you trying to make me feel like chopped liver??? Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-53102205487094385412012-11-28T20:08:39.307-06:002012-11-28T20:08:39.307-06:00Thanks, Erin.
You can just never tell how an e-ma...Thanks, Erin.<br /><br />You can just never tell how an e-mail or comment (sometimes even blog posts!) are going to appear on another computer. Have you ever gotten an e-mailnn with nninserted allnn throughout nnthe message? That one drives me crazy!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-1036895635628651532012-11-28T06:57:47.493-06:002012-11-28T06:57:47.493-06:00I didn't put those spaces in my comment, how s...I didn't put those spaces in my comment, how strange!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-64862974219201268612012-11-28T06:57:04.001-06:002012-11-28T06:57:04.001-06:00Lovely projects! I am envious of your good night&...Lovely projects! I am envious of your good night's sleep - I woke up at 3:30 am with a "WHATTHEHECKISTHAT"?! today, went outside and it was some strange jet traffic over at the base. Believe it or not I can sleep through screaming F-18's but this was a wierd noise, maybe one of the new unmanned aerials... have to ask hubby when he gets back, but I DON'T LIKE IT!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-9192856592906389492012-11-27T19:46:13.526-06:002012-11-27T19:46:13.526-06:00Tombstone Livestock - You'd be surprised at th...Tombstone Livestock - You'd be surprised at the number of people even in our locale who keep their houses on the chilly side to save on heating fuel. It's one way to try to save a couple of bucks and these days, we have to find any way we can to do so. Still hoping you get more rain . . . and that the air quality clears up for you.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-626495359200578392012-11-27T19:43:59.811-06:002012-11-27T19:43:59.811-06:00Kelly - I think I had such a good weekend was beca...Kelly - I think I had such a good weekend was because I cleaned the house to within an inch of its life on Wednesday before Thanksgiving. So for Friday, Saturday and Sunday it looked pretty good . . . which makes it much easier for me to take some time "off." Now it's looking like it needs some attention again. Sigh. Why can't it stay looking clean and picked up for more than a day or so?Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-13422375543642283592012-11-27T17:31:51.235-06:002012-11-27T17:31:51.235-06:00Love your bookends and the wall hanging. I think ...Love your bookends and the wall hanging. I think bears have the right idea, hibernate. I am trying not to think about whining about the weather when I read about temps in the 10's and below, still in the 60's here during the day, high 30's - low 40's at night. Trying to get by with out turning on the heater at the cost of propane and right now we are in mostly no burn days due to the heavy fog and poor air quality. Supposed to rain tomorrow, hope so, can barely see the grass that sprouted, need rain before it dries up.Tombstone Livestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022776395762826903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-42707711903904647332012-11-27T16:14:39.671-06:002012-11-27T16:14:39.671-06:00Love your wall hanging!!!! I have been my own vers...Love your wall hanging!!!! I have been my own version of a she bear lately too, I crave doing something crafty with my time!!!!! I need to hunker down and get this pig sty clean so I can do some soul feeding!!!! Brrr, I hope old man winter stays away from here a little bit longer, although the hibernating sounds nice ☺Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326069783582536184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-2863132582508081352012-11-27T15:38:36.570-06:002012-11-27T15:38:36.570-06:00Stephanie - You got it, Girl! That's exactly ...Stephanie - You got it, Girl! That's exactly it. It's a quiet, almost meditative time for me when I get a lot of thinking done . . . NOT necessarily pertaining to knitting or quilting!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-9420733174837853832012-11-27T15:37:33.458-06:002012-11-27T15:37:33.458-06:002 Tramps - Thank you, thank you! I just put up a ...2 Tramps - Thank you, thank you! I just put up a short blog post about the bookends you noticed. What sharp eyes you have!!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-91067917474817453212012-11-27T15:36:31.412-06:002012-11-27T15:36:31.412-06:00Ashling - Oh, you are so right there! When I trud...Ashling - Oh, you are so right there! When I trudge along day after day from one chore to another, I lose all enthusiasm and energy. The thing is (darn!) some days (like today), it seems almost impossible to take the time away from the chores. But maybe tonight after dinner . . . Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-64016864828585537702012-11-27T15:33:56.180-06:002012-11-27T15:33:56.180-06:00Simply Scaife Family - I can totally understand th...Simply Scaife Family - I can totally understand that. Because of our living circumstances and the phase of our lives, I once went seven years without finding time to do ANY handwork. Can you believe that? It wasn't good for me. I should have somehow, someway MADE the time. Hope you do, too.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-26182513503263869132012-11-27T15:01:09.790-06:002012-11-27T15:01:09.790-06:00Well done! I suspect, like me with crocheting, th...Well done! I suspect, like me with crocheting, that quilting and knitting are therapeutic for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-76841784887481423242012-11-27T10:50:15.980-06:002012-11-27T10:50:15.980-06:00The wall hanging is lovely and the wall color with...The wall hanging is lovely and the wall color with your wood accents is so warm and inviting. Looking at your bookshelves over the windows - what are the bookends? They look very interesting!2 Trampshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721390235821161265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-36124403546247013732012-11-27T08:28:46.626-06:002012-11-27T08:28:46.626-06:00Oh my....up close love the hanging even more...and...Oh my....up close love the hanging even more...and I'm not particularly a quilt fan! Anyway, you may find that allowing yourself time to do what feeds your soul and getting sleep makes it easier to get the chores done, so go for it!Ashlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07056573219551250815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-77750349609795527272012-11-26T23:46:46.404-06:002012-11-26T23:46:46.404-06:00I am in envy of your crafty down time!I am in envy of your crafty down time!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04644117901228961804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-9957998537311617792012-11-26T21:40:19.238-06:002012-11-26T21:40:19.238-06:00Lisa - Thank you! And, yesyesyesyes, I DO need to...Lisa - Thank you! And, yesyesyesyes, I DO need to schedule in more time for things that brings me so much self-satisfaction. Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-52797809941688049342012-11-26T21:39:10.534-06:002012-11-26T21:39:10.534-06:00Ruth - Well, it ain't easy! BUT . . . you, m&...Ruth - Well, it ain't easy! BUT . . . you, m'dear, have done much harder things, right?Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-21081131731215268532012-11-26T21:38:17.808-06:002012-11-26T21:38:17.808-06:00LindaCO - Being good to myself is something I'...LindaCO - Being good to myself is something I've always had a hard time doing. I always think I'll do it when I'm done doing everything else I should be doing. (How's that workin'?) But, Thick Head that I am, I think I'm finally coming to the realization that I'll really be a better person if I "fix" myself first before trying to "fix" everything around me. Make any sense?Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-9476087421321517482012-11-26T21:35:13.257-06:002012-11-26T21:35:13.257-06:00CR - Oh, I LOVE your support! Keep it up in case ...CR - Oh, I LOVE your support! Keep it up in case that devil of a voice in my head tries to take over, will ya?Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-20384317975460306682012-11-26T21:33:50.826-06:002012-11-26T21:33:50.826-06:00DFW - I know I so envy your more forgiving climate...DFW - I know I so envy your more forgiving climate when it comes to trying to grow most of your food, but I do think I'd get really bored without the definite changes of season. Looking out at my gardens today looks like a totally different world than it does in July. And I like that.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-27686634694080821732012-11-26T21:31:57.446-06:002012-11-26T21:31:57.446-06:00Rhonda - Thanks! I think the secret to finishing ...Rhonda - Thanks! I think the secret to finishing a project that you've lost enthusiasm for is to (somehow) find a block of time, sit down and work on it enough that you can really see progress. Then you'll feel you're not that far from the end. Come one, squeak in the time . . . you deserve it!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.com