tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post7834887715747107980..comments2023-12-09T02:55:51.216-08:00Comments on Empty Nest Insider: Reflections On Another A to ZEmpty Nest Insiderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-82450442496614195172012-05-20T19:57:29.543-07:002012-05-20T19:57:29.543-07:00I missed you during the challenge but I am stoppin...I missed you during the challenge but I am stopping by for the Road Trip. Nice to meet you!Heather Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847855601653718033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-71889620967002832762012-05-18T06:21:33.844-07:002012-05-18T06:21:33.844-07:00How great that your blog instigated a family get-t...How great that your blog instigated a family get-together, if only in cyberspace. I often wonder if our departed loved-ones are watching from on high. I like to think so. I love this, my first, challenge. I'm in for the road trip now.<br /><br />http://francene-wordstitcher.blogspot.com/Francene Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08298485336064691700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-54027716334084203382012-05-15T18:12:31.492-07:002012-05-15T18:12:31.492-07:00Congratulations on your A to Z achievement. You h...Congratulations on your A to Z achievement. You had a great support team behind you.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your Reflections with us.<br /><br /><br />Lee <br /><a href="http://wrotebyrote.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Wrote By Rote</a><br />An A to Z Co-host blogArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-61912454893758620182012-05-14T02:04:27.384-07:002012-05-14T02:04:27.384-07:00I was done, as followers this blog.I was done, as followers this blog.FEDOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299917658004092872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-78018686339414655292012-05-14T00:48:51.029-07:002012-05-14T00:48:51.029-07:00Shrinky, I think you would start getting the hang ...Shrinky, I think you would start getting the hang of it after the first few letters, and it really was a lot of fun. It was interesting when old memories became new again. Thanks for following me, and I look forward to getting to know you! JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-84468944158118869052012-05-13T09:50:41.444-07:002012-05-13T09:50:41.444-07:00Gosh, I'd completely fold under that kind of p...Gosh, I'd completely fold under that kind of pressure to produce! Congratulations upon not only seeing it through, but in also tapping into fresh memories you'd long forgotten, along the way.Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-35596145214521839192012-05-12T23:20:32.151-07:002012-05-12T23:20:32.151-07:00Thanks for following me, and I hope to see more of...Thanks for following me, and I hope to see more of you! JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-88499891230067260052012-05-11T09:20:50.580-07:002012-05-11T09:20:50.580-07:00Teresa - I'm sorry you also lost your dad at s...Teresa - I'm sorry you also lost your dad at such a young age<br />Thanks so much for the award and for the kind words! I agree that Stephen is a good guy! Thanks again, and I'm sorry I didn't see this yesterday. <br /><br />Jessica - It's been fun getting to know you too! Thanks Jessica!<br /><br />C.M. - Thanks for following me and I'll pop in over the weekend!<br /><br />Lee - You did a great job too, and I appreciate all of your support! Cute about goosebumps! Thanks again! JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-37038732243710444282012-05-11T08:08:46.438-07:002012-05-11T08:08:46.438-07:00It was fun, wasn't it? You did so good! Thanks...It was fun, wasn't it? You did so good! Thanks for the mention in this post. I got goosebumps when I read my name. That was very sweet.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-6324675198607698352012-05-11T04:25:56.729-07:002012-05-11T04:25:56.729-07:00I have just become a follower, I didn't get to...I have just become a follower, I didn't get to visit during the challenge but it is nice to meet you now!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678216576112327332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-51675167964124943792012-05-10T22:51:04.785-07:002012-05-10T22:51:04.785-07:00Thanks for the shout out. It has been fun getting ...Thanks for the shout out. It has been fun getting to know you.Jessica L. Celayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725283349220405323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-42366869969590648272012-05-10T18:53:25.382-07:002012-05-10T18:53:25.382-07:00Hi Julie, lovely reflections post :-) It is odd h...Hi Julie, lovely reflections post :-) It is odd how we struggle with writing about people we love who are now gone. I have had the same with my father, gone for 25 years. :-) Sweet that it worked out for you on the A to Z :-)<br /><br />I just put up a Kreativ Blogger award post. I chose you as one of my seven. The blog is at: <br /><br />http://dreamersloversandstarvoyagers.blogspot.com/2012/05/kreativ-blogger-award.html<br /><br />I hope it gets a few new visitors stopping by.<br /><br />And...that Stephen (Tremp) is a good guy, huh? :-)Teresa Cypherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940430996766842518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-88033896111525055542012-05-10T09:53:32.589-07:002012-05-10T09:53:32.589-07:00Stephen - You were always a good sport when you tu...Stephen - You were always a good sport when you tuned in, no matter how unconventional the subject! Thanks for being such a wonderful co-host, and there is nothing to regret! <br /><br />Robyn - You always go above and beyond with your thoughtful comments! Thanks again for the kind words, and for everything you do! JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-54840082490165937642012-05-10T05:37:08.402-07:002012-05-10T05:37:08.402-07:00I'm honored to be mentioned, Julie. Your posts...I'm honored to be mentioned, Julie. Your posts were most impressive (as I've said). I saw a different side to your writing. I'm not sure how to categorize it, except to say it's an even more clever and poetic side. Sometimes the time crunch can serve us well. At least, it has in your case.<br /><br />That's a very touching final note, too. <br /><br />I hope you're enjoying some well-earned breathing time.<br /><br />xoRobynRawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-14230300168417040582012-05-09T23:03:55.776-07:002012-05-09T23:03:55.776-07:00No, I did not think you were from another galaxy. ...No, I did not think you were from another galaxy. My only regret was not to visit more often. Congrats! on finishing the Challenge!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-88943853819553423312012-05-09T09:17:40.183-07:002012-05-09T09:17:40.183-07:00Susan - You did am amazing job too! I only mention...Susan - You did am amazing job too! I only mentioned the story about my dad, because I was glad that I finally wrote a mini tribute on this platform, and it was an added bonus that our dear family friend read it. I wish that I could write "off the cuff," but most stories take me several hours to compose. Thanks so much Susan! <br /><br />Ruth - I'll have to look for that one. <br />It would probably take me a week to cook something, have it look edible enough to take pictures, and then load them on to my blog! You did a great job too, and I'll also try to visit more often! JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-90731195566199952202012-05-09T06:15:06.804-07:002012-05-09T06:15:06.804-07:00You were more prepared than me. Well, for my yummy...You were more prepared than me. Well, for my yummy stuff blog I did have to have my recipes figured out so I could take pictures. However, a few days I forgot either to buy what I needed or just forgot to make it until that day got here.<br />But, welcome to me- I stuck to my plan of not having a plan. It worked.<br />I think you did great!<br />Now, that the crazy is over I'll visit more often.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15051904118383493849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-69725157858240830542012-05-09T05:06:19.247-07:002012-05-09T05:06:19.247-07:00I'm not surprised your mother's friend cal...I'm not surprised your mother's friend called after reading that post about your dad. I just went to read it, and I STILL have tears in my eyes. You did an incredible job with this challenge, (just like last year!)and I'm in awe of your ability to write such quality pieces off the cuff and get them posted in time. (Your computer must compute faster than mine does!)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-15387182711877979462012-05-09T00:43:44.108-07:002012-05-09T00:43:44.108-07:00Libby - I really enjoyed your "Tough Girl&quo...Libby - I really enjoyed your "Tough Girl" theme, and can't until your book comes out in August! Thanks Libby!<br /><br />Mare - Thanks for the kind words and for following me! I look forward to getting to know you! JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-76793645656523498572012-05-08T21:08:44.590-07:002012-05-08T21:08:44.590-07:00Just finding you through the A-Z challenge. how b...Just finding you through the A-Z challenge. how beautiful that you were drawn to write about your dad...I think the best of writing comes from the heart, those vulnerable places. I like you blog and am following so I can check back now and then :-)Marianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-53073373051969070552012-05-08T18:36:57.106-07:002012-05-08T18:36:57.106-07:00It was great to meet you too! Looking forward to ...It was great to meet you too! Looking forward to more posts.Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323538213636795216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-65419457382242813772012-05-08T16:11:00.814-07:002012-05-08T16:11:00.814-07:00Damyanti - Thanks for co-hosting the challenge, an...Damyanti - Thanks for co-hosting the challenge, and I appreciate your visits! <br /><br />Rek - I also enjoyed visiting you, but I know that I didn't stop by as often as I would've liked. We all were so busy and overwhelmed! Thanks Rek!<br /><br />Delores - Her daughter actually sent it to her which was a nice surprise! Thanks again Delores!<br /><br />Julie - Hasn't this year been one of the best for Mad Men? Don't you love Sunday night TV? <br /><br />Thanks so much for taking more time out to read my "Y" post. That was probably the only one you missed. I also loved going through another A to Z with you, and especially enjoyed your ghost stories! Of course I also loved all of your food related stories too! Thanks so much Julie!Empty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-90826889729066906672012-05-08T11:30:38.293-07:002012-05-08T11:30:38.293-07:00I can't believe it, but I had somehow managed ...I can't believe it, but I had somehow managed to miss your "Y" post and your beautiful story about your Dad. I read it now and found it so touching, what a wonderful gift you received from your family friend. I can only imagine how much that must have meant to you. <br /><br />It was such fun going through another A-Z with you, Julie! Your posts are always among my favorites for any given letter. <br /><br />And about the Howard Johnson's, I am a Mad Men fan too. As soon as I saw the picture at the top of your Y post I thought of that episode before I even started reading!Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-36560677493204786022012-05-08T08:50:03.262-07:002012-05-08T08:50:03.262-07:00What a lovely gift to get at the end of A to Z...i...What a lovely gift to get at the end of A to Z...isn't it amazing who we find out is reading our blogs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7345934324603392493.post-83358351857267952522012-05-08T07:21:01.857-07:002012-05-08T07:21:01.857-07:00Glad you had fun during the challenge, sorry I cou...Glad you had fun during the challenge, sorry I couldn't visit as often as possible but enjoyed the ones I was able to visit.Rek Seshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484322426994645221noreply@blogger.com