tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post1235470736102441075..comments2024-03-28T01:26:37.173-07:00Comments on Preppy Empty Nester: True Confessions HodgepodgePreppy Empty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-3407299050693715572015-08-27T13:22:36.537-07:002015-08-27T13:22:36.537-07:00Having just discovered your blog, I was reading th...Having just discovered your blog, I was reading this while eating 3 (yes, 3) unripe (yes, unripe) plums prior to taking a 15 minute (yes, 15) T ride. I will now have to read on!Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840629057159581688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-75801772152942986422015-08-02T05:48:04.414-07:002015-08-02T05:48:04.414-07:00Hi there. I just had to read this again for fun th...Hi there. I just had to read this again for fun this morning. I love your style. Also, I can totally relate to the travel munchies. I think part of it is that I'm out of my normal routine, and that calories on a vacation don't really count. Why do I believe this?? Hope you're having a great weekend. Pet those cute, spoiled pooches for me. I look at the dog hair around here and wonder if we should have considered the non shedding variety instead. But we love our hairy critters (who don't know they're not people). LolCranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-76535831208121715782015-07-30T11:49:56.071-07:002015-07-30T11:49:56.071-07:00I'm doing a happy dance here seeing that you a...I'm doing a happy dance here seeing that you and Kelly have connected! <br />I love the photos, especially the gymnast piano player. Seriously, did you google "gymnast piano player images"? Where do you find these priceless shots! <br />I have the same problem with travel induced gorging. Road trips are a real problem. There is hardly room for luggage once I've packed all my coolers and bags of rations. Sadly, I'd have to go with "tripped over my own two feet"... ;-)Mocadeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16151014508656606795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-13737199883462917452015-07-30T10:52:28.292-07:002015-07-30T10:52:28.292-07:00I cannot express enough how delighted I am that de...I cannot express enough how delighted I am that dear Mo has introduced us. I've signed up to get each and every post. Yay! Grinning here hugely. That photo of the gymnast and the piano. OMG. Too funny. And no, I promise never to share with you the time my daughter has a weensy incident that involved a down escalator. Promise.Kelly L McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649279572727703824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-54993838109923279792015-07-30T10:52:20.982-07:002015-07-30T10:52:20.982-07:00I cannot express enough how delighted I am that de...I cannot express enough how delighted I am that dear Mo has introduced us. I've signed up to get each and every post. Yay! Grinning here hugely. That photo of the gymnast and the piano. OMG. Too funny. And no, I promise never to share with you the time my daughter has a weensy incident that involved a down escalator. Promise.Kelly L McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649279572727703824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-60662235452112341302015-07-30T07:39:59.923-07:002015-07-30T07:39:59.923-07:00I haven't done much on your summer list!I bett...I haven't done much on your summer list!I better step it up a NOTCH!The GARDEN is in DROUGHT MODE........I am reading books but don't ask me the TITLE I never recall...............no picking fruit!Did that in FRANCE and WE can NEVER out DO that experience!ROad trips...........NOPE did pop on an airplane for a quick trip SOUTH but you already know about that!!<br />AND NO bathing suit for me either...............SEEMS I AM FAILING at enjoying SUMMER!!!La Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-85908538711151378732015-07-30T06:19:14.699-07:002015-07-30T06:19:14.699-07:00Yep....the down escalators terrify me!! Like you,...Yep....the down escalators terrify me!! Like you, I'm ok with the " up", as long as I don't turn around and look behind me. I used to be ok with the "down" as long as there was a crowd in front of me and I had two free hands to hold on to the sides. Like you, I have scrambled more than once to find the nearest stairs or elevator. Hope that someone can cure us!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16119342927256027161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-9779486890204846272015-07-30T06:01:53.083-07:002015-07-30T06:01:53.083-07:00Katie, you're soooo funny! But, yes, traveling...Katie, you're soooo funny! But, yes, traveling (especially air travel) makes me ravenous. I think it's the stress of it all. So I make sure to set out with a good supply of nuts, some raw and some roasted, in my purse.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-6637249547136712752015-07-30T04:47:39.016-07:002015-07-30T04:47:39.016-07:00Hilarious as always! I'll be thinking about y...Hilarious as always! I'll be thinking about you when I go to the airport in a few weeks! Have not finished it but am absolutely loving The Paris Bookshop - so many books to read and just not enough time!marsha cannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241159562998431912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-41990769403699028092015-07-29T18:58:56.162-07:002015-07-29T18:58:56.162-07:00You are hysterical!!! I can't wait to get my ...You are hysterical!!! I can't wait to get my traveling shoes back on whenever we finally get settled in our new house. It's been too long for sure. Loved the pictures!!!Lea @ CiCis Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252011706208068724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-79588016455622699072015-07-29T15:56:27.136-07:002015-07-29T15:56:27.136-07:00Katie, I'm currently liking Honey I'm Good...Katie, I'm currently liking Honey I'm Good by Andy Grammer. I'm trying to figure out how to make it my ringtone. Try to stay cool. Susie H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14321685640516642878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-10848313284571491142015-07-29T15:16:29.277-07:002015-07-29T15:16:29.277-07:00Sadly, I have the same problem when arriving at an...Sadly, I have the same problem when arriving at an airport, I get immediate anxiety about having enough food to make it to my destination. What if plane is delayed, what if plane is delayed on runway, what if they run out of peanuts, what if they run out of my meal selection, what if, what if, what if . . . I’d love to hear your thoughts on the best airports for food! I’ve been traveling back and forth to Seattle quite a bit lately and have come to look forward to the two hour wait for my connection to Bellingham. Seattle has great food and shopping . . . so many options, so little time. Nevertheless, once I deplane (love that word) I’m ready to eat again!Makemineaspritzerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362562555047365040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-55325484027967798942015-07-29T12:45:11.709-07:002015-07-29T12:45:11.709-07:00Great song choice, Katie!Great song choice, Katie!Paige McDanielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761994403807353621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-78629076897480641162015-07-29T11:03:42.540-07:002015-07-29T11:03:42.540-07:00I would use the $20 bill to have lunch with a frie...I would use the $20 bill to have lunch with a friend.<br />Yes, traveling means snacks. My favorite airports have a Cinnabon or Krispy Kreme donut shop - can't resist!Paigenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-7444232820281467402015-07-29T10:27:00.750-07:002015-07-29T10:27:00.750-07:00How lucky to have traveled so much this summer! I...How lucky to have traveled so much this summer! I got a kick out of your answers ;)<br /><br />I hope you can stop by:<br /><br />http://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2015/07/hodepodge-72915.html<br /><br />Collettacollettakayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13242365478904701504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-9859725382879211122015-07-29T10:00:48.527-07:002015-07-29T10:00:48.527-07:00You slay me!!! Ha Ha Ha! Our local grocery store p...You slay me!!! Ha Ha Ha! Our local grocery store plays the best music. My kids refuse to shop with me anymore!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13664980516440458792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-77486162991579474772015-07-29T08:10:21.105-07:002015-07-29T08:10:21.105-07:00You always make me laugh and after a crazy and hec...You always make me laugh and after a crazy and hectic morning I needed it:) I laughed out loud at that last paragraph about eating and the mustard on your chin, you need your own show, forget the housewives....you blow them away in entertainment value and lets not even get started on the glam factor:)<br />Funny just ordered on good ol Amazon, Tina Little Thing. My final thoughts- your house looks GORGEOUS with the windowboxes and does Kim actually think she looks good in those tight dresses?<br />Enjoy your day:)The enchanted homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18016560832999165943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-58642762878528931522015-07-29T07:28:11.563-07:002015-07-29T07:28:11.563-07:00My little man, Gavin would love for me to spend an...My little man, Gavin would love for me to spend an extra $20 on him, especially for chicken strips! He is a glutton and only wants to eat treats, not his food. I think he may have your travel disease! LOL Actually, I think I have it whenever I travel anywhere. It is like I give myself permission to be a pig because I am not in my house! Love your hair extensions. I may need to get some…bwahahaha!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06954390317911028802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-75767826737225502452015-07-29T06:36:51.943-07:002015-07-29T06:36:51.943-07:00Have you read The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Mill...Have you read The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay? Technically it's YA, but our book club read it and we all loved it. We're in the car headed to Maine. Left 30 minutes ago, but I've already broken in to the Twizzlers and am thinking about when we'll stop for lunch. Travel eaters unite!Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-50716767743927437162015-07-29T06:32:36.251-07:002015-07-29T06:32:36.251-07:00Always love these posts, as I've said before. ...Always love these posts, as I've said before. Give me a good laugh to start, well, further, my day. If I found a $20 bill I'd send it to you so you could spend it on your sweet pups. Well, maybe not, but um, I might just get something for MY sweet pups. Love the last photo. I'd rather travel on a plane full of dogs than people. Love the photo of you chillin' LOLOLOLCranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-51913813391575452452015-07-29T05:51:13.217-07:002015-07-29T05:51:13.217-07:00Great, post full of fun!! Love the song, very feel...Great, post full of fun!! Love the song, very feel good! I have been looking forward to a good book so will be checking out your recommendations! I am very good at chilling out by the way!<br /><br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />The Arts by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-27199284042616734872015-07-29T05:45:56.791-07:002015-07-29T05:45:56.791-07:00Cathy... thanks for the recommendation. I am goin...Cathy... thanks for the recommendation. I am going to download it this AM. I'm not even going to read the description - I trust you. How hot is it in NJ? It's pretty warm around here!! Hope you have a great week! Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-2243634735329770422015-07-29T05:03:13.941-07:002015-07-29T05:03:13.941-07:00Hehehe. Another terrific post, Katie. Our reading ...Hehehe. Another terrific post, Katie. Our reading tastes are very similar, so I very enthusiastically recommend Love Child (I'd underline that title if I knew how), by Sheila Kohler. It's a beautifully written novel that you will probably finish in two days! Enjoy! By the way, I frequently check your old posts for book suggestions <br />myself. Thanks.<br />Cathy from New JerseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-16867195920853370312015-07-29T04:53:14.732-07:002015-07-29T04:53:14.732-07:00Love that song too - my daughter and I made sure t...Love that song too - my daughter and I made sure the band was playing it at her wedding this month. Best book - Station Eleven but I looking forward to my next book Primates of Park Avenue.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16577103773138864578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-459018932772057756.post-52913560885401809192015-07-29T04:43:03.068-07:002015-07-29T04:43:03.068-07:00I agree with you on number one - I also have no pr...I agree with you on number one - I also have no problem chilling out! And I think whether one is a republican or a democrat, we can all wonder what in the world we're going to do about Donald Trump. Shut up and dance is such a fun song. My kids love it too, but probably not the way mom dances to it. :)Tanya https://www.blogger.com/profile/15451171508299813896noreply@blogger.com