tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post5873167058311472018..comments2024-03-15T19:07:47.896-04:00Comments on Crazy as a Loom: TEN YEAR GIVEAWAYHilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02528439226293446420noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-201928607442202562017-03-27T09:21:50.706-04:002017-03-27T09:21:50.706-04:00late to the party as always .. i have a lot going ...late to the party as always .. i have a lot going on and right before i clicked in to see what you were up to (apparently over a week ago) i was thinking maybe its time to stop blogging .. then i read your post and went to see how long i have been at this .. since Sept 2007 so my 10th anniversay is still a ways off .. maybe i will wrap it up then ... but i do love your blog and seeing your grands growing up, watching L become quite the weaver and enjoying your critters and your cooking ... i would miss you if you were gone ... i wouldDarylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-82342773775697854492017-03-19T13:22:43.454-04:002017-03-19T13:22:43.454-04:00I know i missed the drawing but i can weave my own...I know i missed the drawing but i can weave my own towels. Please don't stop blogging. i've read about your life for years and can relate to so many aspects of it. same age, same life style and similar challenges. mine was not a head injury but it put me down for an entire year and made me look at my life completely differently. have simplified so many things. <br />a lot of us need a roll model and you're it. mageezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12015876977228705537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-9960307389537382142017-03-18T17:34:51.657-04:002017-03-18T17:34:51.657-04:00Thank you for your voice all these years. I hope ...Thank you for your voice all these years. I hope you will continue to speak your truth. Like many others, I would miss you if you went away. Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05376244925112311929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-10136683640798742062017-03-18T15:40:58.877-04:002017-03-18T15:40:58.877-04:00I like seeing what you are weaving, your animals a...I like seeing what you are weaving, your animals and SNOW! Lol. I sure do miss it! I look for your latest blog entry frequently but I know how you feel. I haven't written anything on mine in a long time.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06344249802520933458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-53152763422428532272017-03-18T13:43:20.373-04:002017-03-18T13:43:20.373-04:00While I haven't been with you for the whole ri...While I haven't been with you for the whole ride, I was so happy to have found a fellow (if former) nurse who also loves the fiber arts. I live in a very small, rural community, and get all my fibery social contact online, and I really love your work, but also your perspective on many things. You help to remind me that my very stressful job will end at some point, as yours did, and that I will be able to continue the weaving journey that helps to ground me. <br /><br />Threadbare Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07522886005319257971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-8591168165594538552017-03-18T11:44:50.924-04:002017-03-18T11:44:50.924-04:00This June will be my 10th anniversary also and eve...This June will be my 10th anniversary also and everything you said is true for me. I have questioned my motive for keeping my blog active but in the end it's where I tell my story. Facebook has become the popular alternative to blogs and while it allows us to connect, it's more like "hit-and-run" comments rather than story telling. Our choice to blog is probably relative to our age. I try to blog five times a month and wonder how I used to do it a couple times a week, and again, I think the answer is Facebook. Meanwhile I keep blogging and I'm glad you do too. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06432035940956042729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-64905816475860466772017-03-18T10:30:18.529-04:002017-03-18T10:30:18.529-04:00I have enjoyed reading your blog for many years......I have enjoyed reading your blog for many years... since before your fall, (can't believe that was 6 years ago). I feel somewhat of a kinship with you... I too am a nurse, love to knit and adore old houses. I have friends who weave and am afraid of developing another hobby, so I just admire the work of others!<br />What I like most of your blog? The mixed bag I guess... what you are weaving, eating and the positive attitude you have. You express a lot of gratitude and find joy in the simple acts of your daily life.<br />Congratulations on your milestone of blogging. I would ask you to keep going, but I guess I can't as I stopped blogging years ago!Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05563150483422859462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-66290189040526125592017-03-18T10:15:09.455-04:002017-03-18T10:15:09.455-04:00Blogging was obviously a phase for so many. Pleas...Blogging was obviously a phase for so many. Please continue. I like to read about someone weaving since I have so very little time to do it. I can get my creative "fix" from reading that someone else gets to create! Thanks for being steadfast and sticking with it.Ettennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05517732612086961467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-89913355200723102822017-03-18T10:02:06.952-04:002017-03-18T10:02:06.952-04:00I hope you continue to blog for a long time. I th...I hope you continue to blog for a long time. I think I found you at the beginning of your blogging. I have loved it so much. Is it weird that so many people feel they know you yet you don't know us? I have mourned with you at the loss of your cats and your dog. I have loved watching all your weaving, it inspired me to start weaving again. I feel like I've watched your grandchildren grow up! Your mom was at the end of her life the same years mine was, I've always appreciated your honesty in your feelings. I truly hope you continue to blog. I never tire of seeing your weaving, your pets and your house. <br /><br />NancyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132708876205540359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-87565795249162097602017-03-18T02:38:42.805-04:002017-03-18T02:38:42.805-04:00I just found you - maintain and don't stop ple...I just found you - maintain and don't stop please! Your writing is so heartfelt and strong. I have no clue how I got here but you are now saved to read daily. Love the purple hues of the scarves. C Reeder PhxAz https://www.blogger.com/profile/02771251904801484240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-10384470102725634122017-03-18T02:15:29.290-04:002017-03-18T02:15:29.290-04:00I've been reading your blog for a several year...I've been reading your blog for a several years, but haven't commented until now. I retired 3 months ago after a 37-year career with the Feds. Your recents posts about life and acceptance have touched me to my core. I am asking myself the same questions and I deeply appreciate you sharing your journey with us. Your generous spirit and honesty moves me, your courage and strength motivates me, and your love for your family (fur babies included) fills me with joy. Thank you for sharing yourself all these years, and please don't stop. You would be greatly missed!workingwoman2https://www.blogger.com/profile/10022700606153049709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-23365971266835730232017-03-18T00:16:22.240-04:002017-03-18T00:16:22.240-04:00I've been following you for a number of years ...I've been following you for a number of years now.... I started mine in 2008 and was already reading yours before that. Cripes, thats a long time!<br /><br />Well, you talked about weaving (which brought me to you) but I stayed for the real life and honest chat. The grandkids visiting, the trials and tribulations with your Mum, the renovations of the house, more weaving, Looms coming and going, Lois's arrival.... and the cats (inside and out). And yes, the head ordeal. <br /><br />Your blog encouraged me to start my own.....<br /><br />I've stayed on reading as I call you a friend now. <br /><br />Hugs, Susan <br /><br />Susan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09707139508896058818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-15778815333777888202017-03-17T20:06:25.443-04:002017-03-17T20:06:25.443-04:00You got me beat.. i am only up to 947 blog posts s...You got me beat.. i am only up to 947 blog posts so far. I am heading to the kitchen to bake up some of your good cookies! I have been using white chocolate chips instead of dark and they are really YUMMY! <br /><br />PS don't enter me in the contest, since you know that I weave myself, I want someone else to get one of your handwoven towels. I have your cookie recipe instead! LOL KarenInTheWoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884478307015605168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-79454461773725174142017-03-17T19:57:14.597-04:002017-03-17T19:57:14.597-04:00Hope you continue to write your blog when you can....Hope you continue to write your blog when you can. I enjoy the weaving, recipes and anecdotes about life. Love seeing your colour choices and patterns too.Ms Fink's Grade Two Classhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593868145467122985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-26472267304746853392017-03-17T18:24:20.019-04:002017-03-17T18:24:20.019-04:00Since I participated in one of your boot camps, th...Since I participated in one of your boot camps, the photos you post are so real to me. And, we share a birth-day. NancyGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18187492998933106616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-66721033613276523492017-03-17T14:52:29.732-04:002017-03-17T14:52:29.732-04:00Wow, ten years. I just hit eleven but went passwor...Wow, ten years. I just hit eleven but went password protected two years ago due to some stalker/troll issues. A lot of my favorite blogs are gone, too. Time passes. Things change. I enjoy hearing about your weaving, where you live, and following along with your medical issues (I have my own to overcome so I appreciate your process.) Keep blogging as long as you find it meaningful.<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />JulesSparkly Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16589598007822787984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-17248825238273833782017-03-17T14:14:14.368-04:002017-03-17T14:14:14.368-04:00Well, 10 years, congratulations. I always love to...Well, 10 years, congratulations. I always love to see and hear about your weaving.thotladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877043721001181462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-46418525692993696372017-03-17T13:58:46.797-04:002017-03-17T13:58:46.797-04:00
Hilary,
Your blog is a touchstone for me. The ...<br /><br />Hilary, <br /><br />Your blog is a touchstone for me. The weaving is beautiful, the photos of the countryside heartening, <br />the grand babies a joy to behold. But most of all I stand in awe of your truth telling. Thank you. <br />You are a kindred spirit.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11831582519986672346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-52197066483180474272017-03-17T12:18:43.460-04:002017-03-17T12:18:43.460-04:00I think after a few years of reading someone's...I think after a few years of reading someone's blog, what we really grow to like- is the person who is writing and posting! I think that is why I also get upset when someone just stops blogging- because it's like losing a friend. So I love your posts about weaving, and coping with headaches and chronic pain, and all about raising chickens, and etc. It's ok if you're here only when you want to be- just don't stop! And holy cannoli! Look at all the readers still showing up- they don't want you to leave either! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-68704310454955137872017-03-17T11:41:40.040-04:002017-03-17T11:41:40.040-04:00Your awesome perspective on life -- given your hea...Your awesome perspective on life -- given your headaches -- lifts me up daily!Would that I could be so strong in the face of a chronic condition. I've never woven anything, but love seeing the beautiful things you create. P2Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15038216376296864013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-67749885929232655112017-03-17T11:36:39.537-04:002017-03-17T11:36:39.537-04:00I started reading your blog when I started weaving...I started reading your blog when I started weaving. You inspired to me keep moving forward through my own weaving successes and disasters. My son entered weaving in our county fair 4 years in a row and always won champion at the county and state level. I really appreciate you and your blog. My life has changed in these 10 years and I feel like what you are writing now is more relevant than weaving info, and I really appreciate you. If you keep blogging, I'll keep reading!!Camihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02162603303129870869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-78101413779751054352017-03-17T10:38:31.255-04:002017-03-17T10:38:31.255-04:00I am also a retired nurse and the same age as you...I am also a retired nurse and the same age as you. I enjoy your blog and have been there with you through your struggles and joys. I do hope you continue with the blog...many times, as I am searching through my bookmarks, I think, see what Hillary is doing today :)jean chaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10821586869509048947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-21524569125587626292017-03-17T07:10:58.640-04:002017-03-17T07:10:58.640-04:00Always remember that everything you've done in...Always remember that everything you've done in your life has brought you to this very moment. I love your blog.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14969835389565787342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-58047268712417202182017-03-17T07:10:31.075-04:002017-03-17T07:10:31.075-04:00Oh and I love the name!!!
Oh and I love the name!!!<br />lourahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02579911937092363124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-58711192608778180532017-03-17T07:09:37.021-04:002017-03-17T07:09:37.021-04:00I am new to your blog but I love the inspiration f...I am new to your blog but I love the inspiration from your weaving and your life as I can relate. lourahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02579911937092363124noreply@blogger.com