Comments on: Mabel and The Cat in the Hat http://www.crafterbynight.com/2007/10/21/mabel-and-the-cat-in-the-hat/ Crafty stuff, crafts for charity & some indie stuff Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:45:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Crafter by Night » Twenty years I’ve waited … http://www.crafterbynight.com/2007/10/21/mabel-and-the-cat-in-the-hat/#comment-17568 Crafter by Night » Twenty years I’ve waited … Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:00:24 +0000 http://www.crafterbynight.com/?p=142#comment-17568 [...] when I told you about Mabel, the dear, sweet woman who lived next door to us when I was growing up?  The woman who was my [...] [...] when I told you about Mabel, the dear, sweet woman who lived next door to us when I was growing up?  The woman who was my [...]

]]> By: Crafter by Night » Tagged for a meme and other stories http://www.crafterbynight.com/2007/10/21/mabel-and-the-cat-in-the-hat/#comment-2837 Crafter by Night » Tagged for a meme and other stories Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:07:44 +0000 http://www.crafterbynight.com/?p=142#comment-2837 [...] Friends - I typed this post thinking of a friend from childhood, a grandmother figure I had. I almost want to include this in the family section. I also like the [...] [...] Friends - I typed this post thinking of a friend from childhood, a grandmother figure I had. I almost want to include this in the family section. I also like the [...]

]]> By: Miriam http://www.crafterbynight.com/2007/10/21/mabel-and-the-cat-in-the-hat/#comment-96 Miriam Tue, 23 Oct 2007 17:10:08 +0000 http://www.crafterbynight.com/?p=142#comment-96 I could (and probably will) say much more about my grandmothers' influences, and they were many. But oddly, this post has made me realize how lucky I was to have a variety of non-familial influences. I haven't even gotten to Joanna yet. When I was younger, I always wished I could have lived near family because conventional wisdom says that's "best" and that's what people typically do. But in adulthood I have realized how truly cool it was to be able to learn from such a variety of people from a variety of places. For example, my family is from the midwest, while Mabel was from Louisiana and Joanna from Oklahoma. Learning things from outside the family was a great way to discover new ideas and ways of doing things, and a big influence in my life. I feel so fortunate to have known my grandparents, but I was also fortunate to have had the opportunity to expand my horizons. My childhood experience was one of being constantly exposed to new people and ideas, and I think it has led to me being well-traveled and unafraid to try new things and ideas and skills. It has also helped me realize there is no one "right" way of doing things, and allowed me to have the mental freedom to really choose ideas for myself. Which doesn't mean I haven't chosen to adopt familial traditions, which I also absorbed - just wait until I post about German springerle cookies or my grandma's noodles! I could (and probably will) say much more about my grandmothers’ influences, and they were many. But oddly, this post has made me realize how lucky I was to have a variety of non-familial influences. I haven’t even gotten to Joanna yet. When I was younger, I always wished I could have lived near family because conventional wisdom says that’s “best” and that’s what people typically do. But in adulthood I have realized how truly cool it was to be able to learn from such a variety of people from a variety of places. For example, my family is from the midwest, while Mabel was from Louisiana and Joanna from Oklahoma. Learning things from outside the family was a great way to discover new ideas and ways of doing things, and a big influence in my life. I feel so fortunate to have known my grandparents, but I was also fortunate to have had the opportunity to expand my horizons. My childhood experience was one of being constantly exposed to new people and ideas, and I think it has led to me being well-traveled and unafraid to try new things and ideas and skills. It has also helped me realize there is no one “right” way of doing things, and allowed me to have the mental freedom to really choose ideas for myself. Which doesn’t mean I haven’t chosen to adopt familial traditions, which I also absorbed - just wait until I post about German springerle cookies or my grandma’s noodles!

]]> By: Melissa http://www.crafterbynight.com/2007/10/21/mabel-and-the-cat-in-the-hat/#comment-97 Melissa Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:26:46 +0000 http://www.crafterbynight.com/?p=142#comment-97 That's exactly how I feel about my grandmother, who I was very fortunate to spend a lot of time with as a child. Being in her presence (and my grandfather's) was such a great comfort to me. I loved her cooking -- she used to make me gingerbread or banana pudding, and I love them both to this day), she'd sew my Halloween costumes and sometimes clothes, and sing me to sleep when I spent the night. That's why I would like to live near my parents when I have children, if possible ... those memories I deeply cherish. I think kids need that comforting, grandparent-ly presence, whether it's a relative or not. And someone to pass along some wisdom, some baked goodies and love. :) That’s exactly how I feel about my grandmother, who I was very fortunate to spend a lot of time with as a child. Being in her presence (and my grandfather’s) was such a great comfort to me. I loved her cooking — she used to make me gingerbread or banana pudding, and I love them both to this day), she’d sew my Halloween costumes and sometimes clothes, and sing me to sleep when I spent the night. That’s why I would like to live near my parents when I have children, if possible … those memories I deeply cherish. I think kids need that comforting, grandparent-ly presence, whether it’s a relative or not. And someone to pass along some wisdom, some baked goodies and love. :)

]]> By: Paula http://www.crafterbynight.com/2007/10/21/mabel-and-the-cat-in-the-hat/#comment-98 Paula Mon, 22 Oct 2007 19:20:00 +0000 http://www.crafterbynight.com/?p=142#comment-98 I had a neighbor that was like my Texas Grandma who showed me how to cook. Don't worry if the kitchen gets messy, never follow the recipe 100% and trust your gut. I think it's beautiful when people share their knowledge and talent with others - especially a younger generation. Callie is a doll! and maybe just a little on the naughty side. I had a neighbor that was like my Texas Grandma who showed me how to cook. Don’t worry if the kitchen gets messy, never follow the recipe 100% and trust your gut. I think it’s beautiful when people share their knowledge and talent with others - especially a younger generation.

Callie is a doll! and maybe just a little on the naughty side.

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