tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post3782456912034846229..comments2024-03-17T02:20:03.772-05:00Comments on Riding With The Top Down: Kathleen's List of Splendid Things, Chapter 1Kathleen Eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-68554136531120749012015-08-27T01:44:55.720-05:002015-08-27T01:44:55.720-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066294653425195089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-2294289222841398422015-06-03T03:17:42.336-05:002015-06-03T03:17:42.336-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066294653425195089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-6449735038286688382015-05-05T00:59:33.172-05:002015-05-05T00:59:33.172-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066294653425195089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-60392530915234856422015-05-02T09:47:14.906-05:002015-05-02T09:47:14.906-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066294653425195089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-4879062865967141762015-03-23T09:59:24.202-05:002015-03-23T09:59:24.202-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06066294653425195089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-49011595255193949522010-08-28T11:05:02.393-05:002010-08-28T11:05:02.393-05:00Thanks for stopping in, SusanM! I just came in fr...Thanks for stopping in, SusanM! I just came in from "furminating" my Lab mix, Beauty. She does shed, but that's her only fault. She is a Splendid!friend. To that welcome she gives me when I walk in the door, I'll add<br /><br />...the attentive look in my dog's when I talk to her. No matter what I say, her eyes say, "Absolutely! Do go on."Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-29522828952832076052010-08-28T10:01:03.896-05:002010-08-28T10:01:03.896-05:00splendid is...the blessing of a brand new day :)
...splendid is...the blessing of a brand new day :)<br /><br />karenk<br />kmkuka at yahoo dot comkarenkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01059861255253991778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-81025362470877173372010-08-28T04:38:29.190-05:002010-08-28T04:38:29.190-05:00Kathleen,
Congratulations on a gorgeous cover and...Kathleen,<br /><br />Congratulations on a gorgeous cover and a lovely title! My splendid things...<br /><br />- A dog's joy every time you return home<br /><i>- Restaurant delivery</i><br />- A good book and nothing to do but read it<br /><i>- Nordstrom's</i><br />- Watching Project Runway while on <a href="http://twitter.com/susanmallery" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> (The comments make me laugh!)<br /><i>- The End.</i>Susan Malleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16098592863282168362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-69741103998849857062010-08-27T18:51:14.082-05:002010-08-27T18:51:14.082-05:00Maureen, the only things I grow from seed are carr...Maureen, the only things I grow from seed are carrots and different kinds of lettuce. I've tried, but I've never gotten strong enough tomato plants. It must feel like a major accomplishment!<br /><br />I'm really interested in the "heritage seed" (have I got that right?) movement. Big agribusiness scares me, and the fact that they could own patents on every seed available to us is REALLY scary.Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-85703228580146618312010-08-27T17:42:38.881-05:002010-08-27T17:42:38.881-05:00Splendid is... waking up each morning appreciating...Splendid is... waking up each morning appreciating the possibilities of a newly-given day.Tessa Blue Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06198230571028924949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-89646263274604574912010-08-27T16:53:04.557-05:002010-08-27T16:53:04.557-05:00Congratulations on your new book! It sounds wonder...Congratulations on your new book! It sounds wonderful. Some splendid things for me:<br />a kiss from my children<br />the purring of our cats<br />the smell of bread baking<br />a light rain<br />picking vegetables from plants you grew from seedsMaureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16392692656456938856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-53579809076061639472010-08-27T16:39:07.229-05:002010-08-27T16:39:07.229-05:00Splendid:
Book I can't put down + no interrup...Splendid:<br /><br />Book I can't put down + no interruptions.<br /><br />Cinnamon rolls.<br /><br />Glass of wine at end of a good work day.<br /><br />Cool weather during a long run.<br /><br />Pages done for the day (& I'm not there yet).Christie Ridgwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17036552271272402052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-70448584835817585332010-08-27T16:38:01.612-05:002010-08-27T16:38:01.612-05:00I'm with you, Kathleen, it's splendid to b...I'm with you, Kathleen, it's splendid to be allowed to keep a title! Equally splendid that it's the weekend! Happy book launch!KylieBranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02521116390801346909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-50519011736356243142010-08-27T15:09:03.387-05:002010-08-27T15:09:03.387-05:00Reading a splendid book
Talking to my son
Riding a...Reading a splendid book<br />Talking to my son<br />Riding a roller coaster<br />Finding out I won a book<br />My cat rubbing against me looking for some petting<br />Eating ice cream<br />A working computer<br />A phone call from my sis<br />A hug, especially from a friend<br />Emerald's Dark Cocoa Roast almonds<br />Having a paying job<br /><br />It was fun to think about the things that make me happy. I enjoyed everyone's lists.Barbara E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10042665559975481397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-65730206813309867302010-08-27T14:33:42.076-05:002010-08-27T14:33:42.076-05:00Ah, chocolate. Ah, peanut butter. Ahhh Reese'...Ah, chocolate. Ah, peanut butter. Ahhh Reese's.<br /><br />More great combos:<br /><br />Homegrown tomatoes and melted cheddar on Trader Joe's sprouted whole grain wheat bread<br /><br />Potato chips in tomato soup<br /><br />cream cheese and green olives on white bread<br /><br />hot fudge sauce on peppermint stick ice cream<br /><br />mmmm, get thee behind me cholesterol. No, no, not on me behind. Behind me. Out of sight, out of...mind? Well, reach, anyway.Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-65412769149965652622010-08-27T14:21:27.494-05:002010-08-27T14:21:27.494-05:00Ok, sorry, I should have proofread - cabernet savi...Ok, sorry, I should have proofread - cabernet savignon.catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-85061760261651383702010-08-27T14:20:18.868-05:002010-08-27T14:20:18.868-05:00A new book.
A cat's purr.
A child's giggle...A new book.<br />A cat's purr.<br />A child's giggle.<br />A hug (from anyone).<br />A whisper in your ear.<br />A lover's touch.<br />A glass of carbernet savignon.<br />A freshly ground cup of black coffee.<br />A good night's sleep.<br />A nice surprise.<br />A blog win :)<br /><br />You're right - it's hard to stop lol.catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-16252480667468442682010-08-27T14:10:56.915-05:002010-08-27T14:10:56.915-05:00hugs from my daughter
the smell of fresh cut grass...hugs from my daughter<br />the smell of fresh cut grass<br />the lull of ocean waves<br />the furry softness of my dogs ears<br />a book where the HEA makes me sigh<br />the scent of a newborn baby<br />moms night out at CoCo Sala (if you're ever in the DC area, everything on the menu has chocolate in it)krisgils33https://www.blogger.com/profile/06971511383288530885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-21855643678791240092010-08-27T14:08:58.034-05:002010-08-27T14:08:58.034-05:00Finishing a knitting project
Peanut butter sweets
...Finishing a knitting project<br />Peanut butter sweets<br />Pave Maijanen's music<br />SaunaMinnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04150644876765079753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-66852461007760101012010-08-27T13:42:36.810-05:002010-08-27T13:42:36.810-05:00Fun!
Splendid things for me lately (in order of h...Fun!<br /><br />Splendid things for me lately (in order of happenings):<br /><br />1. Making my 1st sale!<br />2. Making my 2nd sale!<br />3. Seeing how much son has come out of his shy shell with only one wk of preschool<br />4. Getting my 1st cover! (on my website, www.keriford.com/books)<br />5. Feeling the weather cool off!Keri Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342480359177235075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-77371202228999603822010-08-27T11:21:20.692-05:002010-08-27T11:21:20.692-05:00Chey, I hear you on that moment when the power com...Chey, I hear you on that moment when the power comes back on and everyone goes, "Yay!" But quietly, 'cause you don't wanna jinx it.Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-74327608952418287492010-08-27T11:18:33.492-05:002010-08-27T11:18:33.492-05:00Lois, what makes finding the laundry folded so spe...Lois, what makes finding the laundry folded so special is the rarity of the event. Like finding a 4-leaf clover. How long has it been since you found a 4-leaf clover? Now, wasn't that special?Kathleen Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561028604927993773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-91515918236149873302010-08-27T11:17:21.631-05:002010-08-27T11:17:21.631-05:00Splendid things
-chocolate
-good books and time to...Splendid things<br />-chocolate<br />-good books and time to read them<br />-electricity (can you tell we've had a lot of power failures here lately)<br />-running water (it's even worse to lose water)cheyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028962586999938567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-61012625525602623302010-08-27T11:15:50.792-05:002010-08-27T11:15:50.792-05:00I will get that recipe, Kathy. It was amazing! I...I will get that recipe, Kathy. It was amazing! If I hadn't known it was sugar-free in advance, I would have never guessed. But the most splendid part was that my daughter was so thoughtful to make the cake (knowing I'm off sugar lately), and bought all the necessary ingredients, and well, it was a labor of love. Made me feel splendid!Michele Haufhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255612473985897103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662400.post-63458350263552563282010-08-27T10:49:42.795-05:002010-08-27T10:49:42.795-05:00What a minute--someone folds your laundry, Kathy. ...What a minute--someone folds your laundry, Kathy. I'm sorry, I can't get past that one.<br /><br />And Michele, argh, I missed your birthday???lois greimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758677401591191607noreply@blogger.com