tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post2996118566832631338..comments2024-03-28T12:15:05.971-04:00Comments on Simplicity by Lateblossom: A Winner and a Demonstration in ContrastSusan Raihalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-6333208839992431212020-04-07T08:51:32.189-04:002020-04-07T08:51:32.189-04:00You're very welcome!You're very welcome!Susan Raihalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-7212577514492686172020-04-07T08:51:16.893-04:002020-04-07T08:51:16.893-04:00Your idea for the gold might work! I'm going t...Your idea for the gold might work! I'm going to try it. My son feels like you do...introverts are winning right now!<br /><br />I hope your prediction of a stronger society is true. I'm seeing so much kindness and outreach going on. But I remember after 9/11, things got unified. Then, when we had comfort and time to remember our differences, things got ugly again. Why do we do that? When did I get so cynical? Ugh. <br /><br />Blessings to you!Susan Raihalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-53099024117487827752020-04-07T08:48:18.197-04:002020-04-07T08:48:18.197-04:00Lynn, you are doing the pandemic right! Lynn, you are doing the pandemic right! Susan Raihalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-13594233521899131322020-04-07T08:47:26.422-04:002020-04-07T08:47:26.422-04:00You've been cleaning out...what I always thoug...You've been cleaning out...what I always thought I'd do if forced to stay home. That must be enormously satisfying! I'm not teaching this summer (semester ends first week in May) and that's what I plan to do after I sleep for a few days. I want less stuff cluttering my life!<br />The walking is good. We walk the neighborhood almost every day, and I've been on our rowing machine several times. George is essential and occasionally has to go to the base for classified work. Otherwise, he's working from home. He's struggling to find his bike mojo this spring...we are both getting older and feeling it. The boys aren't making me crazy, but George's extra time to cook is making me fat. <br /><br />This too shall pass. Amen. Susan Raihalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-65134352577915188022020-04-07T08:43:38.444-04:002020-04-07T08:43:38.444-04:00Stamping keeps you safe and sane!Stamping keeps you safe and sane!Susan Raihalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-14693071953794296572020-04-07T08:43:16.367-04:002020-04-07T08:43:16.367-04:00Lu C! The lure of the forbidden! It's the gard...Lu C! The lure of the forbidden! It's the garden of eden all over again.Susan Raihalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-76360467614369771872020-04-06T17:00:43.503-04:002020-04-06T17:00:43.503-04:00As always - your talents are a source of great ins...As always - your talents are a source of great inspiration! Thanks bunches <3Happy Little Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155123260461116748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-49820652000757919422020-04-05T10:42:31.243-04:002020-04-05T10:42:31.243-04:00Beautiful cards, Susan! Maybe the Birthday die cou...Beautiful cards, Susan! Maybe the Birthday die could be tipped with gold Smooch to look dipped... <br /><br />I am an introvert and I guess I’ve been training all my life for living in isolation. The quiet is great, but I am grieving for all those in harm’s way. Where there’s life, there’s hope, and I believe we will emerge from this challenge a stronger society.<br /><br />Be well, love hard on your family, and keep brightening up our inboxes...Carol Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06200694961991883114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-58452186978561284932020-04-05T10:07:29.030-04:002020-04-05T10:07:29.030-04:00I love your cards! I may have considered using gol...I love your cards! I may have considered using gold foil paper for the birthday to add contrast. <br />Like Marie, we are doing pretty well with being home. My hubby is able to work from home and I'm an optometrist so I only go into the office for emergencies (which are actually not often.) Therefore, I've gotten a lot of cleaning and sorting done, LOTS of cards/bookmarks created and sent out, some reading (although not as much as I thought I would) and some baking. I've been continuing the dog walks and even was able to take a bike ride, so hopefully the baking won't catch up with me!<br /><br />Hope you stay well and sane during this unprecedented time.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16766839302059119789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-34831949069538728852020-04-05T08:11:07.383-04:002020-04-05T08:11:07.383-04:00Feeling....not guilty exactly; but a bit something...Feeling....not guilty exactly; but a bit something because we are doing okay. Hubby and I are both laid off; but we have money in savings and we will collect unemployment. We are self isolating; but finding so much to do at home. I have made a very conscious effort to cook from my pantry and freezer. Tomorrow will be the first day at the grocery store in more than two weeks. I am out of eggs, milk, cheese and fruit. I also plan to purchase a few things for a private Easter dinner. <br /><br />I have done some cleaning out; my jewelry box, some family photos that were passed on from an elder. I deconstructed six huge photo albums and sent off some happy mail to fourteen friends and family. So much fun seeing pictures from years ago. I am sewing right now, first some masks for friends and family. Then Easter presents for the grandkids. Once those are done I have promised myself an organization of my craft room. Then, I can sit and make some cards. Although I may whip out a few soon for family that needs some encouraging snail mail. I have many card “kits” leftover from my card classes. So not much brain power required; just some time in the chair with glue. <br /><br />I have been walking almost every day; 75 miles in March! Eating more than normal though so just maintaining the weight. I have not paid attention to the isolation rules for Ohio; has George been out running, on the bike? Is he essential? I imagine your boys are both at home. I hope they are not making you crazy. <br /><br />Take care in this crazy time in our country. This too shall pass. Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11555524232243452021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-64295888548343402352020-04-05T05:33:38.856-04:002020-04-05T05:33:38.856-04:00love these cards - need to get my act in gear - do...love these cards - need to get my act in gear - doing yukky housework stuff - I need to get my priorities correct and make cards lol xx Keep safe and virus free Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908070641475747131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-29811358076062434652020-04-04T18:32:44.137-04:002020-04-04T18:32:44.137-04:00STIR CRAZY is what I am. Mind you, I don't rea...STIR CRAZY is what I am. Mind you, I don't really go out a lot, but being told I can't somehow makes me crazy lol! How about cutting the Birthday die again in black or dark gray and glue it on top of the white one? Your second card is wonderful!<br />Lu C<br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10361815863921548292noreply@blogger.com