tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post5068961513632356830..comments2024-03-28T02:25:05.789-07:00Comments on Cooking and All That Jazz: Finding What Is ImportantAnne in the kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-86174688303545484342016-11-28T00:41:33.434-08:002016-11-28T00:41:33.434-08:00It is sad, but it seems to be universal. We get c...It is sad, but it seems to be universal. We get caught up and focus on the trivial while forgetting what is truly important.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-79150479417181901672016-11-27T02:12:26.147-08:002016-11-27T02:12:26.147-08:00Oh my goodness, that puts things in perspective do...Oh my goodness, that puts things in perspective doesn't it. How terribly, terribly sad - I am so sorry. Six years ago this week 4 of my kids' friends were in a car crash - the car actually ended up in a tree. Two died, one almost lost his arm and the only girl had multiple broken bones. No drink or drugs involved and no speeding - just an accident black spot that has since been dealt with (though too little, too late). This is a VERY small village and those kids were in my house the night before playing Risk. The horror even now is unbelievable. So yes, you're right - the house should be clean enough to be nice and dirty enough to be happy. My eldest flew back from the States on Friday - said it was the most turbulent flight he had ever had. I was so glad when he got back. It's a sad way to realize what's important in life isn't it. AnnaTreadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-36482009358065604132016-11-23T12:27:36.558-08:002016-11-23T12:27:36.558-08:00And I just reread your post. I forgot to mention ...And I just reread your post. I forgot to mention that I"m so sorry about your son's friend. My nephew's best friend died in a motor cycle accident a couple months ago. It hit him pretty hard. I hope you have a good Thanksgiving and enjoy.<br /> McValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285808958951068897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-5884168258030431302016-11-22T18:28:58.350-08:002016-11-22T18:28:58.350-08:00Trust me I am. The fun has already started!Trust me I am. The fun has already started!Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-57089171673271365742016-11-22T12:08:52.675-08:002016-11-22T12:08:52.675-08:00Exactly!!!! Enjoy your time with them!!Exactly!!!! Enjoy your time with them!!McValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285808958951068897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-18127956334288086212016-11-22T11:00:47.267-08:002016-11-22T11:00:47.267-08:00Doesn't it say a lot about our priorities when...Doesn't it say a lot about our priorities when we can embrace frenzy until something stops us in our tracks to remember what is truly important?Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-59130767655614184812016-11-21T13:37:38.141-08:002016-11-21T13:37:38.141-08:00My deepest sympathies on the loss of your young fr...My deepest sympathies on the loss of your young friend. A dear, long-time friend of mine died of a stroke this last week. Life is fragile and what is important is having family and friends getting together, not a shiny house. I am getting ready for an event at my house in a couple of weeks time and going a bit crazy cleaning, etc. Thank you for this timely reminder to focus on what is important. Have a blessed Thanksgiving with your family and loved ones.Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-33243903502920892462016-11-20T23:07:18.655-08:002016-11-20T23:07:18.655-08:00I hate I had to get the "message" the wa...I hate I had to get the "message" the way I did. Son1 and his family came and things were clean but not perfect and I am enjoying it all! Son3 and guest get here Wednesday morning and I will tidy and clean the toilets and that is all then. It might take me a long time to learn a lesson but once I learn I generally don't forget itAnne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-68487069212222658482016-11-20T15:22:43.140-08:002016-11-20T15:22:43.140-08:00I really needed to read this post tonight. I'm...I really needed to read this post tonight. I'm stressing about the unnecessary and really need to refocus on what truly matters. So very sorry for this family's loss. Hugging my son extra tight. Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049383432715304456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-49097459602838443512016-11-19T17:51:04.389-08:002016-11-19T17:51:04.389-08:00Yes it does. I am broken hearted for his sweet fa...Yes it does. I am broken hearted for his sweet familyAnne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-1601254215197098202016-11-19T15:16:41.700-08:002016-11-19T15:16:41.700-08:00I am so sorry for your loss and theirs, reality hi...I am so sorry for your loss and theirs, reality hits home in a hard way. Hug you.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-16912449533868019962016-11-19T14:35:22.476-08:002016-11-19T14:35:22.476-08:00Absolutely!Absolutely!Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-59691610099796448682016-11-19T12:53:02.472-08:002016-11-19T12:53:02.472-08:00Yeah, puts things in perspective, doesn't it?Yeah, puts things in perspective, doesn't it?NANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01809533152358579455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-47417847135879094012016-11-19T11:45:44.779-08:002016-11-19T11:45:44.779-08:00I keep thinking about the 2 young daughter who wil...I keep thinking about the 2 young daughter who will have a difficult holiday season and how silly it was of me to worry about having clean curtains.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-61903182748747589352016-11-19T11:44:16.202-08:002016-11-19T11:44:16.202-08:00I am trying very hard to realize that all I have b...I am trying very hard to realize that all I have been doing is just the frosting on the cake. The family togetherness is what is critical.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-77858753389287636882016-11-19T11:43:07.285-08:002016-11-19T11:43:07.285-08:00At 9:30 tonight the hugging begins!At 9:30 tonight the hugging begins!Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-20956311425004378032016-11-19T09:48:30.090-08:002016-11-19T09:48:30.090-08:00Such sad news... heartbreaking. I commend you for ...Such sad news... heartbreaking. I commend you for stopping to realize that all those little things don't matter. Your holiday will be absolute perfection because your family will be together. Thank-you also for helping me to look at our family gathering a bit differently...rivulethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11352395562904461909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-91561647528709599042016-11-19T08:10:50.823-08:002016-11-19T08:10:50.823-08:00I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. And you ...I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. And you are correct, a very painful way to get a reminder about your own priorities. Our families are all we really have or need, despite all of our own expectations about achieving other goals. It takes a lot of strength to accept less from yourself & focus on the things that matter most.<br />Big hugs to you.Hawaii Plannerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760426766801381563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-75828849948227612222016-11-19T08:00:03.672-08:002016-11-19T08:00:03.672-08:00That's a really tough way to have that message...That's a really tough way to have that message passed on to you. I am so sorry for the loss of a close family friend and I'm sure they appreciated having you there. Take care.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803104035204416080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-16982591414684783292016-11-19T06:04:00.302-08:002016-11-19T06:04:00.302-08:00It is sad Jess. Hug your son tight and tell every...It is sad Jess. Hug your son tight and tell everyone you love that they are important to you.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-75596260700038527452016-11-19T06:02:41.261-08:002016-11-19T06:02:41.261-08:00The house is cleaner than it ever is, just not per...The house is cleaner than it ever is, just not perfect like I wanted. Now I am not worried about it, because it just doesn't matter.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-40812297497187858102016-11-19T05:58:38.395-08:002016-11-19T05:58:38.395-08:00I am old enough and have seen how fragile life is....I am old enough and have seen how fragile life is. I should have not needed a smack in the face to remind me, but I did. Extremely bad form on my part.Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-80671510685742263552016-11-18T22:55:52.530-08:002016-11-18T22:55:52.530-08:00:(:(Jess https://www.blogger.com/profile/15988560520309364294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-55187358002232406132016-11-18T22:22:30.200-08:002016-11-18T22:22:30.200-08:00Oh, I am so sorry this happened. I am sure your ho...Oh, I am so sorry this happened. I am sure your house is clean enough and not why your children are visiting. Thanksgiving will be even sweeter because of the recent reminder that life is fragile.<br />pparsimonyLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991571309786149363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388810380797297879.post-32704892737344923542016-11-18T20:26:14.249-08:002016-11-18T20:26:14.249-08:00I am so sorry.
And those reminders smack us down m...I am so sorry.<br />And those reminders smack us down more effectively than anything I can think of. I wish we didn't need them, but too often we do. Focussing on the trivial.<br />Enjoy your time with your family. And hug them tight.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com