tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post3543720375951319568..comments2024-03-28T09:00:54.543-04:00Comments on Bless Our Hearts: Here And Now, And Back Then TooMs. Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-62667989181849200192021-03-19T09:38:42.632-04:002021-03-19T09:38:42.632-04:00oh that bamboo. is that timber bamboo? I didn'...oh that bamboo. is that timber bamboo? I didn't think it was invasive the way the other kind is.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-40343014337495843532021-03-18T21:51:48.427-04:002021-03-18T21:51:48.427-04:00Today was a pondering, wandering day for me, as we...Today was a pondering, wandering day for me, as well. But at least I got the darn ceiling painted.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-19541685584568842532021-03-18T17:37:55.941-04:002021-03-18T17:37:55.941-04:00August and Maggie are the only two curly-heads in ...August and Maggie are the only two curly-heads in the family I know of and Maggie's other grandmother has a lot of curls. August's have sort of disappeared. <br />I'm so glad you're going to get some traveling and hugs in soon! Good for you, Barbara!Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-68532340378670465082021-03-18T17:37:02.322-04:002021-03-18T17:37:02.322-04:00She wasn't really a name-dropper but a lot cam...She wasn't really a name-dropper but a lot came out. It was interesting, indeed.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-9098074011033605602021-03-18T17:36:41.769-04:002021-03-18T17:36:41.769-04:00And Bruce said it best. And Bruce said it best. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-54575659666536626732021-03-18T17:36:30.172-04:002021-03-18T17:36:30.172-04:00I miss those curls! They were gorgeous! He and Mag...I miss those curls! They were gorgeous! He and Maggie together were like two little cherubs. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-39198916040715730962021-03-18T17:36:01.786-04:002021-03-18T17:36:01.786-04:00My corned beef dinner was terrific! I was quite ha...My corned beef dinner was terrific! I was quite happy with it. <br />We do have things to look forward to. I know we do.Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-90287547906941374192021-03-18T17:33:39.234-04:002021-03-18T17:33:39.234-04:00It is, it is, it IS. So fatiguing and depression-m...It is, it is, it IS. So fatiguing and depression-making. <br />Everything is a little surreal right now, isn't it?<br />I love the spirea too. Tiny little bridal wreaths. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-27897715421772442162021-03-18T17:32:48.292-04:002021-03-18T17:32:48.292-04:00Thank you, Jennifer. You are the sweetest. Thank you, Jennifer. You are the sweetest. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-65126775737437125402021-03-18T17:31:52.765-04:002021-03-18T17:31:52.765-04:00No! I can see your confusion. We do have the tinne...No! I can see your confusion. We do have the tinned corn beef and yes, I love a good hash made with it. But this corned beef is a beef roast that has been brined and cured and is cooked with spices. It's delicious. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-43424341226320640402021-03-18T17:30:55.806-04:002021-03-18T17:30:55.806-04:00Everything makes me feel like crying right now. Au...Everything makes me feel like crying right now. August's curls are at the top of the list. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-28100301000469508532021-03-18T17:30:11.103-04:002021-03-18T17:30:11.103-04:00I hope so too. I hope so too. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-86608957035658321472021-03-18T17:30:00.213-04:002021-03-18T17:30:00.213-04:00Yes! Exactly!Yes! Exactly!Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-36338758091604931892021-03-18T17:29:48.671-04:002021-03-18T17:29:48.671-04:00Only sometimes does my soul become expansive and g...Only sometimes does my soul become expansive and generous but it always does at Lon and Lis's party. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-26641567809102286852021-03-18T17:15:24.400-04:002021-03-18T17:15:24.400-04:00Lovely memories. I sure hope we can freely hug and...Lovely memories. I sure hope we can freely hug and gather in crowds soon. Epic curls must run in the family, August and Maggie have especially glorious ones. I’ve decided to brave traveling now that I’m fully vaccinated to see some dear ones. They’re vaccinated too and I’m savoring the hugs to come. What a long, strange year it’s been. <br />Xoxo <br />BarbaraBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269412736754228930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-26459514930140947952021-03-18T16:24:59.974-04:002021-03-18T16:24:59.974-04:00It did me good to read about your Gaterbone weeken...It did me good to read about your Gaterbone weekend, picked up my spirits a bit. Your conversations with the backup singer must have been as scrumptious as the food!StrictlyMystichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02102338191110643067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-34287994286900109802021-03-18T15:07:43.444-04:002021-03-18T15:07:43.444-04:00amazing the difference in those boys in two years ...amazing the difference in those boys in two years time! And yes... I do believe our hearts are all hungry, as you wisely said (tho I believe Bruce Springstein said it first LOL)<br />Susan M<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-46595454930212600052021-03-18T11:32:40.029-04:002021-03-18T11:32:40.029-04:00I like the expression that your heart is hungry. I...I like the expression that your heart is hungry. I imagine most of us feel that way right now right? And August's curls - oh my goodness, aren't they just beautiful!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-15890219782526328032021-03-18T11:20:31.859-04:002021-03-18T11:20:31.859-04:00My Crockpot corned beef with potatoes, carrots, on...My Crockpot corned beef with potatoes, carrots, onions and cabbage turned out AMAZING! I was surprised because I only cook it once a year so I never remember what I do. But my son and I agreed, that we should have this more than once a year.<br />Looking back at large, fun gatherings does make us sad but we have a future where we will do this again and we can look forward to how wonderful that will be! :)Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-47228581613034128122021-03-18T08:17:23.203-04:002021-03-18T08:17:23.203-04:00My heart is hungry too, no question. I was just si...My heart is hungry too, no question. I was just sitting here at work and it suddenly occurred to me -- I think I'm depressed! It's just so fatiguing, after a year, with spring coming on, to still be dealing with all this covid insanity.<br /><br />It's great to look back on this gathering and yes, it seems surreal now, doesn't it?<br /><br />Your flowers are looking amazing! I love that spirea.Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-24556916313657999392021-03-18T07:05:40.271-04:002021-03-18T07:05:40.271-04:00Such a beautiful post and beautiful pictures--baby...Such a beautiful post and beautiful pictures--baby August and Levon, the gorgeous still life of your vegetables, and that bromeliad! <br /><br />I hope you feel better soon, Mary, and the sadness dissipates. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512800812290518552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-74448765145206192202021-03-18T04:53:16.772-04:002021-03-18T04:53:16.772-04:00I am just wondering if your "corned beef"...I am just wondering if your "corned beef" is the same as we use here?..( from a rather odd shaped tin?).it's just that I can't imagine " simmering" it!<br />I occasionally make a " corned beef hash" which is very tasty. A basic recipe is chopped cooked new potatoes, chopped corned beef and onion all fried up together, though I add tomatoes as well. There are many variations on the theme. Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-77726298324518257062021-03-17T22:56:46.959-04:002021-03-17T22:56:46.959-04:00What lovely memories of this day........ and I can...What lovely memories of this day........ and I can't EVEN begin to embrace in memory....those curls August had. Wow. Times past.....and memories that last and sustain us....until we can make new ones. Sigh........... same here<br />Susan MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-17686392438981940772021-03-17T22:46:37.011-04:002021-03-17T22:46:37.011-04:00Gorgeous day and beautiful memories. I hope you ha...Gorgeous day and beautiful memories. I hope you have many more of each to come.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-64926341864068251972021-03-17T20:35:32.756-04:002021-03-17T20:35:32.756-04:00Does the bamboo forest encroach on your yard, or d...Does the bamboo forest encroach on your yard, or do you keep it confined by kicking the sprouts?Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.com