tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post6686819969291481445..comments2024-03-29T00:10:51.155-04:00Comments on Blue House Journal: Coffee Chat: Hurry Up and Shut That Door!terricheneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06865436021565986224noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-33028341424562759842015-01-14T19:36:17.506-05:002015-01-14T19:36:17.506-05:00Hormones, the moon, whatever it is, I have not bee...Hormones, the moon, whatever it is, I have not been sleeping either. And I do the same thing. When I can't sleep, hubby's snoring and movement seems amplified. <br />I smiled as you talked about the rural areas around here. My parents both were born and raised in Marion County. Most people there have little, but are devout Christians and care for their neighbors. Every time I go down to visit, someone says 'wait and let me give you a jar of (insert jelly or vegetable or such) before you go'. One day I hope to move there and get away from all the commercialism here even in this small town. <br />I've been reading some of your old post looking for more money saving ideas but haven't gotten very far. Did you ever get your raised square foot beds made? My husband and daughter have mine built and the dirt in it. It's not 4x4 but more of a 2x12 because that's what fit in the area we had. Now, I just need someone to tell me when to plant what. That's why I was wondering if you made yours and how it's doing. <br />Enjoyed your chat and hope your back is better. Stay warm in this yucky weather.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6959918163454225829.post-81111998522538863472015-01-13T19:34:18.013-05:002015-01-13T19:34:18.013-05:00When I saw your coffee chat up, I was working on f...When I saw your coffee chat up, I was working on finances but set them aside and went and made myself a cup of java and sliced off a piece of fruitcake, and came and enjoyed chatting with you. Lovely.<br /><br />We had just returned from a tax appointment. I'm relieved when this is done and past! I'm okay once again as I've budgeted the right amount. Sigh of relief! ; 0)<br /><br />I just wish more people were like your people. Some in our area make good money - many with two incomes - and yet feel entitled to free school lunches etc. We just shake our heads. No one is entitled! I know there are people who need help but more don't and take it anyway. Okay, off this soapbox!<br /><br />I've been watching for that carageenan and finding it in many things too. I found out it is Irish moss and is used as a thickener - is that right? So, you keep saying it is so bad for a person, can you tell us why? Very curious.<br /><br />I too have trouble sleeping at times - old age, hormones out of whack, who knows what else. Melatonin has really helped me. I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism a few years back. I'm slowly making progress and am sleeping better, but it has been a long journey getting back.<br /><br />I was wondering if you could spray paint your canisters blue and then find some cute decals for the front or paint on a cute picture if you have that talent. I spray painted the metal lids on my glass coffee containers orange this past summer. <br /><br />Oh, yes, what comes with maturity! I cringe when I think back to my days as a young bride and my expectations. Poor hubby!!!! But he's such a doll, and he's put up with me for these 37 years. I'm so blessed. I'm enjoying these later years with him ... he's so patient and kind. You are right, that young woman isn't thinking about what she will need to do and be if she has such high expectations.<br /><br />Yum ... love carrot cake! Pam<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com