tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post4623352540587557869..comments2023-11-03T06:44:41.540-04:00Comments on Wednesday whining: Gratitude and grumblesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-76354215189560623812013-11-24T09:20:12.038-05:002013-11-24T09:20:12.038-05:001958 - Wow. I remember party lines!! They were tot...1958 - Wow. I remember party lines!! They were totally fun when we were teenagers. <br /><br />It's a whole new world up in Hobbiton now!Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-91960487109367090452013-11-23T14:14:51.254-05:002013-11-23T14:14:51.254-05:00Believe it or not, up in Hobbiton Canada (I've...Believe it or not, up in Hobbiton Canada (I've decided that this area is much more specific than Middle Earth Canada), they didn't get electricity until 1958! And they had party lines well into the 1980s, if not the early 90s. So, I get that old timers are used to avoiding the phone unless necessary, but they clearly have the expectation that everyone's lives are the same theirs, and Queen of West Procrastinationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216968234999269409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-34327749827956471002013-11-23T13:22:33.339-05:002013-11-23T13:22:33.339-05:00I'm a city girl, but it's my impression th...I'm a city girl, but it's my impression that farms require really a lot of work, and therefore many "farm wives" are also what you might call "farmers." Even the ones with outside jobs.<br /><br />Well, and there is that newfangled thing called a "telephone." My great-grandmother was born about 1880; I remember her saying that her family had one of the kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-14371560186552476772013-11-23T13:20:32.343-05:002013-11-23T13:20:32.343-05:00I think Esperanza needs a pin that says, "I a...I think Esperanza needs a pin that says, "I am a preacher married to a preacher. I may be the preacher's wife, but I ain't a Preacher's Wife"Liz Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469435277058701080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-60723857137725463322013-11-23T13:14:26.412-05:002013-11-23T13:14:26.412-05:00I hope in another generation (or two) these ridicu...I hope in another generation (or two) these ridiculous expectations will fall away completely. Gone are the days when women should be expected to wear skirts and pearls and be ready for guests at all times. <br /><br />It's seriously messed up. Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-28754242970383855832013-11-23T13:00:17.219-05:002013-11-23T13:00:17.219-05:00Each, not reach.Each, not reach.Queen of West Procrastinationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216968234999269409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-72128139392517687042013-11-23T12:59:45.881-05:002013-11-23T12:59:45.881-05:00Ugh. It's like when a couple different relativ...Ugh. It's like when a couple different relatives of mine reach married a farmer and moved to Middle Earth Canada. Each my aunt and my cousin have jobs outside if their homes, but all the farmers started off expecting them to be traditional farm wives, being available to entertain uninvited callers in the middle of the day.<br /><br />Each of them have shut that down. People in Middle Earth Queen of West Procrastinationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216968234999269409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-24727975046500805132013-11-23T12:20:36.140-05:002013-11-23T12:20:36.140-05:00Good diagnosis, QWP!
Blech, indeed, Esperanza. ...Good diagnosis, QWP! <br /><br />Blech, indeed, Esperanza. Extra-barfy because, in fact, you are a genuine preacher yourself, and nobody expects Mr. E to play the part of "preacher's wife," entertaining the masses on all occasions and at their whim. <br /><br />But I guess this overlaps a bit with Sue's problem, too -- that expectation that pastors are on call 24/7/365, no kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-84328559767259963672013-11-23T10:21:42.077-05:002013-11-23T10:21:42.077-05:00thanks, QWP! Y'all are the best.thanks, QWP! Y'all are the best. esperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508921986071164221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-66248822436209702142013-11-23T09:49:13.570-05:002013-11-23T09:49:13.570-05:00So, it's less loneliness, and more expecting y...So, it's less loneliness, and more expecting you to be a certain type of preacher's wife, which probably includes the expectation that you have no boundaries and therefore she can invite her whole family over whenever?<br /><br />This really does call for a visit from Ralph.Queen of West Procrastinationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216968234999269409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-11255040543699322792013-11-22T22:56:47.116-05:002013-11-22T22:56:47.116-05:00That's the thing--she's already friends wi...That's the thing--she's already friends with some like-minded people. I don't want to seem like a snobby snot. I get the feeling that she thinks she *should* be my friend because I'm the preacher's wife and she wants to learn how to do that too. Blech. She is already far more the typical "preacher's wife" than I am, or want to be, or ever will be. Maybe part of esperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508921986071164221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-43792335267877451032013-11-22T22:28:07.597-05:002013-11-22T22:28:07.597-05:00I imagine that, as she settles into the area and t...I imagine that, as she settles into the area and the church community, she'll find like-minded friends for herself and the kids, and pick up on the fact that you're not really up for close friendship. Perhaps you could alert one of her type of people to her need for a friend? Not that she's your responsibility, but for your own sake.<br /><br />She could definitely use a visit from Queen of West Procrastinationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216968234999269409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-78441743246061834382013-11-22T21:45:11.368-05:002013-11-22T21:45:11.368-05:00Thanks, Ralph! She's lonely, I get it. I was o...Thanks, Ralph! She's lonely, I get it. I was once new here too. She's just not my people. And there are other folks here who are her people. Like I said, give my introverted self my single digit number of good friends and I see no need to add on any more.<br /><br />AW: they only stayed an hour. Her hubby wanted to check out my new computer. So it was relatively limited.esperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508921986071164221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-10598702601043557222013-11-22T21:25:27.570-05:002013-11-22T21:25:27.570-05:00Yay for sneaky party plans kathy!!
Ralph's o...Yay for sneaky party plans kathy!! <br /><br />Ralph's on his way and bringin' the boundaries. Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-5737089904360561752013-11-22T21:10:36.124-05:002013-11-22T21:10:36.124-05:00Oof, Esperanza. Ralph's thinkin', boundar...Oof, Esperanza. Ralph's thinkin', boundaries are good. Like, structured times set up in advance, with limits. kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-70663679009626069402013-11-22T20:20:37.345-05:002013-11-22T20:20:37.345-05:00((Miranda)) what everyone else said.
W: new colle...((Miranda)) what everyone else said.<br /><br />W: new colleague at church for hubby. Great at his job. Wife is uber-pious. Three little girls, just our Baboos' ages. Pretty much invited themselves over this morning to play. LAST thing we needed, especially introverted Sweet and introverted Esperanza. My instincts are telling me I just don't need to be her (wife) friend. Her instincts areesperanzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508921986071164221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-85262761692443479872013-11-22T19:03:39.918-05:002013-11-22T19:03:39.918-05:00(((Miranda))) The best of times, the worst of time...(((Miranda))) The best of times, the worst of times indeed. So many hugs.Queen of West Procrastinationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216968234999269409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-19517775280523823812013-11-22T18:13:32.679-05:002013-11-22T18:13:32.679-05:00Miranda, I'm so glad to hear about your son...Miranda, I'm so glad to hear about your son's great performance! Congratulations on the work accolades - well deserved for sure!!!<br /><br />Sorry to hear about the court appearance. <br /><br />xoxoxSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03407981987874669303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-68017166132257809372013-11-22T17:20:47.014-05:002013-11-22T17:20:47.014-05:00(((Miranda))) What Kathy said.
(((Miranda))) What Kathy said.<br />Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14687247995782738654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-81032534097039472292013-11-22T16:23:00.142-05:002013-11-22T16:23:00.142-05:00(((( Miranda )))) So glad that your youngest has ...(((( Miranda )))) So glad that your youngest has this chance to shine! And that you are well loved for general awesomeness!<br /><br />Very sorry about the day in court. xoxoxokathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-13272958823647236962013-11-22T15:44:12.857-05:002013-11-22T15:44:12.857-05:00Well, since we last spoke, I've gotten high re...Well, since we last spoke, I've gotten high reviews for general professional awesomeness. My youngest turned 12 and has a relatively small but very important role in the school play. The beginning drags until he comes out on stage and he sparkles up there. As I explained to him last night, I would have thought he did great even if I weren't his mother. That was important to him since Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17213051651383936247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-78539583852358599732013-11-22T13:53:23.595-05:002013-11-22T13:53:23.595-05:00Yay, inlaws! Yay for the fever breaking!Yay, inlaws! Yay for the fever breaking!kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-1014721836990577422013-11-22T13:02:23.916-05:002013-11-22T13:02:23.916-05:00Hooray for nice, sneaky plans!
So many hugs about...Hooray for nice, sneaky plans!<br /><br />So many hugs about the SIL situation. <br /><br />AW: My fever has broken, and my in-laws are here to take care of E today. Still sick but so thankful.Queen of West Procrastinationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17216968234999269409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-13438504988746192152013-11-22T12:10:38.108-05:002013-11-22T12:10:38.108-05:00AW: A sneaky plot to honor a beloved colleague wh...AW: A sneaky plot to honor a beloved colleague who is ill -- totally falling into place! This is one of my favorite sneaky plots. ;)<br /><br />Thanks for the hugs about SIL -- now and all the other times. Things really are so much calmer! But bubbling currently are also problems with past unfiled tax returns, medicaid payments to the facility, the child support payment for her son that went kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1118512024199280584.post-86739099492402320002013-11-21T21:53:17.665-05:002013-11-21T21:53:17.665-05:00((((kathy))))
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