tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post9219141263120520399..comments2024-01-23T01:38:45.638-07:00Comments on Backseat Gourmet: No PretenseCheryl Arkisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13552721454371060936noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-42642040434522683892011-06-29T05:15:13.698-06:002011-06-29T05:15:13.698-06:00You sound pretty much how my wife and I are feelin...You sound pretty much how my wife and I are feeling right now. Try to be strong, seasons do change. Chin up :-)Wade Balsdonhttp://www.webcontentxpress.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-58146488100723595432011-06-05T00:16:24.439-06:002011-06-05T00:16:24.439-06:00I was so moved by your posting. I have to say, yo...I was so moved by your posting. I have to say, you need to be kinder to yourself.<br /><br />Yesterday was my birthday, and I was sad. My father passed away unexpectedly in September, in Calgary, in the house in which I grew up. Things will never be the same for me and my family.<br /><br />I have struggled. For a while nothing really mattered. But after a while it really does get easier. The pain lessens a little bit. We don't feel so guilty about laughing at that joke. I didn't feel so badly about taking the sleeping pill last night. It helps every now and then. I need to sleep.<br /> <br />Food is an amazing thing. For me, its therapy. Its not just the eating. Its the dreaming. As a Calgary girl living in Edmonton. Honestly, Calgary is more of a foodie city, and I love it for that. But Edmonton is moving forward, with great resturants worthy of any big cities, like Bistro La Persaud (my favorite) or Corso 32, where we went for my birthday dinner last night. Not like any other Edmonton restaurants I think.<br /><br />For the first few months after my dad died I was a foodie not interested in food. It seemed so trivial at times. But if it is your passion, it will come back. Allow yourself the time for it to return. Everyone is diffent. <br /><br />I've loved your blog for ages..... and I hope in the future you get the chance to resume it in a way that works for you. Don't do it because its expected ... do it because when the time comes it gives you what you need.<br /><br />My twin sister Susan, also an avid foodie (and food / travel writer), would be prepared to leave casseroles on your porch on our behalf, so be careful what you wish for. <br /><br />Anyhow, hugs, I don't know you (though through your website I think I have a sense of who you are), do what you can do muddle your way through. If you need to take time off do so. <br /><br />Linda from LeducLindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-44190116607534527142011-05-28T19:55:50.685-06:002011-05-28T19:55:50.685-06:00Chiming in late to say: I'd rather read an hon...Chiming in late to say: I'd rather read an honest expression of emotion than an airbrushed glossy food ad any day. Wish I could FedEx you a cheesy casserole.Roving Lemonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14356212647201456769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-30834644106920954682011-05-28T18:31:43.397-06:002011-05-28T18:31:43.397-06:00Hugs. I have no words of wisdom andi live too far ...Hugs. I have no words of wisdom andi live too far away to send you a meal but I will think warm thoughts for you as you go through your dark days.<br />CathyTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-30962661031143041682011-05-24T21:27:10.133-06:002011-05-24T21:27:10.133-06:00I can only imagine how you feel. When my husband t...I can only imagine how you feel. When my husband tore his quad tendon the last thing I wanted to think about was food. Everything -- from laundry to dishes to showering -- was overwhelming. You've been through a hell of a lot. Take some time off and return when the joy creeps back. And it will. Eventually.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your honest feelings. Sending you cyberhugs.Charmian @Christie's Cornerhttp://christiescorner.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-6132054116949922612011-05-24T09:05:10.971-06:002011-05-24T09:05:10.971-06:00Sometimes you need to take some time off from ever...Sometimes you need to take some time off from everything and just wallow in whatever it is you need to wallow in. Be sad. Feel it. Live on bread and honey for a bit. Take care of yourself! Hug.Juliehttp://www.dinnerwithjulie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-90370720927000907422011-05-22T08:10:29.982-06:002011-05-22T08:10:29.982-06:00My life for the past two years and one month have ...My life for the past two years and one month have been utter hell. I won't go into the boring details about it all but, needless to say it's hard to not feel bad about this stuff. Hard to not to want to cover your head with the sheets and not get out of bed in the morning. Even harder to not lose your patience with your other half when he is screaming and ranting and raving how unfair it all is. <br />But, you go on. One foot in front of the other. Till it gets easier or, something happens that brightens your day. A friend calls, you get a surprise letter in the mailbox, you see a rainbow.... whatever it is, these small things help. And, you hope that somehow you will make it thru to the other side. <br />I wish you peace.Phiddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16948777206154226450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-16877830778893962332011-05-21T00:39:38.192-06:002011-05-21T00:39:38.192-06:00I think many people feel like this, however do not...I think many people feel like this, however do not have the guts to express their feelings publically.Neil Butterfieldhttp://mineralifeonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-18323783573015241772011-05-20T21:13:43.056-06:002011-05-20T21:13:43.056-06:00I think this is very much reality, i cant even des...I think this is very much reality, i cant even describe to you how what you wrote is exactly how I am feeling right now. thank you for sharing it, it really made my heart smile because its normal! thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05000663314398947348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-24486769165524057072011-05-20T10:12:52.528-06:002011-05-20T10:12:52.528-06:00I wouldn't call it whining pessismism (cause I...I wouldn't call it whining pessismism (cause I do the same way too much), I'd call it reality. Life is busy, life is challenging... Right now we are busy with baseball at nights for my 3rd grader and still have a few weeks of school left. It is hard to find time for a decent meal/or sewing when you are gone several hours at night a few times a week and are still managing field trips, lunches, volunteering, etc. I'm hoping when summer is finally really here for a fresh perspective and a bit of motivation.karen @ badlandsquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04706161628403647287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1978824923189305231.post-23177577290219089932011-05-20T10:06:02.805-06:002011-05-20T10:06:02.805-06:00Dammit I wish we lived closer.Dammit I wish we lived closer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564945219896608065noreply@blogger.com