Comments on: Last-minute Gifts from the Kitchen https://barbolian.com/last-minute-gifts/ Ecological Gardening and Other Creative Pursuits Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:53:27 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 By: Blythe https://barbolian.com/last-minute-gifts/#comment-32471 Sun, 19 Jan 2020 01:57:52 +0000 http://barbolian.com/?p=8837#comment-32471 In reply to Dianna Michaels.

And I SO admire YOUR spirit, Dianna! We should get together and make messes! Happy 2020 to you, too. Hope to see you!

]]> By: Dianna Michaels https://barbolian.com/last-minute-gifts/#comment-32462 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 20:12:35 +0000 http://barbolian.com/?p=8837#comment-32462 I Loved this post and the pics from your kitchen made me smile –we are sooo much alike!
I am sorry for the loss of Barkley, he will be missed.
May you and your family be well and happy in 2020!
Thank you for always being so inspirational — I love your spirit!

BIG Hugs, Dianna

]]> By: Blythe https://barbolian.com/last-minute-gifts/#comment-32364 Fri, 27 Dec 2019 05:43:29 +0000 http://barbolian.com/?p=8837#comment-32364 In reply to Beth.

How nice to hear from you, Beth! I am having an exhale-moment and taking time to get back in touch with old friends – and yes, even enjoying the daily drizzle. We took a little hike with our kids & grandkids on Christmas Day to a nearby waterfall in the Olympic Park, and it was the perfect way to unwind, gaze up at tall trees, inhale the cool mist from the cascades, and just remind ouselves that the frenzy is not at all what the season is all about. Thanks for hanging in there with me over the years! Hope your Christmas was merry and that you have a wonderful garden in 2020!

]]> By: Beth https://barbolian.com/last-minute-gifts/#comment-32331 Sun, 22 Dec 2019 02:12:52 +0000 http://barbolian.com/?p=8837#comment-32331 Blythe – Happy Solstice to you, too! The hustle and bustle of Christmas always brings me anxiety along with the excitement. But each December, for me, there comes a moment when I realize…if it’s not done, it’s not going to get done! ‘The List’ whether mental or real is crumpled and tossed away. Yay!! Then I give myself permission to relax and enjoy the season.
That moment arrived 2 days ago and I am now enjoying the holiday decorations, the memories, the reminiscing, the baking, even the rain (SW Washington) is good. Is this just me? or does everyone experience this?
The happiest of holidays to you!

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