tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post9145543123101949747..comments2024-03-18T18:45:59.168-07:00Comments on Home Living: Changes in Time: Reading Grandma's DiariesLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-41560280123777540512008-06-05T10:20:00.000-07:002008-06-05T10:20:00.000-07:00Just catching up on reading the comment threads......Just catching up on reading the comment threads...this was a particularly enlightening one. <BR/><BR/>gail, I enjoyed your comments (particularly the one about "what I want to be when I grow up," argh!) as well as everyone else's.<BR/><BR/>Lydia, thank you for creating such a beautiful and restorative blog. I always feel renewed in my purpose after I come by for a visit.<BR/><BR/>~ AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-41740697071248884692008-06-02T15:54:00.000-07:002008-06-02T15:54:00.000-07:00What an eye opener! I regret my 20 year old son ha...What an eye opener! I regret my 20 year old son has to grow up and in this immoral age. Then to think about what my grandbabies will have to deal with! I must leave all of our tomorrows in HIS hands.<BR/>I am on my way not to check out some of these links. Thanks for making them so easily to access.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10436764764797493783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-35689294439578283432008-05-31T10:43:00.000-07:002008-05-31T10:43:00.000-07:00Dear Persuaded,I have written articles on my Guard...Dear Persuaded,<BR/><BR/>I have written articles on my Guard the Home blog (about rebellion in the home) concerning the modern need to let every thought loose upon our loved ones, and how Christ admonishes us instead to turn every thought "captive," and not let it loose to harm others! I have written about the talk shows and therapists that encourage resentment and hatred towards family members Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-24739492103423507192008-05-31T09:29:00.000-07:002008-05-31T09:29:00.000-07:00My goodness, Lady Lydia, I think you have hit upon...My goodness, Lady Lydia, I think you have hit upon a truth... I have never thought of it in that way, but to be sure, in the past it was part of living with integrity and strength to "look on the bright side," and "hope for the best." We were raised with the idea that "if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all." <BR/><BR/>But now that viewpoint is frowned upon as we are encouragedDiane Shifferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449110271720365988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-18740377603565889362008-05-30T10:11:00.000-07:002008-05-30T10:11:00.000-07:00Persuaded: most people who suffered in the past ac...Persuaded: most people who suffered in the past accepted the bad along the good as part of life. They lacked the bitterness that accompanies today's women who haven't have not had an easy life. Those who endured hardship actually had a happiness about them. Today the mere thought of enduring anything makes many young women angry at men, angry at the world, angry at God. This tone was missing in Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-1297780356753117882008-05-30T09:22:00.000-07:002008-05-30T09:22:00.000-07:00What wonderful posts! As I read them I thought of ...What wonderful posts! As I read them I thought of my own "Nana." Her life was far from easy (she was widowed in the 1930's and raised 3 girls on her own) but she had a sweetness and a grace that is rarely seen today. In my mind I think of her as "refined" even though she never was part of any society other than family, friends and maybe other ladies who "took in sewing." <BR/>Now, I myself am a Diane Shifferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449110271720365988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-86391295506871842612008-05-30T04:02:00.000-07:002008-05-30T04:02:00.000-07:00Oh yes, I do know what you mean, Lydia. A young m...Oh yes, I do know what you mean, Lydia. A young mother, who sends her child to the church preschool, was telling me how much she enjoys volunteering there. She said, "I think I will become a preschool teacher. I've finally decided what I want to be 'when I grow up'." Um...where do I begin to address that? Like, maybe what you are feeling is a natural, but misplaced desire to enjoy motherhoodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-26035737570582314762008-05-29T21:54:00.000-07:002008-05-29T21:54:00.000-07:00How this post made me smile! The whole idea of "p...How this post made me smile! The whole idea of "pie & coffee" making things right is not too far from the truth. There is something wonderful about the simple kindness of dessert on a plate, & the prospect of good conversation. I think many more people appreciate this than would admit it to themselves. As you say, Mrs. Sherman, so many folks are jaded & cynical because of their experiences. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-59814157858937813752008-05-29T19:37:00.000-07:002008-05-29T19:37:00.000-07:00I agree with you, Gail (and you too Lady Lydia!) ...I agree with you, Gail (and you too Lady Lydia!) I've enjoyed these posts and the comments. I had a blue moment this week at the playground with my toddler when I realized I was the only "mommy" there. There were nannies, daycare workers, and a Lesbian "couple". It felt positively surreal. But then I turned it around and my attitude has been what Gail is talking about - just getting busy Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974582712368288657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-77076825917608993852008-05-29T18:13:00.000-07:002008-05-29T18:13:00.000-07:00Gail, you are so right. Now, women have been told ...Gail, you are so right. Now, women have been told that they have to accomplish something, and they find it hard to really settle down and be content without feeling pushed by someone. We are programmed from an early age to do, do, do, do. It can really affect your homelife if you have been indoctrinated this way because you find it hard to accept that the simple things, like rocking your baby, Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-40219387090843208192008-05-29T17:03:00.000-07:002008-05-29T17:03:00.000-07:00The bible says something about letting our good wo...The bible says something about letting our good works speak for themselves, so that other men can see us and give glory to God for what they see in our lives. I think we should all just get cleaning and baking and just enjoying our homes and gardens and quit feeling like we have to explain ourselves to the world. Let's be the salt that makes them thirsty for what we have! <BR/><BR/>The man who Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-79077797833671703702008-05-29T11:07:00.000-07:002008-05-29T11:07:00.000-07:00Oh man! Reading your Grandmother’s diaries! What...Oh man! Reading your Grandmother’s diaries! What an extraordinary threat! <BR/>I am looking forward to exploring the links. Thank you!Mrs. K's Lemonade Standhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578956357827300492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-35989092802178654312008-05-29T07:48:00.000-07:002008-05-29T07:48:00.000-07:00I forgot to sign my name on the "picnic" comment. ...I forgot to sign my name on the "picnic" comment. Want to add that the picnic will be at a near by town that is central to most of the ladies so they won't have to drive that extra 3o miles or more to my place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-70512958446505643982008-05-29T07:43:00.000-07:002008-05-29T07:43:00.000-07:00Thanks for writing about this. I'm planning a pic...Thanks for writing about this. I'm planning a picnic for next week since gas prices are so high, how can I invite ladies over for tea when they have to spend 6-10 dollars to get here and back. This post reaffirmed my picnic idea.<BR/><BR/> I'll bring some iced tea and a pie or bars to it. I'll be surprised as to how many can come. The first 2 ladies I spoke too are busy but when you call Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-71835397829373297092008-05-28T11:39:00.000-07:002008-05-28T11:39:00.000-07:00Wow...reading your comment section is almost as fu...Wow...reading your comment section is almost as fun as reading your posts!☺Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-81938439725122012092008-05-28T08:58:00.000-07:002008-05-28T08:58:00.000-07:00To the Feminist Christian: Your posts are welcome...To the Feminist Christian: Your posts are welcome here, but I just wish you would stay on the current topics, as it is going around in circles to discuss the same subjects over and over. One good article listed on the side about Progress is Peter Marshall's sermon called "Keepers of the Springs" in which he tells a story about how people thought it would be progress to get rid of a keeper of Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-44201009800735180962008-05-28T08:29:00.000-07:002008-05-28T08:29:00.000-07:00Photograph collections also tell a story. If you h...Photograph collections also tell a story. If you have one that dates back quite a ways, say when the camera was first used, you will see married couples, OLD married couples, their children, grandchildren, great grandchildren. You also may be able to tell their spiritual heritage, such as what church they were a member of and what kind of life they lived...then as you get closer to the 60's the Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-34524716794760358992008-05-28T05:59:00.000-07:002008-05-28T05:59:00.000-07:00*Sighs longingly as she sits at her office* Those...*Sighs longingly as she sits at her office* Those of you who are stay at home wives/mothers, please thank God right now. I'd do anything to get where you are. I'd love to learn how to bake ANYTHING from scratch, especially a pie.<BR/><BR/>And I'm 41 years old. <BR/><BR/>I never knew my grandparents. Gosh, I want to go home right now and do laundry, put on some music, take a walk in the Just Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09512279885499148837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-26236827930024887682008-05-27T23:37:00.000-07:002008-05-27T23:37:00.000-07:00Having people over for tea is truly an art that I ...Having people over for tea is truly an art that I feel very, very uncomfortable with. It's almost a lost art as I have never been invited over for such a thing until recently. I had a young lady over for tea and she has now invited me over to her place in a week. It was a very painful experience for me. I think she was comfortable with me because she is a young South Korean over here for only Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11645469791597773798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-57543569847806969822008-05-27T17:00:00.000-07:002008-05-27T17:00:00.000-07:00Anonymous: Either you have the same relatives as ...Anonymous: Either you have the same relatives as me, or I have the same story to tell:<BR/><BR/>My husband's people had beautiful farmland, and the farm house looked like a Kinkade painting. They kept the flowers and the yard beautiful, always, and there was a swing we all got on and sometimes it tipped a little. Also we enjoyed playing with the dog and a ball made out of a sock. Grandma would Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-12043877456029769732008-05-27T16:42:00.000-07:002008-05-27T16:42:00.000-07:00This made me think of today as we drove to town to...This made me think of today as we drove to town to do our weekly shopping. My 19 year old took her ipod and we listened to some oldie but goodies...one which made us all tear up was the song by Winona Judd, "Grandpa, tell me about the good old days." sigh...<BR/><BR/>I remember us visiting my grandma often. She wasn't really interested in the children, but we didn't much care as there were lots Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-87655486544534302572008-05-27T16:00:00.000-07:002008-05-27T16:00:00.000-07:00Pie makes us fat today because we buy it from Mrs....Pie makes us fat today because we buy it from Mrs. Smith. It contains not real food to speak of: crisco, high fructose corn syrup, and lots of lovely preservatives. Mmmmmmmm<BR/><BR/>Seriously, though, I feel like your gramma. Maybe that's why I'm drawn to classic literature of bygone days. I son't want the work, work, work of the farm, but I'd like the family togetherness, the neighborlyness, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-80154211368014696942008-05-27T14:02:00.000-07:002008-05-27T14:02:00.000-07:00'tis true, tis true.'tis true, tis true.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-69881520987782298372008-05-27T12:46:00.000-07:002008-05-27T12:46:00.000-07:00Now we eat pie all alone, and eat the whole thing ...Now we eat pie all alone, and eat the whole thing ourselves...that's when pie is fattening!<BR/><BR/>JulielouAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-28281599213296945312008-05-27T12:13:00.000-07:002008-05-27T12:13:00.000-07:00On pie- I think using whole foods goes a long way,...On pie- I think using whole foods goes a long way, and in looking over my Grandma's recipes I'm often shocked at how little sugar they call for, especially the desserts. Not only did they ration way back then, they knew too much of a good thing would spoil things. Store bought pie crust has quite a few weird things in it. We're better off digging out the old recipes. Also I believe most peopleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com