tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post7565893539514778135..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: Ode to ErmaMama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-32283621362311098082015-03-19T16:21:53.186-05:002015-03-19T16:21:53.186-05:00Lisa - After writing this post, I looked for a boo...Lisa - After writing this post, I looked for a book or two of hers in our local library . . . and found they had none. I thought that was strange. But I can order them from our very good library system and plan to do so. Here's to life being a bowl of cherries! ;o)Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-13241331303740188552015-03-19T16:19:21.633-05:002015-03-19T16:19:21.633-05:00M - In today's world, sometimes (most of the t...M - In today's world, sometimes (most of the time?) it's a real challenge to not be in a hurry! We need to fight against the need to be so and, as you say, learn to enjoy the present moment!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-23259368939396105422015-03-19T08:07:48.632-05:002015-03-19T08:07:48.632-05:00This is a wonderful piece and ought to be reviewed...This is a wonderful piece and ought to be reviewed annually.... so keep one one's priorities on track. Loved Erma Brombeck! Back in the mid-1970s, I worked in the library part-time as my 'teenage' job..... and remember her books were always SO popular. It was such fun to shelve those as even the titles were humorous. Thank you for taking the time to share this with us.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09872753120191298033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-57177467259063086882015-03-17T12:55:55.560-05:002015-03-17T12:55:55.560-05:00Erma was great and such a wise woman too. Her piec...Erma was great and such a wise woman too. Her piece that you shared reminded me of what my grandma would say, "Don't wish your life away by being in a hurry". I find her words, and now Erma's, echoing in my head as I am dealing with the challenges of a very young puppy. Therefore I am "enjoying" every present moment of his antics and accidents!-M Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-88605010089340976462015-03-17T07:18:36.654-05:002015-03-17T07:18:36.654-05:00Sandy - I know what you mean, but remember we'...Sandy - I know what you mean, but remember we're only as old as we feel. I choose to feel much younger than I am!! :o}Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-66174643593239789962015-03-16T13:00:19.270-05:002015-03-16T13:00:19.270-05:00Mama Pea,
Erma Bombeck......loved her writings (I...Mama Pea,<br /><br />Erma Bombeck......loved her writings (I hesitate saying this because I age myself, lol).Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-46836568701398099102015-03-16T12:05:34.581-05:002015-03-16T12:05:34.581-05:00Susan - Have you ever noticed how points can be ma...Susan - Have you ever noticed how points can be made (whether oral or written) more easily when using humor? Must be something about dry, logical (boring?) reasoning that our senses object to. I say we need more smiles, laughter and joy in our lives! Hooray for all the Ermas out there (that includes you, my friend) who always maintain that sense of humor!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-72044440876812957052015-03-16T11:41:01.105-05:002015-03-16T11:41:01.105-05:00I loved Erma - a writer who could hit the nail on ...I loved Erma - a writer who could hit the nail on the head (so to speak) every single time. Good sense and a good sense of humor. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-35659856740685781492015-03-16T10:14:40.445-05:002015-03-16T10:14:40.445-05:00odiie - Oh, a big, warm hug to you this morning, m...odiie - Oh, a big, warm hug to you this morning, m'dear! It's good (in a perverse sort of way) to know there are others who are not "perfect." There are definitely times when we need a reminder to change our wicked ( ;o} ) ways a bit and appreciate all the wonderful things we have in our lives.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-59157920435872904892015-03-16T10:11:36.274-05:002015-03-16T10:11:36.274-05:00Jen - Wouldn't hurt for all of us to have that...Jen - Wouldn't hurt for all of us to have that in a visible place in front of us, would it? :o}Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-9028179066084274932015-03-16T09:39:10.735-05:002015-03-16T09:39:10.735-05:00I love Erma Bombeck's stuff. Thank you. I...I love Erma Bombeck's stuff. Thank you. I've been pretty much the opposite of this writing this morning. Time to start over.odiiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01110172156488999203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-30103558839905046582015-03-16T09:30:19.966-05:002015-03-16T09:30:19.966-05:00I used to really look forward to reading Erma Bomb...I used to really look forward to reading Erma Bombeck's column in the newspaper. I think I'm going to print the above sentiment out and frame it. Jenyfer Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769550148821002722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-65234980916017826562015-03-16T07:47:28.114-05:002015-03-16T07:47:28.114-05:00Joy - I've read it over several times hoping t...Joy - I've read it over several times hoping the wisdom of her words will sink in! You're very welcome.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-26513169876906019512015-03-16T07:46:36.353-05:002015-03-16T07:46:36.353-05:00Kristina - Yep, your mom and I would be of the sam...Kristina - Yep, your mom and I would be of the same era so it would be logical she'd have read and enjoyed Erma.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-44959902019344388012015-03-16T07:45:04.091-05:002015-03-16T07:45:04.091-05:00Carolyn - You know you've always reminded me o...Carolyn - You know you've always reminded me of her. Perhaps a little more brazen and "out there" (meant in the most loving way possible!) but you definitely have some of the same genes.<br /><br />I'm going to get and reread one or more of her books, for sure.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-62747489654870634532015-03-16T07:42:18.360-05:002015-03-16T07:42:18.360-05:00Charade - Oh, I would love to read the eulogy her ...Charade - Oh, I would love to read the eulogy her husband gave. Maybe I can find it online. Thanks for mentioning it. Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-39439861457636872152015-03-16T07:40:34.413-05:002015-03-16T07:40:34.413-05:00Laurie - You might enjoy checking out one of her b...Laurie - You might enjoy checking out one of her books from the library. Even though written many years ago, the contents will resonate with you today.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-2924963585243075302015-03-16T07:33:48.446-05:002015-03-16T07:33:48.446-05:00This is beautiful, and important. Thanks so much f...This is beautiful, and important. Thanks so much for posting this today!Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00689105159583465606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-38559970024878168372015-03-16T06:14:30.199-05:002015-03-16T06:14:30.199-05:00Great poem. I think I have a few of her books too...Great poem. I think I have a few of her books too, handed down from Mom.Pioneer Woman at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533698959389851926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-69093048692506378792015-03-15T23:00:09.455-05:002015-03-15T23:00:09.455-05:00What a great post! And it is you who first introd...What a great post! And it is you who first introduced me to the name "Erma Bombeck". I even picked up one of her books just last week at the library sale! I haven't picked it up to read it yet, but I'll put it on my night stand right now to remind me.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-85062967106539836702015-03-15T22:32:56.722-05:002015-03-15T22:32:56.722-05:00I have a copy of this same essay in my files, and ...I have a copy of this same essay in my files, and I, too, cried when she died. Somewhere in those same files, I have a copy of her husband's eulogy spoken at her funeral, and it still makes me cry all over again. I think she touched all of us who were around in that period. Thanks for the reminder. Charadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16461603001722068211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-18583685013054529762015-03-15T21:28:49.123-05:002015-03-15T21:28:49.123-05:00I can certainly learn a thing or two from Erma'...I can certainly learn a thing or two from Erma's poem. Thank you for sharing it. I remember her, unfortunately I did not read many of her columns. Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01569684144657934330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-79352354458281673152015-03-15T20:19:47.215-05:002015-03-15T20:19:47.215-05:00DFW - Yes, appropriate to be read at every funeral...DFW - Yes, appropriate to be read at every funeral . . . but some good reminders for us to live by this very day!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-38541379056296238502015-03-15T20:17:11.397-05:002015-03-15T20:17:11.397-05:00Angela - Erma "got us" and was able to p...Angela - Erma "got us" and was able to put it into words that truly did make us laugh and cry. A great lady.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-61610955177728975632015-03-15T20:16:02.258-05:002015-03-15T20:16:02.258-05:00Lynda - I felt the same way when I was first start...Lynda - I felt the same way when I was first starting out on marriage and motherhood. She was my idol in many ways.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.com