Comments on Lisa writes...: Status Report, January

I just started (for the first time) watching the f...

2012-01-10T10:53:52.843-06:00

I just started (for the first time) watching the first season of Downton Abbey. So far, despite a few things I do not like, I'm enjoying it very much. We (my husband and I) just finished watching the Harry Potter movies, and it's so nice to see Maggie Smith in Downton Abbey as well. I like her.

I'm reading The World-Tilting Gospel right now...

2012-01-04T18:52:19.666-06:00

I'm reading The World-Tilting Gospel right now, too. I agree; it's good.
And I love getting back to normal routine after the holidays!

My oldest has been gone to another city for 3 year...

2012-01-04T08:59:53.669-06:00

My oldest has been gone to another city for 3 years now. I still miss her terribly and wished she lived closer. Exciting times at your house. The simplify thing is ongoing over here too if that makes you feel any better. Sigh.

We can commiserate in the Fall, Lisa. My last one...

2012-01-03T14:32:59.483-06:00

We can commiserate in the Fall, Lisa. My last one flies the coop then... not sure how that will go. Have a blessed new year. I so appreciate your blog and your friendship!

Years ago I had a dear friend who had already rais...

2012-01-03T12:10:12.648-06:00

Years ago I had a dear friend who had already raised her kids and lived to tell about it and she would tell me much the same thing: we raise them to let them go. And so we do. I just didn't know it would happen so quickly!

I did read James' P&P novel and didn't like it too terribly much. It was okay; not as good as neither a purely Austen novel nor a purely James novel and I'm a big fan of both!

I'm reading The Skull Beneath the Skin. I didn...

2012-01-03T12:08:08.437-06:00

I'm reading The Skull Beneath the Skin. I didn't list it specifically because I couldn't remember as I was typing the post and I was (obviously) too lazy to get up and see! :)

I think I'd like to read Lit! though I've been a little intimidated based on what I've read about it. I'd be interested to know your thoughts!

I read Death Comes to Pemberley a week or so ago a...

2012-01-03T12:06:57.467-06:00

I read Death Comes to Pemberley a week or so ago and I'll just say I didn't like it as much as I thought I might, being such a fan of both Austen and James. Certainly not up to James' usual fare!

Downton Abbey is wonderful! The first episode has several adult themes, more so than the rest of the series, FYI. I cannot wait for the next season!!

Just like Carrie, I figure you must be reading Jam...

2012-01-03T12:00:17.319-06:00

Just like Carrie, I figure you must be reading James' take on Austen. There is a ton of discussion on that one in the library over at pemberley.com.

As for graduation and sending them off, my wife and I repeated a phrase over and over again: "You raise 'em up to move 'em out." Our two kids are both in college now and we have found that this is another joyful time to be sharing in their lives, even if it is not accompanied by daily face to face contact.

"Resting...in the sovereign goodness of the Lord ...". Amen to that, Lisa!

Cheers,
Tim

Is that the Death at Pemberley? (sp?) That book se...

2012-01-03T10:33:06.051-06:00

Is that the Death at Pemberley? (sp?) That book seems to be getting a lot of positive air time lately.

I've heard good things about Downtown Abbey.

Yes. Today it's back to the grindstone. On the one hand, I'm rather looking forward to the routine. On the other hand, daddy has to go back to work. (sigh)

What P.D. James novel are you reading? I've go...

2012-01-03T09:22:41.884-06:00

What P.D. James novel are you reading? I've got the Dan Phillips book on my Kindle, but haven't started it. I'm in the middle of Lit! right now.

I've been simplifying again myself. Trying to take things to the consignment store on a weekly basis. It constantly amazes me that we have so many things we don't use. It seems that the more I purges the excess "stuff", the more excess I seem to find.

We, too, are resting in His sovereign goodness and leaning on Him!

Happy New Year!