tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.comments2023-04-28T05:40:13.285-07:00:: cat crossing farm ::karen weir-jimersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17082198687020621036noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-30889298416859972822015-07-09T11:52:12.276-07:002015-07-09T11:52:12.276-07:00My condolences. I have lived with several 'Boo...My condolences. I have lived with several 'Boots' and currently have on called Gabbie Girl. I fed her, caught her, had her fixed and brought her into the house to heal and she never left. She tells me when she wants a rub, and after she has had enough she's gone until the next time. You DO NOT pick her up and she is very flighty. Yes, they are missed when they are gone.vellenturnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230534255911480942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-9724535056845739392013-03-27T18:23:24.683-07:002013-03-27T18:23:24.683-07:00My corgi's name is Sputnik! She is 11 years ol...My corgi's name is Sputnik! She is 11 years old now.KellyWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12349744421998545705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-3798967569727469282013-02-12T12:58:35.816-08:002013-02-12T12:58:35.816-08:00Karen, so sorry for your loss, cats can be such a ...Karen, so sorry for your loss, cats can be such a singular creature and somehow it just works, just because they are cats, I am sure Boots will be missed very much.... but I have to tell you, you are one of my favorite authors and I just found your blog today. I have kept every single issue of Country Home I have ever owned, each month I pull out my stack of 8 to 10 magazines all from the same month, but different years, and go through them with a hot drink in hand. You are the first thing I seek out in each issue. You are the friendliest writer, I am not a crazy big reader (I love design and drawing and that takes up so much time!), but I always find myself thrilled to re-read those stories each time. I will order your book just because it is yours... I will subscribe to this right away and I hope you post often, you are like a friend from far away and you've made an impact on my life :) you've even inspired me to paint a room orange ;) and every mouse now has 'patent leather eyes' and say's 'cherrio!' blessings to you! ~kelly, cowboysdaughterdesign.com (may I please include you in my very short list of things I love on my new blog (or attempt at one ;)kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10566556432790238416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-41827714877449739552013-01-19T06:51:51.700-08:002013-01-19T06:51:51.700-08:00She is similar. And she did have extra toes. But s...She is similar. And she did have extra toes. But she's not Bug's mom. I'm glad to hear Bug is ruling your lives. As it should be. karen weir-jimersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17082198687020621036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-48070976517676217992013-01-18T19:04:57.735-08:002013-01-18T19:04:57.735-08:00By, she looks similar enough that I have to ask if...By, she looks similar enough that I have to ask if she was the mother of Bug, the last six toed cat I got from you? BTW Bug is doing well and pretty much in commnad of the house when she wants to be.<br /><br />Dave PDave Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484714720653225953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-11783839025134339622012-09-11T13:22:39.231-07:002012-09-11T13:22:39.231-07:00Hey! I read this and looked down on my overcrowded...Hey! I read this and looked down on my overcrowded desk to see the Sept. issue of BHG staring me in the face. Hooray! Glad to see your article there. Wonderful stuff. <br /><br />I've seen something about this garden before on TV - can't remember what program. Wouldn't it be wonderful if all of the rooftops had gardens like this? I'm sure your article will inspire more city-dwellers to use their spaces for planting. ZenziBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00306984910791677774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-21812675473539068562012-08-05T14:30:10.519-07:002012-08-05T14:30:10.519-07:00I wish they were wearing tiny hats too. Hmmm, mayb...I wish they were wearing tiny hats too. Hmmm, maybe I'll look around the house for tiny hats. There must be some the dogs aren't wearing.karen weir-jimersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17082198687020621036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-54908247386575311872012-07-31T13:22:43.435-07:002012-07-31T13:22:43.435-07:00I wish I would see a trio of miniature donkeys sau...I wish I would see a trio of miniature donkeys sauntering down the road. Thanks for putting that vision in my head. I imagine them carrying satchels containing picnic lunches and wearing tiny hats. Makes me smile.ZenziBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00306984910791677774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-72313944910511528302012-04-21T18:44:10.346-07:002012-04-21T18:44:10.346-07:00I am thrilled Karen that I have found your blog, I...I am thrilled Karen that I have found your blog, I love all your articles I have read in various magazines. Of course I will order your book. I am a follower now so I will be able to keep up with you.<br />Congrats on your book I can not wait to read it.<br />DebbieBlessed in Coloradohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05004056956854386860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-44809584244223101692012-03-15T06:05:42.555-07:002012-03-15T06:05:42.555-07:00My auntie sent me a copy of your book and it is so...My auntie sent me a copy of your book and it is so beautiful! Kira was so excited to see a horse she knows personally on the cover of a book. I've read the first few stories and it is SO GOOD! I think I'll make it Kira's and my bedtime stories. Congratulations on a fabulous book.Sarah https://www.blogger.com/profile/14091395645226862871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-82225711203150031812012-02-28T19:20:41.039-08:002012-02-28T19:20:41.039-08:00Yes, please post my book signing dates and times. ...Yes, please post my book signing dates and times. Thanks!!karen weir-jimersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17082198687020621036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-63062706506820794072012-02-28T11:42:19.886-08:002012-02-28T11:42:19.886-08:00Hiya! And congrats on your first foray into the gi...Hiya! And congrats on your first foray into the giant Texas Show! Would you mind if we post your announcement about the book signing to the new website all about the show? Its www.compendium237.com if you'd like to check it out. We have an events section we are trying to get put together before March :)<br />Good luck and happy hunting!Ansahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451372432748325520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-50180185406189254262012-02-05T07:21:18.354-08:002012-02-05T07:21:18.354-08:00I love it! It has been years since I got chickens ...I love it! It has been years since I got chickens in the mail, raised them on hot rocks under sand in the bathtub since we didn't have electricity. Moved them out to their little barn later still using hot rocks under the sand, rocks heated on a gas range. Raised beautiful leghorns, let them run and built an adobe chicken house for them where they could roost at night and lay their eggs. Memories!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-4867152264031638882012-01-25T18:52:37.961-08:002012-01-25T18:52:37.961-08:00Really looking forward to this! But I feel a littl...Really looking forward to this! But I feel a little sad--Jazzy and Fred are begging to come, too. Oh wait... they're looking at the dinner plate next to me here on the couch... See you there!Ann Kleinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317946307364998690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-3283228201040824232012-01-14T04:37:58.023-08:002012-01-14T04:37:58.023-08:00Rose was indeed special! She was the first BC I&#...Rose was indeed special! She was the first BC I'd met and I still remember the incredible experience of standing in your farmyard while she ran to the fields and brought the sheep all around us. What an fortunate girl, having the opportunity to spend her life doing what she loved most! <br /><br />Tracy & the WestiesBiancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15654880366083054219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-15393018167557489972012-01-08T10:13:43.733-08:002012-01-08T10:13:43.733-08:00Dear Karen.,
I was given So Much Sky a s a Christ...Dear Karen.,<br /><br />I was given So Much Sky a s a Christmas gift by a very special friend that I met while entering Hallmark's (Your Greeting Card Competition) on Facebook. It came at a time when I was at the end of my hope...of trying to hang on to my "dream" house in the country. It was built in 1909 by German immigrants .I started life all over again... bought this home...my own first house at age 50..and bought my dream horse( my OTHER boyfriend too..LOL!) that I wanted since I was 4 years old.. at age 50.And in just a few short years the change in the economy and three job lay offs in three years have sent my dream skidding to the edge of a financial precipice. I work 72 miles from home now and stay with my son during the week to be closer to my job so I can KEEP this blessed home and the 4 acres left of a 120 acre farmstead so proudly built over 100 years ago. My fiance' takes care of our home while I am away during the week...it takes both of our incomes to pay the bills. But it is worth the struggle. And then this book comes in the mail...I open the cover and start to read. By the time I have reached the last page my strength and courage to keep trying is renewed. You have penned my soul on YOUR pages. For 5 years we have worked at bringing this home back from years of neglect. The last of the original owners died in the 50's and the house fell in to many hands that did not care about why it was built. Our work here has halted for now but the house has a smile and warmth again. I take photos as a hobby and have photographed every step of bringing this house and property back to life. As I read your pages I realized that I have many photos from this property that match what you have described at your own home. I may never be able to travel and have those kinds of experiences but we share the same love of our land. I felt your pride pulse through the pages and your humor warmed my heart again!<br />Thank you for opening your heart and sharing your world .It was the greatest gift I could have ever received this year..Sandideerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06771514320210921165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-60017860555758448102012-01-04T07:09:31.619-08:002012-01-04T07:09:31.619-08:00They really can become a member of the family can&...They really can become a member of the family can't they? <br /><br />I'm enjoying the book in small bits as a respite from most of the rest of daily life.Dave Perkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17484714720653225953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-67936050396906365992011-11-30T08:36:52.249-08:002011-11-30T08:36:52.249-08:00I was so thrilled to receive your email about your...I was so thrilled to receive your email about your book! HOORAY!!!!!! Just "liked" it on facebook. I work in a library and we'll see if we can't get it in. :) Sending so very many congratulations to you and your family...isn't your son the photographer? (I'm trying to remember from your old posts from the magazine)Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11314236425273380318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-87632192851000708272011-11-30T06:09:53.013-08:002011-11-30T06:09:53.013-08:00I just added your book to my Christmas list -- can...I just added your book to my Christmas list -- can't wait to read it. I've always enjoyed your column. Best of luck!<br />LeAnn Keenanklkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220128701371538380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-59669141868243138492011-11-17T19:17:56.566-08:002011-11-17T19:17:56.566-08:00Wow!!! What a pic - so much....sky! My eyes were ...Wow!!! What a pic - so much....sky! My eyes were really drawn to the sky at first - but yes - the animals are semi-surreal - your son has talent!! Use this pic!!!!!Stunned Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897704391636172857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-56857645357263901282011-05-30T12:27:46.483-07:002011-05-30T12:27:46.483-07:00A beautiful photo! I loved your articles in CH, th...A beautiful photo! I loved your articles in CH, the first thing I read. When will your book be published, I can't wait!!:)<br />BettyBettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347532723038425268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-58973417173349380262011-01-11T10:49:51.994-08:002011-01-11T10:49:51.994-08:00I stumbled upon your blog after googling your name...I stumbled upon your blog after googling your name - I too miss Country Home and your column. I have many of my old issues and when I revisit I always read your column. I do hope you are busy writing your book and might be back to blogland soon! Or perhaps I can find you elsewhere in other magazines!<br />Blessings!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09490282906820870874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-6596883713250532382011-01-09T17:46:03.552-08:002011-01-09T17:46:03.552-08:00Hi Karen, What a great photo! I have not visited i...Hi Karen, What a great photo! I have not visited in a while and was so happy to read you are writing a book! I am trying to go through all my old mags to purge and just read your piece about budgies and was laughing my head off again! I really miss reading your column every month, it was the first thing I read in Country Home. I hope 2011 is good to you and your family, looking forward to reading your book. Here is a link if you have not already found Jenna, she is a wonderful writer and kindred spirit. http://coldantlerfarm.blogspot.com<br />Happy New Year! Karen from CTThiftedBlisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13783570455281374166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-47984845486998156182010-11-22T15:34:43.948-08:002010-11-22T15:34:43.948-08:00This photo is quite magical! Makes one think livin...This photo is quite magical! Makes one think living on the farm has mystical charm!<br />I popped over from Sharon's blog after seeing the gorgeous photo on her page. <br />Look forward to your book!<br />DebAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12431126111383952372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-853958690235919424.post-27005392917149751012010-11-09T21:30:53.036-08:002010-11-09T21:30:53.036-08:00Oh WOW, Graham's photo is AMAZING, but you can...Oh WOW, Graham's photo is AMAZING, but you can't lose the animals OR the sky and sun rays. This will be perfect for your new book.<br /><br />Sending love to you and Big D,<br /><br />SharonSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.com