tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post1000268568529667461..comments2024-03-25T15:24:58.086-05:00Comments on My Messy, Thrilling Life: Shortribs and Soap BoxBrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06516947462811712702noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-75264990052615868892009-01-11T17:13:00.000-06:002009-01-11T17:13:00.000-06:00I stumbled upon your page several months ago and h...I stumbled upon your page several months ago and haven't been able to stop reading. It's clear that you are a lovely person. Your idea is a great one and it keeps with the spirit of your blog. People are idiots and those who preach tacky are usually the tackiest of them all. Also, this recipe looks delish. Can't wait to make an attempt!Ririhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16070830889449204073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-69801846522094981242009-01-09T10:26:00.000-06:002009-01-09T10:26:00.000-06:00Brin,I have read your blog long enough to know tha...Brin,<BR/>I have read your blog long enough to know that you have had an extremely rough two years or so. When I read about your Tuesday Treasures I thought, "There goes Brin, thinking of yet another creative way to make ends meet!" And then I thought, "Too bad I don't have something cute to advertise and sell!"<BR/><BR/>Being a family of four on one income, I probably will only "window shop" on Tuesdays. But, since I have been enjoying your absolutely beautiful photographs (for free) these past several months, and I know how you are hanging by a thread, I have no feelings of ill will towards you for what you are doing. I will still be stopping by daily to visit.<BR/><BR/>Judging by the comments, Brin, there are many of us who are praying for you. And we far outnumber the ones who are complaining.<BR/><BR/>Rest, snuggle with your sweet pup, and look to our heavenly Father for your strength and comfort.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640874335235991783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-67731645557287612492009-01-09T09:36:00.000-06:002009-01-09T09:36:00.000-06:00I love your Tuesday Treasures idea! Very clever. ...I love your Tuesday Treasures idea! Very clever. I'm really looking forward to it, and I pray that you'll be filled with many more creative ideas and adventures that will provide for you financially.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15107944804971739238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-4196251643362001452009-01-09T09:25:00.000-06:002009-01-09T09:25:00.000-06:00You know we love you and will be praying for you. ...You know we love you and will be praying for you. Let us know next time you're in our neck of the woods.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371907747160379709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-3890380120560524332009-01-09T07:55:00.000-06:002009-01-09T07:55:00.000-06:00I think the Tuesday Treasure idea just continues t...I think the Tuesday Treasure idea just continues to show how big your heart is and how creative you are at trying to hang on. My husband has been in a job lately that is producing little income. His last week's check was $11. We also have needs to be met and I think that any way that is not illegal or immoral should be applauded. There's no use having pride when you don't have a roof over your head or a meal. We also know where prides leads us. We're all in this together. Congratulations on coming up with something to help yourself and someone else in need. I'm behind this 100% and may try to send something myself later on. We love you and your blog.Georgia Peachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12755253399898215674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-43895348799286790022009-01-09T06:43:00.000-06:002009-01-09T06:43:00.000-06:00I'm sorry you've had negative feedback ... I love ...I'm sorry you've had negative feedback ... I love the Tuesday idea. Keep forging ahead ... I'll be praying that God will provide in big ways for you this year!Randi~Dukes and Duchesseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08277985792260962440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-32024687293479835782009-01-09T03:11:00.000-06:002009-01-09T03:11:00.000-06:00I'm very much looking forward to Tuesday Treas...I'm very much looking forward to Tuesday Treasures and I think I'll try that recipe with stewing beef & parsnips - very common in our grocery stores and I bet the allspice addition is delicious.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00260575133577123845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-43732584630466162522009-01-08T23:21:00.000-06:002009-01-08T23:21:00.000-06:00See you Tuesday. . .:)See you Tuesday. . .<BR/>:)Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08398715219729884144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-85797144620887852962009-01-08T23:01:00.000-06:002009-01-08T23:01:00.000-06:00My dearest Brin... I have enjoyed reading your blo...My dearest Brin... <BR/><BR/>I have enjoyed reading your blog for about a year and a half. I have always found inspiration and creativity. I have always thought that you should write a book. I thought to myself... she writes this blog for free? No ads? Wow!<BR/><BR/>I am so sorry about your current economic situation. I will be praying for you. God has blessed you in the past... and He is in the habit of blessing us, isn't He? We somehow find Him even sweeter in our times of need. When we actually realize we truly do need Him. Accepting the good and the ugly.<BR/><BR/>And finally, here's my mini-soapbox... To those who are offended by Brin's Tuesday Treasure... Just skip her blog on Tuesdays... It is really easy to do. Write yourself a note to NOT read her blog on Tuesday. Go and read someone else's blog on Tuesday. Or better yet... why not write a post on your own blog every Tuesday? Or do some knitting on Tuesday? Or visit a sick friend on Tuesday? Or the grocery shopping can be done on Tuesday?<BR/><BR/>Brin, see you next Tuesday!sister sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13825231117150295794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-28654711907469422212009-01-08T21:19:00.000-06:002009-01-08T21:19:00.000-06:00I get so. very. tired. of holier-than-thou attitud...I get so. very. tired. of holier-than-thou attitudes. What is it about the web that makes people feel entitled to say cruel things they would never say to someone's face? Anonymity, I guess. It's easy to be cruel and judgmental when you are hiding your face, I guess. To the commenter who *ridiculously* suggested that you should solicit funds for the less fortunate rather than making a business proposition in your blog, I have one comment. Please...use your head. It's not either/or proposition. People can purchase here -- if they want -- AND donate to charity. It's not really that difficult of a concept to grasp. Brin sells the cutest little aprons in her Etsy shop (and I can attest that they are fantastic, as I bought one) -- and she also invites us to donate shoes for orphans. She's managed to do both for quite some time now. So there. <BR/><BR/>*sticks tongue out*ampersandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18051121194442719716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-45966757754604558122009-01-08T21:03:00.000-06:002009-01-08T21:03:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-64469986093340487672009-01-08T18:05:00.000-06:002009-01-08T18:05:00.000-06:00Brin, you are a lovely person who happens to have ...Brin, you are a lovely person who happens to have one of the loveliest blogs that I've ever been blessed to find. You created this blog, you write about YOUR life, and you share fantastic photos of places and things that YOU have seen. Thank you for sharing YOUR life with us on YOUR blog!<BR/><BR/>That being said, I feel that there is no need to apologize or defend ANYTHING that you do on your own blog! Don't let the negative comments get you down.<BR/><BR/>I realize that there are varying opinions on this, but that does not give any of us the right to judge you, your motives, or your judgment on buying your home in the first place, or telling you what you should or should not have done. Shame on all who have done so! <BR/><BR/>And... I must add that I am one who is definitely not annoyed by a minimal display of ads on blogs. If I were you, I would reconsider your stance on that subject and definitely consider signing up for Blogher ads, etc. Google ads can be tasteful as well, as the ads displayed pertain only to the content matter of each particular blog. (Yeah... if you do ads... I'll be clicking on them like crazy.)<BR/><BR/>But... like I said... YOU do what YOU want to do with YOUR blog! Your faithful followers will always be here to support you... and new readers are going to soon discover the delights that can be found here at "My Messy, Thrilling Life" as well.<BR/><BR/>Here's to four more years... and many more... of a wonderful blog chronicling the life and times of a wonderful, talented, ambitious, enterprising woman... her wonderful home... and her wonderful, kind, and generous spirit!<BR/><BR/>xo,<BR/>LindyLinneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09417230059798612356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-81476338292763130772009-01-08T17:22:00.000-06:002009-01-08T17:22:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-46513299691220687172009-01-08T16:53:00.000-06:002009-01-08T16:53:00.000-06:00Hey, Brin. I stumbled upon your blog yesterday, a...Hey, Brin. I stumbled upon your blog yesterday, and I kept reading and reading. You do such a wonderful job and I've already added you to my prayers!<BR/><BR/>I am a homeschooling mama of 4 who hasn't a crafty bone in her body, nor really the time to craft/sew, etc. I'll LOVE seeing what other people have made out there. I've bought a few things from total strangers etsy shops. I think it's a great idea!Autryvillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16598496019959611938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-10976855026965014052009-01-08T14:59:00.000-06:002009-01-08T14:59:00.000-06:00Oh one more thing, that recipe looks delicious! ...Oh one more thing, that recipe looks delicious! I love meals you can just let cook on their own. You can bet I will be trying this soon!! I hope Millie is doing fine. :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072573764510139884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-18741575985695274502009-01-08T14:57:00.000-06:002009-01-08T14:57:00.000-06:00Brin, I am all for doing what you have to do and i...Brin, I am all for doing what you have to do and it seems you put everything into your blog for the past 4 years. If friends are truly friends they will support each other through times of trial like this. I have admired you since I first started reading about you back in October (not too long ago). Even though I'm 41 I've always wanted to be strong and single like you. I think I'm sorta there. ;) I hope Tuesday Treasures is a great success. Although I am not selling anything right now please let me know if there is any way at all I can help, spiritually, emotionally or even financially. :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072573764510139884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-82190460010189391942009-01-08T14:01:00.000-06:002009-01-08T14:01:00.000-06:00I'm gonna have to try that recipe out; it looks li...I'm gonna have to try that recipe out; it looks like my kind of thing. And I think your Tuesday Treasure idea is brilliant. Very creative idea, and it will help everyone involved.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02532727441197347484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-9500627200743438532009-01-08T13:42:00.000-06:002009-01-08T13:42:00.000-06:00It is too bad that people cannot grasp the idea th...It is too bad that people cannot grasp the idea that, while these blogs may be open for anyone to visit and share, they really are our own personal creation to do with as we please! Nobody pays subscription fees to look or enjoy what we write about. The best thing I can say to those people is, if you don't like it, move on. Don't be rude and bring people down. This isn't your personal forum, it is the writer of the blogs personal forum! I wish you all the best in this venture Brin. I am praying that you find work soon and that things work out for you. In the meantime, all you can do is ignore those who don't understand how blogs work.Kathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-92217486988831655692009-01-08T13:33:00.000-06:002009-01-08T13:33:00.000-06:00A girl has to do what a girl has to do.. keep pres...A girl has to do what a girl has to do.. keep pressing on despite negative responses. You know in your heart what God would have you to do and to find a way to keep going.. so blessing to you and I too look forward to Treasure Tuesdays.Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13652264313431556715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-4204236644975727492009-01-08T12:12:00.000-06:002009-01-08T12:12:00.000-06:00Brin-I'm sorry you got some negative responses. S...Brin-I'm sorry you got some negative responses. Seems some people will shoot down ideas just to creat a "stir". <BR/><BR/>And I'm always on the lookout for cheap, easy, feed-a-lot-of-mouths meal...because I have lots of mouths and very little income!Sidney (Sixy Mama)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16995239482766454974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-2674651164888543102009-01-08T10:47:00.000-06:002009-01-08T10:47:00.000-06:00I'm excited about Tuesdays Treasure. I have found...I'm excited about Tuesdays Treasure. I have found several items of Brin's to purchase and have loved all of them. <BR/>I think this is an excellent idea to support each other.kristina72https://www.blogger.com/profile/03487282520692920261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-23171666588903630252009-01-08T10:32:00.000-06:002009-01-08T10:32:00.000-06:00Atta girl!! I'm looking up that recipe... it soun...Atta girl!! I'm looking up that recipe... it sounds good!!<BR/><BR/>Also, how's your puppy today? I need to know she's doing better!!!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16441555985187573847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-42694239833065005702009-01-08T09:43:00.000-06:002009-01-08T09:43:00.000-06:00You know I support your idea...I cannot wait to tr...You know I support your idea...<BR/><BR/>I cannot wait to try that rib recipe with Bob this weekend. We love any recipe where we get to use our stock pot!Terri Steffeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544793349029524184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-26072060243639205622009-01-08T09:40:00.000-06:002009-01-08T09:40:00.000-06:00I missed some drama I see, but I'm going back to c...I missed some drama I see, but I'm going back to check on what you're talking about. There will always be those souls who just can't help but spread a little negativity. Don't give them much attention or thought. <BR/><BR/>Those shortribs look marvelous. I am going to scout about to see what I can find that might work. I just learned at my great age how to cut a pork roast into pork chops...the savings are tremendous, especially when the pork roast is on sale.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.com