tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post1980207429387393254..comments2024-03-25T19:49:16.058-06:00Comments on Brenda @ It's A Beautiful Life: Clear Off Your Desk And Other StuffBrenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-66368128797202938492018-01-29T21:15:29.564-07:002018-01-29T21:15:29.564-07:00I wished we lived closer to each other, so we coul...I wished we lived closer to each other, so we could DREAM together. <br />I like your style!<br />"As an author, I've never forgotten how to daydream." Neil Gaiman<br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690722786561637489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-59308637413001575952018-01-26T02:08:57.178-07:002018-01-26T02:08:57.178-07:00Such a lovely way to welcome a new year, Brenda, I...Such a lovely way to welcome a new year, Brenda, I enjoyed your thoughts, your clear desk, pile of books and long gone treats. I'm enjoying the new year as well, with its long evenings, so perfect for crafting and reading, I hope its a good one. <br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-15781789858134702422018-01-23T12:05:10.815-07:002018-01-23T12:05:10.815-07:00Dearest Brenda - such a beautiful post. Your boo...Dearest Brenda - such a beautiful post. Your books that you featured are going on my list to read this year. Many moons ago I read "All I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten"...Robert has a wonderful and funny way of writing. So glad you enjoyed this book. I can identify with your slow start to the new year - I have had the same type this year. Maybe once February arrives and we get more sunshine and less gray days I will find my list of projects that I want to do in 2018. For now though I am enjoying the slow start and savoring curling up with a good book. Take care and have a blessed day. Hugs!Debbie Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168646638438558551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-81146029049164634702018-01-22T22:38:05.358-07:002018-01-22T22:38:05.358-07:00Happy New Year, Brenda! I can also relate to start...Happy New Year, Brenda! I can also relate to starting the new year off slowly and discarding the notion of resolutions. I never stick to them anyway, and who needs all that self-disappointment! It's always so nice to read your thoughts and memories - you are always so imaginative, entertaining and inspiring. The books look so interesting, too. I have not read any of the Mitford books, but I have always wanted to. I haven't had any cross my path......but I will make more of an effort to find them. When I am feeling overwhelmed by the world at large, I get out my crochet hook, start a sewing project or read a book. It keeps my mind occupied with happy thoughts and gives me such a sense of accomplishment when I am done. Your desk space is lovely and it must be a joy to work there. I think I need to make a pretty space like that! Hope you find some sunshine out your window this week! Hugs xo Karen Karen @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-80697421108030448712018-01-22T17:38:36.112-07:002018-01-22T17:38:36.112-07:00Sandra, I hope the books meets your expectation. I...Sandra, I hope the books meets your expectation. I really like his writings. I catch some of them on his FB page, in case you are interested. BBrenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-37226829873833806582018-01-22T17:37:25.165-07:002018-01-22T17:37:25.165-07:00I hear you, Debby; that's going to be tearing ...I hear you, Debby; that's going to be tearing up of long roots. I wish you grace for the days ahead, and I hope the timer idea works for you too!Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-52883812310865195772018-01-22T17:35:52.777-07:002018-01-22T17:35:52.777-07:00Those short stints are amazing at what we can get ...Those short stints are amazing at what we can get done in them. I use 20-minutes stints for myself, but 30 is excellent. xoBrenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-367329403648583262018-01-22T16:57:35.021-07:002018-01-22T16:57:35.021-07:00Wonderful post, Bren...and it did my heart good to...Wonderful post, Bren...and it did my heart good to find out that I'm not the only one getting off to a slow start into 2018! No resolutions or turning over a so-called new leaf is happening here yet...BUT, I've got to snap to it! I have a house I need to prepare to sell this spring. The fact that I'm putting things off gives me the hint that I know it's going to be hard to leave here after 25+ years. I think I need to try Deborah's idea about the timer! HUGS!Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-29071438503367986372018-01-22T12:28:04.129-07:002018-01-22T12:28:04.129-07:00What a great post Brenda. I can so relate to all o...What a great post Brenda. I can so relate to all of this, from the super lazy start to the new year, to the cleaning off of my desk. Have set a timer for the past two days, and am beginning the long process. It's amazing what I've gotten done in two 1/2 hour segments. Motivates me to continue. Thank you for the book reviews. Winter just calls for book reading and thinking. I have at least eight books in my stack besides my book club books. xo DeborahDeborah Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366855994841922862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-86747582368364818792018-01-22T11:56:18.659-07:002018-01-22T11:56:18.659-07:00Ah, Brenda. I can always count on you for wonderf...Ah, Brenda. I can always count on you for wonderful book reviews. I especially would like to read, "The Remarkable Ordinary." My reading list seems to be growing, perhaps this will be my year to read and read some more. I do know you are busy with your writing and do know how I always enjoy seeing a new blog post. I am always late to comment, but I wait until I can actually read the wonderful and inspirational words you write.<br />Happy New Year to you and all those you love.Sandra at Maison De Jardinhttp://whereinspirationblooms.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-42458414109183731112018-01-22T09:25:43.264-07:002018-01-22T09:25:43.264-07:00I too loved the clearing-of-the-desk idea from San...I too loved the clearing-of-the-desk idea from Sandra Boynton's calendar--so much so that I'd consider doing this, except I know I have a picture with a glass cover sitting on one corner of my pile-laden bureau. Maybe I'll have to do this job more slowly and carefully. Thanks for this lovely post that inspires me to listen to Beethoven's Ninth while cleaning off my desk that has gathered dust and too many pieces of paper and notepads. Now, for action before those ideas vanish like vapour.<br />Sharon Espesethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13013272853384312117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-60079855466097007512018-01-22T07:46:36.211-07:002018-01-22T07:46:36.211-07:00I felt blessed reading these words! I would like ...I felt blessed reading these words! I would like to read All I need to know I learned in kindergarten.Sounds like a fun book to read.Mom's Musings and Memorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14382597576809470431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-25764407436722963982018-01-21T17:52:35.066-07:002018-01-21T17:52:35.066-07:00Outside, the rain is pelting against the windows; ...Outside, the rain is pelting against the windows; inside it's cozy by the fire and perfect weather for this visit with you. Such a delightful post! The first two books are going on my wishlist, for certain, and how I love Buechner's thoughts on life. There have been no intentions or goals set here this year, and very little reflection. Couch potato boot camp sounds just lovely! I'm glad you started this year in such a sweetly indulgent way. <br />Happy New Year!Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-8839049596144659902018-01-21T17:15:06.905-07:002018-01-21T17:15:06.905-07:00Happy New Year, Brenda. I had two glorious weeks o...Happy New Year, Brenda. I had two glorious weeks off from work during the holidays and it was tough to return to the office routine after "couch potato boot camp." For me, the real new year is my birthday, which is pretty close to the new year, anyway.<br /><br />I'll have to look for "The Remarkable Ordinary". I also liked the poem about have "you have so much." As a collector, I can relate to that "hunger for more." I'm trying to apply that to my tea and china collection. It's Day 21 and I haven't brought any new teas or teacups or teapots home with me...although I did buy a cute tea towel the other day. Just couldn't resist!Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12216292186501923706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-35161663884114870142018-01-21T14:09:17.622-07:002018-01-21T14:09:17.622-07:00Oh must order that Mitford book. Today. As soon as...Oh must order that Mitford book. Today. As soon as I tell you that I enjoyed your post and I am glad you popped up because it had been too long. I sometimes find myself wishing that someone would take my messes on as a project as you described your mother doing. Oh and I laughed to read that your after Christmas days were like “couch potato boot camp.” Sounds so lovely... Happy New Year! Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-35515842548593450792018-01-21T10:57:03.799-07:002018-01-21T10:57:03.799-07:00I didn't know Jan had a new Mitford book out! ...I didn't know Jan had a new Mitford book out! I will have to get it. I don't just want to clear off my desk, I want to paint it. Probably a project for February. Happy New Year!Penny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-43632351157074846162018-01-21T08:45:35.551-07:002018-01-21T08:45:35.551-07:00Lovely thoughts for the new year! "Clear off...Lovely thoughts for the new year! "Clear off your desk day" made me chuckle, I occasionally feel the need of that myself:) I always enjoy seeing what others are reading, there's usually a title or two that piques my interest. Grace for all your projects this year.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17002132319555648418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-72883539431856200872018-01-20T20:36:10.143-07:002018-01-20T20:36:10.143-07:00good to hear from you again, i'm finding i onl...good to hear from you again, i'm finding i only write about once a week on my blog after 10 years guess that's ok as i do facebook almost daily and several other blogs also.Great Grandma Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791149428495689835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-88996953302198024852018-01-20T19:02:51.012-07:002018-01-20T19:02:51.012-07:00I like the start of the new year.For me it is a ti...I like the start of the new year.For me it is a time to rethink what I've done last year and try to do better this year.I also like getting back into routines after the holidays.For some reason routines are comforting to me.Ruth Hieberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260132564992492524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6017539925620642059.post-10385320333051487002018-01-20T18:03:03.446-07:002018-01-20T18:03:03.446-07:00What a refreshing look at the new year, without th...What a refreshing look at the new year, without the burden of resolutions. I am the same I don't make them. However, I do plan my blog topics & schedule and which manuscripts I will revise.MandyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07130633403276860493noreply@blogger.com