tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post2609962499424051561..comments2024-03-25T03:30:30.197-07:00Comments on An Old-Fashioned World: Thoughts and tree trimming Ruehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-73731055501084156152015-12-20T10:28:03.655-07:002015-12-20T10:28:03.655-07:00Thank you for your father's service, LuAnn.
A...Thank you for your father's service, LuAnn.<br /><br />And yes, you're right. I've been glued to the news, sitting here in shock. Thankfully, my son is in officer school right now and won't have to deploy at the moment, but I think of all those in the military that do and I pray that they stay safe and come home to their families. Like you, I hope better days are coming too.<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words and I hope that you and your family have a very happy and peaceful Christmas.<br /><br />Love to you too!<br />rue<br /><br />Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-65311467754994928892015-12-20T10:03:50.302-07:002015-12-20T10:03:50.302-07:00How scary for you and your children, as well as th...How scary for you and your children, as well as the whole town. I can't even begin to imagine how awful that was. Children should never have to go through that and I pray that they don't ever have to again.<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words, Erica. I hope you and yours have a happy and peaceful holiday as well.<br /><br />(((hugs)))<br />rue<br /><br />Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-50252768126398554252015-12-20T09:59:23.506-07:002015-12-20T09:59:23.506-07:00Amen, Cindy :)
xoAmen, Cindy :)<br /><br />xoRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-67141775063499037302015-12-20T09:59:04.112-07:002015-12-20T09:59:04.112-07:00I pray that your son flies safely and that they...I pray that your son flies safely and that they'll be safe living there, Donnamae. <br /><br />I hope you had a lovely weekend as well :)<br /><br />xo<br /><br />Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-11049129306266367222015-12-20T09:56:40.948-07:002015-12-20T09:56:40.948-07:00And prayers for you and yours too!And prayers for you and yours too!Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-48559088718332666312015-12-20T09:55:11.146-07:002015-12-20T09:55:11.146-07:00Sweet Addie, thank you so much for those words. I ...Sweet Addie, thank you so much for those words. I needed them :)<br /><br />I hope you have a lovely Christmas.<br /><br />xoRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-38915776658655884612015-12-19T09:17:15.516-07:002015-12-19T09:17:15.516-07:00Yes, Debbi and I'll share them soon :)
xoYes, Debbi and I'll share them soon :)<br /><br />xoRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-41095778863657488482015-12-18T19:27:27.563-07:002015-12-18T19:27:27.563-07:00Hi Rue, I live about 40 miles away from the SB/Red...Hi Rue, I live about 40 miles away from the SB/Redlands area where all this happened, so yes, the terrorist threat got a lot more real and scary for me and my husband. I'm trying to continue my Christmas decorating and baking, and focus on the little details of every-day life that make life good. Your tree is lovely, by the way!<br /><br />MelissaMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05885834933978634106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-62375541390013023612015-12-15T14:02:18.724-07:002015-12-15T14:02:18.724-07:00Times are scary, and there really isn't anywh...Times are scary, and there really isn't anywhere to be safe. It guess its the new normal. I'd rather have the old! A lovely tree and our home is to small to have a full one so I always use half one. Blessing to you, and be safe!Cathy @ My 1929 Charmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152030881064923919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-89092034214366957642015-12-14T22:48:37.169-07:002015-12-14T22:48:37.169-07:00It is a scary time, Rue...there have been many arr...It is a scary time, Rue...there have been many arrests here, and like Vickie, we have avoided the Mall of America. Makes me sad that we do that. I try very hard to look for the good in the world...xoLinda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-62810540475732564732015-12-14T17:15:07.071-07:002015-12-14T17:15:07.071-07:00It's very hard to watch the news and see every...It's very hard to watch the news and see everything that's happening. It's hard to take it all in. Every day it seems like something more happens . . . <br />There's not a lot we can do as individuals, but putting an angel on a tree seems to me one of many ways we can resist evil.Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-45658068940726596772015-12-14T16:06:58.538-07:002015-12-14T16:06:58.538-07:00Such a beautiful tree Rue! And your daughter is s...Such a beautiful tree Rue! And your daughter is so beautiful also. I am getting to where I cannot even talk, or write, about all of the horrible things that are going on. My temper shoots through the roof and my outrage over the behavior of these miscreants sends me into anger fits I can't explain. And you are right, they are not attacking large metropolitan areas anymore...it's the every day places we visit. So scary and makes us afraid also...glad the hubster is always packing!! Love and hugs to you sweet friend!! And so glad you have some snow! :-)Benitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02712521705008463049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-26515322608051803902015-12-14T09:08:43.488-07:002015-12-14T09:08:43.488-07:00Rue,
So sorry to hear that you have been having a ...Rue,<br />So sorry to hear that you have been having a difficult time and please know I will be praying that God can give peace to your family and safety to your son as he serves our country. Good for you in moving forward with your Christmas plans! Keep the faith and blessings to you dear.<br />xo KarenKaren@Southern Gal Meets Midwesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04793422872857506538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-76195344495607664642015-12-14T08:43:04.856-07:002015-12-14T08:43:04.856-07:00It's definitely a difficult time right now and...It's definitely a difficult time right now and I pray that we can keep His joy in our hearts! Hugs!Catherine Holmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177333835151082088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-22209821561600814632015-12-14T08:04:44.749-07:002015-12-14T08:04:44.749-07:00Oh Rue I hear you. I flew this past week and I ha...Oh Rue I hear you. I flew this past week and I have never been more nervous about flying (other than immediately after 911). Being in a shopping mall, stopping at a coffee shop, or eating at a restaurant and it was there, stealing the joy, in the back of my mind. After the shock wore off then came the fear and added to the mix is now anger - I'm *%$! angry! How do we go back to normal - what is normal anymore? You hear the holiday songs on the radio singing about Peace On Earth, Goodwill Towards Men, and I can't help thinking "that was then". But I have made a promise, they WILL NOT steal my Joyeaux Noel!Marie-Interior Frugalistahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875028264167612823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-42046959247864104522015-12-14T06:55:21.370-07:002015-12-14T06:55:21.370-07:00Rue, I thought maybe the terror attack was the rea...Rue, I thought maybe the terror attack was the reason you weren't posting. And I thought of your son in the military, which I know brings it all even closer to home. (My father fought in WWII and Korea. He remained in the USMC Reserves for the next 30+ years.) I was also glued to cable news last week, and still am to some extent. I also grew up in the Los Angeles area, and I'm still here. Without getting into politics, I am hopeful that there are better days coming.<br /><br />Your tree is beautiful, as is your family. It looks like you have many ornaments that are keepsakes, like I do. One of my most comforting Christmas rituals is having my daughter over. We walk around the tree and look at the ornaments from her childhood and remember where we were and what we were doing when we got (or made) this one and that one. :)<br /><br />All I can say is to hug your loved ones (especially the furry ones), and try to do all the normal Christmas things that pull the loose ends of our lives together. I know that you identify with your ancestors. We women are the culture bearers. We keep things normal in the face of adversity. If I think of hard times faced by my mother and grandmother, it somehow comforts me, because they still managed to keep it all together and live their lives. And that is what I wish for you and all of us. Better times will come.<br /><br />Love to you and yours,<br /><br />LuAnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-16275019623553224122015-12-13T19:55:27.191-07:002015-12-13T19:55:27.191-07:00Rue,
I share in your concerns, your fears and your...Rue,<br />I share in your concerns, your fears and your hopeful outlook ... damn them is right, it's Christmas and time to come together and celebrate. Your tree is beautiful just like your heart.<br />xoxo,<br />VeraRow homes and Cobblestoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01643916045622529275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-16858636707769767822015-12-13T11:15:00.110-07:002015-12-13T11:15:00.110-07:00Pretty tree, pretty Annie!
Glad you had a little s...Pretty tree, pretty Annie!<br />Glad you had a little snow to brighten your day. :)anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12179126521525239749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-39101427105160205702015-12-13T10:43:39.963-07:002015-12-13T10:43:39.963-07:00Yes, the mean guys are scattered all over our beau...Yes, the mean guys are scattered all over our beautiful United States and it makes me heartsick to think other attacks are being planned. I was so scared thru the Macys Parade...hoping and praying nothing happened there...so so many people...but good security I understand. <br />God help us all.....bj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-5861558869988801142015-12-13T09:56:11.955-07:002015-12-13T09:56:11.955-07:00Watching the old Greer Garson movie "Mrs. Min...Watching the old Greer Garson movie "Mrs. Miniver" has helped me because it reminds me of the courage of the British people during the Blitz. I believe they did present the "Life Goes on as Usual" front. As a child, during the Cuban Missile Crisis living near Chicago, I was scared senseless. I wish some adult had told us how brave the children were throughout England (and, no doubt, other parts of the world) during war. That movie calms me down.<br />Ginene Fox and Finch Antiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05945366509809871312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-54328237807163075982015-12-13T08:00:22.788-07:002015-12-13T08:00:22.788-07:00I know exactly how you feel, being knocked off kil...I know exactly how you feel, being knocked off kilter and having a hard time righting yourself and the world around you. But it sounds like things are starting to feel more normal to you now...at least I hope so. Even tho the new normal has still lost some of the old luster. Did you ever see "Oh, God" with George Burns? My favorite line was "Sometimes doing a normal thing makes you feel more normal" as he handed John Denver a razor to do his morning shave. (:Rustown Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970069327566577570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-77433675521705218762015-12-13T07:05:41.203-07:002015-12-13T07:05:41.203-07:00I'm not sure what to say a bout the serious pa...I'm not sure what to say a bout the serious part of the post. So I will just focus on the fun part. I love that your tree farm names the tree and Willie Nelson looks perfect!Carleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17797057372370393894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-41129179782993341632015-12-13T04:36:20.937-07:002015-12-13T04:36:20.937-07:00The world we live in is changing fast ... but we m...The world we live in is changing fast ... but we must go on as best we can ... we must share the love and joy that this time of year can bring... and forward onto 2016, and beyond!<br /><br />Your tree does look lovely and I also like the photo's of Bubba<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-83961743936215537512015-12-12T20:38:27.962-07:002015-12-12T20:38:27.962-07:00You cannot live your life being frightened because...You cannot live your life being frightened because that is what they want, and if you do you have let them win. I lived in S. California from 18 months old until I moved to Oregon in 1998. Grew up in the same house where my parents lived for 32 years, lived in City of Orange, then Riverside, then Canyon Lake near Elsinore. <br />Now I am in the town of Oregon City, Oregon. I feel more saddened than fearful. Rose Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180873324576064516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2514949068618443114.post-28555201889827835102015-12-12T18:30:03.594-07:002015-12-12T18:30:03.594-07:00Rue, as always your posts touch my heart - all we ...Rue, as always your posts touch my heart - all we can do is be aware and find peace in simple moments. Your daughter is lovely as is your crooked tree. Merry Christmas, my friend. xoDebbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.com