tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post5983442848351319295..comments2024-03-15T19:07:47.896-04:00Comments on Crazy as a Loom: HH and me.Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02528439226293446420noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-14060760504062514052012-04-11T20:39:21.429-04:002012-04-11T20:39:21.429-04:00I love reading your blog....the ups, the downs, th...I love reading your blog....the ups, the downs, the color, the kids and of course the dog! And I hope for that day when you'll say the headache is a thing of the past. <br /><br />I would miss your blog post every day but you need to do what feels right to you. Don't worry about what anyone else thinks or says. If blogging makes you feel good keep on, if it's a good place to vent about things, keep on....if it becomes a chore for you then take a break. <br /><br />I will think positive thoughts that one day HH will be gone.Cindie https://www.blogger.com/profile/00417973211775970549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-83578402817350736722012-04-11T20:35:36.612-04:002012-04-11T20:35:36.612-04:00Oh jeez, I sure hope you're not going anywhere...Oh jeez, I sure hope you're not going anywhere.Karen thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-54838827893129754782012-04-11T19:48:54.033-04:002012-04-11T19:48:54.033-04:00Dear heart, if you choose to write about yodeling ...Dear heart, if you choose to write about yodeling from the top of a caboose in your Black Watch Plaid dirdl we would still read it ~ and you might just get a few comments about it (snicker). Seriously, if it gives you any releif to state "I HAVE A HEADACHE" then shout it from the mountain tops! We are all rooting for you and hoping that HH makes a hasty retreat...can your pain management doc try a new approach for treatment? Would a TENS unit be worth considering? Hope that you wake up one day soon and write "HAH! No headache!"lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16893239993587913260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-30556045010530090882012-04-11T19:48:44.804-04:002012-04-11T19:48:44.804-04:00Dear heart, if you choose to write about yodeling ...Dear heart, if you choose to write about yodeling from the top of a caboose in your Black Watch Plaid dirdl we would still read it ~ and you might just get a few comments about it (snicker). Seriously, if it gives you any releif to state "I HAVE A HEADACHE" then shout it from the mountain tops! We are all rooting for you and hoping that HH makes a hasty retreat...can your pain management doc try a new approach for treatment? Would a TENS unit be worth considering? Hope that you wake up one day soon and write "HAH! No headache!"lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16893239993587913260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-42280045618429569922012-04-11T16:13:13.310-04:002012-04-11T16:13:13.310-04:00Ask your neurologist about taking Gabapenten, it&#...Ask your neurologist about taking Gabapenten, it's an anti-seizure med that blocks pain. It helps to dull my constant headache so I can function...most days anyway.thotladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877043721001181462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-75040146141124626352012-04-11T15:51:23.141-04:002012-04-11T15:51:23.141-04:00Hi Hilary. Please don't stop blogging. I so en...Hi Hilary. Please don't stop blogging. I so enjoy reading about your life, your weaving and even Roy boy. I've gone thru months of major pain and not been able to see an end to it. But I survived. You will too. Promise. <br />I do have a weaving related question - where do you get the fabrics for the rugs? and are they all cottons? <br />Hang in there. Here's hugs and prayers.<br />maggiemageezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12015876977228705537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-34117885850232682322012-04-11T15:50:45.589-04:002012-04-11T15:50:45.589-04:00It's your blog, write whatever you darn well p...It's your blog, write whatever you darn well please. If someone doesn't like it they can go write thier own. I think your blog is inspiring. <br /><br />I'm sorry your headaches aren't getting any better. I remember how annoying the icecream truck in our old neighborhood used to be. I'm afraid I'd have to take the guy out if I had a headache ever day.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995851593213427196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-33608367455506313002012-04-11T12:01:45.295-04:002012-04-11T12:01:45.295-04:00Dear Hilary.
WRITE what you like...IF you lik...Dear Hilary. <br /> WRITE what you like...IF you like. Do so knowing that you have already given much because all of us would likely agree, that you are an educator, and what all educators should be, and inspiration! Whether it be weaving, critters, relationships or health, I've loved it all and truly appreciate the time and teachings you have unknowingly given me, and all of us! You have my prayers and blessings whatever path you and 'Roy Boy' journey down. May it be one which finds you greater peace!Lorrainenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-9183382218047434842012-04-11T10:52:17.137-04:002012-04-11T10:52:17.137-04:00Please don't stop blogging! I always enjoy yo...Please don't stop blogging! I always enjoy your posts, regardless of their content. It's your attitude, writing skills, and outlook on life that I find rewarding.<br />Don't worry that 'someone' might not like it - that someone can just not read it, while the rest of us enjoy your musings, rugs, and cat pics.<br />AnnieAnnie Coynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903492622216877528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-70900313546586424442012-04-11T10:34:36.131-04:002012-04-11T10:34:36.131-04:00Oh Hilary, so hard with constant pain to make any ...Oh Hilary, so hard with constant pain to make any decisions! I, too, love your blog, your weaving, your animals, your walks, your photographs...Always look forward to reading about what you are doing. Understand about monitoring what we write, though. My kids have taken to reading my blog now so I have to be careful about what I write so I don't upset them...it was easier when they didn't! Maybe you just need a break. Really simplify what you are doing for a while. Please take care!Cait Throophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00424249114747773949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-37734068934975248722012-04-11T08:26:27.787-04:002012-04-11T08:26:27.787-04:00it is your blog and you can write whatever you wan...it is your blog and you can write whatever you want ...Darylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08241795455748298624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-46140569794146617052012-04-11T07:42:08.103-04:002012-04-11T07:42:08.103-04:00I have pretty much quit blogging...I just feel lik...I have pretty much quit blogging...I just feel like I don't want to "share" anymore. It is a decision each of us has to make when the time is right. Everything serves a purpose for a certain time in our life. I often woneder if you took a couple of weeks off and went to the water that you love so much and did absolutely nothing would the headache go away a bit? I love that happy rug...one of my favs.ain't for city galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938751007704247232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-10198260447509421252012-04-11T07:24:11.792-04:002012-04-11T07:24:11.792-04:00Hilary,
A couple of years ago I came across your...Hilary,<br /> A couple of years ago I came across your blog while looking up rag rugs. Yours was the first blog I began to read and the only one I check daily. <br /> I have always enjoyed your enthusiasm for cats, dogs, looms and your studio. I feel like you have let strangers into your life and let them become your friends. I would miss you very much if you choose to stop blogging but that is something you have to decide for yourself. <br /><br />In the past 5 years I have lost 6 family members. Losing my Mom, Dad and my second mother (my Aunt) and having to sell our family farm was very, very hard but I am stubborn too and have learned to take joy in the simple things in my life. Sunshine, my kitties, a walk in the woods, wild turkeys coming to the bird feeder, my studio, books, fresh baked bread and so much more I am grateful for each and every day. <br /> You have inspired me to begin my own blog and to go back to being a rag rug weaver. <br /> Please keep blogging about what ever you want. Be honest and never ever edit. I will continue to read as long as you continue to write.<br /> Please keep strong. You do matter to so many people who you have touched through your blog.<br />LouiseShuttle, Hook and Needlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517847815117237321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-9558482210937806292012-04-11T07:16:37.199-04:002012-04-11T07:16:37.199-04:00I read your blog everyday. I feel like it keeps me...I read your blog everyday. I feel like it keeps me connected to such a place of strength. Often I ask myself, "If Hilary can do it, than so can I."Corie Q.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-63555495419631707942012-04-11T06:22:14.922-04:002012-04-11T06:22:14.922-04:00I don't comment often, but I do enjoy your blo...I don't comment often, but I do enjoy your blog. I love your pictures of your weaving, your environment and Roy. Sure hope you can keep on keeping on.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250988201290349080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-52263004179353798122012-04-11T03:04:39.882-04:002012-04-11T03:04:39.882-04:00Hillary, as others have said, it's your blog, ...Hillary, as others have said, it's your blog, so write what you want and if someone takes offense (though I can't imagine what they could be offended about), they can take a flying leap!<br /><br />If you want to talk about your headache all the time, so be it. Pain sucks, and chronic pain is hell.<br /><br />DH is right about mortality. Unfortunately, none of us get out of dying. In the last 5 years I've lost both of my in-laws, my 21 year old daughter, and my sweetie of 17 years. Giving up might be an option for some, but it's not in my makeup and I suspect not in yours either. Some days it's just of matter of getting through the day. "This too shall pass", that's my motto.Suehttp://www.majorasue.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-46284736200035191152012-04-11T02:51:03.807-04:002012-04-11T02:51:03.807-04:00I read your blog every day from half a world away ...I read your blog every day from half a world away in time and location. You have inspired me in my own weaving - I love your photos, of what you create, where you go, a little peek into someone elses life. That said, I understand the need to take a break from blogging sometimes (I've taken a break myself but can tell the writing juices are starting to flow again). But I really hope you continue. I'm praying that your headache will go away and that you will find that serenity you are searching for.ColoradoColumbinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831303862762448098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-40746971416577156212012-04-11T00:35:42.535-04:002012-04-11T00:35:42.535-04:00Hilary,
I care about you. I don't comment of...Hilary,<br /><br />I care about you. I don't comment often, but I look for your blog daily and am disappointed if its not there.<br /><br />Do what you need to do. If you decide to stop blogging I'll understand, but I'll miss you.<br /><br />Kaaren in CaliforniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-23514160812748023402012-04-11T00:06:20.906-04:002012-04-11T00:06:20.906-04:00I never find your sharing anything but inspiring. ...I never find your sharing anything but inspiring. Even when you write about your pain, I am filled with admiration and empathy. I, for one, want this damn headache of yours to GO WAY AND NEVER COME BACK, and I pray that it will. But in the mean time, out here quietly on the west coast, you have an admirer of your grace and strength. Do what you need to do to take care of yourself. If you need to stop blogging, I will be sad, but I will still be holding you in my prayers. But, if sharing your struggle with us helps then keep talking, girl, because you are not alone and we can all use a bit of support. Your way of being with this struggle is a teaching for others. much love and prayers, CandaceFrank's Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12018103565291830598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-63026512841227819692012-04-11T00:05:07.816-04:002012-04-11T00:05:07.816-04:00You would be missed in Hawaii.
I would understa...You would be missed in Hawaii. <br /><br /> I would understand if you decided to stop blogging.Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-43850918184221946512012-04-10T23:18:17.783-04:002012-04-10T23:18:17.783-04:00I would miss reading your blog if you decided to q...I would miss reading your blog if you decided to quit. You inspire me every time I read what you have to say. I come here daily hoping that it's the day you tell us you don't have a headache anymore. I purchased my first loom a few weeks ago because I want to make rugs similar to yours, I could never get as much done as you do with such a terrible headache, I would have packed it in long ago. Hope you feel better soon. RomoniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-26454889116568020382012-04-10T23:01:08.857-04:002012-04-10T23:01:08.857-04:00I come to read your words and view your pictures e...I come to read your words and view your pictures every evening... and I would miss you a lot if you quit.<br />But I understand that sometimes you need to take a break, do something new or even nothing... so you follow your heart!<br /><br />Don't let anyone tell you what to write... just write what you truly feel!<br /><br />Recently I sat and had breakfast at a retreat and a woman across the table from me told me that she came to read my blog and it was NOT weaving related that time so she left right away. "I don't want your personal life details so I closed it down" <br /><br />I told her good....that there may be more personal stuff from time to time as my life involves much more than just weaving (though my husband might disagree) I told her its *MY* blog and I write what I want. Reading it is your choice. <br /><br />Either way... I'm good! And so will you be...<br />Hugs, SusanSusan https://www.blogger.com/profile/09707139508896058818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-29193878094131022962012-04-10T22:55:12.119-04:002012-04-10T22:55:12.119-04:00Oh, I hope you don't go away! Sometimes in my...Oh, I hope you don't go away! Sometimes in my fear of offending others, I think I "lose my voice". Write what is on your mind and heart. I'm friends with people who I don't agree with on lots of things--even those touchy subjects like "religion" and "politics". Many of my friends are artsy and intellectual and I feel out of step with my traditional, more conservative outlooks. Oh, well--I guess we should all just be who we genuinely are and that is OK.<br />VStickhorsecowgirlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167094045033324094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-2678502001173369582012-04-10T22:08:23.690-04:002012-04-10T22:08:23.690-04:00Beautiful rug.
Hell Hath no fury like Hilary's...Beautiful rug.<br />Hell Hath no fury like Hilary's headache.<br />yes I would miss you, but i do know what you mean. I think I am the only one who reads mine but I like to look back on it. that's ok.Need A Latte Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021257952099996666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5818397854598010989.post-45519032702606528792012-04-10T21:00:29.942-04:002012-04-10T21:00:29.942-04:00I love your blog, Hilary, but I echo the sentiment...I love your blog, Hilary, but I echo the sentiments of everyone else. It's your decision and we'll all abide by it. But personally, I love the beauty and energy of your weaving and find it very inspiring. And Roy is such a sweet boy. And all the pictures you post, of the out of doors, your grandchildren, your kitties, your creations.... they are all wonderful and make my day.<br /><br />BevBevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13893097212281435313noreply@blogger.com