tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post6023120286487578912..comments2024-03-15T13:33:48.878-04:00Comments on The Shellshank Redemption . . . : Motivational MondayMadeline Mora-Summontehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-84514170054066616182016-02-21T09:52:22.490-05:002016-02-21T09:52:22.490-05:00You mean we're supposed to check under the cou...You mean we're supposed to check under the couch when we vacuum??? Gulp! :)<br /><br />I like your idea of just going out to eat. You could order in, either. Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-61627012940229488362016-02-20T20:40:08.687-05:002016-02-20T20:40:08.687-05:00Yeah, I used to be so anal about having everything...Yeah, I used to be so anal about having everything perfect when I entertained that it took weeks of work, hundreds of dollars, and turned me into a stressed-out wreck.<br /><br />I eventually stopped having people over altogether. I'll never forget one evening in particular. After cleaning and cooking for days, a "friend" moved my couch across the room and made fun of me in front of everyone for the cat hair underneath. I'd totally forgotten about checking under the couch when I vacuumed!<br /><br />I couldn't win. It just wasn't worth it. Much better to go to a restaurant and let someone else deal with that hassle.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-78901383471567978902016-02-19T07:28:56.966-05:002016-02-19T07:28:56.966-05:00I hear you! Even I might not serve dessert now...o...I hear you! Even I might not serve dessert now...okay, that would probably never happen. I'd be more likely to serve dessert instead of dinner. That's a great "rule" to break! :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-56555501666037010502016-02-18T21:38:09.230-05:002016-02-18T21:38:09.230-05:00It has taken me a long time (and I still think I&#...It has taken me a long time (and I still think I'm understanding) that there are no rules. No certain ways to be or do things.<br /><br />I used to think that when I grew up (currently 30) I'd be wearing heels, paying a mortgage and saving for retirement. Instead I have one pair of sandals, rent a house and spend most of my free money on indie book publishing. There is no right and no wrong. There's just who you are and what makes you happy. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-71608090631147249782016-02-18T07:04:13.917-05:002016-02-18T07:04:13.917-05:00See, that's how I thought you were supposed to...See, that's how I thought you were supposed to do things, that was how "adults" behaved etc. Now I'd be good if we all just grabbed forks and dug into the cake. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-3901235133933641972016-02-17T23:34:09.837-05:002016-02-17T23:34:09.837-05:00I don't have a coffee maker or coffee, so I...I don't have a coffee maker or coffee, so I'd really piss you off. :) But I'd be happy to serve the cake.<br /><br />She probably just wanted it all to herself, the cake-hoarder.J.H. Moncrieffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18045467689291025137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-65870049654516710472016-02-17T12:45:07.906-05:002016-02-17T12:45:07.906-05:00I guess it really just depends on what you grew up...I guess it really just depends on what you grew up with, what experiences you had, etc. And my family and all our social gatherings and interactions were big on desserts. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-55898454370101787152016-02-17T12:23:18.624-05:002016-02-17T12:23:18.624-05:00You would've been horrified if you came to din...You would've been horrified if you came to dinner at my house. I didn't even know coffee was a dinner thing! Though, I probably would've cut the cake and sent the rest home with you. :)Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-61815870315433168892016-02-17T08:24:19.953-05:002016-02-17T08:24:19.953-05:00A side dish is an excellent idea!A side dish is an excellent idea!Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-67475606544387192292016-02-16T19:36:25.548-05:002016-02-16T19:36:25.548-05:00Maybe you could have asked her 'What have you ...Maybe you could have asked her 'What have you planned for dessert or should I just slice the cake?" Does seem a little strange! Bring her a side dish next time!noelle44https://www.blogger.com/profile/00333648063604618407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-78655044944831241582016-02-16T11:44:56.202-05:002016-02-16T11:44:56.202-05:00Ha ha! :)Ha ha! :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-71439036175659375392016-02-16T11:43:58.191-05:002016-02-16T11:43:58.191-05:00I read somewhere that you shouldn't bring flow...I read somewhere that you shouldn't bring flowers because it's a hassle for the host/hostess to find a vase, fill it with water, arrange the flowers, etc. And the host/hostess could be allergic to that particular kind of flower or just not like the scent. Me, I like flowers and would totally appreciate the gesture, but I'd prefer wine or chocolate. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-65845535742678517782016-02-16T11:10:45.682-05:002016-02-16T11:10:45.682-05:00LOL...Me today, I'd cut myself a slice and put...LOL...Me today, I'd cut myself a slice and put the coffee on. No one should ever say make myself at home, because I will. hehehe<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-24027767337493770272016-02-16T10:46:19.802-05:002016-02-16T10:46:19.802-05:00Madeline, there's a time when I would also hav...Madeline, there's a time when I would also have been shocked at no cake. And during the time we lived in France, no one went to a dinner without wine, flowers, or chocolate, and those things were always shared--even the flowers went in a vase on the table. I don't know if things have changed there, but they sure have changed in the U.S. Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-38216573945179916042016-02-16T08:35:13.780-05:002016-02-16T08:35:13.780-05:00It was so close to that conversation! My husband a...It was so close to that conversation! My husband and I were driving home, and I had this flash of "OMG, we sound just like the Costanzas!" All we needed was George in the backseat. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-76437226012203733322016-02-16T08:31:32.916-05:002016-02-16T08:31:32.916-05:00LOL as I was reading I immediately thought of the ...LOL as I was reading I immediately thought of the Marble Rye episode! I cracked up when you mentioned it too. My family and I still quote that hilarious coffee without cake conversation.Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-82994235569804064522016-02-16T07:49:39.582-05:002016-02-16T07:49:39.582-05:00Now that I'm older, I'd almost prefer to l...Now that I'm older, I'd almost prefer to leave early and go home to curl up with some ice cream and watch Project Runway. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-25553816573063622362016-02-15T21:40:00.974-05:002016-02-15T21:40:00.974-05:00Fantastic quote and love that story! I would have ...Fantastic quote and love that story! I would have been stunned dessert was not served too. Yet, like you, now that I'm older, I'd shrug it off and have ice cream. :) Have a lovely week.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-65221479148265469102016-02-15T20:40:54.752-05:002016-02-15T20:40:54.752-05:00If she had offered coffee or tea, then I would'...If she had offered coffee or tea, then I would've brought up the cake. Without that opening, I had nowhere to go. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-5425382334527700582016-02-15T19:49:53.077-05:002016-02-15T19:49:53.077-05:00Great quote from Julia. I would've thought the...Great quote from Julia. I would've thought the hostess would have at least asked if you wanted coffee, even if she didn't offer you cake. Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-87489885135416613342016-02-15T17:33:12.159-05:002016-02-15T17:33:12.159-05:00Hmm, I never quite thought of either of those scen...Hmm, I never quite thought of either of those scenarios....Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-12398250022672083612016-02-15T16:58:19.238-05:002016-02-15T16:58:19.238-05:00That is weird! Maybe they thought the cake was jus...That is weird! Maybe they thought the cake was just for them. Or they never planned to have dessert so they ignored it?Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-68058745733029644392016-02-15T16:04:19.142-05:002016-02-15T16:04:19.142-05:00I'm sure your cake was delicious!
It really ...I'm sure your cake was delicious! <br /><br />It really was a strange experience. But, hey, I got a blog post out of it. :)Madeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-65374452781921685792016-02-15T15:27:33.134-05:002016-02-15T15:27:33.134-05:00The only time I ever baked a cake and brought it t...The only time I ever baked a cake and brought it to a get-together, I am pleased to report that not only was it eaten, but those partaking in the cake actually said nice things about it. At least to my face. Who know what was said after I left...<br /><br />But yeah. Your experience is weird and rude. Love the quote. Julia Child is wise, indeed.M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1640755272364792151.post-59874043573200284412016-02-15T14:46:10.149-05:002016-02-15T14:46:10.149-05:00But not everyone missed out on cake - they still h...But not everyone missed out on cake - they still had it! That's the crying shame of it all. For all I know, they ate it after we left. :oMadeline Mora-Summontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05529397293165046430noreply@blogger.com