tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598921649498584368.post537901985673141013..comments2023-09-21T09:20:03.419-04:00Comments on Changes with Seasons: Mid-winter bluesWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598921649498584368.post-89550858448164818582010-02-15T16:08:19.469-05:002010-02-15T16:08:19.469-05:00Simple can be a good thing...thinking of you...Simple can be a good thing...thinking of you...Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691830042960318152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598921649498584368.post-32823328426624751102010-02-14T19:06:08.410-05:002010-02-14T19:06:08.410-05:00Dearest Wendy,
Happy Valentine's Day. Your tul...Dearest Wendy,<br />Happy Valentine's Day. Your tulips and daffodiles are so pretty and cheerful. I understand the over whelming work of a house. It is all on your shoulders too. I could never care for my house and yard by myself. All sorts of maintance issues come up that are beyond me. I like the idea Rose has of finding a handyman who would not charge too much. I would have a difficult time leaving my home after 33 years. I do understand your frustration. Thank you for being so honest. Hope the rest of the month brings sunshine!<br />Namaste,<br />SherryQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02473455565144414399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598921649498584368.post-40797921085655263192010-02-14T00:15:57.105-05:002010-02-14T00:15:57.105-05:00Those flowers are so uplifting...Those flowers are so uplifting...Linda Pendletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04333787752335329007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598921649498584368.post-37348778043725582262010-02-13T23:48:20.011-05:002010-02-13T23:48:20.011-05:00Dear Wendy, I am so sorry you have had such a toug...Dear Wendy, I am so sorry you have had such a tough time this winter. I too have been struggling, and haven't had the heart to even blog. <br /><br />I do think it is good to simplify where ever possible, but if you know any apartment dwellers, ask them what they don't like about apartment living. I remember for a few years living in an apartment, and the thing I hated the most was having to lug groceries so far, no storage, and no covered parking. <br /><br />Do you have anyone that you can call on for help for these problems? If you could find a relible handyman to help you with the heavy lifting, it would be such a blessing. It's just too much for you to have on your shoulders alone. <br /><br />Your Tulips are beautiful, Wendy, and you captured the light so well. I love the thought of the light kissing the Tulips lips. Lovely!Morning Glories in Round Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07988634441429032483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598921649498584368.post-7017815415026294042010-02-11T21:04:03.000-05:002010-02-11T21:04:03.000-05:00Oh, Wendy, I hear you!Oh, Wendy, I hear you!JeanMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536421799031706759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598921649498584368.post-6699520210767224762010-02-11T16:51:55.418-05:002010-02-11T16:51:55.418-05:00I'm sorry you've had to deal with such a m...I'm sorry you've had to deal with such a mess!<br /><br />I think moving to an apartment might be exciting. It might be nice to have new space and know that it's someone else's job to take care of those things. I have to admit that I really miss that.<br /><br />Love the tulips! So pretty!Alliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16603700427096296937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598921649498584368.post-28364137170197939882010-02-11T05:46:12.722-05:002010-02-11T05:46:12.722-05:00Hi Wendy,
Sorry to hear about your watery mess. S...Hi Wendy,<br /><br />Sorry to hear about your watery mess. Sounds like a lot of hard work. And in the cold too! I've been reading about a lot of snow in Sweden and some parts of the US (saw Jan's[Thanks For Today] slide-show of snow yesterday)and I thought it'd be the same in Canada.<br /><br />I hope you won't have to wait for too long before the earth thaws. Your sun-kissed blooms are ever so pretty! And I love your header photo. Jasmine takes after you. Beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598921649498584368.post-30659939844869180612010-02-10T15:54:57.097-05:002010-02-10T15:54:57.097-05:00It is good to simplify our life! Living in a house...It is good to simplify our life! Living in a house is a constant work and steady expense.Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08237538988856751173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598921649498584368.post-38379179063314636112010-02-10T08:03:53.901-05:002010-02-10T08:03:53.901-05:00I understand how you feel, Wendy. Winter can get ...I understand how you feel, Wendy. Winter can get depressing enough as it is, but add to that problems like this, and it just becomes overwhelming. I've often thought everyone needs a good "handyman." My husband fixes many things around here, but some things are beyond his capability, plus he is Mr. Procrastinator:) My dad was always good at fixing problems like this, even for us, but he is no longer able to do this. I wonder if there is someone like this in your area who fixes small problems and doesn't charge an arm and a leg--might be worth looking into.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598921649498584368.post-46931908184850591412010-02-09T19:13:52.799-05:002010-02-09T19:13:52.799-05:00Your pics are beautiful. I pray you have wisdom an...Your pics are beautiful. I pray you have wisdom and clarity as you make big decisions for your future.<br /><br />AnnetteAbba's Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12767509274414354333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598921649498584368.post-82034594676281524132010-02-09T08:21:22.687-05:002010-02-09T08:21:22.687-05:00That is a lot to take care of on your own. (You sh...That is a lot to take care of on your own. (You shouldn't be lugging the dehumidifier upstairs) We do need more precipitation and I would still prefer snow to rain or ice right now. But then you would have to shovel it. Hard decisions about house vs apartment... all the best!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598921649498584368.post-14365903966505261922010-02-08T14:27:29.335-05:002010-02-08T14:27:29.335-05:00Hi Wendy....firstly lovely tulips....at least you ...Hi Wendy....firstly lovely tulips....at least you have a touch of spring inside the house.<br /><br />I understand that feeling when everything gets on top of you.<br />You are coping with a great deal, and life does grind us down sometimes. I must just say that I have friends in apartments and this brings its own problems to.<br />I think we are possibly of an age where we like a simpler life but sadly it does not always turn out that way.<br /><br />Just wait a while Wendy, spring will soon be here....blue skies, birds singing. The world will seem a sweeter place.....<br /><br />and know someone thinks of you.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802468583972118464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598921649498584368.post-39381998307534264742010-02-08T09:37:22.904-05:002010-02-08T09:37:22.904-05:00Apartment living is so much simpler, especially in...Apartment living is so much simpler, especially in your position.<br />We had the same trouble a couple of years ago from a drain that lets water travel under our house and into the lake. It froze and backed up into our basement bedroom. What a mess!! Hubby then, once the thaw was complete, wrapped the outside hoses with heated electrical wire and we have not had a problem since.<br />I love your tulips but don't have any spring bulbs at all. Maybe I should think about it for next year!!ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17380296569508243613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598921649498584368.post-63503992793255236562010-02-08T00:04:29.016-05:002010-02-08T00:04:29.016-05:00Winters are hard for all of us Wendy---but I agree...Winters are hard for all of us Wendy---but I agree that taking care of a home is very difficult. If I had to do it alone (if George was unable or not around)--I'm positive I'd move to a small apartment. It's a big responsibility. <br /><br />In the meantime though, hang in there. Spring Will COME --hopefully sooner than later. Enjoy your beautiful flowers which are blooming JUST for you.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598921649498584368.post-62375816223626684662010-02-07T21:18:02.315-05:002010-02-07T21:18:02.315-05:00Your flowers are so cheerful! I would certainly en...Your flowers are so cheerful! I would certainly encourage you to check out this apartment living! Hubby was finding the shoveling, the mowing, and all manner of work around the house too much. We love apartment living! For you, with a hubby who needs care, even moving into an apartment where you can access homecare once it is needed, or access meals and/or housekeeping later on, would be great. The organization with which I work even has condos for purchase on our campus of care. There are so many options nowadays. All the best to you!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953073381987950597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598921649498584368.post-51191346457271853822010-02-07T21:09:25.885-05:002010-02-07T21:09:25.885-05:00Aww sorry to hear of your water woes. Hopefully yo...Aww sorry to hear of your water woes. Hopefully your beautiful tulips will cheer you. Gorgeous shots.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-598921649498584368.post-58629239256977707592010-02-07T20:39:05.152-05:002010-02-07T20:39:05.152-05:00Can I ever empathize with you. I live in an apart...Can I ever empathize with you. I live in an apartment, but it's still a lot of work. Hubby is not bedridden or anything like that, but I've noticed, he does get out of breath more quickly now so I don't ask much of him. I am lucky to have my son with us. He's a great help. Love those pictures of your flowers. I sure wish spring would get here, but your photos always seem to brighten my day.<br />Marymxtodis123https://www.blogger.com/profile/13583200601379394225noreply@blogger.com