tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post8471927943822820151..comments2024-03-27T13:35:42.418-07:00Comments on Fabric Paper Thread: Delight in the FamiliarLorriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-22858760833509306962014-06-13T00:06:32.962-07:002014-06-13T00:06:32.962-07:00Fabulous post and most insightful. Fabulous post and most insightful. Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-6437283634661197722014-06-11T06:45:52.399-07:002014-06-11T06:45:52.399-07:00What a wonderfully thoughtful post, Lorrie! I tot...What a wonderfully thoughtful post, Lorrie! I totally understand the feelings you were expressing...we delight at the first sign of a green tomato & gladly welcome the return of all our spring flowers.<br />How nice that your sweet Ms. A. gets to go along on your "adventure"...even if you did have to DRIVE there! LOL Kids come up with the craziest ideas, don't they?<br /><br />Wishing you warm sunny days & lots more pretty flowers yet to bloom.Rettabughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-57848829296807537002014-06-11T06:43:28.571-07:002014-06-11T06:43:28.571-07:00Lorrie,
Your posts always make me stop and think ...Lorrie,<br /><br />Your posts always make me stop and think while I am reading each sentence, even in mid-sentence! So many interesting observations today about the familiar and the new, and the effect of each on us, as we grow older, wiser, and more appreciative for what we have experienced. Case in point: this year, while visiting my beloved Canada, as I do every year, it had different meaning for me, since my daughter now works and resides in the birth country of her mother. Upon arriving back to the island, and my adopted homeland, I was greeted with the beauty of Mediterranean blooms, lush vineyards at my door, that promise refreshment, and the most brilliant, soothing light, you can imagine - all familiar, all an adventure, each and every time.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your wonderful thoughts and images.Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-45044709528880170022014-06-11T06:15:58.539-07:002014-06-11T06:15:58.539-07:00What a sweet conversation with Miss A! ...I, too, ...What a sweet conversation with Miss A! ...I, too, am learning to be content, but it's a process, isn't it?<br /><br />I saw your "stand and cry" comment at Debbie's. I'm right there with you! About some things, we should never become content... Honestly, I think God is helping me find contentment in my personal life so I'll have fewer distractions as He leads me out of my comfort zone to love people in places of pain, crisis, and loneliness. Every time I'm with my grandsons, I remember how blessed our family is – and how with blessing comes responsibility to share.Susan Nowell @ My Place to Yourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08220347296206361001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-73580782022527347862014-06-10T22:43:45.454-07:002014-06-10T22:43:45.454-07:00I don't think of myself as someone who likes a...I don't think of myself as someone who likes adventure. I do like visiting the same old places again and again, to see what is happening there on this particular day and what changes have taken place. It's like the joy and comfort of being with friends who are never quite the same. I envy you being able to have that experience at Butchart Gardens -- but my own back yard is hard to keep up with!<br /> Thank you for a stimulating post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-85490804145480487952014-06-10T16:24:38.484-07:002014-06-10T16:24:38.484-07:00Soooo cute! Aren't these grandchildren Soooo s...Soooo cute! Aren't these grandchildren Soooo smart!!!! She sounds adorable! Yes, learning to be content.....Linda Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863170045475603030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-78694058651292680342014-06-10T13:34:29.595-07:002014-06-10T13:34:29.595-07:00Beautiful flowers...and your thoughts so well expr...Beautiful flowers...and your thoughts so well expressed. Contentment....a good place to live.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617977766426840836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-32307556902824939002014-06-10T11:08:55.383-07:002014-06-10T11:08:55.383-07:00Lovely photos from your visit. I know you treasu...Lovely photos from your visit. I know you treasure these times with Miss A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-8706009539249184672014-06-10T09:58:43.902-07:002014-06-10T09:58:43.902-07:00You've said many beautiful things in this shor...You've said many beautiful things in this short post :) Almost every line made me smile especially the conversation with your granddaughter and the garden walk with tea in hand. I too. like to travel a lot. If I were to list, I would like to visit Kashmir which is in our own country and then will be Canada :). The flower picture is very beautiful!SarahGeorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04275795394510819106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-89461998172511807522014-06-10T09:51:13.569-07:002014-06-10T09:51:13.569-07:00When did you ever hesitate to reread a favorite bo...When did you ever hesitate to reread a favorite book? I don't believe it.<br /><br />Adventure. The familiar. Contentment. You draw some interesting connections here that I'll have to think about a bit.Cristal @ Dapple Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10397453660900066054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-23003510946398216852014-06-10T08:57:55.841-07:002014-06-10T08:57:55.841-07:00Familiar things often get taken for granted, don&#...Familiar things often get taken for granted, don't they? I allow a bit of feverfew to reside in the back of the moon garden.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-45454461488528371902014-06-10T07:46:06.144-07:002014-06-10T07:46:06.144-07:00Love your thoughts here today, Lorrie.
I think th...Love your thoughts here today, Lorrie.<br /><br />I think that adventure is all around us, whether we do something new or revisit a favorite place, etc. <br /><br />My garden holds Feverfew also. I love it - it self seeds, is pretty and cheery, and a medicinal plant. The gardens at Williamsburg and Jamestown all have it.<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-89496837261923778942014-06-10T05:34:29.990-07:002014-06-10T05:34:29.990-07:00Hi, Lori. I am new here and I have just added you ...Hi, Lori. I am new here and I have just added you to my reading list. I hope to be seeing more of you, for it looks like we have a lot in common.annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668006270534204954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-68317081283857445542014-06-10T05:03:32.610-07:002014-06-10T05:03:32.610-07:00Beautiful post! Every day is an adventure! :)
Have...Beautiful post! Every day is an adventure! :)<br />Have a lovely one,<br />LinLin from A {tiny} Cottage In The Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852855396042947932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-52137401708111523162014-06-10T03:31:40.306-07:002014-06-10T03:31:40.306-07:00Yes, an adventure is always waiting around the cor...Yes, an adventure is always waiting around the corner. We just need to open our eyes and take a moment to see and discover all of life's pleasures just waiting to be discovered!! Love this post.Jojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843762553010099404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-2961539879968315172014-06-10T00:34:21.331-07:002014-06-10T00:34:21.331-07:00*•**•*cuckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650071456271781518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-87072519179414065472014-06-09T22:21:37.422-07:002014-06-09T22:21:37.422-07:00It is! Contentment and finding adventure in the fa...It is! Contentment and finding adventure in the familiar is great gain.<br />I also love how a 3 1/2 can have an opinion of what constitutes an adventure.<br />So cute!Anneliesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288355284573379421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-67419276316158988032014-06-09T22:16:03.750-07:002014-06-09T22:16:03.750-07:00I love this post! Finding adventure in the ordina...I love this post! Finding adventure in the ordinary and contentment in the everyday things is a good thing...that seems to come more easily with age. Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00929685771427155673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-62548084072607968172014-06-09T19:56:33.219-07:002014-06-09T19:56:33.219-07:00You are so right. I am still excited to travel an...You are so right. I am still excited to travel and experience new things. At the same time, I am perfect content to anticipate the return of the same flowers, butterflies, and dragonflies at our farm. Although I know what they will look like, somehow, they look different every year. With age, I have become more appreciative of what is in front of me, instead of searching for things far away.cedarmerefarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16884226522131587799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-62063153235579854032014-06-09T17:56:14.576-07:002014-06-09T17:56:14.576-07:00I can definitely see that change in my own perspec...I can definitely see that change in my own perspective. As I used to long to go, to do, now I am content with staying and being...with just a bit of "going" (but always with a purpose and well considered). <br />Thank you for this thoughtful post...Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-52397900860126038882014-06-09T17:24:13.566-07:002014-06-09T17:24:13.566-07:00I like the idea of learning to be content. That i...I like the idea of learning to be content. That is a hard one for me, as I still new adventures.<br />I do, however, also delight in repeat adventures, such as discovering the tomatoes forming<br />on the vine. There is so much to delight in, that is for sure! Hope your adventure to Butchart<br />Gardens was pure delight.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-87535853563383661622014-06-09T17:08:00.035-07:002014-06-09T17:08:00.035-07:00Learning to be content...... a process that grows ...Learning to be content...... a process that grows as we age and become stronger in faith. Thanks for the peaks into your garden adventures, Lorrie. Carole Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03761259557061105360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-35500211227875252372014-06-09T16:00:57.317-07:002014-06-09T16:00:57.317-07:00I kept nodding my head as I read through your post...I kept nodding my head as I read through your post. I am learning to see adventures in the everyday. That's too cute about Miss A's reaction to your adventure to Butchart...ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-73352733706496709622014-06-09T13:55:26.261-07:002014-06-09T13:55:26.261-07:00I can also find delight in the little and familiar...I can also find delight in the little and familiar things. Sure surprises and adventures have their charm, but something comforting should be found every day in the familiar.Mersadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13912588798000508495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38904271.post-51736021422867305232014-06-09T13:01:24.401-07:002014-06-09T13:01:24.401-07:00It is amazing what little ones think. My youngest ...It is amazing what little ones think. My youngest told her mom that nighttime was the 'proper' time to pray...I can only think that is because when she stays with us, I say a bedtime prayer with her. I agree with you--some of the best adventures are ones I have to drive to:)<br />Blessings, <br />Aimee<br />PS: Scandinavia is on my list too, as well as various locations in the United Kingdom and Ireland. aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255823818961459112noreply@blogger.com