tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post5241910700003383078..comments2024-03-26T20:24:14.950-04:00Comments on Crazy as a Loom: Day 1Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02528439226293446420noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-35077570020220703882013-01-03T18:37:45.771-05:002013-01-03T18:37:45.771-05:00I don't know what my plans are yet, Hilary. Th...I don't know what my plans are yet, Hilary. The year started out quite dismally and I'll write you about it at some point. Anything in your beautiful shop would make a wonderful item for a giveaway. Don't you think? And hey - even your hat!Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-848527782319725452013-01-03T13:06:06.050-05:002013-01-03T13:06:06.050-05:00Hey I am glad you got the fun knitting the yarn an...Hey I am glad you got the fun knitting the yarn and of course you can't say no to those darling daughters. They are precious. I only have two sons, and sons are not like daughters. Glad she liked it. The pattern looks so warm.Shiralynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04354569282615012004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-50141851748400418572013-01-02T23:26:21.496-05:002013-01-02T23:26:21.496-05:00Great plans. And I too have been downsizing. Amazi...Great plans. And I too have been downsizing. Amazing what we accumulate thru the years!Reenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17813380986631007962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-90207573042695256962013-01-02T17:04:44.432-05:002013-01-02T17:04:44.432-05:00I think you have a nice forward-looking approach f...I think you have a nice forward-looking approach for all of the many positive possibilities that come with a New Year! Thanks also for visiting my site, and Happy New Year!! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539850495318868267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-32878207960586684482013-01-02T14:26:30.879-05:002013-01-02T14:26:30.879-05:00I got your mug rugs last year, and they get used e...I got your mug rugs last year, and they get used every day so I think those are a great give away treat. A handtowel would be good. A potholder or two made from your potholder loom sounds good as well.<br /><br />I don't make resolutions any more. Mostly I just don't want to set myself up to be disappointed at the end of the year hahaRestless Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294058981082102869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-77935108456250802442013-01-02T14:12:48.340-05:002013-01-02T14:12:48.340-05:00As a giveaway--a towel sounds delightful and quite...As a giveaway--a towel sounds delightful and quite useful this time of year.<br /><br />Yesterday seeing Mary Engelbreit's "Don't Look Back" reminded me how helpful that path is when taken.<br />I have two framed prints of ME's on my walls- "Snap Out of It!" and the one of a young girl with portfolio and brushes in hand leaning against a tree watching a bluebird on a bush singing merrily away (observing nature)-the caption is by Marcel Proust - "The Real Voyage of Discovery Consists Not in Seeking New Landscapes but in Having New Eyes." <br /><br />There is something peaceful about recapturing those important quiet moments in nature of our youth while moving forward;somehow I believe we revert back to it in being, eventually.<br /><br />This year Mary has done another fork in the road--much the same with only a which way ??? and her answer is <br />CHOOSE HAPPINESS!<br /> Your choices are right on!!<br /><br />A Safe, Healthy, Prosperous and Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!jollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726816323601106603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-65966294187491258402013-01-02T13:45:35.961-05:002013-01-02T13:45:35.961-05:00I think you're already giving away good sound ...I think you're already giving away good sound advice! ;-) Your answers for 1-5 could directly or indirectly apply to everyone here reading your blog. Being centered in nature, simplifying, creating rather than producing, being still and trusting your gut. It's all good!moosecrafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309739222008330155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-12443152055539396862013-01-02T13:33:37.812-05:002013-01-02T13:33:37.812-05:00another monkey giveaway
we are going to pare dow...another monkey giveaway <br /><br />we are going to pare down .. clean out the closets and the drawers .. lots of things no one wears .. donate .. the people effected by Sandy are still in needDarylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-53996036792255407132013-01-02T08:30:31.403-05:002013-01-02T08:30:31.403-05:00Not sure what i will do on those fronts, but i agr...Not sure what i will do on those fronts, but i agree that simplifying by going through closets and such is an absolute necessity around here.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-47570427148486891592013-01-02T06:36:03.692-05:002013-01-02T06:36:03.692-05:00I always enjoy reading your blog. There is someth...I always enjoy reading your blog. There is something to think about and enjoy almost all the time. I suppose I am in a similar place about what to do next. Is it partially an age thing? We are hope to make the move this summer to our lake house. Of course this means lots of sorting, downsizing, simplifying. I also want to be more creative...guess time will tell.<br /><br />BTW, I also would like to meet you!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05677477750292602963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-54525837798767697782013-01-02T06:03:10.535-05:002013-01-02T06:03:10.535-05:00I plan to get rid of all that I don't need or ...I plan to get rid of all that I don't need or use this year too...and be creative as I used to be...<br />Would you consider sharing your hat pattern? It is a beauty!deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135184573801009208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-54034906513521779782013-01-01T23:03:04.736-05:002013-01-01T23:03:04.736-05:00Oh, and giveaway idea ... how about one of your lo...Oh, and giveaway idea ... how about one of your lovely tea towels? Once a person uses a handwoven towel, he/she will know why the inexpensive ones are inexpensive.NancyGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-66648524407839326792013-01-01T22:44:54.165-05:002013-01-01T22:44:54.165-05:00I love your outlook--always move forward! XOXOI love your outlook--always move forward! XOXOSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14263263554924074661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-10215464011866232092013-01-01T21:55:10.057-05:002013-01-01T21:55:10.057-05:00Would you consider posting your hat pattern? I ha...Would you consider posting your hat pattern? I have some lovely alpaca that would love to sit on my head.NancyGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-89206638162782798462013-01-01T19:41:54.449-05:002013-01-01T19:41:54.449-05:00Just found your wonderful blog. As soon as I saw M...Just found your wonderful blog. As soon as I saw Mary Oliver's quote on the top of your page I knew I'd love it . . . she's a favorite of mind and that line is one I use all the time to remind myself to stay on track with my life. <br /><br />I too am thrilled to be here, at Day 1, with the whole year just waiting to be filled. <br /><br />Happy 2013!<br /><br />Kindly,<br />JennyJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04632955602639382927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-76795519909145106652013-01-01T18:06:57.557-05:002013-01-01T18:06:57.557-05:00Love your plans! I would love anything you choose...Love your plans! I would love anything you choose to give away! I am an optimist and I tend to view each day as Day 1. Love your hat. Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18261337823341608496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-76023705917923674512013-01-01T17:48:05.820-05:002013-01-01T17:48:05.820-05:00I wish I could enlarge the picture, but the screen...I wish I could enlarge the picture, but the screen goes translucent dark gray and no photo appears. I'd love to see where you spent time looking at the clouds!<br />A friend of mine grew a permanent center part from a trip down a snowy hill under a barbed wire fence.Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-9407088326730037652013-01-01T16:41:49.864-05:002013-01-01T16:41:49.864-05:00Just about anything you make would be great as a g...Just about anything you make would be great as a give away . Sounds like you have a good idea of what you want to do this new year . I am the same need verses wants and to live simple and enjoy the little things in life and dream always have dreams . Happy New Year !Country Gal https://www.blogger.com/profile/08693944554850315123noreply@blogger.com