tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post504433689058982582..comments2024-03-27T14:18:47.272-04:00Comments on Blue House Journal: Iced Tea Chat: Gently Easing Into Routinesterricheneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06865436021565986224noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-28542267719701266192015-06-19T08:43:15.755-04:002015-06-19T08:43:15.755-04:00Crystal H. in Nevada-I wish you lived near by and ...Crystal H. in Nevada-I wish you lived near by and could come and sit on my deck with me and have a glass of iced tea and have a good long chat! My Mom used to have coffee get together for all the neighborhood ladies at least once a month when I was growing up. Wouldn't that be wonderful? I have said to friends that they are welcome to come over and visit anytime and the response is always that they are too busy. How sad. Many days I feel like I am the only one home in my neighborhood. Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-34267444142350155312015-06-19T08:35:37.558-04:002015-06-19T08:35:37.558-04:00Pam-I was not able to lose weight for over 20 year...Pam-I was not able to lose weight for over 20 years. Getting my health straightened out has finally done the trick. I had parasites and infections of all kinds and lived on a cocktail of drugs. Today I am drug free and on the road to getting all the weight off and living a much more active lifestyle. I hope you can see the same results. <br /><br />I learned an awful lot from my practitioner while I have been her patient. The interesting thing about high blood pressure and diabetes is that they most likely are associated with a bacterial infection in the kidneys. A friend of mine had a sudden problem with high blood pressure and sure enough she had a bacterial kidney infection. She used essential oils on her kidneys and her blood pressure corrected within a week!Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-18826852955105785102015-06-19T01:14:49.925-04:002015-06-19T01:14:49.925-04:00I found your blog last month and have enjoyed read...I found your blog last month and have enjoyed reading it and the older blogs also. I read one or two when I take a break through out the day. Every time I pull up your blog I see the beautiful picture of you canisters and cookie jar and I feel like I'm in the kitchen of a friend. I only have a few friends and I get lonely sometimes. My husband works from home so he is here but not many girlfriends to hang out with since they all are at different stages in their lives and careers. I love being at home full time. I feel like I'm hearing from a friend when I read your blog. I grew up in the country and my mom and the other ladies always went house to house for coffee and visiting and helping each other out. I wish we valued that lifestyle now a days but everything is so hurry, hurry, hurry. Life was much deeper and richer then. Take care and looking forward to every post.Crystal H. in Nevadanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-49756734466469720322015-06-19T00:04:12.580-04:002015-06-19T00:04:12.580-04:00I think anything you care to write about will be a...I think anything you care to write about will be appreciated and enjoyed. Even if you are just rambling. 😊 Glad u r getting better. <br /><br />I, too, have been going to an alternative health care person and am finally, after several years, starting to feel better. My friend just found out she is prediabetic and on the special low carb diet. I told her I'll do it too. We are also exercising five days a week. I'm hoping this will break whatever is keeping my weight on. <br /><br />Write about whatever you want and I'll keep reading. It is just nice to see you posting here again. PamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-14948195466475123232015-06-18T16:49:17.759-04:002015-06-18T16:49:17.759-04:00Karla, I also have mint in a pot. It is a cheapie...Karla, I also have mint in a pot. It is a cheapie plastic pot that I think a hanging plant came in. It is in my herb garden and it thrives on complete neglect. Whatever you do don't plant it in the ground! It took us many years to get rid of it.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-15596131043410280792015-06-18T16:09:24.269-04:002015-06-18T16:09:24.269-04:00Karla- My pot is large. Maybe a foot across and 2 ...Karla- My pot is large. Maybe a foot across and 2 ft tall. You are welcome. Good luck! AngelaAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170218700397945765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-31440348398437434312015-06-18T15:42:51.155-04:002015-06-18T15:42:51.155-04:00Angela - thanks for the tip! I'm wondering if ...Angela - thanks for the tip! I'm wondering if it simply needs a bigger pot than I bought! I'll have to keep trying to baby it.Karlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07251936768042830801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-46793076201771685372015-06-18T12:58:44.533-04:002015-06-18T12:58:44.533-04:00Karla, I grow apple mint in a pot. I don't hav...Karla, I grow apple mint in a pot. I don't have it in full sun (in GA) and it does great. Does need to be watered frequently as it dries out. I was shocked that it even came back after the very cold winter we had this year. Don't give up! AngelaAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170218700397945765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-42838163796841745562015-06-18T12:24:00.103-04:002015-06-18T12:24:00.103-04:00You mentioned mint and I wondered if you or any of...You mentioned mint and I wondered if you or any of my fellow readers have had luck with growing mint in a pot. I have one I bought and repotted but it is just not doing well. Withered and brown spots and I can't figure out what is wrong. I am just about to let it give up the ghost or plant it outside and let it take over.<br /><br />It sounds like Blossom had just about the best time of anyone on that little visit! I just love the happiness of a wagging tail.<br /><br />Before investing in Cooking Light magazine or others, you might cull their websites for ideas. That's what I do and then I save it as a favorite in a Recipes to Try folder. If I like it, it gets printed and put in my notebook as well as saved on my computer recipe file. Ellie Krieger is another one that has some great recipes (we have all but one of her books) and Paula Deen's son (Bobby Deen) has some great lightened version of his mom's recipes online as well. <br /><br />Though I'm hundreds of miles away from the lovely restaurant you described, I can feel the sadness from here. It's those special places that find their way into our hearts, isn't it? <br /><br />Oh what a joy the Miss Read books are! I had several of them years ago but got rid of them and my Nancy Drew books (aquired as an adult in piece-meal fashion so no sentiment attached) in a fit of decluttering. I still regret that but no looking back. Unfortunately our library doesn't carry the Miss Read books to borrow.<br /><br />Would you be willing to share the recipe for the Beef Stroganoff soup with Mushroom Tortellini? My mouth watered just reading the small description you provided. Yum!<br /><br />Keep resting, keep being kind to yourself. We are all here in support for you. My prayers for your entire family.Karlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07251936768042830801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-74604251596623459982015-06-18T12:17:49.573-04:002015-06-18T12:17:49.573-04:00Hi Terri-
I just wanted to let you know the impac...Hi Terri-<br /><br />I just wanted to let you know the impact your recent posts have had on me, and thank you for sharing your health issues. A month ago I had my fasting blood work done and it showed that my glucose was continuing to creep up, now to 124. My doctor advised me to start walking again, and that diabetes wasn't something I would want to have to deal with. I think my age of 39 was the reason she didn't make too big of a deal about it, but my own research into the disease has scared me into considering changes to my diet. Although from my research I know I would need a second blood test to confirm the first result that I'm pre-diabetic, I can see from four years of test results that there's been a gradual increase in my blood sugar over the years. It shook me up a bit to read that a glucose level of 126 is considered diabetic, and that most pre-diabetics will be diagnosed as diabetic after two years from their initial pre-diabetic diagnosis. <br /><br />And then came your health scare posts... Thank you for being so honest and open about what you went through and the changes you are now making! You mentioned the "Plate Method" of eating, which I found interesting, and read more about on the American Diabetes Association website. It seemed like a good starting point for changing my diet and somewhat easy to adopt. That site also has many simpler recipes that I've printed out to try. This week will be Chicken Nacho Casserole, Garlic Sautéed Spinach and Kale, Greek Chicken Salad, and Mini Veggie Frittatas. <br /><br />I've used Cooking Light recipes off and on for 25 years, or so. They can be hit or miss, and have a tendency to use a lot of ingredients which quickly increases the cost of a meal. If you go to their website and type in the month and year in the search bar, such as "June 2015", it will bring up the June 2015 Recipe Index which will give you all the recipes in that month's magazine. It's like getting a magazine's worth of recipes for free! It's possible to get the recipe index for the current month and all previous months, for many years. I also like to look up their recipes this way because you can read other user's comments and their ratings, increasing the likelihood that I can avoid a boring or terrible recipe. I still occasionally buy their magazine because I'm old-school and like to browse a magazine, but I'll still check the ratings of recipes on the website.<br /><br />Again, thank you for sharing your health story. I really wanted to let you know the impact you've had on a stranger clear across the country in Oregon. This is the third morning I've walked 1.25 miles and the fourth day of eating better planned meals with less processed foods. <br /><br />I'll be keeping you in my thoughts, and look forward to future posts! Stay strong, yet continue to be considerate to yourself. <br /><br />Jennifer <br /><br />Jennifernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-40067103156102837972015-06-18T10:27:55.670-04:002015-06-18T10:27:55.670-04:00Kip, I love Yoders! Oh their sausage! Their cakes!...Kip, I love Yoders! Oh their sausage! Their cakes! AngelaAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170218700397945765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-69796558983361436152015-06-18T10:04:15.675-04:002015-06-18T10:04:15.675-04:00The husband and I went to Montezuma to Yoders for ...The husband and I went to Montezuma to Yoders for our 24th anniversary on Saturday. We also hit several goodwills on the way. We spent a couple hours looking at the antique mall in Byron. I thought of you as we looked at each booth and wondered how you were feeling and if you had been out "junking." We also have a fondness for the Bulloch House and FDR park. It was a sad day when we saw the news of it burning. We have spend many hours camping at FDR and the Bullock House was our splurge. We also like to feed the turtles at the fish hatchery in Warm Springs and check out the covered bridge not to far from there. Have you been to the Blue Willow Inn? It is similar to the Bulloch House. I tried dressing more put together for a couple weeks and made some note cards as to what went together but this past week it has been to hot for jewelry and capri pants. Back in shorts and t's. We finally got some rain last night so hopefully it will cool off a little bit. Hope your strength continues to return. KipAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-67516564888064957972015-06-18T08:56:33.523-04:002015-06-18T08:56:33.523-04:00Terry, I've learned over the years that house ...Terry, I've learned over the years that house work doesn't have to be perfect just better. I learned this from Fly Lady and it's helps in other parts of my life, too. Glad you are doing better, it's takes time, but you will get stronger.sparky136https://www.blogger.com/profile/00336851749882623160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-25590320260476506342015-06-17T21:34:22.189-04:002015-06-17T21:34:22.189-04:00You do have very pretty handwriting! I think it...You do have very pretty handwriting! I think it's lovely that Lily complimented you on it. <br />Thanks to you, I wear more blouses and fewer t-shirts when I venture out, and even switch out the tennies for sandals or slip-ons. I'm pretty "low-maintenance" and tend to just not put forth any effort if I'm just running to WalMart. Of course, that's where I see everyone I know. LOL. <br />My thoughts and prayers are with Amie. <br />I am looking forward to seeing more pics of Taylor when you can share some!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396880852810370044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-3138235376261055452015-06-17T21:01:59.431-04:002015-06-17T21:01:59.431-04:00Hi Terri, Wanted to pass on Cooking Light deal- to...Hi Terri, Wanted to pass on Cooking Light deal- today only $5.!http://hip2save.com/2015/06/17/5-magazine-sale-save-on-subscriptions-to-people-sports-illustrated-all-you-more-last-day/ AngelaAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170218700397945765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-79891661399338801662015-06-17T17:26:36.698-04:002015-06-17T17:26:36.698-04:00I have some fresh mint in the garden - I wish I co...I have some fresh mint in the garden - I wish I could pass it your way! Ah well, we will just pretend, I suppose. I shall "give" you some lemon verbena and lemon balm as well. ;)<br /><br />I'm sorry to hear about the restaurant. I hope you see your new little addition soon. I've heard good things about Pensacola and I hope all goes smoothly for the kids while he's away at sea. Been there, done that - and I know firsthand it is best to just stay home when you can. They will adapt well and we are blessed as military families to have the technology to check in when possible. That has been a boon to my kids.<br /><br />Prayers, prayers for the family members dealing with hard things! I hope the car servicing can be done soon and is something minor.<br /><br />I was thinking of you yesterday at the library - you've probably already found it online, but I saw a magazine called Diabetic Living. Maybe your library has it as well and you could get some ideas for adapting your favorite recipes or find new favorites as well. Their website is http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/ - I hope you enjoy it. My stepdad is type 2 diabetic as are both my in-laws; he controls his with diet and exercise while my MIL needs insulin. So your story hits home and I have been keeping you in prayer. <br /><br />Enjoy that mint! :DMeloniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09218572127310877215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-68174668923982678832015-06-17T16:50:22.474-04:002015-06-17T16:50:22.474-04:00On the wardrobe topic-I started a Fashion board on...On the wardrobe topic-I started a Fashion board on Pinterest and I am finding daily that my pins are being pinned by others!!! I have really enjoyed dressing better. It is fun to just add pretty earrings on a day I stay home. I had gotten into the habit of just wearing a plain silver pair day after day. I have been changing size for over a year and my wardrobe is slim but I have not wanted to buy anything new. Hubby finally talked some sense into me and I did get a few things over the last six weeks or so and it has made such a difference. I even bought a cute pair of pink flat shoes. <br /><br />Our youngest son and his wife have a rescue dog and they are apartment dwellers so Wilbur only goes out on a leash. He is the funniest old man of a dog and moves soooooo slow. But, when he comes to our house he runs down the deck stairs into he back yard and tears around like a puppy. Only thing we can figure is that our yard reminds him of his previous home. It is hilarious!<br /><br />That is sad about your favorite restaurant. Maybe they will reopen in another location but I know it will not be the same. Our favorite little diner moved last year and now it feels like Denny's with better food. I am intrigued by your prayer mountain. <br /><br />I have been on a journey of healing my health with an alternative medicine practitioner for 5 years now. I was the sickest, weakest and most over drugged person I knew. I have more energy now but I have learned to pace myself. It is hard to do but rest is a must. Some days I just go out and run a one stop errand and count it as an accomplishment because I know it is all I can do that day. Granted, it is not the most friendly on the gas budget but I do get things done that way. You will learn how to handle these things soon. I will pray for that for you. I was praying with a friend many years ago and she prayed for me to learn to rest. It shocked me that she knew that I ran until I crashed everyday. It was after that that things began to change and I learned to manage better.<br /><br />I so enjoy these posts! It can be so hard to bear what our adult children are going through. A parent just cannot know this until they are grown. Hugs from one Mama to another!<br /><br />Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.com