tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post2606346439130417277..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: Thoughts Rattling Around In My HeadMama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-48372574262781514382018-02-10T09:00:38.073-06:002018-02-10T09:00:38.073-06:00Sandy - We've tried the various different bran...Sandy - We've tried the various different brands of "grippers" on our boots but the problem we've found with them is that our chore boots are so big (over-sized because of the insulation against our cold up here) that none of them stay on very well. <br /><br />I think today my quilt room may look more cluttered even than it did in the picture! But I plan on spending all day tomorrow playing in there, and I know I'll have to straighten up a bit before I can settle in for a day of creating! It will be a good thing all the way around. ;o}Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-58429926750430326892018-02-08T21:48:19.426-06:002018-02-08T21:48:19.426-06:00Mama Pea,
It's so wonderful to hear Papa Pea g...Mama Pea,<br />It's so wonderful to hear Papa Pea getting around even more. Do you and Papa Pea have Yaktrax to put on your shoes/boots for walking on ice? The Yaktrax have made a big difference for us when walking on ice. They really help prevent you from falling. <br /><br />I'm really sorry to hear about your daughters friend's son, and your husband's friend passing away before their time. We all need to live our lives to its fullest, and appreciate what we have. <br /><br />Your quilt room doesn't look messy, I don't know what your talking about😁. It truly looks like a room for creativity, and appears organized to me.<br /><br />The reading lights come in handy at night in bed. They're just right for reading and not disturbing your husband.<br /><br />Hugs, and love sent your way,<br />SandySandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-9315374575730101012018-02-08T15:37:12.828-06:002018-02-08T15:37:12.828-06:00Kristina - I have a feeling you'll have a supe...Kristina - I have a feeling you'll have a super good garden this year. You're DUE!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-90621377863409795882018-02-08T06:48:40.704-06:002018-02-08T06:48:40.704-06:00I have spikes on my muck boots and I wear them unt...I have spikes on my muck boots and I wear them until there is no sign of ice. It's crazy cold here with lots of ice. I too have been going through my seeds and books. I hope to grow a decent amount of whatever this summer.Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-66408697268418319862018-02-07T08:45:29.157-06:002018-02-07T08:45:29.157-06:00Anonymous - We all need a faith to live by. I bel...Anonymous - We all need a faith to live by. I believe in a "higher power" or "good spirit" in my life as do many others, no matter the name or label we each choose to give it. The beliefs I have that keep me going may be different than those of others, but I'd never argue that anyone else's beliefs were "wrong." (I know this wasn't your intent either.)<br /><br />I don't talk or write of my beliefs in that respect as I feel one's beliefs, values, and faith are a private, but important, part of one's life which gives direction to it. <br /><br />For anyone who chooses to espouse a particular religion or belong to a specific church that symbolizes their beliefs and gives them support and comfort, that's a good thing. We all need and should have the same in one form or another.<br /><br />It's been said we all believe in the same power or entity (even in the diverse religions). We just name it differently.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment. I'm not offended by your words, and I certainly respect your thoughts and feelings.<br /><br />P.S. Unless I misunderstood Mark, I think his comment of "ground our high hopes in some sense of reality" related to the somewhat ambitious lists we all tend to make disregarding the reality that we'd need a crew of 12 working 24/7 to accomplish same!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-67841240117493000962018-02-07T01:26:39.530-06:002018-02-07T01:26:39.530-06:00"Ground our high hopes in some sense of reali..."Ground our high hopes in some sense of reality". You asked how to do that. You do that by realizing that every breath you take, every minute and every hour you are alive comes from the God who created you and loves you more than the mind can comprehend. Mama Pea, you are a wonderful, kind, hard working country woman. I have followed your blog for a few years now. After what has happened to Papa Pea, surely you know he is alive only by the grace of his heavenly Father. I keep praying for you both, not only for strength and healing, but for your awakening to who God is in your lives. He's always been there. He has blessed you beyond measure. I have never understood why you don't acknowledge Him in the least. I hope you are not offended by my words. If you are going to have a blog about your life, shouldn't the One responsible for all your blessings be mentioned once in a while??? Really want to know your thoughts and heart about this...as I so admire everything else you give us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-35189907663985109152018-02-06T14:03:42.382-06:002018-02-06T14:03:42.382-06:00Phil - When people complain about January being su...Phil - When people complain about January being such a long month, it just leaves me scratching my head. I wish every month was as "long" as January!<br /><br />I have about 15 garden catalogs I could send you! If you order from one, I think you'll end up getting more than you need!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-35557427729668331212018-02-06T14:00:58.907-06:002018-02-06T14:00:58.907-06:00Fiona - You said so much in your sentence regardin...Fiona - You said so much in your sentence regarding having milked the cow and bringing the pail full into the house: "I suddenly realized how city people never get that in their day!" I know everyone doesn't think the way we do, but there are certain values and ways of living and taking self-responsibility that have sadly gone by the wayside these days. Most of the population has absolutely no idea of what real living is. (Not said very well, but I'm sure you know what I mean.) Thanks for your comment, Fiona.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-49349579124289906222018-02-05T23:52:55.995-06:002018-02-05T23:52:55.995-06:00Very sweet of you Mama Pea.
I only got two catal...Very sweet of you Mama Pea. <br /><br />I only got two catalogs so far I love them. Remember the day when catalogs began flooding the mailbox with everything from Harry and Davids to the seed catalogs? One was assured ample reading material even if one wasn't particularly interested in each and every topic. Goatldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222031369656684797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-83713800222099455882018-02-05T23:41:40.142-06:002018-02-05T23:41:40.142-06:00I was just thinking this morning, did we have Janu...I was just thinking this morning, did we have January yet? Where did it go? I've only gotten one catalogue so far, the Burgess one on the top of your stack. So you have a lot more to look over.The Wykeham Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223636697571715201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-49678327768713210512018-02-05T20:37:42.093-06:002018-02-05T20:37:42.093-06:00Paying attention to the good often gets rushed by....Paying attention to the good often gets rushed by. In our new adventures with halter breaking and retraining a milk cow we have suddenly realized how much people miss. Doddering across an icy driveway with a bucket of fresh milk followed by spoiled barn cats I suddenly realized how city people never get that in their day! Injuries are out there though. We are glad Papa Pea is getting better. We must savor each moment. God bless you both.Fionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05348495575211204989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-54895580966279975532018-02-05T20:33:08.918-06:002018-02-05T20:33:08.918-06:00Mark - I know you can relate perfectly with finall...Mark - I know you can relate perfectly with finally getting back into your own little beddie with your bride! I'm currently lonesome in our king sized bed but at the same time so gratefully Papa Pea is getting a good night's sleep out on the couch. I'll suffer along (gladly) a while longer until he's healed more.<br /><br />Ha! Ground our high hopes in some sense of reality . . . when you figure out how to do that one, please let me know. Immediately. ;o)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-2927612922116221442018-02-05T20:30:33.604-06:002018-02-05T20:30:33.604-06:00MrsDM - (Having so much trouble commenting here to...MrsDM - (Having so much trouble commenting here tonight! Grrr.)<br /><br />You and me both outside walking on slippery ground . . . I know I must look like a hundred year old crone creaking along!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-25019071060772594322018-02-05T20:28:48.559-06:002018-02-05T20:28:48.559-06:00wisps of words - I've been having the same pro...wisps of words - I've been having the same problems of my comments disappear. Why? <br /><br />Believe me, we are both being very careful when outside in these icy conditions! Although I must admit that times others than falling off a 16' ladder, we've both not had any real injuries when slipping on the ice. But I sure don't want Papa Pea to test out that theory when he's just starting to heal well!<br /><br />And, yes, I'm so thankful he is comfortable sleeping on the couch because that is when the true healing can take place. During good, restful sleep. Praise be!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-19527050527455666902018-02-05T20:24:59.372-06:002018-02-05T20:24:59.372-06:00M - Wise words from a wise lady!!M - Wise words from a wise lady!!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-42003160717755617802018-02-05T18:45:16.540-06:002018-02-05T18:45:16.540-06:00You are so right about slowing down and taking tim...You are so right about slowing down and taking time to be thankful for the good things God allows into our lives, and that goes double for the people! Being bitter or angry about the things we don't have or that aren't going our way requires a huge investment of energy with absolutely no possible payback. I can't afford it and, truth be told, most other folks can't either.<br /><br />I remember it being a really good day after an illness or surgery when I could get out of the recliner and get comfortably back into bed { with my bride ;-) }. Hopefully that day will come for Papa Pea sooner rather than later. <br /><br />We're taking stock about what we can and can't do this year in the garden, too. High hopes, but they have to be grounded in some sense of reality.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08343134852881572900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-45277563695707795382018-02-05T13:13:21.453-06:002018-02-05T13:13:21.453-06:00Hiya Mama Pea! Just catching up after a week'...Hiya Mama Pea! Just catching up after a week's hiatus from the world. You know, I have been thinking the exact same thing about how precious life is and how quick something can happen. In an instant. I am so glad Papa Pea is sans cane in the house. Outside oh it is so slippery out!! I do the granny shuffle when necessary....its a necessity to stay safe!MrsDuncanMahoganyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14530532280823055509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-25489224017922406842018-02-05T11:53:50.189-06:002018-02-05T11:53:50.189-06:00It's not easy, having an open space in the hou...It's not easy, having an open space in the house, disrupted. But I'm sure you are glad he has someplace, where he can sleep comfortably. ---- In sleep, we heal... Sleep is very, very necessary.wisps of wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995057494013633705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-10919610802385357182018-02-05T11:51:20.682-06:002018-02-05T11:51:20.682-06:00Sending quick little comments, because my first on...Sending quick little comments, because my first one, disappeared on me... Yet again.<br /><br />I understand the fear of falling. You two have to go out, to do chores... so you have no choice. We do not, and don't go out, unless necessary. You both stay "upright." :-)wisps of wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995057494013633705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-66897651421335963702018-02-05T11:49:22.481-06:002018-02-05T11:49:22.481-06:00Oh yes, pay attention to what we have. Stop any w...Oh yes, pay attention to what we have. Stop any wishing, for what we may "want." The sorrows of others, can be a wake up call... To return to this wisdom.wisps of wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995057494013633705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-68852592755532819842018-02-05T11:42:22.142-06:002018-02-05T11:42:22.142-06:00'So glad to see PP progressing towards full re...'So glad to see PP progressing towards full recovery. It just takes time and patience, hard as it is to do. He's a strong, strapping man and he will do fine.<br />I appreciate your thoughts about practicing gratitude for all that we have in our lives-especially our loved ones. Gratitude replaces negativity with joy---even on the so-called bad days. Some folks learn that lesson early on in their lives. As for me, it took a few decades to understand that I can be grateful for the hardships and challenges in life. It is where we can be stretched the most, learn the most and find out how strong we truly are. We learn what true love is and who really loves us (warts and all!) It hopefully builds good character and it might give us a little bit of wisdom to share. Yes, I am thankful for those tough times as well as the good.-M Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-78455848999977307042018-02-05T10:04:13.088-06:002018-02-05T10:04:13.088-06:00Susan - You have had a lot of up and down temperat...Susan - You have had a lot of up and down temperatures in your area this winter!<br /><br />I think when we are too busy (ahem) it's easier to focus on those niggling, undone items on The List rather than on all the good surrounding us. I'll keep bopping you over the head to remember how fortunate we are if you'll do the same for me. Deal? Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-82060373999256186912018-02-05T10:00:03.993-06:002018-02-05T10:00:03.993-06:00Katie C. - I can totally relate to having an unfin...Katie C. - I can totally relate to having an unfinished project and not being able to find the pattern that goes with it. These days I've found I have to pin a detailed note on any project I set aside. (Hoping I can understand the note when the time comes!)<br /><br />Sounds as if your goal to finish something should be those closets. Hee-hee! You're big and brave to tackle three at once! (Finding any surprises?)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-54321876684416561102018-02-05T09:56:28.524-06:002018-02-05T09:56:28.524-06:00Lisa - My messy quilt room does have some creative...Lisa - My messy quilt room does have some creativeness scattered hither and yon in there. I just need the time to be in there with it! Hug backs to you, my friend!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-33785544293257191632018-02-05T09:53:58.677-06:002018-02-05T09:53:58.677-06:00I'm glad that Papa Pea is progressing to the p...I'm glad that Papa Pea is progressing to the point of canelessness, but boy do I relate to the fear of ice. Being the only one here, I tippy-toe around, even with my Yak Traks on. There's been a lot of ice this year, with all the up and down of the temperatures. It is a good reminder of the fragileness of our lives. Things can change so quickly. I need to focus on all the good in my life a lot more often than I do.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.com