tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post380587133494690078..comments2024-03-08T01:45:59.972-08:00Comments on simply vintageous...by Suzan: The Elephant in the roomAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04867123594514649770noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-59512378454229645952013-10-28T07:47:01.203-07:002013-10-28T07:47:01.203-07:00In these past 3 months I have done nothing but wis...In these past 3 months I have done nothing but wish I had of savoured more moments and treasured the time I had. I would have held on tighter and made him feel loved and wanted more. Our life plays like a movie in my head each night and wish I could turn back time. It is a lovely post Suzan and like others I had tears rolling down my cheeks reading it. When I was packing it was a very emotional time, and now I treasure the time I have with family and friends and do not take these moments for granted. And now I am going to go light a candle my son gave me years ago, that has never been lit. And think of where I want my life to go from here. hugs Tobey Tobeystrashortreasurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03835321391031447888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-72271487397367097472013-10-27T20:46:52.723-07:002013-10-27T20:46:52.723-07:00Such wise words, and I need to remember to heed th...Such wise words, and I need to remember to heed those words, too. Thanks for the reminder!Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474198992341706776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-84211315571624868262013-10-26T21:25:01.983-07:002013-10-26T21:25:01.983-07:00I first read that because my mom had it as well. ...I first read that because my mom had it as well. You won't believe how many times I've said to someone, "burn the candle shaped like a rose". That line means a lot to me because I found a rose shaped candle in my mom's attic that had melted out of shape. Why was it kept instead of burned? That's why I eat off the good china every day.Maureen Wyatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717877610585066150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-53966843090604976702013-10-25T21:40:13.713-07:002013-10-25T21:40:13.713-07:00Wow, a lesson for all of us. Thanks for sharing yo...Wow, a lesson for all of us. Thanks for sharing your treasured candle with us. It looks very beautiful. <br />Blessings dear friend, GingerSavannah Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14696512605529986289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-53812519430924172902013-10-25T12:06:51.550-07:002013-10-25T12:06:51.550-07:00I remember reading that...it was everywhere when E...I remember reading that...it was everywhere when Erma died. I have not heeded that either, although I do burn the candles.But so many other things I don't do!! We need this reminder every now and then! Packing up is always so bittersweet but try and enjoy as much of each day as you can!miss flibbertigibbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512539640637973125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-75667312525462401782013-10-25T11:57:52.645-07:002013-10-25T11:57:52.645-07:00Growing old(er) does have its rewards. It is sad, ...Growing old(er) does have its rewards. It is sad, however, when we realize that we should have stopped to savor a great many things which will never come our way again. The good thing is that in now recognizing this, we are all the more acutely aware of the graces bestowed on us with each new dawn. lynn cockrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16250601457878656085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-24239546263430534742013-10-25T11:14:10.015-07:002013-10-25T11:14:10.015-07:00Thank you for a wonderful post. Tearfully I will s...Thank you for a wonderful post. Tearfully I will send it to all my friends. Beautifully written.Firstladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13027918203282275903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-16693920662642167732013-10-25T10:42:08.261-07:002013-10-25T10:42:08.261-07:00Wow. This one really got me. Erma Bombeck was a ...Wow. This one really got me. Erma Bombeck was a gem of a writer. You've really channeled her with this post.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771661767576872674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-23279001011299906342013-10-25T08:00:23.633-07:002013-10-25T08:00:23.633-07:00Suzan - beautiful post. I have been dreading going...Suzan - beautiful post. I have been dreading going on a Girl Scout outing this evening with my daughters (I know, but it's cold!). Thanks for putting it in perspective. Good luck with your move and thank you. SuzanneThe Painted Drawerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16247775286238259518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-58282491037454130732013-10-25T07:02:26.502-07:002013-10-25T07:02:26.502-07:00Erma's awesome. And so are you. :)
-andiErma's awesome. And so are you. :)<br /><br />-andiandi filantehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00046051034556807447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-6962650325178908532013-10-25T06:00:07.072-07:002013-10-25T06:00:07.072-07:00Love this Suzan! You are so right and clever!Love this Suzan! You are so right and clever!Deneen@dreaming-n-colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06836171383689585254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-46969152059199421422013-10-24T22:39:03.479-07:002013-10-24T22:39:03.479-07:00Awesome post, Suzan. Really touching and made me t...Awesome post, Suzan. Really touching and made me think. Thanks for sharing, and good for you. XOXOMeredith @ The Laundry Can Waithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02101123456551606480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-66243632765132545022013-10-24T20:28:23.322-07:002013-10-24T20:28:23.322-07:00It's funny, Suzan. Lately, I have been pullin...It's funny, Suzan. Lately, I have been pulling out stuff and USING it- stuff that I deemed too precious to use- too afraid of breakage to use- too formal to use- WHAT THE HECK! I am going to use it and enjoy it...unlike the 20 boxes of GOOD towels that we unwrapped at my mother's house while she used tired old limp towels for herself---because she wanted to SAVE the good ones. Not me- Not any more- <br /><br />Good for you- Good for you for lighting that elephant...Now the jackass in the room? That is a whole different thing- xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-39232519937120089672013-10-24T20:10:46.349-07:002013-10-24T20:10:46.349-07:00Oy....now that opened up a whole can of beans for ...Oy....now that opened up a whole can of beans for me. Tears and all. I read Erma in the 70's and laughed myself silly but somewhere deep inside I kept her wisdom of words close to my heart.<br /><br />The elephant is like the "use the good china" thing....don't save it for another, enjoy it while you can........'cuz tomorrow may not come.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08508612331063038590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-60061548867558933772013-10-24T19:40:14.238-07:002013-10-24T19:40:14.238-07:00Great posts Suzan, I think we all need to realize ...Great posts Suzan, I think we all need to realize we are not here that long and we should live life to the fullest. I loved Emma - she was amazing.Don't work to hard this weekend. Did you get the house?<br />MaryMary@mydogsmygardenandmaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03265174897498950754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-19564872917527434172013-10-24T18:26:35.447-07:002013-10-24T18:26:35.447-07:00Oh Suzan. I can just feel your emotions sweeping ...Oh Suzan. I can just feel your emotions sweeping through your heart. It is amazing how the memories seem to flutter up whenever you begin to fill another box with your treasures to bring to your new home. I remember that so clearly when we moved here. Thank you for the sweet reminder from Erma. She was such an amazing woman. And....so are you. ♥ xoxo laurieHeaven's Walkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632739764562279850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-2779770148862152832013-10-24T18:06:08.804-07:002013-10-24T18:06:08.804-07:00Loved this post Suzan! I remember reading this yea...Loved this post Suzan! I remember reading this years ago... and Erma was so right on. Thanks for the reminder.Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03774298996059905890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-15223140418539217072013-10-24T14:55:20.796-07:002013-10-24T14:55:20.796-07:00This was so good! I loved every word! Hers- yours!...This was so good! I loved every word! Hers- yours! Such wisdom! Sherry @ Thrift My Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03126667650511334740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-56774860284381720852013-10-24T13:57:06.327-07:002013-10-24T13:57:06.327-07:00Erma was a national treasure. I wish she was still...Erma was a national treasure. I wish she was still with us :(. <br /><br />It is certainly understandable why you wouldn't want to burn the candle, especially after tragically losing all their childhood mementos. That must have been so difficult for you and your family.<br /><br />Moving conjures up many emotions...some good, some sad, but most just about where we've been and where we're going. You will make new memories in your adorable new home with your adorable family Suzan!<br />Doreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-6178349296788394502013-10-24T13:25:24.777-07:002013-10-24T13:25:24.777-07:00I think that his is a great post Suzan!!
CynthiaI think that his is a great post Suzan!!<br /><br />CynthiaCynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18110661139781107705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-26128085365572272582013-10-24T13:04:30.927-07:002013-10-24T13:04:30.927-07:00Suzan this post is so beautiful and honest. It bro...Suzan this post is so beautiful and honest. It brought tears to my eyes and made my heart melt. Amen, I understand every word you said. I too have always adored these words of Erma Bombeck. The elephant candle is pretty. Now it will forever be remembered by many because of sharing the photo on your blog. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-2591048841004990022013-10-24T13:00:45.341-07:002013-10-24T13:00:45.341-07:00I am grateful for older and wiser wemoen in my lif...I am grateful for older and wiser wemoen in my life, who really help me in my daily walk. One of them told me (as a first time mom): the days are long but the years are short.Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02785196779476490372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-4209812904632989282013-10-24T12:42:06.710-07:002013-10-24T12:42:06.710-07:00Lovely and very moving post. I always insist on us...Lovely and very moving post. I always insist on using the good china, thinking it makes us happy and if we break it, it's not like we lost somebody. Tomorrow my parents are visiting and I'll make a point to give them a big kiss, remembering your post and winking secretly at Erma.Magali@TheLittleWhiteHousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13787605249681670341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-23994022592807150722013-10-24T12:11:45.977-07:002013-10-24T12:11:45.977-07:00How lovely Suzan! Erma Bombeck told it like it wa...How lovely Suzan! Erma Bombeck told it like it was right up until the end...and through you, even after that. Thanks for some great reminders!Danni@SiloHillFarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13220897952708626415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7186929171672526984.post-15674011339201784102013-10-24T12:01:28.865-07:002013-10-24T12:01:28.865-07:00great post moving aint easy ;)great post moving aint easy ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00048648583828281903noreply@blogger.com