tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17898647.post2905722505805512455..comments2023-10-25T07:46:33.799-04:00Comments on Barn-Raising: My new favorite restaurant; Gillen thriving despite our blunderingMadeline Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05075400838213199585noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17898647.post-80206651623495106532008-02-07T10:42:00.000-05:002008-02-07T10:42:00.000-05:00I'm learning that there are just different energy ...I'm learning that there are just different energy levels to people.:)<BR/>I had this extremely high energy little boy that has turned into a VERY low energy 18 year old. He's so mellow and calm and low-energy, nothing like when he was a wee man.<BR/><BR/>His mind is a most interesting place to visit though. He thinks deeply about things and has such clarity for his age. There are good things about moving slowly....like time to digest life.<BR/><BR/>I love Gillen's restaurant. Very cool!Ren Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12017460071971677808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17898647.post-18051453209034723772008-02-05T08:23:00.000-05:002008-02-05T08:23:00.000-05:00big hugs to you, you human being, you! I do a lot ...big hugs to you, you human being, you! <BR/>I do a lot of internal processing. I'm writing two talks, my autobiography, a novel or two, my dissertation and several commentary-style essays, all at the same time, mostly in my head, mostly all the ding-dang time. <BR/>I bet I seem slack and bored to others... I'm not, I'm just a 10,000 projects going at the same time kinda gal :D (they just *might* get done, even) and lots of them are inside, where they live on faith. Good thing I got lots of that! :D Here's some extra coming your way ♥ ♥hahamommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833374219315596567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17898647.post-90675971062095750732008-02-04T11:49:00.000-05:002008-02-04T11:49:00.000-05:00I love Tamar's comment...I, too love a little slot...I love Tamar's comment...I, too love a little sloth time in my life. Just as I was helped tremendously by your words not so long ago, I do think that getting those fears out can help us to find clarity. It is so much harder to share our more unsuccessful parenting moments, but by sharing them we can gain insight. Love to you all!mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01292194888513270595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17898647.post-90844971978600083572008-02-03T16:06:00.000-05:002008-02-03T16:06:00.000-05:00sloth is good. why move all the time? like cooking...sloth is good. why move all the time? like cooking: a little of this, a little of that. too much of a good thing and the meal is ruined.<BR/><BR/>he's perfect and so are you!<BR/><BR/>xoxo from sunny, hip tel aviv!Tamar Orvellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14549414768121825308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17898647.post-56053147828485639252008-02-03T10:39:00.000-05:002008-02-03T10:39:00.000-05:00Exactly Danielle! Thanks for stating it clearly.Wh...Exactly Danielle! Thanks for stating it clearly.<BR/><BR/>While I was writing the list of what he does with Aaron, in this post, I realized. Of course he can't do this stuff during the day, with me. So far. Maybe I'll take up archery.<BR/><BR/>Once I realized that, I kept writing and hit publish because i have confession compulsion.<BR/><BR/>The pancakes that he makes are a mix (Pamela's brand -really good). I use a sourdough spelt recipe that I soak overnight. I'll send it to you.Madeline Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05075400838213199585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17898647.post-42500256401982794362008-02-02T17:39:00.000-05:002008-02-02T17:39:00.000-05:00Hey! Speaking of which, I'd love to have that reci...Hey! Speaking of which, I'd love to have that recipe when you have the time.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687340159825245112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17898647.post-86298527588932341152008-02-02T17:38:00.000-05:002008-02-02T17:38:00.000-05:00Gillen wants to hang out and do stuff with someone...Gillen wants to hang out and do stuff with someone else who's passionate about the same stuff he is. So, he waits around until that person is home and then goes and does all kinds of active stuff he loves to do. That's wonderful! <BR/><BR/>I'm glad you used the story of his restaurant to help you shift your perspective. Knowing how wonderful his pancakes are, I also know you're a very lucky mama!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687340159825245112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17898647.post-86321760185030592562008-02-02T13:42:00.000-05:002008-02-02T13:42:00.000-05:00Oh, I can so relate to all of this. Avery (7) wou...Oh, I can so relate to all of this. Avery (7) would rather do nothing all day until her neighbor friends get home from school, and it drives me crazy! And yes, I worry that she is doing "nothing" - which is far from nothing. She is doing experiments, reading magazines, sewing, playing. "Trust" is the first word that came to my mind when I started worrying about academics. Trust doesn't always come easy, even though I'm trying my darndest to channel Holt. But it's moments like yesterday when Avery was baking and figuring out 1/8's and 1/4's of teaspoons. Looking forward to more of Gillen!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15738318324942700985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17898647.post-76336266584287230452008-02-02T11:20:00.000-05:002008-02-02T11:20:00.000-05:00I love that you are putting my food on the blog.I love that you are putting my food on the blog.Gillenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852198612644535872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17898647.post-40701446021127585432008-02-02T10:53:00.000-05:002008-02-02T10:53:00.000-05:00Naomi, Gillen says that "In the Garden" will be op...Naomi, Gillen says that "In the Garden" will be open at Christmas. He loved getting your comment on his blog and has written two more posts, is writing as I type! He is so excited about blogging. <BR/><BR/>Thank you Bhu. : ) The truth was less clear while jet-lagged.Madeline Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05075400838213199585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17898647.post-66811623624481011262008-02-01T19:42:00.000-05:002008-02-01T19:42:00.000-05:00I can't wait to dine at Gillen's restaurant. I hop...I can't wait to dine at Gillen's restaurant. I hope it's still in operation at Christmas time. Love, NaomiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00229102918162435535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17898647.post-51432900910924366932008-02-01T17:47:00.000-05:002008-02-01T17:47:00.000-05:00Wow. I'm consistently moved by your commitment to ...Wow. I'm consistently moved by your commitment to the truth as a mother. I cannot wait to read Gillen's blog. I'm totally excited.Bhuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17731677043646014284noreply@blogger.com