tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post32803260688116777..comments2024-03-28T08:20:38.025-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Jungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83431976510411383632023-04-20T17:43:41.670-04:002023-04-20T17:43:41.670-04:00Debs, I've never loved you more, now that I kn...Debs, I've never loved you more, now that I know you don't knit or crochet, and you only sew for mending. Oh, I'll volunteer to work with the goats in our survivalist commune. My typing skills may not be useful. I can bake and cook some good stuff though.Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30334269475812692792023-04-20T16:15:39.065-04:002023-04-20T16:15:39.065-04:00Oh, and Debs, you'd be great at driving the tr...Oh, and Debs, you'd be great at driving the tractor! Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002794561817071780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-79132815525277835232023-04-20T15:05:09.823-04:002023-04-20T15:05:09.823-04:00I've been really enjoying this post and the co...I've been really enjoying this post and the comments! For those of you who read the NYTimes, Charles Blow's column today seems like a perfect companion piece, about the importance of beauty and design in his life, which he learned from his family while growing up extremely poor in the South. His mother made their clothes, too. I can knit and crochet and generally have a sock project on the go, cook and bake, garden, and drive a stick shift. I tend to fall down on the housework and the only tv remote I can use is my own. -MelanieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-55511373880262216512023-04-20T15:02:14.634-04:002023-04-20T15:02:14.634-04:00Hallie, I detest the whole idea of kneading, but I...Hallie, I detest the whole idea of kneading, but I have two recipes for foolproof, no-knead bread. One is an artisan round loaf, very versatile, and the other makes four loaves of delicious and not rock-hard whole wheat bread. Let me know if you want recipes. Neither takes more than about six to eight hours.Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002794561817071780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3826310456536489462023-04-20T14:56:50.874-04:002023-04-20T14:56:50.874-04:00Aw, thank you, Rhys! Aw, thank you, Rhys! Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002794561817071780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54871372435542919032023-04-20T14:56:12.321-04:002023-04-20T14:56:12.321-04:00Perfect! You're in. We have a fireplace, too, ...Perfect! You're in. We have a fireplace, too, and loads of woods around for firewood.Karen in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18002794561817071780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-61846514651544501162023-04-20T14:43:17.240-04:002023-04-20T14:43:17.240-04:00I think every generation loses and gains skills. M...I think every generation loses and gains skills. My mother was great for crocheting, although not knitting. I used to be able to crochet a granny square, but I doubt I could do that much these days. My mother could make clothes, me not so much. But I'm a better cook and I do know how to make jams and can, although we don't do it these days.<br /><br />My daughter loves shopping for second-hand clothing, though.Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-19105004301835417102023-04-20T14:39:05.204-04:002023-04-20T14:39:05.204-04:00So funny! Having spent time on my great-grandparen...So funny! Having spent time on my great-grandparents farm as a child, I've been cross-trained with some pretty throw-back skills - It's more the modern stuff that trips me up. Tech, not so much- when it doubt turn it off, count to 100 and hope for the best! Left-handed stick, yes, but at a price! I did fine as long as the traffic was light and I had lots of time to remember. The first quick stop I had to make, I opened the door and danged near fell out before I recovered. Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-14189544588707665142023-04-20T14:30:42.072-04:002023-04-20T14:30:42.072-04:00Yup, I cannot watch streaming TV unless Jonathan i...Yup, I cannot watch streaming TV unless Jonathan is home. WHY?? But I can arrange flowers, and love to, and cook from no recipe. I DO have a sewing basket, I think ti was my mom's, and I always feel so virtuous when I sew on a button or something. ANd I can fix Jonathan's computer problems, which always make me feel so au courant. (My own, not so much.) Plus, hey, we can write books! Left-handed stick, Debs, VERY impressive! (and yes I can drive a stick) And Rhys, you are endlessly hilarious. Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69167983426619695052023-04-20T13:59:05.151-04:002023-04-20T13:59:05.151-04:00Great on wiring and plumbing and fixing, not so go...Great on wiring and plumbing and fixing, not so good on carpentry...Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-88502421740829454542023-04-20T13:56:56.892-04:002023-04-20T13:56:56.892-04:00Darn you, blogger! Flora again.Darn you, blogger! Flora again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-7691037377588482852023-04-20T13:56:35.563-04:002023-04-20T13:56:35.563-04:00Hallie, I'm learning to bake bread! I've d...Hallie, I'm learning to bake bread! I've done a tasty pizza crust, but my foccacia definitely needs more tries. I'm working my way up to a loaf of bread ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54709499469184882512023-04-20T13:37:27.782-04:002023-04-20T13:37:27.782-04:00I am in awe of all the various talents onboard her...I am in awe of all the various talents onboard here... Chicken plucking! Cow milking! I did make my own maternity clothes and some rompers for my firstborn. But I wish I could arrange flowers and bake bread. Too late to learn a new language, I'm afraid. I'm looking forward to discovering what my grandchildren can do - right now they make fairly intricate 3D structures using construction paper and tape. Virtual cities. They didn't get that from me.Halliehttp://hallieephron.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-50036511038620872772023-04-20T12:57:17.157-04:002023-04-20T12:57:17.157-04:00I have one granddaughter who likes to cook and mak...I have one granddaughter who likes to cook and make things. And my grandson’s girlfriend makes clothes. So there is hope! Rhys Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-16105410683030103552023-04-20T12:55:04.524-04:002023-04-20T12:55:04.524-04:00I have magazines and self help books from that per...I have magazines and self help books from that period, Kathy. They are fascinating. Also interesting that some fashions look so modern! Rhys Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-83924730748060898282023-04-20T12:53:08.129-04:002023-04-20T12:53:08.129-04:00I can do basics like hemming, Kim, and when I live...I can do basics like hemming, Kim, and when I lived in Germany I was impressed with everyone’s skills, including making clothes. Because it was expensive to buy them there! RhysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35647951537731773962023-04-20T12:51:22.034-04:002023-04-20T12:51:22.034-04:00I drive between CA and AZ so it’s 70 all the way! ...I drive between CA and AZ so it’s 70 all the way! And ironing is one skill I sadly lack, Diana. RhysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-78418185667350097982023-04-20T12:49:27.218-04:002023-04-20T12:49:27.218-04:00I drove a huge station wagon when I was pregnant— ...I drove a huge station wagon when I was pregnant— stick shift! Non power steering Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-82666822808723266222023-04-20T12:47:34.553-04:002023-04-20T12:47:34.553-04:00I fight the same battle with Blogger. I can’t stop...I fight the same battle with Blogger. I can’t stop being anonymous on my phone! Rhys Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-231300800082462802023-04-20T12:45:50.115-04:002023-04-20T12:45:50.115-04:00It took all week. Monday wash Tuesday dry. Wednesd...It took all week. Monday wash Tuesday dry. Wednesday iron etc. Thank God for machines. RhysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-3040461653391763662023-04-20T12:44:38.559-04:002023-04-20T12:44:38.559-04:00I agree. No chickensI agree. No chickensAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-85155310384638317082023-04-20T12:44:07.971-04:002023-04-20T12:44:07.971-04:00Grace, I can’t picture you as a demon! RhysGrace, I can’t picture you as a demon! RhysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-58456298983721438812023-04-20T12:43:37.033-04:002023-04-20T12:43:37.033-04:00I know you have impressive skills, Karen ! That ba...I know you have impressive skills, Karen ! That bag you made was fabulous. RhysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-64004212631604415952023-04-20T12:41:39.202-04:002023-04-20T12:41:39.202-04:00I thought my mother was quite exceptional - she co...I thought my mother was quite exceptional - she could play music by ear and read music, she was fluent in French, was a brilliant seamstress who could design her own clothing patterns, made beautiful formal drapes, reupholstered our furniture, was a great cook (as in pretty much everything from scratch), was a skilled artist, did beautiful floral arrangements, and on and on... Her generation had many of these same skills, which is why they were called the great generation (born in the late teens & early 20's). Of course none of us kids got any of her talents. Maybe it will skip to the grandkids. Fingers crossed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76571986406072020342023-04-20T12:40:50.515-04:002023-04-20T12:40:50.515-04:00That sounds just like my mum! Rhys That sounds just like my mum! Rhys Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com