tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post6274254470814423296..comments2024-03-28T22:48:30.666-07:00Comments on Home Living: Today's Scenes and a Little About Conduct of Outsiders in the HomeLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-18348345355916289522017-06-28T08:21:44.176-07:002017-06-28T08:21:44.176-07:00I have been reading this post and rereading it sin...I have been reading this post and rereading it since you posted it. It has taken me a month to finally be able to leave this comment.<br /><br />This post was such a comfort to me (and continues to be), as we had a Very Unpleasant Incident take place in our home on Easter. I grew up in a home with a screaming mother and unending sarcasm from both parents, and so I have deliberately cultivated a Shanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158892994417030606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-68968611611994354102017-06-13T19:49:32.481-07:002017-06-13T19:49:32.481-07:00I have felt that "double burden" you spe...I have felt that "double burden" you speak of before--wanting to be hospitable, *and* show Christian grace, in the midst of an uncomfortable tirade. It's a challenge, especially when hosting people who really aren't Christians and may judge Christians by our behavior!<br /><br />Fortunately I've not encountered this often. Just a few times. But it was enough!!Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09403233175071026416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-69916382442733227122017-05-27T19:13:07.077-07:002017-05-27T19:13:07.077-07:00This is really good. I needed this today.This is really good. I needed this today.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03816096081381689162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-2402734170486276132017-05-27T18:57:46.324-07:002017-05-27T18:57:46.324-07:00What an important post! What an important post! Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348738696117669746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-38162764246593972622017-05-27T17:04:49.470-07:002017-05-27T17:04:49.470-07:00A very timely post, thank you for sharing. I hav...A very timely post, thank you for sharing. I have had to ask rowdy guests to calm down in the evening after a meal. Having over a certain guest would always end in a quarrel or a playful or physical punching match.<br />I was so upset at the end of the night that I couldn't sleep and would feel irritable for days after and wanting to avoid this person as much as possible.<br />Finally I anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214621646003640118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-85654276317183703352017-05-27T13:31:26.969-07:002017-05-27T13:31:26.969-07:00Yes, the current (and probably next) generation of...Yes, the current (and probably next) generation of crocheters does and probably will make lovely trivets like this. You may not find them in an antique shop, but they're around.Paul & Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11410143838866914548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-65628969660407048552017-05-26T16:21:57.080-07:002017-05-26T16:21:57.080-07:00Very well said! Yes the soft voice does not always...Very well said! Yes the soft voice does not always guarantee a peaceful response. It all works together--content, intent, inflection, and more. Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-20175824838556115892017-05-26T14:33:03.421-07:002017-05-26T14:33:03.421-07:00Having been raised in the 70s and 80s, in a loud, ...Having been raised in the 70s and 80s, in a loud, exuberant, and argumentative home, I had to learn over many long years and with much blushing, that not everything that occurs to you must be said. And that, furthermore, not everything that you decide you should say must be said with so much vehemence. In my house, no one perceived loud debate as rude, and no one would give up or be silent until messy bessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01659213208138883066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-27173107274470632842017-05-26T12:48:38.855-07:002017-05-26T12:48:38.855-07:00This is so great. and timely. Thank you. I have qu...This is so great. and timely. Thank you. I have quite a few people who are rude and loud in my family. It took me a while to let them back in. If they flare up again, I will show them to the door. I had a friend "blow up" at me - while we tried to make ammends, it never happened. I feel very "burned" by her anger and mean words, and therefore have distanced myself from her. I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-66515789454673641372017-05-26T12:22:47.285-07:002017-05-26T12:22:47.285-07:00I've been in situations of uneasiness and just...<br />I've been in situations of uneasiness and just sat quietly. <br />Silence is golden.<br /><br />I had a chuckle about about not using your good tea sets but camping tins when having tea as a peace offering!! Very funny.<br />I also like the phrase, "a wild animal in the far country".<br /><br />Thank you for this post.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690722786561637489noreply@blogger.com