tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post8427424117869440585..comments2024-03-28T20:40:18.960-04:00Comments on The Misadventures of Widowhood: Luncheons, Lectures and Red Hat LadiesMisadventures of Widowhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-53129901978963887842016-01-26T18:05:03.777-05:002016-01-26T18:05:03.777-05:00Tranquility only a short drive away is wonderful, ...Tranquility only a short drive away is wonderful, even if you don't go there often. I have the same thing where I live.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-48860654787511273852016-01-26T17:25:20.807-05:002016-01-26T17:25:20.807-05:00There are lots of trees for sure....and places of ...There are lots of trees for sure....and places of deep quiet. But where I actually live is pretty urban: 25 miles north of Seattle. But it's easy to find tranquility only a short distance away. donnajurenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799559087972759233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-13763034044076031902016-01-26T11:13:11.176-05:002016-01-26T11:13:11.176-05:00The trips and events are the major reason why I...The trips and events are the major reason why I'm leaning towards not moving out of the township I'm in.<br /><br />I always notice ill-fitting ties! It's one of the few things guy gets to wear when dressing up to show their personalities and so many guys blow it. I had a hard time giving Don's ties away.<br /><br />Don and I did that same trip. We drove the entire distance aroundMisadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-36097806467976706332016-01-26T10:12:35.087-05:002016-01-26T10:12:35.087-05:00I live vicariously through all your events and tri...I live vicariously through all your events and trips. Everything sounds so interesting! Also, the guy and the tie. I have a "thing" about ill-fitting ties. I think ties are a bit ridiculous to begin with and I do always think they are big arrows pointing to the package. LOL Did I ever tell you my honeymoon trip was to drive from Chicago north to Milwaukee and then up and around donnajurenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799559087972759233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-46962044035381288052016-01-25T11:06:06.284-05:002016-01-25T11:06:06.284-05:00The senior hall is tied to the school system in te...The senior hall is tied to the school system in terms of building management. So the only time the senior hall events get canceled is if the schools get closed for weather. I don't remember that ever happening for rain. Trips are different they go rain or shine. I don't sign up for winter bus trips but I know they've had a couple that were scary on the roads. They tend not to go as Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-45425116112389039392016-01-25T10:17:10.521-05:002016-01-25T10:17:10.521-05:00LOL I can picture that paisley pink tie, travelin...LOL I can picture that paisley pink tie, traveling -oh so low. Wonder how much THAT subliminal message sent the ladies swooning and how much the songs did? Clearly, your standards for eye candy are still very high. Good for you, Jean.<br /><br />Do they hold these trips rain or shine? Party poop me would be one to cancel if it was raining cats and dogs. But if the weather is perfect, what a GowitheFlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842273685414939160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-26506257928492709702016-01-25T09:36:34.056-05:002016-01-25T09:36:34.056-05:00I love El Nino winters in Michigan but you're ...I love El Nino winters in Michigan but you're right about it effecting the spring plants. Still, at my age I wish they came more often. But the winter isn't over yet either so you might get your wish for more snow.<br /><br />Even in Michigan (unless you're up in the UP) we don't normally get 3 foot of snow falling in less than two days. No one can keep up with a snowfall like Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-3917310116574704782016-01-24T23:09:38.234-05:002016-01-24T23:09:38.234-05:00I love M-22, have done the route a few times--also...I love M-22, have done the route a few times--also the Mystery Spot at St. Ignace. It IS fascinating. This is not a normal winter for Michigan by any means--we can thank El Nino', but what the East Coast is getting reminds me of a normal Michigan winter. It's just that there are sooooooooo many people living in such confined areas that they don't know what to do and don't have Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-63560897715125140452016-01-24T17:03:54.846-05:002016-01-24T17:03:54.846-05:00Wine country tours are quite easy to find around h...Wine country tours are quite easy to find around here so I'm definitely leaning towards the quit show. The only thing pulling me the other way is that I know the Red Hat ladies better and know I'd have a warmer time people wise. <br /><br />I don't blame you for wanting to avoid the cold and snow of Northern New York. I've never traveled to another season, can you believe that! Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-15950317555736186732016-01-24T15:35:55.682-05:002016-01-24T15:35:55.682-05:00Thank you for giving me an understanding of the la...Thank you for giving me an understanding of the layers of a State that I have never spent any time in! I would opt for the quilt tour over the wine tour, if you have to choose (for a bit more inspiration for your studio work!)<br />Although I am normally in Northern New York, which is too far north for the current east coast storm, I decided to leave for a while. After last winter, I decided I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-15324504140308764032016-01-23T20:48:14.223-05:002016-01-23T20:48:14.223-05:00That thought crossed my mind, too, that he was poi...That thought crossed my mind, too, that he was pointing the way. LOL<br /><br />Like your mother's unfiltered talk, I've enjoyed my share of "old people" comments. I can only hope mine comes off the same, witty way when my time comes. Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-32748584059596316212016-01-23T19:26:48.934-05:002016-01-23T19:26:48.934-05:00LOL, Maybe your singer felt the need of an arrow p...LOL, Maybe your singer felt the need of an arrow pointing at his equipment as a demonstration that it was still in working order. But I do love the image of you reaching into your bag for a pair of scissors and remedying the situation! During the last year of her life, my mother had a brain tumor that muted her internal filter so that she mostly said whatever she was thinking. She tended to have Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-27675620382990982322016-01-23T16:58:50.057-05:002016-01-23T16:58:50.057-05:00You are lucky! I've heard of places like the a...You are lucky! I've heard of places like the apartments for dog but I don't think there are any around here. Maybe Honey can go back to Oregon with you?<br /><br />I trust the place I go. It's run by a woman who is an animal behaviorist/consultant for the Humane Society. She is the leading expert in the area for dealing with problem dogs and she teaches dog training classes. You can&#Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-24884969945868324572016-01-23T15:09:53.411-05:002016-01-23T15:09:53.411-05:00Gosh you are keeping yourself busy! I, too, prefe...Gosh you are keeping yourself busy! I, too, prefer a break between activities ... just to let my mind rest!!<br /><br />Well ... Oregon sure has you beat in the pet care department! We would take our Schnauzer to a place that was set up and furnished like an apartment. A caregiver spent the night WITH them. They watched animal movies. Were allowed ON the furniture and were free fed. SpookyThe Awkward Widowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03729456066739275695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-21518592367501766852016-01-23T11:39:24.114-05:002016-01-23T11:39:24.114-05:00The mild winter has made a huge difference in my m...The mild winter has made a huge difference in my mood this year. Knock on wood that it holds until spring.<br /><br />Levi doesn't eat the first day in the kennel but he's never been in one longer than two nights. I used to have someone near by who'd take him for a 10 hour day but she got a second dog of her own and now it's too hard for her with two males and a female. After Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990351249805345004.post-48144929179177818082016-01-23T10:52:36.006-05:002016-01-23T10:52:36.006-05:00Our Little Bit would not eat if we left her in the...Our Little Bit would not eat if we left her in the doggy prison. We quit leaving her and just planned house sitting. She tolerated that just fine.<br /><br />Sounds like you have lots of things on your plate. I remember last year you had cabin fever because of all the snow. Enjoy.<br /><br />Have a fabulous day. ☺Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.com