tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post5501193233228662557..comments2024-01-10T05:26:18.695-05:00Comments on Moments With Mother Culture®: A Screen-free Quiet TimeKaren Andreolahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12135239838790568639noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-53778361722155581672014-11-29T17:47:27.993-05:002014-11-29T17:47:27.993-05:00Blessings to you Mrs. Andreola! I am trying to bu...Blessings to you Mrs. Andreola! I am trying to build a routine into our lives that works since I now have to help my husband with his business. I do appreciate screen free quiet time!Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-15509538749941884932014-11-25T09:07:44.156-05:002014-11-25T09:07:44.156-05:00I think your blog looks great! This is a wonderfu...I think your blog looks great! This is a wonderful post, and so needed. I think making it a priority is a good idea. I think about it, but don't follow through with it. Thank you for the reminder. I am reading through your book, Pocketful of Pinecones again. Such a wonderful book :)Homeschooling in the Fox Valleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15286442837578660762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-72827145681143385452014-11-20T13:59:36.597-05:002014-11-20T13:59:36.597-05:00I like your comment here, Karen. Thank you for sha...I like your comment here, Karen. Thank you for sharing!<br /><br />No matter what Ms. Tudor's beliefs, I appreciate her art. Farrahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00884648840608072747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-20444708515494807342014-11-20T12:46:23.945-05:002014-11-20T12:46:23.945-05:00Hello Ladies,
Your chats put a smile in my day. I...Hello Ladies,<br /><br />Your chats put a smile in my day. It sets my thoughts for arranging a sort of "blog-friends get-together lunch" here in Lancaster as I'd like to meet you in person this side of heaven. <br /><br />My Christmas decorating these few years is mostly faux greenery with a few strings of lights, a little tree or two and a hand-knit socking on the mantel. Click “Christmas” on the Labels to scroll through photos. <br /><br />I found a passage in Harry Davis' book, "The Art of Tasha Tudor" (pg 66-67) that sheds some light on "Is Tasha Tudor a professed Christian?" Mr. Davis claims that, when asked this question in public she would give an answer – to his relief - that was oblique so to avoid controversy. The beautiful Christmas cards she provided her publisher are understood by Christians but Mr. Davis claims that Tasha Tudor disliked them. She “thought people wasted far too much of their lives in spiritual contemplation.” She prefers to spell God N-A-T-U-R-E (capitals his) and shares a similar pantheistic approach to religion with Mr. Davis. <br /> <br />This is an example to what extent people welcome a comfortable “form of godliness” and even enjoy doing-up Christmas and Easter traditions (with trees, lights, food - eggs and chicks) yet deny the One True God as He has graciously revealed Himself to us in Scripture. Most of us know people (even extended family members) who do this and have been praying and trying to be a good testimony to them, for years. Don’t give up on your loved ones. <br /><br /> – Karen. A<br />Karen Andreolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135239838790568639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-5929240674429984622014-11-18T11:16:16.337-05:002014-11-18T11:16:16.337-05:00I enjoy looking at my decorating books, too. I li...I enjoy looking at my decorating books, too. I like ones about English Cottage Style. I have the Tasha Tudor book you wrote about. I believe I bought it after reading your recommendation in Parent's Review. I have several other books about and by her as well. I wish you and yours a wonderful Thanksgiving.<br /><br />Dianne LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-30362223195532839952014-11-18T10:07:10.691-05:002014-11-18T10:07:10.691-05:00I always enjoy decorating and making our home cozi...I always enjoy decorating and making our home cozier at this time of year.<br /><br />I enjoy Tasha Tudor's books. It makes you wonder how she found time to do it all...lack of modern distractions, perhaps?...food for thought, anyway.<br /><br />I hope your health is improving, Karen.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14589995974334468664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-81475683565892042242014-11-18T09:12:30.589-05:002014-11-18T09:12:30.589-05:00On our very first day of homeschool ever (my two o...On our very first day of homeschool ever (my two oldest children began their education in public school), I was amazed when, after lessons were finished, the children retreated to their rooms for some quiet time alone. It was just what I needed to regroup, although it hadn't been my plan nor my idea. Like most mothers, I benefited from some moments of quiet and restoration. I know that your words and ideas have been a blessing to the ladies in your class!<br /><br />Your beautiful home has an aura of quiet and rest as I peek at the photos that accompany your text. Best wishes to you as you settle on a paint color. I think it is easier to choose my child's curriculum than to choose a paint color. I am more confident in the former. ;)<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-67119627294793498902014-11-18T08:14:19.059-05:002014-11-18T08:14:19.059-05:00I remember when my children were little, I always ...I remember when my children were little, I always tried to have a quiet time for everyone after lunch (we homeschool.) Now that they are all older, it is more difficult. There never seems to be enough time in the day to get everything done! :-) This post was a good reminder to make it a priority. I also loved the Carl Sandburg quote. And your cross-stitch sampler is beautiful. I particularly like the rich colors of thread you used. Very pretty. Thanks for the beautiful post. I needed this! :-)Jennifer Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08552811423957687020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-68563751728696166302014-11-18T00:09:09.546-05:002014-11-18T00:09:09.546-05:00I try to take some quiet time for myself everyday....I try to take some quiet time for myself everyday. We don't always all have the quiet time, my children being old enough to occupy themselves happily, without 'official' quiet time. I find I need it to think my own thoughts, and refocus.<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-25589981885194500732014-11-17T23:01:10.203-05:002014-11-17T23:01:10.203-05:00I really love that Carl Sandberg quote! As always,...I really love that Carl Sandberg quote! As always, such a lovely post, Karen. <3 A lot of food for thought. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11291951073853426272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-86553819161662638632014-11-17T21:05:44.309-05:002014-11-17T21:05:44.309-05:00"Lost for some years, my copy was recently fo..."Lost for some years, my copy was recently found in my daughter's house." Oh, yes! This happens to me too. When it happens, I hiss in my best Gollum voice, "THIEF, THIEF!" I do have to tell you, in the interest of full disclosure, that my own mother's copy of Tasha Tudor's Take Joy sits on one of my shelves awaiting the Christmas season. I guess I'll have to look in the mirror and hiss at myself!<br /><br />Afternoon quiet has been a habit at our house for many years now. <br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!<br /><br />SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8612255949290013608.post-28757527792608083342014-11-17T17:02:57.981-05:002014-11-17T17:02:57.981-05:00I admire Tasha Tudor and have actually joined a qr...I admire Tasha Tudor and have actually joined a qroup of Tasha enthusiasts , but still know little of her true character or religious beliefs. I read where she was indeed Christian, but also read where she believed in reincarnation......wasn't sure about that. Still I love the simplicity in the life she chose to live, and enjoy reading about all her many talents. Her illustrations are so sweet , everyone I've seen I've liked. Your words are too always an encouragement and your many talents are also a joy to see. I love the cross stitch you shared in this post. Your home is just beautiful and I look forward to seeing all your Christmas decorations, if you choose to share :) Blessings to you and yours dear Karen........I pray your Thanksgiving Day is wonderfulSimply Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16933046149294440134noreply@blogger.com