tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727686262349800435.post130701011919293494..comments2023-12-25T03:23:04.127-05:00Comments on Farmwife at Midlife -: FarmwiferyCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11361090241108323002noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727686262349800435.post-72763705143272573262013-06-14T14:23:40.952-04:002013-06-14T14:23:40.952-04:00for the bra... I was fortunate to find Decent Expo...for the bra... I was fortunate to find Decent Exposures in seattle Washington...they do mail order. These unbras are as great as my boots from muck boot company, my leatherman's tool, and turtle fur items. look them up you wont be sorry! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727686262349800435.post-48619083739616219982012-09-22T20:18:41.576-04:002012-09-22T20:18:41.576-04:00Hello, Catherine,
I am joy-filled to stumble upon ...Hello, Catherine,<br />I am joy-filled to stumble upon your lovely blog about your life in midlfe! You have a wonderful way of "telling it as it is!" while gathering and sharing the various gifts from your journey. I have recently published a book for people in midlife and beyond who want to deepen their sense of Self during these years. Thus, I am especially appreciative of what you are offering here. Your blog captures so much of what is so easy to miss or to discard in the typical midlife frenzy to "do it all" before time is up! While reading your lovely posts, I am also enjoying my connection with Kentucky. My mother's roots were in southern Kentucky. I was there this past spring to visit cousins and to take a class in Dulcimer playing. <br />I hope your personal example of BE-ing in life will inspire many other midlifers on their journeys through this powerful and transformative period in life!<br />Thank you, again, for the gift of this site. With best wishes, MarthaElin, a Kentucky "cousin" MarthaElinhttp://www.drmarthaelin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727686262349800435.post-88970925501608646282012-01-17T16:11:46.423-05:002012-01-17T16:11:46.423-05:00Thank you Tara! I didn't realize that Roxanne ...Thank you Tara! I didn't realize that Roxanne had a daughter-in-law and we've never met your husband, either. Are you both in Connecticut? It's so nice to have the endorsement of your family in our tenure here, even though we've made some major changes (but all good ones in the cottage, forever known as "Ida's house" no matter how we try to say otherwise).<br /><br />We have not moved into the cottage but probably will this summer (it has a better more efficient AC unit than our doublewide and it's farm central where I want to be for the action). I've only spent a few nights there. However, our daughter has stayed there on her visits and this last trip she swears it is haunted (but not in a bad way)! Anything to that? (you can email me if you'd rather at info@CatherinePond.com)<br /><br />Also, I've not heard from Roxanne or Bob in sometime and hope they are ok.<br /><br />Happy 2012 and come visit if you're ever in Kentucky~<br /><br />All best, CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11361090241108323002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727686262349800435.post-8231460837017922612012-01-17T16:01:07.133-05:002012-01-17T16:01:07.133-05:00Hi Catherine, I just read, "I guess this must...Hi Catherine, I just read, "I guess this must be the place" and so enjoyed your thoughts on the "homeplace"....I understand your love affair with Kentucky, and especially Granny's farm..I am Roxanne's daughter-in-law..that place is as special as she is, just magical. I fell in love with the periwinkle spring the first time my husband brought me there...there is a calm there that is medicinal. I'm so happy that you live there, and that you love it so. I know there are many watchful spirits keeping track of your progress, you can be sure of that. Take care and enjoy yourself...I'm jealous!!! Fondly, TaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727686262349800435.post-65227931188321177472011-01-05T13:32:42.029-05:002011-01-05T13:32:42.029-05:00You know what would be even more fun, Melissa? If ...You know what would be even more fun, Melissa? If you came to my cottage/pantry-warming party in February (with your apron!)! I know how busy you are but is there any chance you could come down for a long weekend? Maybe you could even bring Andrew! I haven't set the date yet.<br /><br />You could even STAY at the cottage! We're an easy drive to Louisville or Lexington or Cincinnati (or even Nashville).<br /><br />Think about it!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11361090241108323002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727686262349800435.post-67908152841858667732011-01-05T13:28:40.394-05:002011-01-05T13:28:40.394-05:00You, are the BEST! AND you're amazing! And we ...You, are the BEST! AND you're amazing! And we should start a club for "bib farm apron wearers" They ARE domestic goddess uniforms! I wear mine proudly everyday! xom.greenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14656552053461981526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727686262349800435.post-91585603712675278572011-01-05T13:07:36.117-05:002011-01-05T13:07:36.117-05:00I mean eggs from the henhouse, of course -- not cr...I mean eggs from the henhouse, of course -- not cracked IN the pockets.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11361090241108323002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727686262349800435.post-37179535766422268522011-01-05T13:06:33.814-05:002011-01-05T13:06:33.814-05:00Of course they do, Joberta! Perfect for wiping you...Of course they do, Joberta! Perfect for wiping your hands on, too, and invaluable in the kitchen. I even use the pockets for eggs.<br /><br />I'm not one of these cocktail-half-apron-wearing-retro-weenies that wear aprons to look cute or farmgirlish. I enjoy the practical bibbed farm aprons, like the Mennonites wear. It's like a domestic goddess uniform of sorts!<br /><br />They're like Lanz nightgowns: not sexy at all but so practical and cozy.<br /><br />~ CCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11361090241108323002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727686262349800435.post-1243289969151692732011-01-05T12:58:37.954-05:002011-01-05T12:58:37.954-05:00What a hoot! I loved the whole thing and got seve...What a hoot! I loved the whole thing and got several chuckles out of it. Does an apron go with blue chambray workshirts and jeans? If so, I'm getting one and discarding the bra. LOVE it.<br /><br />JobertaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727686262349800435.post-7698968860203912632011-01-04T19:52:53.881-05:002011-01-04T19:52:53.881-05:00Thanks, all! Yes, I promise deer stories, but not ...Thanks, all! Yes, I promise deer stories, but not necessarily on the blog in full form (sorry to be coy).<br /><br />Aunt Ruthie, I just loved your holiday posts. I could just MOVE INTO that beautiful house (and pantry) of yours!<br /><br />CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11361090241108323002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727686262349800435.post-66120553872623011952011-01-04T02:07:06.278-05:002011-01-04T02:07:06.278-05:00Hi, Catherine. Great start to the new blog! I hope...Hi, Catherine. Great start to the new blog! I hope you'll be giving us the full story on the deer...and that it's not as much like 'The Yearling' as I fear it might be.AChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077988599467518893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727686262349800435.post-24918105825655367252011-01-03T11:34:41.636-05:002011-01-03T11:34:41.636-05:00Hi Catherine! Love your new blog! It will be fun f...Hi Catherine! Love your new blog! It will be fun following you in your adventures in farm-wifery! Many blessings to you this new year!<br />hugs honey!<br />Ruthann (aka Aunt Ruthie)<br />Sugar Pie FarmhouseSugar Pie Farmhousehttp://sugarpiefarmhouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727686262349800435.post-24243725212570105552011-01-03T03:11:58.421-05:002011-01-03T03:11:58.421-05:00The bit about an apron meaning you don't have ...The bit about an apron meaning you don't have to wear a bra made me smile. You are optimistic and I like that.Ashley Ashbeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05268928207063175136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8727686262349800435.post-7812602552579804212011-01-02T18:34:56.876-05:002011-01-02T18:34:56.876-05:00Loved your list Catherine! My favorite - - Free-ra...Loved your list Catherine! My favorite - - Free-range chickens are adorable, until they poop all over your porch - - isn't that the truth and even more true if you are talking about geese :)<br /><br />Blessings!<br />GailAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09253567615198041943noreply@blogger.com