tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post4142601481851187433..comments2024-03-29T06:02:51.878-04:00Comments on Bless Our Hearts: Mission AccomplishedMs. Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-23096514093394243772022-08-15T16:55:42.337-04:002022-08-15T16:55:42.337-04:00Your Dorothy Anne story reminded me of the novel K...Your Dorothy Anne story reminded me of the novel Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro . I wonder if you have read it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-6570526702744089772022-08-14T19:07:20.594-04:002022-08-14T19:07:20.594-04:00She looks a whole lot happier under the comforter ...She looks a whole lot happier under the comforter than she did without. I don't think it's just my imagination. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-67435344194531122612022-08-14T17:38:15.679-04:002022-08-14T17:38:15.679-04:00I am promising you one. I am promising you one. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-47888013189936922252022-08-14T17:38:02.697-04:002022-08-14T17:38:02.697-04:00Oh, Steve. You cracked me up! If anyone can unders...Oh, Steve. You cracked me up! If anyone can understand the call of a neglected item to be rescued, it is YOU! I think we both act on the same urge, but with different sorts of items. <br />I did have a great day. I was actually contented and happy all day long. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-62815450752963377752022-08-14T17:36:33.608-04:002022-08-14T17:36:33.608-04:00I'll try not to become Baby Jane. I promise.
...I'll try not to become Baby Jane. I promise. <br />And I do not deny the creepiness factor there but I can't help it- she called to me. <br />Some thrift stores are definitely less exciting than others. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-26875910350361993732022-08-14T17:35:33.744-04:002022-08-14T17:35:33.744-04:00It's so true. You can pass it up and then feel...It's so true. You can pass it up and then feel the pull of it. Sometimes you give in on that particular day and sometimes you have to go back. It's funny, isn't it? Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-52234926112780179282022-08-14T17:33:40.357-04:002022-08-14T17:33:40.357-04:00Haha! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Haha! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-46429250590337658392022-08-14T17:33:22.775-04:002022-08-14T17:33:22.775-04:00I think Dorothy Anne is becoming a little more tru...I think Dorothy Anne is becoming a little more trusting of her surroundings. She now has clean clothes. <br />We had a good time at lunch. There are so many of us!Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-15342626649775941822022-08-14T17:32:22.037-04:002022-08-14T17:32:22.037-04:00Lisi does look a little like Greta!
And I love th...Lisi does look a little like Greta! <br />And I love that you have a doll house. I always wanted one, never had one. <br />Love back your way!Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-28756508621506914662022-08-14T17:31:34.154-04:002022-08-14T17:31:34.154-04:00Smocking is indeed a difficult art. That dress act...Smocking is indeed a difficult art. That dress actually has a tag in it. It was not homemade. But before Jessie was born, a friend of mine made her (by hand) a smocked dress. It was so beautiful. I learned to do smocking in some home ec class but we only did a pillow. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-70518489956251234182022-08-14T17:30:10.941-04:002022-08-14T17:30:10.941-04:00It's like air-brushing T-shirts or canvas, but...It's like air-brushing T-shirts or canvas, but on skin with special paint that is friendly to the skin. Very pretty. <br />I do appreciate the possums for the number of ticks they eat but I am not one who thinks they are cute. There are people who do, though! Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-77365032116985067592022-08-14T17:28:36.273-04:002022-08-14T17:28:36.273-04:00You're right about Dorothy Anne. I think she i...You're right about Dorothy Anne. I think she is already looking happier. <br />I know how lucky I am in my family. It's rather remarkable. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-65329458123971034112022-08-14T17:27:57.635-04:002022-08-14T17:27:57.635-04:00Dorothy Anne is indeed a dear. She is settling in ...Dorothy Anne is indeed a dear. She is settling in well, and I am pretty sure she knows she is loved. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-73618749641284398822022-08-14T17:27:18.428-04:002022-08-14T17:27:18.428-04:00Wag IS a great thriftie! You never know what you&#...Wag IS a great thriftie! You never know what you'll find. And the prices are not bad. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-83633489226346753572022-08-14T16:30:14.985-04:002022-08-14T16:30:14.985-04:00I need a staircase blogI need a staircase blogJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-15145730899861337322022-08-14T13:16:22.065-04:002022-08-14T13:16:22.065-04:00I want to say something nice about this doll pheno...I want to say something nice about this doll phenomenon but I have to admit dolls are a complete mystery to me. Especially creepy ones missing fingers! But hey, whatever makes you happy, and I mean that in a sincerely, non-snarky way.<br /><br />I CAN see the appeal of wanting to rescue something that seems neglected. I have similar impulses, as you know, though not focused on creepy dolls. <br /><br />Everyone looks so happy at lunch. It sounds like you had a great day, and reading about it made MY day better.Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-46014528748269556452022-08-14T10:43:36.645-04:002022-08-14T10:43:36.645-04:00As long as you stop short of becoming Baby Jane. I...As long as you stop short of becoming Baby Jane. I don't know why that popped into my head. I'm sorry, I'm with August, that doll is creepy.<br /><br />Sounds like a wonderful day with the Moon clan. Our thrift shops are boring.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-9863293787077607592022-08-14T10:01:45.649-04:002022-08-14T10:01:45.649-04:00That happens when you visit a thrift shop or antiq...That happens when you visit a thrift shop or antique store - something just grabs your attention and says, "take me home with you". That has happened to me on numerous occasions! <br />Your family sure does enjoy getting together! That's so great!Ellen D.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-58039846358275703962022-08-14T08:34:10.329-04:002022-08-14T08:34:10.329-04:00Lisi is beautiful. As for Dorothy Anne - well I...Lisi is beautiful. As for Dorothy Anne - well I'm glad someone loves her!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-50375178791195550472022-08-14T01:17:44.405-04:002022-08-14T01:17:44.405-04:00Dorothy Anne does look amazed and a little astonis...Dorothy Anne does look amazed and a little astonished to find herself in such happy, sunny surroundings after all this time alone. Lisi looks beautiful in her new dress. <br />I love the tables filled with happy smiling faces at the Mexican restaurant :)<br />The down comforter was a terrific find!Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-10975314574172215262022-08-13T21:57:04.852-04:002022-08-13T21:57:04.852-04:00I'm sure Dorothy Anne is happy to be with you!...I'm sure Dorothy Anne is happy to be with you! Lisi looks a lot like Greta Thunberg, I think. That's a very sweet dress you've found. I confess to having a doll house, I love wee things. Great family pictures! Much love.<br />Xoxo<br />BarbaraBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269412736754228930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-42634530512583513272022-08-13T21:51:20.822-04:002022-08-13T21:51:20.822-04:00My mother's dolls were named Dorothy. Actually...My mother's dolls were named Dorothy. Actually they had last names, too. Dorothy Doll. I am in love with Dorothy's hand smocked dress. Smocking is a difficult art.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-25854967023708297522022-08-13T20:49:13.106-04:002022-08-13T20:49:13.106-04:00Again I have to ask, what is an air tattoo?
Dorot...Again I have to ask, what is an air tattoo? <br />Dorothy Anne is delightful. I am sure she will settle in well.<br />Your possums look different to ours or maybe it's the camera angle. Here they are a protected species which is a shame as they are a bloody nuisance.sparklingmerlothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12600695778999486566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-62828802088251625332022-08-13T19:57:00.281-04:002022-08-13T19:57:00.281-04:00So glad you got Dorothy Anne and with your loving ...So glad you got Dorothy Anne and with your loving care, she will become less scary looking and looking scared (for a doll).<br />You are so lucky to be able to have an impromptu gathering of your family for lunch!Marcia LaRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13907511382483491066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-14570831827426689252022-08-13T18:57:25.210-04:002022-08-13T18:57:25.210-04:00Dorothy Anne is dear, something about her I do agr...Dorothy Anne is dear, something about her I do agree! Being an old woman doll lady is a better thing to be than any of the other options.<br /> The dress is large and it does look fancy on her, the new kids in the fam. Linda Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070050388987072100noreply@blogger.com