tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000213818076940390.post2587907433860298155..comments2024-03-08T04:04:45.132-08:00Comments on Of Shoes and Ships and Sealing Wax and Cabbages and Kings: Gifts and the Gift of Givingloverofwordshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05763349886822924646noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000213818076940390.post-47675076169269230942013-06-02T09:40:58.491-07:002013-06-02T09:40:58.491-07:00Thanks, CQ, We sisters have to stick together.Thanks, CQ, We sisters have to stick together.loverofwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763349886822924646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000213818076940390.post-85850658763324378032013-05-30T21:33:10.005-07:002013-05-30T21:33:10.005-07:00Loverofwords you are the world's best gift-giv...Loverofwords you are the world's best gift-giver and are really the best in the family! You always spend lots of time and thought and always come up with the most appropriate gift. I remember the time you sent me a whole "Cowgirl" outfit (and I think an Indian doll too) that must have taken one entire paycheck from your summer job in the mountains. Not too many teenagers would do that for a younger sibling. And you're so right about the thank you notes. It's rare today to get one. cquinn819https://www.blogger.com/profile/13848102393654731655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000213818076940390.post-43194115249996838712013-05-29T11:40:07.751-07:002013-05-29T11:40:07.751-07:00Knowing how thoughtful you are through your blog, ...Knowing how thoughtful you are through your blog, I know you are a good gift-giver, Lynn.loverofwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763349886822924646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000213818076940390.post-65257030992260090022013-05-29T11:39:05.104-07:002013-05-29T11:39:05.104-07:00Gifts are a challenge, but for that special perso...Gifts are a challenge, but for that special person, it is even better to watch them open your gift.loverofwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763349886822924646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000213818076940390.post-61038355602369430972013-05-29T11:37:09.751-07:002013-05-29T11:37:09.751-07:00Did not want to sound preachy, but now, even an em...Did not want to sound preachy, but now, even an email would do :). And I keep letters from special friends to re-read. Always appreciate your visits.loverofwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763349886822924646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000213818076940390.post-82217587680990757812013-05-29T11:35:09.012-07:002013-05-29T11:35:09.012-07:00Thank you Karen, I will see how it grows. I am no...Thank you Karen, I will see how it grows. I am not a gardener, spent the first seven years of my life in New York City and as a teen in Colorado, was not interested. Always envy those who know what to do and live in those climates where everything grows.loverofwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763349886822924646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000213818076940390.post-21487986792192247022013-05-29T11:31:50.524-07:002013-05-29T11:31:50.524-07:00I think they can, DG, but do they? Perhaps someda...I think they can, DG, but do they? Perhaps someday there will be classes? I understand that if kids don't learn cursive writing, they cannot read cursive letters.loverofwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763349886822924646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000213818076940390.post-80892302561619519082013-05-29T11:29:04.985-07:002013-05-29T11:29:04.985-07:00MOV, It was a message in many ways. Thanks for yo...MOV, It was a message in many ways. Thanks for your comment.loverofwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763349886822924646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000213818076940390.post-52629983210732138172013-05-29T11:26:53.248-07:002013-05-29T11:26:53.248-07:00Thank you, Jo. I have planted it with herbs from ...Thank you, Jo. I have planted it with herbs from our local super market. Brookstone.com is the place to order the table, click "organic gardening table." But, the directions for assembling are not good. My husband went online and finally was able to figure out how to put it together. He is an engineer by the way, and worked on the space program :) loverofwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763349886822924646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000213818076940390.post-86689656079520491452013-05-29T07:35:38.602-07:002013-05-29T07:35:38.602-07:00i know what you mean--it does seem that thank-you ...i know what you mean--it does seem that thank-you notes are not big any longer---i enjoy writing a note or sending a card to people--and i adore shopping for just the right gift :)Lynn Proctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349867270815243053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000213818076940390.post-77997813989907171052013-05-29T05:43:12.620-07:002013-05-29T05:43:12.620-07:00That's so lovely (the standing garden). Prayin...That's so lovely (the standing garden). Praying that you'll always be surrounded by your sons and daughters and continue to receive thoughtful gifts.<br /><br />It's so much fun when you gift something to someone you are close to. It's an exercise in self-lessness and empathy because for that moment, you are concentrating on how it is to be in their shoes and what they would like to receive. If only we were always thinking that way. I enjoy it so much more than when we are obliged to give gifts to acquaintances who we don't know much about (for social reasons).Ghadeerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811397676327530873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000213818076940390.post-32839738293824514742013-05-29T01:08:06.740-07:002013-05-29T01:08:06.740-07:00Hi LoW .. two very thoughtful gifts .. and I do ho...Hi LoW .. two very thoughtful gifts .. and I do hope the deer don't nobble the herbs before you get a chance to use them!! Loved reading the post - so much to think about .. and I agree - very few 'thank yous' ... or letters written at any time ... <br /><br />The ball sounds so much fun ..and I bet you had such a lovely time ... then your Dad being so thoughtful - that must pull your heart strings when you think of that time and his last hours ... amazing man. No wonder your family have inherited your family's habit of giving so carefully ..<br /><br />Wonderful read .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000213818076940390.post-89979381367130566482013-05-28T15:16:15.043-07:002013-05-28T15:16:15.043-07:00I am jealous that you have so many insightful and ...I am jealous that you have so many insightful and generous gift-givers in your family. The herb garden is a fantastic idea!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000213818076940390.post-17902183403471158542013-05-28T11:23:49.543-07:002013-05-28T11:23:49.543-07:00I like that herb garden, and I do grow herbs mysel...I like that herb garden, and I do grow herbs myself. A very nice gift.<br /><br />With all the short forms of communicating today, I wonder how many can still write a letter?D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000213818076940390.post-14264404252337670012013-05-28T10:30:00.204-07:002013-05-28T10:30:00.204-07:00heart-breaking that you got that last gift after h...heart-breaking that you got that last gift after he had died....... like a message from a ghost! just shows he was thinking of you even in the hospital. <br /><br />xxo<br />MOVMOVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782183723607923501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9000213818076940390.post-55913902011672296392013-05-28T10:22:26.878-07:002013-05-28T10:22:26.878-07:00Love your herb box. As for saying thank you for gi...Love your herb box. As for saying thank you for gifts I am with you all the way. I gave one person a gift and wasn't sure they even knew it came from us, they sure never said thanks for it. I was taught always to say thank you and to write "bread and butter" letters to anyone who had invited us to stay or even to dinner. I love to give gifts and to receive them although money is a lot tighter these days. Do you know where your son got that from by the way? It would be ideal for our balcony<br /><br /> <a href="http://henderson-jo.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">JO ON FOOD, MY TRAVELS AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE</a><br />Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.com