I find it incredibly soothing that, in the middle of all my chaos, I can peek in on other people who face their own personal chaos with a grace that I have yet to muster.
My favorite of these is Grumpy Granny over at Grumpy Granny’s Weblog. This is one amazing woman. She has a beautiful garden and creates magic in her kitchen (I dare you to read this and not start drooling uncontrollably.) Her family, like mine, is at times difficult and crazy-making, but she writes about facing the challenges with patience and hope (and that’s admirable even if she only manages to do that part of the time.) She writes about good times and bad times with a depth that makes it easy to relate and enjoyable to read. The pictures of how well she enjoys her life make me smile like few others.
I’ve commented a few times, but she never responds, and I giggle when I try to imagine what she must think about someone with a blog full of sex commenting about her garden full of caterpillars. (And, yeah, I realize that I might be overstating a bit to imagine she gives it a second thought.) However, if you like gardens and good food along with stories that make you think, give her a try.
And if my brief little ad hasn’t convinced you, go read her “100 things” list here. I imagine she’s not everyone’s cup of tea, but she really is mine.
Well, yes you write a sexy blog about sex and family and parenting and all kinds of things. I think we all have interests that go outside what others consider to be our ‘area’ but that’s what makes you interesting. I do wonder what she thinks, if she doesn’t shake her head and chuckle and maybe say something to a friend…
“… there’s this woman who comments on my blog.. she’s got a blog too, and wow.. you should check it out sometime.”
Hee!
Well, hi there! And aren’t you sweet! I do remember seeing a couple of your comments on my bog, but I may not have responded because there wasn’t a link along with your name. Poor excuse, I know, but there it is. Now that I think of it, I have popped over here to your blog as well, but didn’t leave a comment.
You are very kind, my dear. Your post above touched me deeply. We are all trying to make sense of the complex lives we have and to have someone recognize that means a lot.
Come visit any time, there’ll always be an extra plate and a chair on the porch for you!!
GG
You know, if I weren’t imploding from squee right now, I’d probably think of something intelligent to say.
Thank you. Lots.