tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post7026877051454209567..comments2023-10-17T08:29:42.738-04:00Comments on Empty Nest: The Wednesday HOPSEmpty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-69957346033344941282011-05-21T10:25:37.626-04:002011-05-21T10:25:37.626-04:00I had a friend who used to say he was so poor grow...I had a friend who used to say he was so poor growing up that he'd eat beans for breakfast, drink water for lunch, and swell up for dinner!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10641059685087617173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-81399446213033240152011-05-19T21:17:15.857-04:002011-05-19T21:17:15.857-04:00Mom- Oh yes, they can certainly do that, can't...Mom- Oh yes, they can certainly do that, can't they? LOL<br /><br />Julie-Thank you! You can join in any time! I have the opposite problem this week...I keep thinking that tomorrow is Saturday.Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-92107594543928775512011-05-19T16:05:40.254-04:002011-05-19T16:05:40.254-04:00How in the world can it be Wednesday again. I thin...How in the world can it be Wednesday again. I think I'm still on Monday or Tuesday at the most. I will never remember Wednesdays hops. I love looking at yours though, I love reading everything you write. You are such a great writer. Keep them coming my friend.<br />Take care and have a blessed afternoon.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15956818436541141380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-45055112792424078752011-05-19T14:57:04.112-04:002011-05-19T14:57:04.112-04:00"What is the most beautiful word you know in ..."What is the most beautiful word you know in any language? Daughter."<br /><br />That made me smile. Mine can really be frustrating stinkers sometimes but I absolutely agree : )Ms. Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15688062262144014969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-55454319047189594742011-05-19T12:40:29.386-04:002011-05-19T12:40:29.386-04:00Kara- If I had one right now, I'd eat the whol...Kara- If I had one right now, I'd eat the whole darn thing! And it would be worth every single bite!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-530132296480558942011-05-19T12:17:55.944-04:002011-05-19T12:17:55.944-04:00Mmmm....lemon meringue pie! HOMEMADE lemon mering...Mmmm....lemon meringue pie! HOMEMADE lemon meringue pie! That's something I haven't had in years, and although I'm also trying to lose some weight, I'd be mighty tempted by it too.Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17044224027343776064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-6376218151709039042011-05-19T11:58:17.606-04:002011-05-19T11:58:17.606-04:00Judy-Thank you! I just can't get on an airpla...Judy-Thank you! I just can't get on an airplane again. Unless I have plenty of Valium and I'm not sure that that will even do it. I'm still craving some lemon meringue---might have to cave. LOLEmpty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-37216097774470529852011-05-19T10:28:08.097-04:002011-05-19T10:28:08.097-04:00I LOVED reading this post, and especially your #7....I LOVED reading this post, and especially your #7. :-)<br /><br />I'm afraid my refrigerator and my purse look a lot alike - except for the food part.<br /><br />What a nice collection of ornaments! I like to travel, but once when in a packed plane from SF to MSP, I suddenly wanted to open the door and get out. We were not on the ground. I had to get the air focused on my face and bury my Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-17584276122751244072011-05-19T08:50:00.444-04:002011-05-19T08:50:00.444-04:00Cathy- It's a strange series. You have to lik...Cathy- It's a strange series. You have to like things like Criminal Minds to enjoy Dexter. And the language is rough. Thank you! I love getting new ones when someone comes back from their travels.Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-86702399287759261062011-05-18T21:11:35.530-04:002011-05-18T21:11:35.530-04:00Never seen Dexter before and I love your Christmas...Never seen Dexter before and I love your Christmas ornaments.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662751045378148853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-40997576749891512592011-05-18T16:39:38.244-04:002011-05-18T16:39:38.244-04:00Betty-I knew you'd like it! I know-I've b...Betty-I knew you'd like it! I know-I've been dreaming of pie all day long!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-16969060356571451952011-05-18T15:05:14.547-04:002011-05-18T15:05:14.547-04:00Oh I love your word. I wish I´d thought of that. :...Oh I love your word. I wish I´d thought of that. :)<br />Your picture of pie made me so hungry for it now too!! I want Piiiiieeeeeeeee!! :)Betty Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357132033070346815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-56987008339508993722011-05-18T11:06:48.790-04:002011-05-18T11:06:48.790-04:00Donna-It's worth a shot! LOLDonna-It's worth a shot! LOLEmpty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-54270224577335102652011-05-18T11:06:17.679-04:002011-05-18T11:06:17.679-04:00auburnchick-Yes! It is way more expensive. Our g...auburnchick-Yes! It is way more expensive. Our garden is starting to produce though- we just had salad last night and all the lettuces were from our garden! It was great!<br /><br />Kathy-Thank you! I love my ornaments too! And, believe it or not, I can remember who brought them back from where! I can't stand drunks either- Hubs' family is full of them and we live next door to two.Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-1577320794917644872011-05-18T11:04:46.813-04:002011-05-18T11:04:46.813-04:00Christmas ornaments are a wonderful souvenir idea!...Christmas ornaments are a wonderful souvenir idea!!! I wonder if I could remember all the places I've gone and go backwards collecting them. Surely my husband wouldn't notice more Christmas ornaments coming in the house - surely.... ;-)Donna @ The House on the Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11996281285406090119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-83736066486468940292011-05-18T10:35:06.930-04:002011-05-18T10:35:06.930-04:00I love your souvenier Christmas ornaments! I usua...I love your souvenier Christmas ornaments! I usually buy an ornament whenever I travel, too, but I'm like you, and don't travel much these days!<br /><br />I think you and I must have the same opinion of "drunks". Can't stand them!<br /><br />You are a blessed woman..four beautiful daughters! Give me a daughter any day! Sons always leave us...for another woman! LOLKathyhttp://www.edshunnybunny.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-44424448269564419192011-05-18T10:11:05.352-04:002011-05-18T10:11:05.352-04:00As a vegan, I find it very difficult to find produ...As a vegan, I find it very difficult to find produce coupons; however, there are great canned tomato and canned bean coupons, so I take advantage of those. Eating healthy is definitely more expensive, eh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-28125902396910718052011-05-18T10:09:22.111-04:002011-05-18T10:09:22.111-04:00Joyce- You have to be a bit quirky to enjoy Dexter...Joyce- You have to be a bit quirky to enjoy Dexter...it's...let's just say, different and leave it at that. LOL<br /><br />Patrice- Indeed! Optimism is so much better, isn't it? I knew you'd agree with daughter!<br /><br />Carol-I should have known you would love Dexter! I watch a lot of psychological/serial killer movies and DoodleBug suggested that I might like Dexter. It Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-77740650696495932902011-05-18T10:03:48.589-04:002011-05-18T10:03:48.589-04:00Such interesting answers! I was making good progr...Such interesting answers! I was making good progress reading your post, but then I came across the picture of the pie and had to stop and stare at it for about ten minutes.Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-68852166179384485692011-05-18T10:02:46.351-04:002011-05-18T10:02:46.351-04:00TWIN - I adore Dexter! I got hooked after watching...TWIN - I adore Dexter! I got hooked after watching season one and had to buy the next seasons. What good taste we both have ;)<br />You got me with the daughter comment - I felt all sloppy and maternal. (I'm not hormonal am I?)<br />XOXOCarol E Wyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12375439814725846546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-58228541280324351162011-05-18T09:43:18.010-04:002011-05-18T09:43:18.010-04:00I knew you were a fellow optimist! I agree with th...I knew you were a fellow optimist! I agree with the question in the other hop- daughter is one of the most beautiful words in our language. The word of my heart!Patricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09073900183291544491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-88033050536064265462011-05-18T08:42:40.141-04:002011-05-18T08:42:40.141-04:00I've never seen Dexter. We've had a solid...I've never seen Dexter. We've had a solid week of pouring rain and we could use a good series...it is that sort of weather-ugh!<br /><br />Love your word : )Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.com