tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post5521354138318900892..comments2024-03-15T15:41:21.785-05:00Comments on Midlife Roadtripper: Housekeeping? Moi?Midlife Roadtripperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-46939153890717999092009-10-02T11:49:36.230-05:002009-10-02T11:49:36.230-05:00ALL THAT WORK AND SOMEBODY ELSE WILL BENEFIT? It h...ALL THAT WORK AND SOMEBODY ELSE WILL BENEFIT? It had to be done, right? Enjoy the sunset; work can wait.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-56542662398027508422009-10-02T08:27:06.410-05:002009-10-02T08:27:06.410-05:00Oh how I miss the days of a 'perfect' hous...Oh how I miss the days of a 'perfect' house. Everything in it's place, which is still pretty much the case for me, but the dust... oh the dust. Just cannot seem to drag a cloth across all the stuff anymore. And I ask myself, 'is it really important?' Errmm, probably not.<br /><br />Di<br />The Blue Ridge GalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-2968494307773060562009-10-01T18:44:37.302-05:002009-10-01T18:44:37.302-05:00Love the sunsets.Love the sunsets.Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09909919277682083964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-52202800262781251612009-10-01T10:47:42.442-05:002009-10-01T10:47:42.442-05:00I'm with you on the housekeeping. And the movi...I'm with you on the housekeeping. And the movie, which I'm sure is not nearly as good as the book, has haunted me for years. <br /><br />On behalf of Irma Bombeck, I curse the inventor of the bunk bed every time I crack my head on the ceiling. Good times.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05628196820168673056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-86175438919277213772009-10-01T10:41:35.364-05:002009-10-01T10:41:35.364-05:00HAHAHAHA! Bernie, you crack me up. As if I would E...HAHAHAHA! Bernie, you crack me up. As if I would EVER exaggerate. I mean . . . seriously. <br /><br />You straightened her out, right, Jules? RIGHT???<br /><br />:))Fragrant Liarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452052210826471034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-78437510894270042542009-09-30T22:03:47.094-05:002009-09-30T22:03:47.094-05:00LOL...can so relate...housework...the bane of my e...LOL...can so relate...housework...the bane of my existence!!!! Love the photos!!! You have so much talent!!! Stick to the photography; forget ironing! ;-) ~Janine XOSniffles and Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073156486641622612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-68403686126762757112009-09-30T17:17:59.574-05:002009-09-30T17:17:59.574-05:00I miss Erma Bombeck! I can't even remember th...I miss Erma Bombeck! I can't even remember the last time I ironed anything! My mother-in-law would iron my husband's jeans.... give me a break!! Love the sunset pics!LoisWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11390488203074128081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-39087086175408829032009-09-30T10:20:43.502-05:002009-09-30T10:20:43.502-05:00You exaggerate, my dear. I think you have been see...You exaggerate, my dear. I think you have been seeing too much of your friend the Fragrant Liar. The sunsets are extremely lovely. You are getting to be an amazing photographer. <br /><br />And you know I follow the same credo as you when it comes to housekeeping. But I slways scrub my kitchen table where I eat.Berniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189300487828240620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-55002800406962748242009-09-29T17:59:35.994-05:002009-09-29T17:59:35.994-05:00I loved Housekeeping! (the book, not the activity)...I loved Housekeeping! (the book, not the activity). Are you sure you don't have my in-laws?? Although, if I could have even a portion of a view (much less the sunsets--sigh) like that, I could become a better scrubber.<br />Great post, great pictures, great quote. Thanks!dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-8763040242928019202009-09-29T13:35:04.917-05:002009-09-29T13:35:04.917-05:00I do not iron...if it wrinkles...it becomes pajama...I do not iron...if it wrinkles...it becomes pajamas...that's my motto...I loved your post...I do get distracted too looking out my windows...off I go looking for things to photograph...leaving dishes in the sink!<br />I noticed Delwyn called you Julie...and Bernie is here too, both good friends!<br />Smiles to you Julie,<br />WandaWanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-42479153154888982662009-09-29T13:09:24.731-05:002009-09-29T13:09:24.731-05:00Such beautiful photos. I actually like housework.....Such beautiful photos. I actually like housework...at least the part of feeling good when it is fresh and clean. But I agree that it isn't the most important thing in life. Doing what you love and loving the people you are surrounded by is tops! I learned long ago that housework will always be there even after you die. Enjoy!!! Oh and don't forget the wind next time.Eggheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12929947510816062200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-24647852841158034452009-09-29T13:04:30.815-05:002009-09-29T13:04:30.815-05:00Lovely sunset. Enjoyed your musings. However, I wo...Lovely sunset. Enjoyed your musings. However, I would really enjoy straightening up those bookshelves. Let me at 'em...Wine and Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06778785233226804217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-7303493311736900622009-09-29T12:53:34.396-05:002009-09-29T12:53:34.396-05:00I am so tired of cleaning. Thanks for making me fe...I am so tired of cleaning. Thanks for making me feel better about it--and those gorgeous pictures! Wow!Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-2734007069628960262009-09-29T10:06:14.073-05:002009-09-29T10:06:14.073-05:00Great pictures! We all have different talents and...Great pictures! We all have different talents and mine is not cooking.... oh well! :O)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-13660289330142182832009-09-29T09:29:18.630-05:002009-09-29T09:29:18.630-05:00Housekeeping is one of my favorite books EVER! I&#...Housekeeping is one of my favorite books EVER! I'm glad you like it too. I hate housecleaning, but I do it more than I should. My house isn't super clean, but it's usually presentable. It's a shame, really. I wish I could write when my house is dirty, but I can't. So I keep cleaning it so I can write. UGH!<br /><br />Those are awesome pictures!Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-83816658007242756872009-09-29T09:10:02.231-05:002009-09-29T09:10:02.231-05:00Did I says sauces? I meant saucers...Did I says sauces? I meant saucers...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02658858373848443540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-85508088776434286702009-09-29T09:02:20.426-05:002009-09-29T09:02:20.426-05:00What a gorgeous sunset, the perfect "thank-yo...What a gorgeous sunset, the perfect "thank-you" to your busy, productive day!<br /><br />My parents are clean freaks... my sis and I were laughing hysterically when we were at mom's last Feb, because we could fold our shirts on her living room carpet. We couldn't even THINK of doing that at our houses (dogs).<br /><br />I guess I would have to say I'm a bit of a non-conformist, because I'd rather be living life and enjoying all it has to offer, than spend my whole life keeping my house clean, a never-ending task when one has dogs. Who's going to thank you for keeping the house clean when you die?! LOLGirl Tornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07289862625817473671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-84120277097788292862009-09-29T08:55:16.320-05:002009-09-29T08:55:16.320-05:00Tell me, HOW DO you get your husband to clean with...Tell me, HOW DO you get your husband to clean with you? Mine just says, 'The house looks alright to me' and carries on peering at his laptop in the kitchen amidst the papers, dirty cups and sauces.<br /><br />Great sunset!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02658858373848443540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-27031899346651143142009-09-29T07:10:29.950-05:002009-09-29T07:10:29.950-05:00Note to You: I will volunteer to come clean your ...Note to You: I will volunteer to come clean your lake house to be able to see those sunsets! And I hate housework, too. I actually have had a housekeeper for several years and the last year or so I probably shouldn't as my business has been slow and it's not like I don't have the time. However, I have said I would get a parttime job rather than clean my own house! BTW the windows you describe are Jalousie windows. I don't see those too often in my business anymore but they are still out there! Love the photos. (Did I say that?)Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462135507379897869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-1929418269657749722009-09-29T06:50:05.216-05:002009-09-29T06:50:05.216-05:00House works could and should wait for these stunni...House works could and should wait for these stunning sunsets. Life is so short for perfection..Sahildeki Evhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260671662786562610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-72728101305938748782009-09-29T01:58:17.447-05:002009-09-29T01:58:17.447-05:00Hello Julie
I see what you mean with the morning ...Hello Julie<br /><br />I see what you mean with the morning glories...yours have the lights on too...<br /><br />I know what to do with old encyclopedias...cut them up...I use old books, phone books, old art books, atlases... to make cards and collages from...<br /><br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-19064525624740765292009-09-29T01:14:05.454-05:002009-09-29T01:14:05.454-05:00I used to be obsessed with cooking and cleaning, n...I used to be obsessed with cooking and cleaning, now I'm obsessed with cooking and blogging. Incredible sunsets, so beautiful! A reward for your hard work. :)Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15846051579802335412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-45682985600513100482009-09-28T23:24:59.089-05:002009-09-28T23:24:59.089-05:00Holy mojo, but that sunset is like karmic payoff f...Holy mojo, but that sunset is like karmic payoff for all your scrubbing and sorting. I hope the feeling of getting the house in order is a good one--and that you always remain the lovely person who knows what she'll remember on her deathbed, and it won't be the joys of folding towels.Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227519811818290510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-71906861942739694732009-09-28T22:00:31.034-05:002009-09-28T22:00:31.034-05:00I feel your housekeeping pain. Awesome photos!I feel your housekeeping pain. Awesome photos!#167 Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05069054405824134410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-27142567433219492422009-09-28T20:29:40.712-05:002009-09-28T20:29:40.712-05:00I feel your pain!
I would love to have a clean, or...I feel your pain!<br />I would love to have a clean, organized, clutter-free home. Will it ever happen? When I die, will someone go through my home shaking their head, feeling overwhelmed? Or will they forget about Ebay and instead get a dumpster and shove it all in?<br />Actually, my house is fairly clean; it's just the dust and stuff. (I don't consider dust as dirt.)<br />If you have a few minutes, check out my April 24 post, "Collector or Packrat?"<br /><br />Regarding books: I loved Erma Bombeck. And, I have always wanted to read something by Marilyn Robinson. When I suggested "Housekeeping" to my bookclub, a few decided that they wanted some "light" reading instead.<br /><br />Congratulations on getting the lake house in order!<br /><br />Beautiful Pics as usual!<br /><br />Blessings.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.com