tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post2857399936693986154..comments2024-03-11T06:27:38.308-07:00Comments on AND SEW IT GOES: Holding onto the centerTerry Granthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16650965451863656517noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-9710346208518198562013-09-19T07:16:13.996-07:002013-09-19T07:16:13.996-07:00I always enjoy reading your blog ... although I...I always enjoy reading your blog ... although I'm not quite sure how I originally found you. Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283575512727062312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-50295130140108129912013-09-14T01:07:41.801-07:002013-09-14T01:07:41.801-07:00Others have said it all far more eloquently than I...Others have said it all far more eloquently than I could, so I'll simply say "thank you". I love to read your blog.Gillhttp://elegantsufficiency.squarespace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-14264307673388739222013-09-13T17:17:42.634-07:002013-09-13T17:17:42.634-07:00I feel like you just leave me alone in the quiet ...I feel like you just leave me alone in the quiet of my studio.<br />Too many people too much stress. Your blog brings me pleasure when I read it. I am only 4 years into art quilting and look to the more experienced like to for guidance.<br />Smile this all will pass and life will be smooth againCedar Ridge Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08797465737690843076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-57554489668023557342013-09-13T10:16:28.145-07:002013-09-13T10:16:28.145-07:00Me too!Me too!Leigh in Portland (we are not burning down)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06372544021604211747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-16329742566491295612013-09-13T10:16:16.146-07:002013-09-13T10:16:16.146-07:00Me too! Me too! Leigh in Portland (we are not burning down)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06372544021604211747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-85380067483662362802013-09-12T22:29:25.831-07:002013-09-12T22:29:25.831-07:00Like you, I would write my blog even if no-one rea...Like you, I would write my blog even if no-one read it. It's a way of digesting things seen, reflecting on things done. On looking back, there's much that I've completely forgotten already - re-reading old posts is like meeting an old friend ... hmm, maybe that's a warning not to spend *too* much time alone!Margaret Cooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08529035740804527176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-46086022982281885662013-09-12T11:52:28.519-07:002013-09-12T11:52:28.519-07:00@ Joanne.. "wanting people around and resenti...@ Joanne.. "wanting people around and resenting them at the same time." Oh how I understand that phrase!!! Yet I find if I schedule too long of a period alone I end up off balance as well. Uncomfortable paradox - but there are treasures at both ends of the People-No people continum.Wtrstonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08568026693921160083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-56439544030515837252013-09-12T11:43:26.678-07:002013-09-12T11:43:26.678-07:00"wanting people around and resenting them at ..."wanting people around and resenting them at the same time." Oh how I understand that phrase!!!Wtrstonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08568026693921160083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-45441574789944448582013-09-12T11:42:59.787-07:002013-09-12T11:42:59.787-07:00"wanting people around and resenting them at ..."wanting people around and resenting them at the same time." Oh how I understand that phrase!!!Wtrstonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08568026693921160083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-24065929443292184932013-09-12T09:08:15.000-07:002013-09-12T09:08:15.000-07:00I have been walking a similar path. I find that I...I have been walking a similar path. I find that I enjoy being alone lately. Too much stress adding people and conversation in the mix. But I do think there has to be a balance. Maybe I am on overload because of all the years of going, doing, more going and doing ;-) Anyway thanks for the post. It was enlightening.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714577523744715551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-87410074947530733122013-09-12T08:49:07.320-07:002013-09-12T08:49:07.320-07:00My day is usually askew when I don't check on ...My day is usually askew when I don't check on your blog. Thank you for letting us follow you on your journeys with your art, your family, your likes and dislikes, and most of all just you be you. I have been following your blog for just over seven years now. Sometimes it feels that I am having a cup of coffee with you.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00140738523399836125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-82098918909234848202013-09-12T08:44:53.252-07:002013-09-12T08:44:53.252-07:00My day is tilted if I don't check on your blog...My day is tilted if I don't check on your blog. I have been reading it for seven years. Thanks for the insight on your art, updates on family, likes and dislikes, and most of all, just you being you. Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00140738523399836125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-39248914871056908872013-09-12T08:07:26.444-07:002013-09-12T08:07:26.444-07:00I, too, find writing the blog posts to be an impor...I, too, find writing the blog posts to be an important part of my life. Even if no one reads. (but I am so very happy when I get a comment)<br /><br />The posting gets "things" out of my head. I think you and I are alike in that. We rethink stuff and it tires us out. Writing it down sort of clears it out. And we are alike in wanting time alone. But enjoying (mostly) time spent with others. It's a strange way to be, but I am used to it now. Wanting people around and resenting them at the same time.<br /><br />G and the dog have gone for a walk and I have an hour of quiet. With no one saying why are you just sitting there???<br /><br />I think so many of the women I enjoy reading started blogs at around the same time. And I should write each of them a thank you note--I'll begin with you--Thank You. For being you.Joanne Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01623855664379207620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-36746950164868885302013-09-12T07:03:41.118-07:002013-09-12T07:03:41.118-07:00Your first paragraph describes me perfectly. It...Your first paragraph describes me perfectly. It's a constant struggle. Thank you for sharing this. <br /><br />I'm happy and a little bit jealous that you got to see Jane DunnewoldNikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598178089051450458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-88723078312226366472013-09-12T06:45:53.675-07:002013-09-12T06:45:53.675-07:00Wow! I felt as if I wrote this post..except I wou...Wow! I felt as if I wrote this post..except I wouldn't have expressed myself as well as you did. Sometimes I feel like I don't want any more friends! I don't ha e enough time to be with the ones I have! And I love, love, love being home and "doing my own thing". My art work is never hard work...it's my relaxation... I may struggle with how to quilt, what fabric, thread, yadA yada, I may use...but where else could we/I have such a great outlet. It's hard to juggle so I best stop wasting time filling up your post & get back to "work"....I have free time after I walk the dog, make hubby breakfast do dishes, make the bed, plan dinner make sure friend w/dementia is OK, the sew..the go to puppy class! Robbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-49202056889009994332013-09-12T06:45:43.713-07:002013-09-12T06:45:43.713-07:00Wow! I felt as if I wrote this post..except I wou...Wow! I felt as if I wrote this post..except I wouldn't have expressed myself as well as you did. Sometimes I feel like I don't want any more friends! I don't ha e enough time to be with the ones I have! And I love, love, love being home and "doing my own thing". My art work is never hard work...it's my relaxation... I may struggle with how to quilt, what fabric, thread, yadA yada, I may use...but where else could we/I have such a great outlet. It's hard to juggle so I best stop wasting time filling up your post & get back to "work"....I have free time after I walk the dog, make hubby breakfast do dishes, make the bed, plan dinner make sure friend w/dementia is OK, the sew..the go to puppy class! Robbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506964994589004458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-91057393016049523492013-09-12T06:06:39.981-07:002013-09-12T06:06:39.981-07:00Today is my Blogiversary too -- also eight years! ...Today is my Blogiversary too -- also eight years! I can't believe we've been doing this for so long, and I'm even more amazed by the conversations and collaborations! Thank you. :-)Kristin Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05955546754675680404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-35631262939325977792013-09-12T05:51:33.414-07:002013-09-12T05:51:33.414-07:00I don't know how long ago I started reading yo...I don't know how long ago I started reading your blog, or even how I found you, but it has been several years and I look forward to checking on you every day. Even though I'm not an artist, I am a quilter, and I love and appreciate what you create. But what keeps me coming back every day is your wonderful writing. You share from the heart, honestly, thoughtfully, generously, creatively. Obviously you have many gifts. Thanks for sharing. I am the richer for the connection as well!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-29403757257817768842013-09-12T05:08:37.192-07:002013-09-12T05:08:37.192-07:00Reading your posts makes my day better... thank yo...Reading your posts makes my day better... thank you!<br />Hugs from MaryMary Couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10043596850936557749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-16621835708239192382013-09-12T04:09:33.062-07:002013-09-12T04:09:33.062-07:00Thank you so much for blogging Terry! Your posts a...Thank you so much for blogging Terry! Your posts are always interesting and thoughtful - a great combination.Diane Doranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401772951099487176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-12997188844744202562013-09-12T04:07:17.581-07:002013-09-12T04:07:17.581-07:00happy blogoversary! and thank you for your wise wo...happy blogoversary! and thank you for your wise words always!Natalya Khorover Aikenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08490493432155941262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16634800.post-75760445673769771362013-09-11T23:42:01.168-07:002013-09-11T23:42:01.168-07:00I share this struggle also and have come to accept...I share this struggle also and have come to accept that for now, it is on-going and a part of the creative process to check to see how I'm handling the flow of things.Karodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659789966973636488noreply@blogger.com