tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post823703296560331458..comments2024-03-28T16:37:36.805-07:00Comments on Out My Window: Thursday, be honest, am I strange?Out My windowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post-65648166852229648772015-02-12T10:29:06.418-08:002015-02-12T10:29:06.418-08:00Also, I'm proud that the sinkful of dishes rep...Also, I'm proud that the sinkful of dishes represents a home-cooked, made-from-scratch meal of pot roast, red potatoes, steamed fresh green beans and carrots. : ) Yum! Got the chuck roast on sale at Winco, too!<br />Late Bloomerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720229494791890942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post-78490009772322941632015-02-12T10:07:52.210-08:002015-02-12T10:07:52.210-08:00Not strange at all. The "new normal" is ...Not strange at all. The "new normal" is strange. But I admit, I'm writing this as I sit looking at a sinkful of dishes, which is there b/c daughter hasn't yet unloaded the dishwasher (her chore), and she wasn't home to do it and now is doing school. I *could* do it for her, and have my sink emptied out sooner, or wash them all by hand, but I will wait. And I wouldn't be enjoying your blog if I was washing those dishes by hand! But at least my laundry is done. : )Late Bloomerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00720229494791890942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post-67878666616654799952015-02-06T08:19:48.318-08:002015-02-06T08:19:48.318-08:00You're not strange at all Kim. I'll just b...You're not strange at all Kim. I'll just bet you made your kids pitch in and help. Personally I was raised by my older sisters. That doesn't happen anymore - kids have such an easy life, there are no expectations for them to help out. This it's all left to mom who can't manage everything on her own so she gives up and goes the easy route. <br />It's funny because when I was at the grocery store yesterday I found myself judging people by what they had in their carts. I had NO boxes, just fresh packages of chicken (on sale of course), fish, fruit and vegetables, 1 loaf of wholegrain bread and a couple cans of beans for the chilli (and I was embarrassed that I hadn't taken the time to soak some dried beans instead!!). I was following people whose carts were filled with meals in boxes and yes, to my shame I looked down on them.<br />But now I'll play devil's advocate: we don't know what goes on behind closed doors - that's something my mother always used to say to me when I would start to judge: there can be abuse, illness, depression, debt, chronic pain etc and while you or I might continue on in the face of pain and depression many many people cannot. So when I start judging I just tell myself that - I don't know the reality of their situation.<br />Something my dad always said when he saw someone who was struggling for whatever reason: "there, but for the grace of God, go I". He was always so grateful for what he had even though he struggled with depression and anxiety and tried to kill himself several times. Even at his worst he'd go out and feed the chickens and gather the eggs etc. <br />So Kim I guess I would call us "survivors". Perhaps people aren't made of such strong stuff as our generation is/was. Why? I don't know the answer to that one!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02803104035204416080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post-34179027571296816372015-02-05T15:35:22.219-08:002015-02-05T15:35:22.219-08:00You sound just like my mom! Sadly, I did not inher...You sound just like my mom! Sadly, I did not inherit her love of a clean and orderly house. I think she did it more out of necessity since there were 4 of us kids. I buy easy food, don't clean enough, my house is cluttered, I have no kids but do work full time. I choose not to keep my house spotless because after a day at work I do not want to clean. I would like to think if I didn't have to work and was home all day that my house would be in better order if only for the fact that spending so many hours there it would drive me crazy otherwise. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140101848088307943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post-88999231403767334052015-02-05T15:04:50.367-08:002015-02-05T15:04:50.367-08:00You are not strange. I do not homecook as much as...You are not strange. I do not homecook as much as you, but we do for dinner daily. We have chips and canned soups, but use fresh and frozen veggies. I wash 1 load of clothes per day, some days 2. I keep a clean house, but ONLY with the help of 5 other people. It is required.<br /><br />You are just PERFECT to me and give me inspiration daily! Thank you for being who you are!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02863887265545701157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post-70843368013914123312015-02-05T14:51:07.351-08:002015-02-05T14:51:07.351-08:00I see a lot of younger Moms spending their time te...I see a lot of younger Moms spending their time texting their friends, playing games on the computer. It is sad. You are not strange.Barbara Gantthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393274834146168809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post-77144599079480284602015-02-05T13:14:04.429-08:002015-02-05T13:14:04.429-08:00I don't think you are strange at all! I have ...I don't think you are strange at all! I have lived my life (I am 63 now) much as you have. We had four children in six years, and for the most part, I stayed home to take care of them and our home. Later, I worked as a teacher, and now I just substitute teach here and there. We had many lean years when Hubby was going to school and when he had jobs that did't pay much. I was a very young mother, but believe me, I understood the basics! <br /><br />I kept a tidy, clean home. The kids all had chores. Hubby did so much around the house too. I planned and cooked healthy meals from scratch. My kids never looked like bums for school or church. They were clean (soap is cheap), and their hair was always brushed. I kept up with the laundry. They slept in cozy beds with clean sheets. I sewed clothes for the two girls (especially church dresses) and found lots of GREAT stuff at garage sales for all four to wear, as well as toys to play with and books to read. I honestly think people wondered how we did it because we did not look poor.<br /><br />Now it just drives me crazy that two of my young granddaughters hate having their hair brushed so their mother will allow them go out in public looking like a mess. However, when they stay with me, hair must be brushed!<br /><br />I learned very young in life that an uncluttered, comfortable home did not cost much. Clean the windows, wipe down the bathroom regularly, stay on top of dishes, make lists for everything, live frugally etc. I am not a fussy person in any way, but living like this just makes sense to me! You are spot on. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post-4819347879700319242015-02-05T13:10:41.116-08:002015-02-05T13:10:41.116-08:00I agree with the above poster, about being old sch...I agree with the above poster, about being old school. Times are a changing and we are not changing as fast as the times........Gill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6809809639444040308.post-78956608292216667622015-02-05T12:43:46.200-08:002015-02-05T12:43:46.200-08:00I don't think you're strange...just old sc...I don't think you're strange...just old school. I'm the same way. We have became a nation of not hurting anyone's feelings and no "negativity." Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com