tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38838926.post4477478401194467843..comments2024-02-05T02:16:03.422-08:00Comments on Teen Fiction Café: My new favorite word: SIMPLIFYKelly (Lynn) Parrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04827605655761900263noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38838926.post-50805679276214418952011-04-20T07:16:10.052-07:002011-04-20T07:16:10.052-07:00Thank you so much to everyone for your lovely comm...Thank you so much to everyone for your lovely comments. I posted this just before family arrived from out of town (they're here until tomorrow), so this is the first chance I've had to get back to the blog. Your comments and thoughtful notes made me smile.<br /><br />Here's to simplicity! :-)Kay Cassidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01766926054942130482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38838926.post-66059562410244516532011-04-16T14:31:14.690-07:002011-04-16T14:31:14.690-07:00What a fabulous post, Kay. I'm so sorry about ...What a fabulous post, Kay. I'm so sorry about your mom, and echo Wendy's sentiments. I agree with what you're saying about making things more simple and figuring out the really important stuff.Sara Hantzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16182080983150346914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38838926.post-17180936034135543082011-04-15T11:56:13.412-07:002011-04-15T11:56:13.412-07:00Wonderful post, Kay. This year I'm focusing on...Wonderful post, Kay. This year I'm focusing on Balance which is leading me to simplify and prioritize my life. <br /><br />Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38838926.post-13289695105721766352011-04-15T09:59:38.751-07:002011-04-15T09:59:38.751-07:00A lovely post, Kay, and blessings again on your mo...A lovely post, Kay, and blessings again on your mother's death.<br /><br />I try to simplify my life in some way each day. De-cluttering, doing only the most important "chores" - and then balancing that with writing to or talking with at least two friends.<br /><br />The best on your simplification journey!<br /><br />Light,<br />Nancy HaddockNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10019662451227188065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38838926.post-37811139446698798752011-04-14T17:45:13.108-07:002011-04-14T17:45:13.108-07:00Kay - again I'm so sorry that you've lost ...Kay - again I'm so sorry that you've lost your mom but I love that somehow she is on this new journey with her since it's been triggered by her passing. <br /><br />I'm always trying to simplify my life and my current twin obsessions are home baking and growing vegetables. I also love reading books that contain what I call 'Nana recipes', like how to clean the bathroom with vinegar and bicard of soda (and yes, I have accidentally mixed them both into a bottle and put a lid on, which any self-respecting 9 year old boy can tell you actually makes it explode!!!!)Amanda Ashbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026754208576877438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38838926.post-12951335138352214502011-04-14T17:30:34.887-07:002011-04-14T17:30:34.887-07:00What a beautiful post, Kay. Hugs and prayers go ou...What a beautiful post, Kay. Hugs and prayers go out to you and your family regarding the loss of your mom. Thanks so much for the book recommendation. I can't wait to check it out.Keri Mikulskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674081854220914215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38838926.post-57315658960570788512011-04-14T17:21:01.140-07:002011-04-14T17:21:01.140-07:00Kay, I loved what Wendy just said about how your m...Kay, I loved what Wendy just said about how your mom raised one hell of a daughter! I lost my mother just as I turned 30...admittedly not as earth-shattering as 40, but a double whammy nonetheless. I send you my best and offer up the experience that all this really does get better. And taking control of your life by simplifying is that first step. Hugs to you.TinaFerrarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14356148823775352938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38838926.post-36612073742786475272011-04-14T17:16:35.124-07:002011-04-14T17:16:35.124-07:00Hi Kay,
I am sorry that you lost your mom - the o...Hi Kay,<br /><br />I am sorry that you lost your mom - the original Cindy. You must really miss her. Your words have me thinking about what I could simplify too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38838926.post-75218920643326615632011-04-14T15:55:51.117-07:002011-04-14T15:55:51.117-07:00Kay, this post hits home even more because of all ...Kay, this post hits home even more because of all the chaos of recent events in my work life. It's time to get back to what matters, eh? The dreams that brought us here. <br /><br />Hugs and thank you.Jennifer McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05274109818038832604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38838926.post-30041962243528102512011-04-14T14:34:36.537-07:002011-04-14T14:34:36.537-07:00Lovely post, Kay. I was so sorry to hear of your m...Lovely post, Kay. I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing and all I can say is she raised one hell of a daughter.Wendy Toliverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14642277380582169548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38838926.post-20830503413435595552011-04-14T11:41:59.201-07:002011-04-14T11:41:59.201-07:00You and H. D. Thoreau, Kay. Good stuff. We each ...You and H. D. Thoreau, Kay. Good stuff. We each have to embrace it in our own way.<br />All best,<br />CaraghAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38838926.post-52154908264511162882011-04-14T11:32:27.052-07:002011-04-14T11:32:27.052-07:00Kay,
I really agree with this. I have a lot of cl...Kay,<br /><br />I really agree with this. I have a lot of clutter in my life, and it's amazing that some of the clutter I have creates more clutter which in turn creates more clutter.<br /><br />If I just get rid of the one root cause, things get so much easier.<br /><br />This is a really important post, and thank you for making it both real and personal.Courtney Milanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03585322886111438759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38838926.post-1483687021269727022011-04-14T11:25:17.301-07:002011-04-14T11:25:17.301-07:00What a lovely, important entry. *HUGS* Thank you f...What a lovely, important entry. *HUGS* Thank you for sharing this! I'm going to be thinking about it a lot in the next few days.Steph Burgishttp://www.stephanieburgis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38838926.post-6524871564174798282011-04-14T10:52:35.856-07:002011-04-14T10:52:35.856-07:00Wow. This post really resonated with me. I've ...Wow. This post really resonated with me. I've read it three times. It's giving me a lot to think about.Kim Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08418263881244080814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38838926.post-82847568194194827012011-04-14T10:50:08.852-07:002011-04-14T10:50:08.852-07:00Kay, it's interesting that you've posted t...Kay, it's interesting that you've posted this now because I've has this restless feeling lately that my life needs to be more healthy, efficient, and simple. <br /><br />Good luck to you!Trish Dollerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04011138446819297720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38838926.post-48374954329521588812011-04-14T10:42:31.264-07:002011-04-14T10:42:31.264-07:00I love this! At the end of the day, it comes down ...I love this! At the end of the day, it comes down to a few very important things. Everything else is just the sprinkles on the cupcake. <br /><br />Besides, I get more Twitter followers when I <i>stop</i> tweeting.Katie Alenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693819955523038560noreply@blogger.com