tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2140630815526406811.post1430434646064010370..comments2015-08-04T11:22:09.720-05:00Comments on Reading, Writing, and Rambling: The Buck Stops Here (and I'll quit stressing about the holidays)Pat O'Dea Rosenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18221195882816387110noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2140630815526406811.post-47129870325475558972014-12-02T16:50:03.624-06:002014-12-02T16:50:03.624-06:00Karen!
I'm sorry your husband had to go to th...Karen!<br /><br />I'm sorry your husband had to go to the hospital, but I'm glad he's now home.<br /><br />Fear not: I'm looking at whites as a trim color. But why do you frown on white as a wall color? <br /><br />I'll look for Mr. Blandings this holiday season. I'll bet he likes white walls.Pat O'Dea Rosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18221195882816387110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2140630815526406811.post-50129436339516036052014-12-02T16:46:17.652-06:002014-12-02T16:46:17.652-06:00Hi, Jennette,
Three cheers for diminished expectat...Hi, Jennette,<br />Three cheers for diminished expectations! <br /><br />Hope your Thanksgiving was full of the things that are important to you. I like the way you think.Pat O'Dea Rosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18221195882816387110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2140630815526406811.post-46333430648417196582014-11-25T17:26:58.711-06:002014-11-25T17:26:58.711-06:00Whoops! I meant Cary Grant. lol. I am losing it. :...Whoops! I meant Cary Grant. lol. I am losing it. :)Karen McFarlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10511749295645025052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2140630815526406811.post-64253859961242014212014-11-25T17:24:07.847-06:002014-11-25T17:24:07.847-06:00Sorry to be late Pat, but hubby just got out of th...Sorry to be late Pat, but hubby just got out of the hospital and I'm playing catch up. <br /><br />You have never seen Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House? We're talking Jimmy Stewart here! Goodness, it's one of his best movies. That's a holiday movie for sure.<br /><br />And please make like a buck and relax about the paint girlfriend. I say this as Design was my previous profession. You are welcome to contact me if you need any help. But whatever you do, don't do white! Thank you. :)Karen McFarlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10511749295645025052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2140630815526406811.post-73650389159565861802014-11-21T14:54:59.282-06:002014-11-21T14:54:59.282-06:00I have a feeling I'm going to return to this p...I have a feeling I'm going to return to this post many times to look at that buck picture! Luckily, my family's expectations have dwindled over the years, so I have to just keep reminding myself of that too, and focus on the things that are really important, and not just habits. Thanks for this reminder, and have a great Thanksgiving!Jennette Marie Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00992037939637425401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2140630815526406811.post-42045142966230970342014-11-21T11:37:11.367-06:002014-11-21T11:37:11.367-06:00Hi, Lark,
The expectations must have planted a GPS...Hi, Lark,<br />The expectations must have planted a GPS on me because they always have my coordinates. Hiding's impossible.<br /><br />Your Thanksgiving feast sounds delicious!<br /><br /><br /><br />Pat O'Dea Rosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18221195882816387110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2140630815526406811.post-21382307486461488522014-11-21T10:54:29.194-06:002014-11-21T10:54:29.194-06:00I don't like the holidays either. T'giving...I don't like the holidays either. T'giving is okay because the expectations are limited to turkey and pie--both of which can be ordered from La Madeleine along with sides. Christmas, however, I hate. Wish I could skip it altogether. Hide in your hill country house and pretend it isn't happening. <br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!Lark Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13363455770588651569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2140630815526406811.post-58441368580919284422014-11-21T08:31:48.124-06:002014-11-21T08:31:48.124-06:00Coleen, I've never seen Mr. Blanding Builds Hi...Coleen, I've never seen Mr. Blanding Builds His Dream House, but I'm going to look for it on Netflix because the teeny differences between paint shades baffle me. <br /><br />I know you'll be happy to have your children home for Thanksgiving. Enjoy!Pat O'Dea Rosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18221195882816387110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2140630815526406811.post-65508142456013011462014-11-21T08:05:32.757-06:002014-11-21T08:05:32.757-06:00The first thing I thought of when you mentioned ch...The first thing I thought of when you mentioned choosing paint colors is the old movie, Mr. Blanding Builds His Dream House. I love that scene where he tries to describe the colors he wants to the painters! :) <br />Happy Thanksgiving, Pat!Coleen Patrickhttp://coleenpatrick.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2140630815526406811.post-41118103697279419162014-11-20T09:24:07.047-06:002014-11-20T09:24:07.047-06:00Hi, Liz,
I didn't know the sight of deer would...Hi, Liz,<br />I didn't know the sight of deer would relax me so until I got them. "Saunter" is right, and it's a joy to see them amble by.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!Pat O'Dea Rosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18221195882816387110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2140630815526406811.post-46932126369773193892014-11-20T08:59:15.376-06:002014-11-20T08:59:15.376-06:00Good post, Pat! I've always loved the holidays...Good post, Pat! I've always loved the holidays, but since age has brought me lower expectations of myself, I love them even more.<br /><br />We also have deer who regularly saunter through (and stop to socialize) in the side yard. Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.com