tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post9135303282190918120..comments2024-03-27T17:31:58.315-07:00Comments on Home Living: Thoughts of HomeLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-593283794409852942009-03-02T12:18:00.000-08:002009-03-02T12:18:00.000-08:00I, too, am "Home without Children" and feel hated ...I, too, am "Home without Children" and feel hated and dispised by many of my peers who work outside the home... I decided 15 years ago that having a second paycheck couldn't replace a good marriage, good health, good relationships and the ability to support and enjoy the milestones of relatives and friends. It always bothered me that no one ever had time for anyone, and I didn't want to be one Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00303785343261309403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-2422632418508466682009-02-20T16:43:00.000-08:002009-02-20T16:43:00.000-08:00Thank you for including that little bit titled "Ho...Thank you for including that little bit titled "Home Without Children." Even though many of my friends believe a woman's place is at home, they still question me (a childless keeper of our home) often. "What do you do all day?" "What do you do to keep busy?" It has been difficult to explain that I do try and use my time wisely and that there is no lack of things to complete in my home! If I The Chatty Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08093735675843694976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-41363543668973681792009-02-19T15:42:00.000-08:002009-02-19T15:42:00.000-08:00I read so much wisdom here. I have you linked on m...I read so much wisdom here. I have you linked on my blog!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11972398512692028734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-81750231244009508082009-02-18T02:44:00.000-08:002009-02-18T02:44:00.000-08:00Dear Lydia, with a newborn time doesn't always all...Dear Lydia, with a newborn time doesn't always allow to visit your lovely blog, but oh how I enjoy reading it when I do have a spare moment. <BR/><BR/>I was a grown-up daughter living at home, until I got married at 22. I never felt as though I'm missing out on something, nor do I feel this way now. I know I had a chance to be a blessing to my mother and grandmother when I lived with them. Not Mrs. Anna Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15377583333000789903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-81796820321938199412009-02-17T23:37:00.000-08:002009-02-17T23:37:00.000-08:00Thank you for your encouragement.Thank you for your encouragement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-59978222957160948352009-02-17T10:36:00.000-08:002009-02-17T10:36:00.000-08:00I used to subscribe to Victoria magazine. I miss ...I used to subscribe to Victoria magazine. I miss it. Thanks for the lovely reminder of wonderful days spent reading it. The cards you've made are truly lovely!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12005117474983059194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-50767684458611719952009-02-16T13:52:00.000-08:002009-02-16T13:52:00.000-08:00Lydia,This is wonderful!!!Are these your own writi...Lydia,<BR/>This is wonderful!!!<BR/>Are these your own writings?<BR/>What a special gift.<BR/><BR/>Your cards are beautiful, and so nice you share about supplies so others can try them.<BR/><BR/>That magazine cover is elegant, and would fit right in today also.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/><BR/>Barbara Jean<BR/><BR/>PS May i list your blog on my "friends to visit" list?Barbara Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740517393541058936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-31615086931501102652009-02-16T06:10:00.000-08:002009-02-16T06:10:00.000-08:00Another thing I would add is the ability of women ...Another thing I would add is the ability of women who are at home to do ministry in their church and community at large. No one has time anymore, working two full time jobs and having kids, to help out their neighbor. Becuase I cut my hours back to three days a week at the office in December (want to be home fulltime someday...) I have been able to help a friend out who has been very ill each Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10412744189611967954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-22572951600403187572009-02-15T15:48:00.000-08:002009-02-15T15:48:00.000-08:00Your homemade Valentines are beautiful!Your homemade Valentines are beautiful!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360651212261368389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-56837134941859858232009-02-15T15:32:00.000-08:002009-02-15T15:32:00.000-08:00How about health? When women were homemakers, the...How about health? When women were homemakers, there wasn't nearly the rate of obesity we have now. Convenience food and snacks have replaced the healthy "square meals" and disciplined eating of the past. Unbalanced and unscheduled meals lead to junky snacks and fast food for quick gratification, which in turn leads to sluggishness rather than energy. Increased demand brought increased supply ofAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-80235834343336430472009-02-15T08:54:00.000-08:002009-02-15T08:54:00.000-08:00I've really enjoyed this post.You're reall...I've really enjoyed this post.<BR/>You're really good at putting your thoughts on paper (or out in cyberspace) I'm glad to see that you stand firm in your beliefs of women staying home rather then out in the work force. I've been both, the career women and am currently a fulltime homemaker/stay at home wife with grown children.It's taken me a while to feel like it's ok to Secondhand Blessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16964487219129053568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-64463647729038531582009-02-15T08:34:00.000-08:002009-02-15T08:34:00.000-08:00So refreshing! Thank you!Many Blessings,MelissaSo refreshing! Thank you!<BR/><BR/>Many Blessings,<BR/>MelissaMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10914838307560440707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-63283634310366705802009-02-15T06:28:00.000-08:002009-02-15T06:28:00.000-08:00"It (the Home) is a more powerful place than most ..."It (the Home) is a more powerful place than most people think, and that is why there is such an effort to diminish its importance."<BR/><BR/>So very true, hence the attack on families and homes from all sides.HISchildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10097527026421523824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-15812808599888741882009-02-15T01:57:00.000-08:002009-02-15T01:57:00.000-08:00Excellent post!Excellent post!candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15788894816760003783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-11496776549122665492009-02-14T18:56:00.000-08:002009-02-14T18:56:00.000-08:00Dearest Lydia,Home life and the intact adult famil...Dearest Lydia,<BR/><BR/>Home life and the intact adult family unit at home is undermined relentlessly here in Australia by those in 'eminent' positions within academia, the field of psychology and the media; especially the ABC (Australia's government and supposedly independant broadcaster). It is truly shocking; there is NO support from church, comunity, anywhere really, for the family to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-53843190182315641512009-02-14T17:36:00.000-08:002009-02-14T17:36:00.000-08:00These thoughts were so good to read! Each paragra...These thoughts were so good to read! Each paragraph seemed to say so much, although they were not too long. Thank you!Stephanie W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12029236009921545419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-72934712856855186672009-02-14T17:14:00.000-08:002009-02-14T17:14:00.000-08:00Thank you precious Lydia for a magnificent post. ...Thank you precious Lydia for a magnificent post. I really appreciate it. I just read it to my husband (who is resting his weary back after much yard work)and we so agree with your thoughts. I'm very grateful for his conviction of the importance of me being in the home with and without children (before they arrived and now they're married.) One of your many wonderful statements was - "Work at Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-67346865597170804122009-02-14T13:03:00.000-08:002009-02-14T13:03:00.000-08:00A beautiful and true post, Lady Lydia.Thank you fo...A beautiful and true post, Lady Lydia.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for these gentle remindersJust Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09512279885499148837noreply@blogger.com