tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post6894769220489421137..comments2024-03-04T00:51:30.050-08:00Comments on What is a Sundial in the Shade?: A Morning with Me, Myself, and IJosihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10615874450489497826noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-39540966947455717712009-06-21T16:48:04.285-07:002009-06-21T16:48:04.285-07:00I got lost on the internets link-clicking and ende...I got lost on the internets link-clicking and ended up here.<br /><br />1. My little girl went to your teen writing conference and LOVED it. (We were one of those two Hovleys that squeezed in at the last) THANKS...I was excited to see the words "1st annual" hoping that means there will be more. Do you know of any other things for teens going on this summer?<br /><br />2. Doing the exact thing with the husband's company...wow. So much fun, eh? By the way I have a Quickbooks question for you, lol...<br /><br /><a href="http://damselindisdress.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">http://damselindisdress.wordpress.com</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-14031364162966916922009-05-21T15:03:43.639-07:002009-05-21T15:03:43.639-07:00This is going to be an awesome conference!This is going to be an awesome conference!Julie Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15311231654035295596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-61498507148016996622009-05-19T23:18:32.611-07:002009-05-19T23:18:32.611-07:00Wow...can I say that I can totally relate? When m...Wow...can I say that I can totally relate? When my husband started his law practice I was needed to be the free laborer...and boy did I ever labor! For FREE! And then we did our own business adventure around that same time with his dad and purchased two pizza franchises...yeah...CRAZY!! I ended up working nights at the store (we literally ate pizza every day...man I sure miss the free pizza!) and life was just crazy. The previous owner was dishonest with her numbers and after a couple of years, we had to shut them down. Wow..the real world is brutal!<br /><br />So...long story even longer...heh heh...it's amazing what women can manage to do on an everyday basis...on TOP of being a "stay at home" mom. Hang in there girl!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05605783419298332251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-8274185248421237902009-05-19T15:07:21.006-07:002009-05-19T15:07:21.006-07:00Whewh!! You sound insanely busy, but chipper abou...Whewh!! You sound insanely busy, but chipper about it too. You are so tough and I am am so proud of you! Taking one for the team right?! <br /><br />I am apologizing in advance for an age jab I made about you a recent post, it's funny but I'm concerned it will send you over the edge...we'll see I guess, cause I'm not concerned enough to change it! Love YOU!!!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17347154957633261997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-20535265779438139002009-05-18T16:39:00.000-07:002009-05-18T16:39:00.000-07:00You're proving to be more superwoman all the time....You're proving to be more superwoman all the time. Good for you for doing what needs to be done when it needs to be done. It's tough sometimes making the right choice for your family.C.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00727052976972722483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-37717977938099886962009-05-18T13:24:00.000-07:002009-05-18T13:24:00.000-07:00Josi, I finished Lemon Tart yesterday and made the...Josi, I finished Lemon Tart yesterday and made the recipe for Sunday dessert. Yum! Your book kept me guessing as to who the real murderer was--way to go! I'm looking forward to English Trifle.Dionyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16779534461766158341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-77215186845926362252009-05-14T20:29:00.000-07:002009-05-14T20:29:00.000-07:00I can only imagine how tired you must be! Reading...I can only imagine how tired you must be! Reading this post makes me sleepy. Here's to hoping things pick up soon for the company ... and that you continue to get some mornings to yourself so you can stay in your jammies longer :) !!An Ordinary Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497066145696617241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-55865407845183471592009-05-14T04:03:00.000-07:002009-05-14T04:03:00.000-07:00Geez, is there anything you CAN'T do?
You're an i...Geez, is there anything you CAN'T do?<br /><br />You're an internationally acclaimed author, you blog, you organise CHORES for your kids, you basically rock AND you do accounts?<br /><br />I'm just gonna sit over here and sigh in dejection for a while... and wait for your next blog =)<br /><br />Oh, and as for trying to fit cooking, exercise etc in, try what I do - I jog from my pool past my kitchen window and see the chef in there preparing dinner for me. Then I wake up =)Selwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02711969456947342520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-85734093837739477902009-05-13T09:20:00.000-07:002009-05-13T09:20:00.000-07:00Wow, that's a lot. You will be missed in blogland-...Wow, that's a lot. You will be missed in blogland--but I really admire you standing up for your family and doing right by them, even it is inconvenient and possibly unpleasant for you. Hugs! And Good Luck!ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-52556809112494697082009-05-12T13:26:00.000-07:002009-05-12T13:26:00.000-07:00Good heavens! What a busy life! I wish you luck, b...Good heavens! What a busy life! I wish you luck, but more than that, I wish you a relaxing and peaceful state of mind.Melissa Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03067786807136441491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-43604211021400313272009-05-12T11:29:00.000-07:002009-05-12T11:29:00.000-07:00You and Lee are amazing and the fact that you guys...You and Lee are amazing and the fact that you guys are working together on this only further proves that fact. It will all work out and I know this because you are great people and you have talents and love in your lives that many people will forever envy. I'm glad you got a minute to yourself though. Heaven knows you deserve it!Julie Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15311231654035295596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-76211249831537774302009-05-11T14:58:00.000-07:002009-05-11T14:58:00.000-07:00Isn't owning a business so much "fun?" =) When peo...Isn't owning a business so much "fun?" =) When people comment on how great it is for business owners to be able to pick their own work hours, my dad has been known to state that it's true--he gets to choose which 14 hours a day he wants to work!<br /><br />We've been running our computer business for four 1/2 years and my husband has been working full time for the county for most of that time, in addition to being the computer tech/office manager/bookkeeper/ requisitions/advertising... you get the picture. <br /><br />Trying to get the business to make money, run the house and our other sources of income (I have several besides helping with the business) has been a juggle sometimes. The good news is the economy doesn't stay bad forever.<br /><br />And, of course, just as someone's computer is going to crash somewhere today because they downloaded bootleg music off of Limewire (and all the viruses that come with it), somewhere out there someone is going to come home to find their kid/cat/dog/spouse/parrot has destroyed the blinds and they'll need to be replaced. =)<br /><br />Hang on, and enjoy all the fun of getting to know Quickbooks (I've got my parent's 2000 version down. Don't ask me how to navigate the one 2009 version Bill uses!)Heather Justesenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16585046213575146355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-7667663622039506402009-05-10T11:51:00.000-07:002009-05-10T11:51:00.000-07:00I'm glad there's an occasional minute to yourself ...I'm glad there's an occasional minute to yourself in there ... and am so flattered you chose to spend it with us, your faithful blog readers!Tristi Pinkstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122250747480013804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-69738056851012610512009-05-10T07:13:00.000-07:002009-05-10T07:13:00.000-07:00I can so relate since I went back to work at a "re...I can so relate since I went back to work at a "real" job about 6 months ago. I haven't quite adjusted to it. But now, my job is over and I have to readjust to being poor. :s<br /><br />Good luck. You can do it.Karlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771306878095218330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-84851192636065080572009-05-09T16:17:00.000-07:002009-05-09T16:17:00.000-07:00It's been hard on all of us. Sorry it hit you guys...It's been hard on all of us. Sorry it hit you guys too.amberargylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058327741777322247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-49018065423141896592009-05-08T23:47:00.000-07:002009-05-08T23:47:00.000-07:00Am I the only one who laughed their butt off at th...Am I the only one who laughed their butt off at the "sleeping with the boss" comment? I about fell off my chair. <br /><br />Sorry for the economic hardships as of late. I'm prayin' for you. I know you'll be a great employee and if your accounting skills are close to your writing skills, you'll be rollin' in the dough soon!! Take care & blog as soon as you're able. =]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-75270773641201678822009-05-08T13:57:00.000-07:002009-05-08T13:57:00.000-07:00Wow! You guys have your hands full! But I admire...Wow! You guys have your hands full! But I admire the way you've pulled together, and think of all you're learning! You really are superwoman after all!Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16015165553390298826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-22047225668694730472009-05-08T12:18:00.000-07:002009-05-08T12:18:00.000-07:00My goodness, woman, you must be exhausted! So sor...My goodness, woman, you must be exhausted! So sorry about all the nasty surprises with buying the company - I can only imagine how frustrating that was. Good for you for stepping up to the plate!Kimberly Vanderhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653757517652257445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-40859291624980001982009-05-08T10:18:00.000-07:002009-05-08T10:18:00.000-07:00You have been missed in the blog world
And about...You have been missed in the blog world <br /><br />And about the blinds I probably will be needing some when the windows get in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-72387898372481885212009-05-08T09:59:00.000-07:002009-05-08T09:59:00.000-07:00Holy frijolies, woman! Just reading this is exhaus...Holy frijolies, woman! Just reading this is exhausting. Hang in there.Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-60789453102370009342009-05-08T09:54:00.000-07:002009-05-08T09:54:00.000-07:00Holy smokes. I've been working about thirty hours ...Holy smokes. I've been working about thirty hours a week for the last few weeks on a fundraiser and it's been killing me. And yet...it's good to be reminded of some of the talents I haven't used in a while. So there's a blessing in it, when I think about it that way.Melanie Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-14306640035912247852009-05-08T09:28:00.000-07:002009-05-08T09:28:00.000-07:00I don't know if I should congratulate you or offer...I don't know if I should congratulate you or offer condolences. <br /><br />So I'll do both:<br /><br />Good for you for being so willing to help, and good for your husband for keeping the company afloat.<br /><br />I'm sorry that it's hard. I have definitely had that going on the last three years by working and being torn between home and work stuff. I'm also very sorry that the previous owners weren't upfront with you. I hope you get that all worked out soon!<br /><br />I've missed you in blogland!Lara Neveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351324888724799014noreply@blogger.com