tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post7300390025158335874..comments2024-03-28T08:55:00.522-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: The Color Tour, Minimalists and Missed OpportunitiesMisadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-2319999403782016472016-10-29T14:01:39.949-04:002016-10-29T14:01:39.949-04:00Asking her seems like the best idea. Thanks! Most ...Asking her seems like the best idea. Thanks! Most of the restaurants seem to have gluten-free now-a-day but I'm sure she'd have a favorite. Someone just asked me meet her for lunch and she gave me three choices. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-55991055505035228952016-10-29T13:54:41.799-04:002016-10-29T13:54:41.799-04:00As another gluten-free person, it might not have t...As another gluten-free person, it might not have to be a gluten-free restaurant, as long as it has gluten-free items on the menu, or perhaps a gluten free menu section. Depending on the kind/degree of gluten intolerance, some can handle just picking the croutons off their salad, but others need a whole new salad that has never been touched by the croutons. You'll have to check with her to Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787251044110758758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-43291176895366959812016-10-27T07:09:38.646-04:002016-10-27T07:09:38.646-04:00We are lucky. She's amazing. She even started ...We are lucky. She's amazing. She even started a group for senior activity leaders around town for them to share ideas and resources. She's in her forties so hopefully she'll be around a long time. <br /><br />That "rainy day" saving was real for several generations, was it. But to younger people it's a foreign concept.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-43878105806658804982016-10-27T05:49:19.613-04:002016-10-27T05:49:19.613-04:00You are fortunate to have such a senior leader who...You are fortunate to have such a senior leader who listens. Having provided rehab in adult to senior age setting for many years I've seen far too many who don't -- from activities within as well as trips to music choices, including in dining areas. <br /><br />I agree, too, there is a significant difference between simplicity as my mother practiced it and more modern minimalist ideas. joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-50451125858831832312016-10-24T08:35:55.824-04:002016-10-24T08:35:55.824-04:00It is Peggy! It's a bit more trouble to clean ...It is Peggy! It's a bit more trouble to clean and store than the newer grills but I think it cooks better.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-39110191421449362442016-10-23T23:39:53.875-04:002016-10-23T23:39:53.875-04:00Jean, I'm sure you've looked on Ebay but ...Jean, I'm sure you've looked on Ebay but is this the grill you're describing? http://www.ebay.com/bhp/farberware-indoor-grill<br /><br />Peggy Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-26790358150794028472016-10-23T23:37:39.380-04:002016-10-23T23:37:39.380-04:00Your pie story just goes to show that just because...Your pie story just goes to show that just because someone bakes from scratch all time doesn't necessary make them good at it. LOL<br /><br />You have so many close-by neighbors who probably all know your business that you don't need a cell for emergencies. LOLMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-42237413459123821342016-10-23T22:45:45.539-04:002016-10-23T22:45:45.539-04:00I don't have a cell phone and don't plan o...I don't have a cell phone and don't plan on getting one.<br />Up north one time, bought an apple pie at a stand at the end of an Amish driveway--worse tasting pie I ever had! Maybe they were Mennonites instead of Amish?Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-68501613647582760662016-10-22T21:59:52.575-04:002016-10-22T21:59:52.575-04:00I can't believe you don't have a cell phon...I can't believe you don't have a cell phone. So many people in my age group carry them for medical emergencies.<br /><br />I remember the photos of your house. It's really lovely inside and out. You've found the right balance.<br /><br />With a fall landscape you could name just about any color and it would probably be in it somewhere. You would not believe how many paint chips, Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-3529389319093390502016-10-22T21:38:17.258-04:002016-10-22T21:38:17.258-04:00I'm not a minimalist, but I'm not a collec...I'm not a minimalist, but I'm not a collector either. My rule is simply that I only add new possessions that I think will improve my quality of life. I didn't hesitate to have an expensive addition put on my house or to buy all new living room furniture, and if my food processor died, I'd probably buy a new one within the week. On the other hand, I only have one tv and no cable Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-55424207738857814612016-10-22T21:30:18.273-04:002016-10-22T21:30:18.273-04:00I know the photos helped. When I sold things on eB...I know the photos helped. When I sold things on eBay and at the auction I had to take photos. One day I'm going to make a book of my 25 favorite things and tell a little story about each. It feels like I've been downsizing his Don's stroke because I literally have been through auctions and antique booths and donating. I'm just taking a break this year.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-23522739800769549642016-10-22T20:31:53.241-04:002016-10-22T20:31:53.241-04:00Half day trips sound best to me, too. My Oregon A...Half day trips sound best to me, too. My Oregon Adult Center calls them "Short and Sweet" trips. I used to drive the van for them! VERY fun. Our center sounds almost as good as yours! Now to make good use of it ... as a participant rather than volunteer.<br /><br />I'm in the "less is more" stage but I could never be a minimalist. I'd say downsize downsize The Awkward Widowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729456066739275695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-22532372433779957752016-10-22T19:49:23.357-04:002016-10-22T19:49:23.357-04:00Yup, the past is one thing we can't have back....Yup, the past is one thing we can't have back..... :(Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-45636339950799582282016-10-22T18:24:01.899-04:002016-10-22T18:24:01.899-04:00That's a huge responsibility - now understand....That's a huge responsibility - now understand.<br /><br />Yearning is for my husband. No Amish here (tho' I'm sure we must have the equivalent). ~ Libby<br /><br />~ LibbyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-46854196521735767982016-10-22T15:15:09.763-04:002016-10-22T15:15:09.763-04:00You know, I don't really like the fall color p...You know, I don't really like the fall color palette (I hate browns and oranges) and I'm trying to figure out if I've ever seen a landscape painted all in hues of purples and blues but with the wide values range of fall. You're an artist. Do you think I could make that work? My the way, compliments about my vocabulary are the best because it's what I struggle with the most.<brMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-22387344482008273062016-10-22T15:06:11.244-04:002016-10-22T15:06:11.244-04:00In my mind Amish and minimalist don't have muc...In my mind Amish and minimalist don't have much in common. Minimalists simple reject consumerism and keeping up with the Jones so to speak...that's my observations anyway. I do get that when it comes to how young people starting out seem to want bigger and better houses and everything brand new and have to work so much to pay for it. Minimalists don't want to do that. They reject Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-42400061464320555562016-10-22T14:26:30.070-04:002016-10-22T14:26:30.070-04:00It sure feels good to get a deep eyeful of delicio...It sure feels good to get a deep eyeful of delicious fall color splattered around, before it drops away. You've an artist's palette eye and a journalist's vocabulary. Wonderful!<br /><br />Nature has the economy of life/death cycles purging accumulations, at least in our cooler climates. We older folks have fewer cycles left in us. Knowing that, throwing too much out is like GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-49652337873172156642016-10-22T14:13:06.238-04:002016-10-22T14:13:06.238-04:00I don't know much about the minimalist movemen...I don't know much about the minimalist movement and what I do know seems to point it in the direction of back to the landers from days gone by. Which does, in a lot of ways, mix with attempts at a more simple lifestyle. Where I am not sure that I want to equate terms is simple and Amish. Indeed they do not have an excessive material lifestyle but their lifestyle is based on working the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-1985721339809235282016-10-22T13:09:11.061-04:002016-10-22T13:09:11.061-04:00My bones can't take the long bus tours either....My bones can't take the long bus tours either. At least in a car you can stop and stretch when you want or kick off your shoes. When I came back from this trip I decided I need to not schedule anything for the next day. I ended up canceling my movie and lunch club because my energy was gone.<br /><br />I think if the auction house was as close as Goodwill I'd have an easier time dropping Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-82614598355209277582016-10-22T13:01:16.602-04:002016-10-22T13:01:16.602-04:00I ditto my "Wow and thank you" to you! I...I ditto my "Wow and thank you" to you! It's always a good day for me when I get comments, no matter how brief or how infrequently.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-22988890826525523082016-10-22T12:37:38.275-04:002016-10-22T12:37:38.275-04:00Being a woman of few words today I ditto what donn...Being a woman of few words today I ditto what donnajurene said.<br /><br />GenieGenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12888357881498605665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-24103700337575743332016-10-22T12:25:26.362-04:002016-10-22T12:25:26.362-04:00Wow, thank you! Wow, thank you! Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-28439376354779839862016-10-22T10:49:43.913-04:002016-10-22T10:49:43.913-04:00I'm in a hurry this morning and can't comm...I'm in a hurry this morning and can't comment on all that your post revealed; just want to say, "Beautiful piece of writing, my friend." What a pleasure it was to just sit in the glory of your use of language as you painted such pictures and provided such insight. Have a great Saturday!donnajurenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799559087972759233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-22723722261859387062016-10-22T08:40:50.588-04:002016-10-22T08:40:50.588-04:00I love that train of thought...the differences bet...I love that train of thought...the differences between today's minimalists and traditional simplicity. The Amish are certainly practicing the latter and that appeals to me more than the minimalists. Simplicity as a philosophy for living has been around since Buddha at least and maybe before. To me, simplicity of living encompasses the spirit and soul where the minimalists seem to be doing it Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-40584205493934248012016-10-22T08:12:51.594-04:002016-10-22T08:12:51.594-04:00I declined the co-chair invitation for two reasons...I declined the co-chair invitation for two reasons: 1) neither she or I has ever co-chaired the luncheon for 115 people (plus 10 kids from the school that run food to the tables) and that combination of inexperience makes me nervous, and 2) it's for the February luncheon and that would add the fear of having to drive on an icy/snowy day--two really because it takes that long to set it up. It Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.com