tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post3316598628221157115..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: Sunday Afternoon Tea - Creating places of refuge for the storms of lifeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-33546614910512938432014-04-03T23:51:53.443-04:002014-04-03T23:51:53.443-04:00I came late to this post but thoroughly enjoyed it...I came late to this post but thoroughly enjoyed it. You do have a way of writing that is very enjoyable to read. PamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-46955692635874118532014-04-02T20:00:53.588-04:002014-04-02T20:00:53.588-04:00During hard times of stress, when I'm not feel...During hard times of stress, when I'm not feeling naturally congenial, I like to be immersed in a good story and revisit the familiarity of my "safe friends" just as you say. <br /><br />Today, a stroll around the garden gave me a delight because the sky was blue, the air mild, and while the weeds are still dormant - and don't need worrying over - the crocuses are out, pretty purple and white. <br /><br />I remember reading how you like to clean when stressed. A sparkling clean bathroom gives me a feeling of real accomplishment in my day. <br /><br />I find needlework to be such a lovely unhurried activity. It helps me unwind. To stitch in a sunny room makes this not only practical (on the eyesight) but a pleasure. I follow the sun through the windows of the house, in every season of the year. Therefore I can relate to your mention of this -- as well as so many of your other observations. <br /><br />Karen A. <br />Karen Andreolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135239838790568639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-85776495226794628792014-04-02T14:24:01.816-04:002014-04-02T14:24:01.816-04:00What a wonderful topic and post!
I so agree.
My mi...What a wonderful topic and post!<br />I so agree.<br />My mind is still a little mushy with (less than before) pain meds, so I can't really think if there's a thing I'd add to your observations...right now I AM luxuriating under a very soft Sherpa throw given me by a friend. I feel like I'm the winner on the old Queen for a Day show :)rebeccahttp://lifeandgodliness-rebecca.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-42154618736048576332014-03-31T14:51:50.229-04:002014-03-31T14:51:50.229-04:00Thank you for this post Brenda. I am having a rath...Thank you for this post Brenda. I am having a rather blah day, too much winter, gray days, eating carbs . . . but you remind me of the great comfort we have within our reach here at home, and the many things the Lord provides us with. I just finished Elizabeth Goudge's Scent of Water. Beautiful. One other thing I love as an escape/retreat is a good nap :)Deborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-33537908464252603562014-03-31T14:03:59.373-04:002014-03-31T14:03:59.373-04:00Wonderful, Wonderful post!! I can relate to almost...Wonderful, Wonderful post!! I can relate to almost all of it. (Sad to say, cooking is not something I particularly enjoy, however!) I've enjoyed your last several posts, but haven't had a chance to comment. Life has taken a busy turn, just lately. The NIV Bible is the translation I use most often too. I got a Reach Out New Teatament (Living Translation) when I gave my heart to The Lord as a teenager and the Bible came alive to me as never before! I practically underlined the whole thing! I have basketfulls of favorite magazines I can't bring myself to throw away. I'm glad I've kept them, as I have dug them out from time to time to enjoy again. I just got a call from a local used bookstore that they got in a Miss Read book I haven't been able to find anywhere else. Oh Boy! Well, I could go on and on! Thank-you once again for sharing. It's so nice to find a kindred spirit. I wish we were neighbors! <br />Hugs and Blessings,<br />Laura C. from WAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-31152167107490317852014-03-31T11:31:52.675-04:002014-03-31T11:31:52.675-04:00This post resonated so much with me. I have what I...This post resonated so much with me. I have what I call comfort books, music, even TV shows and movies. They don't fix anything, but like a hug there is comfort in them.<br /><br />Everyone should have a hobby that brings them comfort. Thanks for this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-89726261087627313722014-03-31T10:54:00.321-04:002014-03-31T10:54:00.321-04:00Beautiful post. Thank you. I needed these words....Beautiful post. Thank you. I needed these words.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925478164178364396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-86934074913419885122014-03-30T21:00:05.620-04:002014-03-30T21:00:05.620-04:00Oh it has been the most frustrating of days and so...Oh it has been the most frustrating of days and so I have enjoyed the "life can be frustrating" post and some of the remedies you use to restore equilibrium. One can not forget the importance of prayer either. Yes, I vastly appreciate the recognition (and sympathy) that life can be just plain hard over the "count it all joy" messages usually given. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-57301681452114589262014-03-30T20:51:00.345-04:002014-03-30T20:51:00.345-04:00I think there are times so tumultuous in our lives...I think there are times so tumultuous in our lives that the safety of the familiar is vital to our emotional health - there is special comfort in them when the exude a quiet and gentle spirit.<br />A lovely post taking us through some of your refuges.Judynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-27489009628191517482014-03-30T19:26:35.154-04:002014-03-30T19:26:35.154-04:00Thank you for this lovely and timely post. I felt...Thank you for this lovely and timely post. I felt like we were sitting in your living room with tea of course, you sharing your thoughts with gentleness and kindness.<br /><br />I will be saving this to read over again.<br /><br />Lori in PAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-84483240552524429502014-03-30T16:08:45.430-04:002014-03-30T16:08:45.430-04:00Agreed! Every single paragraph resonated with me....Agreed! Every single paragraph resonated with me. <br />Every one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-36104825182882989522014-03-30T14:24:28.168-04:002014-03-30T14:24:28.168-04:00This post reaches out to me as words of a kindred ...This post reaches out to me as words of a kindred spirit. Recently on the Maud Hart Lovelace discussion list (the Betsy Tacy books) we had a discussion about what books would be on a list of books we had reread at least five times. And about people who cannot understand why on earth anyone would want to reread any book. I know you understand this, and I think many books and some music and nature and art can all be havens for my soul, especially when troubled. Indeed for several years after Paul's illness and death I couldn't seem to settle down to reading anything serious and authors like D.E. Stevenson and Goudge were a great comfort. A home should be a place of refuge for those who live within it. We all need to create this.<br /><br />I read The Jerusalem Bible most often, though I have several copies of The New American Bible which is what was always given out at womens' retreats I attended. I am so happy for you that Christopher and his wife live near you. I love having Alice and her family near, and miss Emily and hers, though I can visit fairly often. Sorry for the long ramble!Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-21306758851850611902014-03-30T13:37:01.146-04:002014-03-30T13:37:01.146-04:00I enjoyed this post so much! I appreciate your sim...I enjoyed this post so much! I appreciate your simple way of looking at life. Bless you, and thank you for sharing your thoughts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com