tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post4246545024106103611..comments2023-10-03T20:27:10.322-04:00Comments on CREEKSIDE MINISTRIES: The Simplicity Series : : Session #4 : : He's Got More to SayLinda Stollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-18852650789756206322014-03-17T13:11:11.434-04:002014-03-17T13:11:11.434-04:00I'm still waffling on the whole e-reader thing...I'm still waffling on the whole e-reader thing. It would be a huge load off to toss one in a bag when traveling. But I so love the feel of a book / magazine / newspaper in my hand ... and I already spend too much time in front of a screen. I'm just not sure what to do with this option ... <br /><br />I feel like a dinosaur when I'm with a group where everyone is pulling out their Kindles and Nooks, but I guess that if that's the worst thing that happens to me this month, I'll be grateful!<br /><br />;-}Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-74305887442112178692014-03-17T12:56:17.492-04:002014-03-17T12:56:17.492-04:00I didn't know that little tid-bit about Kindle...I didn't know that little tid-bit about Kindle Match Book! I'm going to get busy with that one because we have way too many books that are crowding our many, many bookshelves. My husband and I use our Kindle or e-reader a lot. I just love the convenience of taking my "library" with me whenever I have time to read. Great thoughts, once again, Linda! I really appreciate you bringing this couple's wisdom to us all!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-10293557836235072712014-03-17T08:20:02.611-04:002014-03-17T08:20:02.611-04:00Yep, I'm with you, Nancy! I don't need a ...Yep, I'm with you, Nancy! I don't need a whole lot of technology. I'm pretty content to navigate with what I have. I see people doing all kinds of cool updates on their blogs, but I'm happy with Blogger ... don't have to think twice about what I'm doing ... and that lets me focus on what I write.Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-49365080767290623522014-03-17T07:04:02.086-04:002014-03-17T07:04:02.086-04:00I downsized my wardrobe last year and need to do m...I downsized my wardrobe last year and need to do more. <br />As far as technology, I find I'm want less of it as I get older. :)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116903234641971344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-72560433092220661522014-03-16T18:31:08.657-04:002014-03-16T18:31:08.657-04:00Yep, that's a hard one, especially if they cos...Yep, that's a hard one, especially if they cost a fair amount of money or have happy memories woven into their threads. Trying them on and looking in a full length mirror just might do the trick!<br /><br />;-}Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-78157420306522924972014-03-16T18:29:05.862-04:002014-03-16T18:29:05.862-04:00This is a huge challenge for me. Boxes and boxes ...This is a huge challenge for me. Boxes and boxes of slides spanning dozens of years, are all itemized by date and fill the coat closet shelf. I have a steamer trunk filled with albums and scrapbooks dating back to the black and white snapshot era. And a huge vintage toolbox is filled with piles of loose snapshots. Several very ancient cardboard boxes hold court under the bed and are filled photos of ancestors, many who are nameless. And framed pictures are everywhere. <br /><br />I'm stuck!<br /><br />;-{Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-24641819356479312752014-03-16T18:20:21.240-04:002014-03-16T18:20:21.240-04:00I'm still working on the clothes. It is so ha...I'm still working on the clothes. It is so hard to part with certain pieces - even when I know that I haven't worn them in months or years.Covenant Grace https://www.blogger.com/profile/05121575310182113619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-47017630615729499902014-03-16T17:12:06.439-04:002014-03-16T17:12:06.439-04:00Hi Carrie, this is an excellent question! We selec...Hi Carrie, this is an excellent question! We selected a few (very few) which we wanted to keep post-scanning. Most of the rest were brought to our family Thanksgiving where they were passed around. There were photos of our awkward teenage years (why did we wear glasses like that in the 90s?), family vacations, hobbies that have long since passed, and more. We passed the photos around. There was laughter and even a few tears when the laughter became to great. People could take the photos they wanted, and the remainder were lovingly bid adieu and thrown away. We still know we can bring them up in a moment's notice on the computer. The albums can be shared across hundreds of miles, and the laughter and tears can begin anew in a few years when the nostalgia bug strikes again. And so we too wish you good luck! We aren't destroying memories, just selecting the most important memories and making sure they remain for many years and decades to come.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148011288439000976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-67031013960576011512014-03-16T13:52:23.343-04:002014-03-16T13:52:23.343-04:00Oh, Linda, I wish I could walk into every room in ...Oh, Linda, I wish I could walk into every room in my house, snap my fingers and have all the stuff *poof* disappear! I'm overwhelmed by how much we've accumulated in the last five years. I like your idea of converting the old photos to digital images. What did you do with the originals once scanned? I used to make videos using photos - and loved it! I think there's a few free programs out there to marry images to music. Maybe I should get back into that little hobby :) For now, I've got family members visiting next month and it is always a motivator to clean up and throw out! Wish me luck!Carriehttp://www.letheartsbloom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-15433791707682828092014-03-15T17:07:22.217-04:002014-03-15T17:07:22.217-04:00I wish I had been there! That would have been fun ...I wish I had been there! That would have been fun to witness.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148011288439000976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-81907414794325944422014-03-15T15:25:32.588-04:002014-03-15T15:25:32.588-04:00Yikes! All I can say is it's good Allison'...Yikes! All I can say is it's good Allison's come into your family. But she might think twice before vacationing with you!<br /><br />;-OLinda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-66731759927945507492014-03-15T15:24:16.593-04:002014-03-15T15:24:16.593-04:00HA HA HA!!
;-OHA HA HA!!<br /><br />;-OLinda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-36941635262215657872014-03-15T15:03:01.344-04:002014-03-15T15:03:01.344-04:00Ok, I will share this. I got permission from my h...Ok, I will share this. I got permission from my husband first! We have certain "vacation attire" that we only wear once a year when on vacation. How embarassing when last year we walked into a casual local seafood restaurant, and the owner's wife points to my husband and says "Wow! That was our 1989 t-shirt! I always liked that one!" I was mortified as other people started looking at his shirt. Of course, I am thinking "His shirt is 24 years old" and he is thinking - "This might be an antique some day, glad it still fits and we didn't get rid of it!Marilynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-10400532511171649232014-03-15T14:47:55.197-04:002014-03-15T14:47:55.197-04:00The suit and human bean shirt weren't thrown o...The suit and human bean shirt weren't thrown out, they were given away to Salvation Army because Bob was sure someone would want them! The smiley face sweatshirt continued to be worn inside out for many years. It had "sentimental qualities" since his entire family were given one at a work day at his grandparent's house. Of course I am sure his sisters wouldn't have been caught dead wearing it.Marilynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-12424517442481945062014-03-15T14:40:49.006-04:002014-03-15T14:40:49.006-04:00So ... what did you do? Keep or toss?
;-}So ... what did you do? Keep or toss?<br /><br />;-}Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-7328260668833901572014-03-15T14:14:31.444-04:002014-03-15T14:14:31.444-04:00This de-cluttering mindset after being married for...This de-cluttering mindset after being married for a few years will probably save hurt feeling in the future. I remember when I tried to throw out my husband's green t-shirt that said "I am a human bean" on it. When I told him I wanted to throw it out, he asked "Why?" This was along with a sweatshirt with a LARGE smiley face on it - his solution was turning it inside out to wear it. The best was the $40- polyester suit that came with a jacket, reversible vest and two pair of pants! After his reactions for the "human bean" t-shirt and the smiley face inside out sweatshirt, I didn't even wait for a reply!Marilynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-90730955003012439412014-03-15T12:12:01.553-04:002014-03-15T12:12:01.553-04:00'Buy something--then something needs to go--&#...'Buy something--then something needs to go--'<br /><br />You've hit the nail on the head, Lulu. Pure and simple!<br /><br />;-}Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-81040532160781607382014-03-15T12:07:14.640-04:002014-03-15T12:07:14.640-04:00The EASIER part was going through and culling---th...The EASIER part was going through and culling---the DIFFICULT part---REMEMBERING and not letting it slip up on you again! Buy something--then something needs to go---after all how many shirts/jeans can you wear at one time?luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520683067915486215noreply@blogger.com