tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820471780736941349.post8409107410031210234..comments2024-03-26T16:10:35.178-05:00Comments on The Bookish : The Sketchy Reader Debut: A Note From My HeartUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820471780736941349.post-62379662120390724362017-09-20T13:11:54.534-05:002017-09-20T13:11:54.534-05:00I admire you JIll. You are very talented and it is...I admire you JIll. You are very talented and it is great that you realize you want to focus on what you enjoy. Your dedication to your girls with all the challenges have paid off. They are successful and where they are because of you.<br />My husband and I are attending a dinner in Huntsville, Wednesday, where Amor Towles will be the speaker as a fund raiser for the library. We are excited to hear him speak. Our daughter lives there.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559612002837383953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820471780736941349.post-69375045730524577472017-09-20T08:36:21.657-05:002017-09-20T08:36:21.657-05:00Any change can be difficult my friend.But, it'...Any change can be difficult my friend.But, it's important to share what you love and I know we will all enjoy it and support you xoxo.Katherines Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490354550754091626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820471780736941349.post-89396870134100438612017-09-19T15:52:31.998-05:002017-09-19T15:52:31.998-05:00I am so intrigued! And a bit envious. I have never...I am so intrigued! And a bit envious. I have never just KNOWN what I wanted to do. Still. <br />I read every bit of this post with awe. I hope one day we can meet up.<br />:) gwingalNikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15253440747389521864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820471780736941349.post-13398890459200901442017-09-19T13:10:41.212-05:002017-09-19T13:10:41.212-05:00I am thrilled that you are following your heart an...I am thrilled that you are following your heart and focusing on yourself and what you truly love...I knew you home schooled your girls, but I didn't know how many challenges you all faced as they were growing up. You are an incredible and dedicated mom, and you have filled your girls with passion for art, books, learning and life. You are so smart to seize the empty nester opportunity to focus on yourself and joy, rather than twiddling your thumbs worrying and missing your children. Your blog is always full of inspiration and I can't wait to get my first snail mail letter from you!<br />Jennathepaintedapron.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01956666284000629194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820471780736941349.post-59523539812640631752017-09-19T07:38:32.508-05:002017-09-19T07:38:32.508-05:00I am new to your blog and I have loved what I have...I am new to your blog and I have loved what I have seen so far. I am sure I will love joining in on your new adventure also! Sounds great!AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969507879772949374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820471780736941349.post-72700160014430826032017-09-19T07:25:52.756-05:002017-09-19T07:25:52.756-05:00Well, I'm not going anywhere. In fact, I'm...Well, I'm not going anywhere. In fact, I'm getting a little tired of blogs that seem to just do decorating all the time. I like them, I get good ideas and I read them because I enjoy the people behind them but usually I end up feeling pretty shabby and not up to par! So, I love seeing the parties and seasonal but sometimes enough is enough (she said, as she is getting ready to decorate for fall soon.) <br /><br />But I love books. And I love art even more. And to combine them is wonderful. I've been a fan of Janice M. for a long while and Paris Letters (and Carol Gillot's Paris Sketches and Paris Maps) and like you, I always sort of wanted to do the same concept but "my own" and never seem to be able to cram it in between books and boards and docs and all. But you are DOING IT! Three cheers -- I really admire and appreciate that. And of course, I'm eager to hear more about the books you are enjoying and things you are discovering.<br /><br />Blog life is interesting. They are organic in how they evolve with us as we evolve and I'm thrilled you are grabbing the things that matter most and running with those flags! You won't be losing me as a reader. I can't wait. (Oh, and PS -- I appreciate hearing your backstory and good for you on your advocacy and dedication to making the world better for not only your daughters but others. One of my dear friends was in a similar situation as you with her son and did the same. The power of using challenges to affect change and personal development is significant and you are quite amazing!)Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820471780736941349.post-44761061578598697362017-09-18T22:35:22.499-05:002017-09-18T22:35:22.499-05:00This is so great. You are going to enjoy and emb...This is so great. You are going to enjoy and embrace what will makes you happy. Blogs can be like full time jobs so you might as well make it fun and enjoyable to you. I know you will enjoy sharing reviews of books with other fellow avid readers. I am so excited for you. Good luck with this journey.<br />xoxo<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820471780736941349.post-44076152872232591632017-09-18T21:55:38.813-05:002017-09-18T21:55:38.813-05:00I am so very proud of you my friend.
I am excited ...I am so very proud of you my friend.<br />I am excited to see where this will take you. <br />I will be reading and following along. It has been a joy to get to know you and your family.<br />Best Wishes,<br />Carla<br />Carla from The Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820471780736941349.post-17852269723080279432017-09-18T19:28:14.840-05:002017-09-18T19:28:14.840-05:00I love books, I love to read, I am not creative ex...I love books, I love to read, I am not creative except in my dreams Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820471780736941349.post-44994389939984733522017-09-18T14:50:50.566-05:002017-09-18T14:50:50.566-05:00I love your creativity! I'm excited to see wha...I love your creativity! I'm excited to see what you write and create. <3trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688001590373132381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820471780736941349.post-83685920345394572672017-09-18T14:43:14.301-05:002017-09-18T14:43:14.301-05:00PS, I love the Little House series. I have the com...PS, I love the Little House series. I have the complete set and enjoy pulling them out and reading over and over and I have several books on the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder. The French Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028597144785773804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820471780736941349.post-69484003896869087382017-09-18T14:40:39.980-05:002017-09-18T14:40:39.980-05:00RJ, I thought I knew which way your blog was heade...RJ, I thought I knew which way your blog was headed, books and/or art. I'm happy it's both! As I've already said, you know how much I admire your new blog look and content. I think it's a wonderful way for a new empty nester to spend time, doing what you love. We've chatted a little about the girls and I know how much you worked to change the system and I'm sure you did! The girls are so successful because of all you've done. I remember when you were moving Shanley Belle in for her first semester here, how times flies. I will be following right along as usual, looking forward to your book reviews and your lovely art journaling. I was happy to hear you will be adding magazines and decor reviews and information. Well done my sweet friend!The French Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028597144785773804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820471780736941349.post-89504473848651281042017-09-18T08:19:22.456-05:002017-09-18T08:19:22.456-05:00Brave choice! But you've put great thought int...Brave choice! But you've put great thought into it. Good luck! I also love the whole Little House series.Lisa @ Casa Bouquethttp://casabouquet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820471780736941349.post-77283683104356246002017-09-18T07:30:08.939-05:002017-09-18T07:30:08.939-05:00You certainly need to do what makes you happy...I&...You certainly need to do what makes you happy...I'll still be hanging around!! Patti @ Pandoras Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168379052525278502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2820471780736941349.post-87442097890866873802017-09-18T07:04:53.913-05:002017-09-18T07:04:53.913-05:00I'm proud of you for identifying what makes yo...I'm proud of you for identifying what makes you happy and sticking with it!! I will still read and share your posts. :)<br /><br />I am also in your shoes and understand the current struggle.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.com