tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post1872931944816362675..comments2023-12-09T02:55:51.216-08:00Comments on Empty Nest Insider: FAVORITE OLD BROADFESTEmpty Nest Insiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-28958398659512341772014-09-11T23:43:28.718-07:002014-09-11T23:43:28.718-07:00Thank you so much Tara! I really enjoyed working w...Thank you so much Tara! I really enjoyed working with these wonderful women, and Michael really came through for us on the cover! I'm glad you feel the same way about your mom. Thanks again for your kind words, Tara!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-73618884849481943142014-09-11T17:56:32.877-07:002014-09-11T17:56:32.877-07:00i'm so excited about this book! i'm very g...i'm so excited about this book! i'm very glad you all put it together and love michael's cover design!<br /><br />what a precious story - my mom is my favorite old broad too. =)Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-9541713821754770392014-09-10T23:55:18.776-07:002014-09-10T23:55:18.776-07:00Yvonne - i couldn't wait to read this to my mo...Yvonne - i couldn't wait to read this to my mom, and as I suspected she loved hearing your kind words! It's not uncommon for people to really appreciate their loved ones until after they're gone. That's why we have to make it a point to tell our families and friends how much they mean to us. I'm sure you'll age well too, Yvonne. Thank you!Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-82542242905308525392014-09-10T06:43:54.297-07:002014-09-10T06:43:54.297-07:00It would be wonderful if every old broad were your...It would be wonderful if every old broad were your mother, or at least as resourceful as your mother is. I have come to appreciate my own mother more since she died just a few weeks before she turned 83. She lived a long, difficult life and helped a lot of people. I hope I can age as well as she did. Yvonne Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604335434167862809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-91181715691512810462014-09-09T13:13:06.048-07:002014-09-09T13:13:06.048-07:00SittieCates - Thank you so much! I'll head ove...SittieCates - Thank you so much! I'll head over to your blog soon!<br /><br />Stephanie - Natalie Woods was a beauty, as well as a great actress. Sadly, she died when she was only in her forties. She made some excellent movies. For one of her best early performances, I would recommend Splendor In The Grass with Warren Beatty. They made a beautiful young couple on and off-screen. <br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-47123318062390236242014-09-09T07:07:49.836-07:002014-09-09T07:07:49.836-07:00I always thought Natalie Wood was SO beautiful...a...I always thought Natalie Wood was SO beautiful...and I didn't even know about her until she died. I read her biography as a teen and was fascinated. I don't think stars are the same today as they used to be. The world isn't focused on movie stars, thanks to reality TV and people like Kim Kardashian.Stephanie Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10461865229341760836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-58774758038123349512014-09-09T01:33:10.729-07:002014-09-09T01:33:10.729-07:00Congratulations, Julie! And here's one more ni...Congratulations, Julie! And here's one more nice news for you. You've been nominated for "The Versatile Blogger" Award. Here's my post on that: <a href="http://sittiecateslovestories.blogspot.com/2014/09/versatile-blogger-award-delighted-to.html" rel="nofollow">Versatile Blogger Award: Delighted to Receive it!</a>SittieCateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14521819279505376147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-19142905586164322082014-09-07T22:28:19.275-07:002014-09-07T22:28:19.275-07:00Nas - Thank you so much!
Julie - I know you have ...Nas - Thank you so much!<br /><br />Julie - I know you have a strong bond with your mom too. I hope she's doing better. Thanks Julie!<br /><br />Michelle - Holland Taylor is great as Evelyn Harper on Two and a Half Men! She really knocks her tough old broad role out of the ballpark! Thanks Michelle!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-940089970517679322014-09-07T15:00:47.023-07:002014-09-07T15:00:47.023-07:00Julie, congratulations again! I can't wait to ...Julie, congratulations again! I can't wait to read the book!<br />Your mum sounds priceless...<br />When it comes to celebrity broads, have to say I love Evelyn Harper from the sitcom Three and a Half Men...<br />Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-20487732774559097412014-09-07T14:47:29.626-07:002014-09-07T14:47:29.626-07:00Of course your mom HAD to be your choice! So happy...Of course your mom HAD to be your choice! So happy and excited for you, Julie!. Congratulations!! Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-82732991232640435762014-09-07T13:49:03.994-07:002014-09-07T13:49:03.994-07:00Loved the story about your mum. Congratulations on...Loved the story about your mum. Congratulations on the book!Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-52680165124428516442014-09-07T00:41:58.520-07:002014-09-07T00:41:58.520-07:00Rhonda - Just because we went to high school toget...Rhonda - Just because we went to high school together doesn't mean we're the same age. I could've been on the five year plan, and you could've skipped several grades. In other words, YOU are not old. You travel all around the world with your family, and have tons of energy. I'm exhausted just from typing this. See, you have nothing to worry about! Thanks Rhonda!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-80748728556829110652014-09-07T00:34:02.953-07:002014-09-07T00:34:02.953-07:00Hilary - I always enjoy your stories about your mu...Hilary - I always enjoy your stories about your mum. She sounds like such a fascinating woman who had an incredible thirst for knowledge. I'm glad she passed those wonderful qualities on to you. Thank you, Hilary!<br /><br />Jo - Age is a state of mind, and your mind is sharper than many people half your age! Thanks so much Jo!<br /><br />Michael - Thanks again for creating our stunning cover! You really went all out for us, and it shows! We are more like "pre-Old Broads," but this looks better on the cover! I'm sorry you lost your mom so young, and I know how lucky I am. We do all make a great team, and I look forward to seeing you! I'll email you soon, Michael!<br /><br />B & B - So you're the other person who bends down to pick up a nickel in the middle of the street? Too bad one of you is already married, and the other is soon to be wed, because I think my mom has found her perfect match! Thanks B & B!<br /><br />Nick - It's wonderful how your grandma saw your wife through your eyes! I'm sorry that she didn't live to meet her first great-grandchild. Thanks for your kind words, and for sharing this heartwarming story!<br /><br />Julie<br />Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-84681292711636310932014-09-06T23:29:30.316-07:002014-09-06T23:29:30.316-07:00You'd be my favorite old broad, except for the...You'd be my favorite old broad, except for the old bit. Since we went to HS together, and I am not old . . . well you get the idea. Congratulations! Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-63217783291096134502014-09-06T13:02:51.835-07:002014-09-06T13:02:51.835-07:00Congrats on the release! Hope it raises loads. You...Congrats on the release! Hope it raises loads. Your mum sounds great. I'd say my grandma was my favourite old broad (if I can call her that!) She unconditionally accepted my wife from the beginning (nearly 10 years older with three kids), whereas my parents took a bit longer... they're good now though. She was always really sweet to my wife and stepkids, and I'm glad she saw us get married, although she sadly passed away before the birth of her first great-grandchild.Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-77397321455060246972014-09-06T10:14:28.422-07:002014-09-06T10:14:28.422-07:00It's awesome to see this book out, and I'm...It's awesome to see this book out, and I'm looking forward to checking it out. And like your mother, I too live my life 47 cents at a time.A Beer for the Showerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029139745335325356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-23331524858088232972014-09-06T09:24:06.694-07:002014-09-06T09:24:06.694-07:00HI, Julie,
Sorry I didn't have time to visit ...HI, Julie,<br /><br />Sorry I didn't have time to visit yesterday... Terrific story about your mom! How wonderful to still have her with you. I lost my mom when she was only 66... <br /><br />Funny, some of you ladies are hardly "old broads"... I'd say "pre-old-broads" would be more correct... LOL...<br /><br />Congrats on your wonderful anthology! We ALL made a great team!<br /><br />Hope to see you downtown soon... let me know when you have a free day to visit the city!Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-85899540233142469462014-09-06T07:32:31.958-07:002014-09-06T07:32:31.958-07:00Just read this on Michael's blog and as I anno...Just read this on Michael's blog and as I announced, I am probably one of the oldest broads blogging. A great inspiration for charity.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-32145317437362045472014-09-06T00:55:55.938-07:002014-09-06T00:55:55.938-07:00Hi Julie - your mother has always amused us .. and...Hi Julie - your mother has always amused us .. and thinking about it - my mother would come up trumps, when she was confined to bed, with some very incongruous thoughts ... and straight up ... I was always being convulsed in laughter at the improbability of the situation ... and the staff would regale me with stories too ... <br /><br />Old broads are good ... we had a purple people carrier to transport us to Cornwall with hospital bed, her aunt and uncle who'd died were with us ... and we owned castles in Buenos Aires ... and who else would know where Valparaiso was - Chile ... I had to have my wits about me at all times ... <br /><br />Such fun .. to read and I need to catch all the others too ... cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-9679978811537648312014-09-05T23:36:46.930-07:002014-09-05T23:36:46.930-07:00Carol - You're darn tootin! Thanks Carol!
Jul...Carol - You're darn tootin! Thanks Carol!<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-82408377881230668952014-09-05T15:27:33.948-07:002014-09-05T15:27:33.948-07:00Hey, forty-seven cents is forty-seven cents :) Gre...Hey, forty-seven cents is forty-seven cents :) Great story about your mom. Congrats on the book!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-70976390736637306252014-09-05T12:49:49.164-07:002014-09-05T12:49:49.164-07:00Connie - I'm so glad you shared your delightfu...Connie - I'm so glad you shared your delightful poetry with us! You really helped make Old Broads special! Thanks Connie!<br /><br />Shelly - We really did have a lot of fun! You should enter our contest, so you can join in on the fun! Thanks Shelly!<br /><br />Lee - My mom will be thrilled! Thanks Lee!<br /><br />Julie<br />Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-79805454906578577662014-09-05T11:18:07.589-07:002014-09-05T11:18:07.589-07:00Your mom is already my favorite Old Broad. Your mom is already my favorite Old Broad. cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-53011055257462777062014-09-05T11:03:33.251-07:002014-09-05T11:03:33.251-07:00Loved this! Looks like I've been missing out o...Loved this! Looks like I've been missing out on a lot of fun.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-30168555897335038902014-09-05T10:38:13.209-07:002014-09-05T10:38:13.209-07:00I love this, Julie. I feel like I've met your ...I love this, Julie. I feel like I've met your mother from the stories you tell about her. What a great choice she is as a favorite old broad.<br /><br />I am thrilled to be one of the old broads. Thank you so much for including me! :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.com