tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.comments2023-12-22T04:08:47.995-06:00Hey look, a chicken!katdishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09210738418270395622noreply@blogger.comBlogger7982125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-53596016678588630412010-06-22T14:39:25.978-05:002010-06-22T14:39:25.978-05:00Halloween is a weird holiday. My daughter wanted h...Halloween is a weird holiday. My daughter wanted her and her friends to dress in there tween wizard of oz costumes. None of the girls were tall, so the skirts covered them. And their make-up was not adult (lion face, stitches on scarecrow). But, I could see how the costumes were borderline if on taller girls and with "prostitot"/"hookerling" make-up.<br /><br />I told the girls the following when picking out their Halloween costumes:<br /><br />"Halloween is the time of year when child molesters stay home to take pics of kids dressed inappropriately. All you kids just come right to their door. That child molester will have enough pics and memories to last the whole year. Do you really want to be the skimpy dressed kid in THAT person's mind the whole year?"<br /><br />They made "ewe gross faces" and started looking at things more appropriate.<br /><br />On the flip side, Halloween is that one day where it is OK to dress a little risque. If you are a girl who has had puberty and has to deal with a period the rest of your fertile life, then you can have some leeway with Halloween. You want a girl to be comfortable with herself. You don't want to give a girl an issue that develops into some weird repressed sex thing when they grow up (like a closet full of slutty Halloween costumes they wear under their work clothes). Girls are learning to flirt and become aware of their bodies. It is OK, in my opinion, for them to express that A LITTLE. As long as lines of communication are open about "birds and bees" talk, and they have some understanding of how clothes can send the wrong message about you to a person...then it is OK to have (with-in boundaries) a little slack ONE day of the year.<br /><br />That is just my opinion. Its a fine line and I know not everyone will agree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-86389952855514960592010-05-17T12:32:18.337-05:002010-05-17T12:32:18.337-05:00What a beautiful lesson and a reminder that I need...What a beautiful lesson and a reminder that I needed to hear.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Carla<br />http://writingtodistraction.blogspot.comCarla Gadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793809172905144101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-48656655592956714612010-05-17T08:58:53.968-05:002010-05-17T08:58:53.968-05:00That was lovely Heather. You're daughter is v...That was lovely Heather. You're daughter is very wise.Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-18448917555456926932010-05-14T12:45:13.868-05:002010-05-14T12:45:13.868-05:00Change is hard for me. I'm going to linger aro...Change is hard for me. I'm going to linger around here for a while and say my good-byes. I've had a lot of great memories here... I promised myself I wouldn't cry- oh false alarm, just an out-of-control runny nose. :)<br /><br />Love ya, Katdish!jasonShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420776820764592085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-62626199530138482252010-05-14T11:27:12.311-05:002010-05-14T11:27:12.311-05:00Trusting in God's Blue Print for us can elimin...Trusting in God's Blue Print for us can eliminate so much stress and worry. I struggle with letting go of my plans. But when I do, the purpose becomes clearer. I love this post, and especially the story of the baby chics. When caring for life, a purpose becomes clear. Beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-12087465061167231762010-05-13T22:20:25.164-05:002010-05-13T22:20:25.164-05:00Is there a welcome wagon on the way from fellow WP...Is there a welcome wagon on the way from fellow WP<br />people? Crumpets and tea..... <br /><br />You're looking good. And unique. of course.Kathleen Overbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12684519598333961438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-45847262838242049562010-05-13T16:11:38.010-05:002010-05-13T16:11:38.010-05:00Helen - I did! The big blue lettering that says ka...Helen - I did! The big blue lettering that says katdish.netkatdishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210738418270395622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-39251348356238532972010-05-13T16:00:37.002-05:002010-05-13T16:00:37.002-05:00Methinks you need to put a link to your new blog h...Methinks you need to put a link to your new blog here, my dear...Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18070555200892952455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-49752175260819105342010-05-13T12:55:22.918-05:002010-05-13T12:55:22.918-05:00Oh you choked me up with this one! I am always loo...Oh you choked me up with this one! I am always looking for my purpose and sometimes don't even look around like I should:)Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-90506479724231691692010-05-13T00:54:17.352-05:002010-05-13T00:54:17.352-05:00Woo hoo! Good for you! Can't wait to keep read...Woo hoo! Good for you! Can't wait to keep reading (and laughing at) your great stuff over at your new site. :)Deb Holmeshttp://debholmes1.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-10234807513663432912010-05-12T21:09:49.251-05:002010-05-12T21:09:49.251-05:00Good post; thanks to both of you for sharing with ...Good post; thanks to both of you for sharing with us:)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-37732944542066951942010-05-12T17:25:14.922-05:002010-05-12T17:25:14.922-05:00Well written Heather.
I would follow you on twitt...Well written Heather.<br /><br />I would follow you on twitter, if I believed in such things. <br /><br />So instead I'll just admire your work from afar. :-)Shark Baithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03409352595912571443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-74444380659496497302010-05-12T16:15:09.556-05:002010-05-12T16:15:09.556-05:00Beautiful post, and something I've been thinki...Beautiful post, and something I've been thinking about a lot lately. I have this dream at least once a week where I'm in a haunted house and can't get out. I was told it means I'm repressing something, holding onto something, hiding something. I just need to figure out what that something is. <br /><br />I grew up in southern Virginia (and miss it!), and one of the reasons my father moved there from out West was because of its history... the living and the dead.Bobbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01846665855246867179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-5000687665499653622010-05-12T13:41:40.421-05:002010-05-12T13:41:40.421-05:00Isn't it amazing what happens when "no&qu...Isn't it amazing what happens when "no" becomes "yes"?<br /><br />We learn from all living things. It was wonderful of you to allow your children the privilege of that lesson.Maureenhttp://writingwithoutpaper.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-23763235717072170232010-05-12T11:59:22.465-05:002010-05-12T11:59:22.465-05:00I always meet nice people when I stop by here! Who...I always meet nice people when I stop by here! Who would have thought such a sweet lesson could be learned from baby chicks? I must admit, though, I'm wondering what happens when they DO become chickens!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263995875732832349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-43923428056761001402010-05-12T11:47:09.472-05:002010-05-12T11:47:09.472-05:00I love this one, Heather. And I must say, kudos to...I love this one, Heather. And I must say, kudos to you for stepping out of your comfort zone and saying yes when your kids walked in the door with those chicks. I have to admit, I would have said No way, and sent those chickens back to grandma. No chickens, chicks, birds of any species in my house! We do have a fish though.Michelle DeRushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07658349105535790020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-84776553102639182712010-05-12T10:21:25.505-05:002010-05-12T10:21:25.505-05:00I agree our plan is revealed in the little things....I agree our plan is revealed in the little things. What an inspiring post Heather! Well done.Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-38493610483331305232010-05-12T09:24:00.648-05:002010-05-12T09:24:00.648-05:00oh wow.....
God lovin' keepin it real mama + ...oh wow.....<br /><br />God lovin' keepin it real mama + baby chicks = <br /><br />a new fan of Heather, right up my alley.<br /><br />Great post....thank you Kathy for sharing her with us.~*Michelle*~https://www.blogger.com/profile/12973255141669832129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-38227177143014199532010-05-12T09:11:09.650-05:002010-05-12T09:11:09.650-05:00I thought I would share (just in case animal activ...I thought I would share (just in case animal activists are thinking about stalking me to see what happened when the chickens got too big for their "cage") that the chickens did outgrow their habitat and are now on a chicken farm getting even bigger. My father is a veterinarian, and his secretary raises chickens, so, my kids did her a favor by nurturing them in their early days.Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-47557414944528758522010-05-12T09:01:07.800-05:002010-05-12T09:01:07.800-05:00Yep. Just love those life lessons.
Sigh.
I am n...Yep. Just love those life lessons.<br /><br />Sigh. <br /><br />I am not at the age where I am so glad I didn't (and don't) know what will happen next. Right now, I have my hands full.Cassandra Frearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564236561567663914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-83431181662341173272010-05-12T07:43:50.779-05:002010-05-12T07:43:50.779-05:00Sometimes I've felt like a mom/kid sandwich, l...Sometimes I've felt like a mom/kid sandwich, learning from both bookends. Never to old or young to point out our little slices of....hey look, a purpose! Thanks, Heather. Loved this.Candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08906584712170733253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-19485322073810302202010-05-12T07:40:40.325-05:002010-05-12T07:40:40.325-05:00Great post, Heather. Sometimes I'm glad we can...Great post, Heather. Sometimes I'm glad we can't see the blueprint. Other times, I want to wrestle it outta God's Holy Hands, Amen? Blessings to you today!Amy Sorrellshttp://amysorrells.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-31258555789828311442010-05-12T07:12:15.679-05:002010-05-12T07:12:15.679-05:00Great post Heather...and I think I know where you ...Great post Heather...and I think I know where you all got the name "Prim" from!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-36947435877643234582010-05-12T06:36:42.589-05:002010-05-12T06:36:42.589-05:00Thanks for having me today, Katdish! I can remembe...Thanks for having me today, Katdish! I can remember the exact tweet (okay, maybe not word for word) that led me to follow you forever wherever you go.Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558065865093418290.post-52453069411397947182010-05-11T08:52:42.727-05:002010-05-11T08:52:42.727-05:00My dad said the same thing except differently to m...My dad said the same thing except differently to my brothers and sisters. "If something is worth doing, it's worth doing right." He usually followed this up to me with a, "Move with authority." That said to get me to stop poking along on details. BUT confusing the whole lot of us he'd say, "A man on a flying horse would never stop to look." <br /><br />I need a muse.Robin Arnoldhttp://robinmarnold.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com