Comments on: 7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 13)

By: pearlsoftruth

pearlsoftruth — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:17:00 +0000

I love your humour and your great writing... you inspire me, thank you

Amanda xoxo
(Aust).

ps. I have only ever known Christmas to be sweltering hot.

By: Shannon, Mommy to six

Shannon, Mommy to six — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:35:00 +0000

I had that soup cookbook out of the library several weeks ago and LOVED it! Seeig it on your list reminded me of it, so I added it to my Christmas list. Thanks!
Warm regards,
Shannon

By: The Koala Bear Writer

The Koala Bear Writer — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 04:24:00 +0000

I haven’t decorated either. Not a thing. I discussed a tree with my hubby. Thought about how low branches and ornaments would be very attractive to a 9 1/2 month old baby who is learning to crawl and walk. Considered the decorations in the closet. And got no further than that.

By: Gail

Gail — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:14:00 +0000

I went out today and found the soup book at my local Borders. Thanks for the gift idea!
I still have old pumpkins on my front door step. The squirrels have been gnawing at them, so I don’t want to throw them out because I don’t want the squirrels to starve!

By: beckygiggles

beckygiggles — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:33:00 +0000

Thanks so much for fixing my mistake. I really appreciate you doing this. I LOVE your link page, too.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 06:59:00 +0000

From another Zealander…I’d love to try a winter Xmas one day but couldn’t bring myself to miss our summer Xmas for it. The biggest downside of a summer Xmas for me is that we usually race off on our summer holidays either on Xmas day itself (to catch up with family at the beach) or boxing day.. there is so much packing and organising to do before that it can sometimes be hard to remember the peaceful, contemplative side of Xmas. On the other hand.. there are always lots of ripe strawberries!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:46:00 +0000

You convinced me to spend part of my Amazon.com gift certificate on the monastery soup cookbook; I skimmed it online and it looks fantastic. Thanks for the tip!

By: Marian

Marian — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:13:00 +0000

I love your #5. "Epic closet re-organization" made me giggle. The grand plans we have, indeed!
It made me think of a statement made by Antique Mommy long ago, which pops into my mind every time I look at the ever-present basket that just sits there, not folding itself. It was something along the lines of this: "Before I became a mother,laundry was a Saturday morning chore. Now, it is both a lifestyle and a decorating scheme."
I was drooling over PW's laundry room myself. I do our laundry in a spidery, old-house basement so, I have to confess, laundry rooms are a major point of petty coveteousness for me.

I'll throw you a bone on the decorating: Your home is bedecked with the beauty of the love of Christ! How's that? ; ) After the unbelievably stressful past 6 weeks, our house is still decorated only with dead mums on the porch. 'Cuz nothing says, "Merry Christmas," like a pot of dead mums, you know. (Does that make you feel any better?)

Happy weekend to you.

By: Candace Jean July 16

Candace Jean July 16 — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 04:01:00 +0000

Feeling guilty about #3 – I never sent cards last year and honestly haven’t thought about it yet until I read this….oh no, another thing for the list….and I used to send the BEST letters!

By: Martha

Martha — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 03:46:00 +0000

Can all of y’all really get your kids to eat soup? I would love that cookbook, but my kids will eat only Chicken noodle from a can and that is IT for soup. What’s the secret? Older kids? Younger kids?