tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post1805922215026280034..comments2024-02-04T04:40:23.122-08:00Comments on Harlequin Heartwarming: The Best of June by Loree Lough & Cerella Sechrist | We Talk to Ourselves...a Lot!Pamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-68827586006469290662017-06-15T06:47:51.801-07:002017-06-15T06:47:51.801-07:00My dad worked outside most of his life, and his ad...My dad worked outside most of his life, and his advice to me: "Always take water." Practical and important! So while it may sound like odd-ball advice to other people, not to me. Thanks for the post, ladies, and keep those great Heartwarming stories coming!Audrey W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-5980671009523943292017-06-13T15:43:11.093-07:002017-06-13T15:43:11.093-07:00I'd get my dad socks and clothes. Then I'd...I'd get my dad socks and clothes. Then I'd hide goodies throughout those eye roll items!<br />jennydtipton at gmail dot com Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17767162556367538305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-49113106109363554182017-06-13T13:30:44.945-07:002017-06-13T13:30:44.945-07:00I always had my boys make their own cards for thei...I always had my boys make their own cards for their Dad on fathers day. My oldest boy really liked to draw explosions and would often include a picture of his father being exploded LOL. Nothing says happy fathers day and I love you like explosions ;)WinterRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16280972820001040594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-71619476649976448512017-06-13T10:30:44.126-07:002017-06-13T10:30:44.126-07:00I work retail. I always chuckle at all the peopl...I work retail. I always chuckle at all the people who give socks and underwear for father's day. Marsha Bernabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587760938526057041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-3313895271462182992017-06-11T10:50:17.295-07:002017-06-11T10:50:17.295-07:00That's so sweet, Trixi, making the poster and ...That's so sweet, Trixi, making the poster and framing a photo of your hubby with the granddaughter! Larry is a lot like that, too. Wishing you a wonderful week ahead, and much luck in the drawing!The Lough Downhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303866914621657154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-7849136760364440042017-06-11T10:48:45.056-07:002017-06-11T10:48:45.056-07:00LOL,Clare! Don't tell the kids...but I'd l...LOL,Clare! Don't tell the kids...but I'd love to ask for sweets and have them delivered NOW! LOL Hope your weekend was fantastic, and good luck in the drawing! (Ebooks and e-gift cards can be sent anywhere!)The Lough Downhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303866914621657154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-32124508975362480772017-06-10T09:22:45.968-07:002017-06-10T09:22:45.968-07:00My husband is the sentimental kind, so one year wh...My husband is the sentimental kind, so one year when the kids were little, I helped them make a poster with various pictures of them on it. It reads "Happy Father's day to the best Dad", he still has it hanging on the wall and our kids are now grown! I also bought a picture frame that says "I love my Grandpa" and placed a picture of him and our three year old grand-girl inTrixi https://www.blogger.com/profile/03116805265841796307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-52810064875383781852017-06-10T09:05:01.790-07:002017-06-10T09:05:01.790-07:00Me: What's the magic word? (3 kids refusing to...Me: What's the magic word? (3 kids refusing to say it.)<br />Dad: (very helpfully) Now<br />Kids: Oh, so the magic word is Now? Can I have sweets now?<br /><br />and even today, 15 years on, the magic word is no longer please, it's now.Clare Revellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09441173125025351004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-39587463800605248402017-06-10T08:39:04.680-07:002017-06-10T08:39:04.680-07:00It is a blessing having our parents with us well i...It is a blessing having our parents with us well into their 80s...in the case of my dad, 90s! (Well, almost, anyway...) Wishing you a super Saturday, Mary, and much luck in the drawing!<br />The Lough Downhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303866914621657154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-33827004292983408802017-06-10T08:37:48.797-07:002017-06-10T08:37:48.797-07:00My soon-to-be 90 year old dad is still with us, to...My soon-to-be 90 year old dad is still with us, too. Like your father, Michelle, all he wants is his kids/grandkids around on his special day. If you try that recipe, I know you'll love it. My family does! Have a terrific weekend, and good luck in the drawing!<br />The Lough Downhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303866914621657154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-9890776574002094612017-06-10T08:36:20.536-07:002017-06-10T08:36:20.536-07:00I love summer, too, Beverly! Except for the excess...I love summer, too, Beverly! Except for the excessive heat. And the humidity. And the weekly thunderstorms the heat and humidity brew. And those dry August days that turn the lawn brown and make the flowers' leaves crispy. Other than that, I love summer! LOL<br /><br />Happy June birthday to you, and good luck in the drawing!<br />The Lough Downhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303866914621657154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-22903712104429944032017-06-10T08:34:26.375-07:002017-06-10T08:34:26.375-07:00Love your dad's sayings, M.K.! I need to look ...Love your dad's sayings, M.K.! I need to look up those islands near Maine. They sound like fun! Enjoy your Saturday, m'dear, and good luck in the drawing!The Lough Downhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303866914621657154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-24772084651611054142017-06-10T04:44:24.470-07:002017-06-10T04:44:24.470-07:00My Dad was a June baby too. An incredibly kind and...My Dad was a June baby too. An incredibly kind and wonderful man. This is our first Father's day without him. We'll celebrate him by being together. His favorite gift was having us all near. We were so blessed to have him as our Dad, and that he was with us for 89 years. Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03621904926708244413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-7327345796687391012017-06-09T19:48:17.862-07:002017-06-09T19:48:17.862-07:00My Dad, at 86, is still around (thank You, Jesus)....My Dad, at 86, is still around (thank You, Jesus). All he wants for Father's Day is all 4 of his kids and their spouses, the grands, and great grands to spend the day with him. <br /><br />Your pie recipe looks scrumptious! Thank you for sharing it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626986144224416488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-54390569967666649202017-06-09T18:19:32.761-07:002017-06-09T18:19:32.761-07:00Seeing this makes me miss the dad my dad used to b...Seeing this makes me miss the dad my dad used to be. Thanks for the post. Oh and I am a June baby. :) so you miss that. LOL..... I always love summer !!!!!!!!!Beverly shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02594699591297998921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-8757564135447474422017-06-09T18:16:35.981-07:002017-06-09T18:16:35.981-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.M. K. Stelmackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00724398927453938880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-44467472276640780222017-06-09T18:15:52.969-07:002017-06-09T18:15:52.969-07:00I remember Dad for his rural expressions. The high...I remember Dad for his rural expressions. The high cost of repairs or a setback like bureaucratic policy was 'a corker'. Things coming fast at you were 'ten of a kind'. As in: it was raining 'tennakind'. And for negative emphasis the double negative: Don't matter none to me. I think that the expressions are from his English heritage. Long time ago, I read about these M. K. Stelmackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00724398927453938880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-87737136700659106122017-06-09T18:06:55.471-07:002017-06-09T18:06:55.471-07:00I'm with you and Kate, Jill...c'mon summer...I'm with you and Kate, Jill...c'mon summer! (I promise not to whimper and whine when the temps hit the low 100s and the humidity is in the high 90s!)<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend, m'dear!The Lough Downhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303866914621657154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-14343087731788163782017-06-09T18:05:58.262-07:002017-06-09T18:05:58.262-07:00LOL, Beth! Your dad was right! Wishing you a wonde...LOL, Beth! Your dad was right! Wishing you a wonderful weekend and much luck in the drawing!The Lough Downhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303866914621657154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-41862626200812943312017-06-09T18:05:08.833-07:002017-06-09T18:05:08.833-07:00Larry had a big ol' motorcycle when I met him,...Larry had a big ol' motorcycle when I met him, but gave it up to buy a 2nd car when the kids started coming along. He said it was no sacrifice, since he rarely got to ride it (and we had no place to store it in our first apartment), but I still think it was a loving sacrifice...<br /><br />Your dad is the kind of man heroes are made of. Five girls and a boy, all on his own? Whew, I'm The Lough Downhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303866914621657154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-32619386350641265692017-06-09T18:01:48.078-07:002017-06-09T18:01:48.078-07:00I empathize with your mom, Virginia! Larry is like...I empathize with your mom, Virginia! Larry is like that...eats what he pleases and rarely gains an ounce, while I merely LOOK at a cupcake and the scale goes up 5 lbs.! Have a happy weekend, m'friend!The Lough Downhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303866914621657154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-23708311881134656872017-06-09T17:54:58.707-07:002017-06-09T17:54:58.707-07:00Great post, ladies. I think Kate's suggestion ...Great post, ladies. I think Kate's suggestion is spot on. Bring on summer!Jill Weatherholthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12935341991222337363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-68231803752557753002017-06-09T09:18:33.698-07:002017-06-09T09:18:33.698-07:00Not exactly advice, but my dad once said, "If...Not exactly advice, but my dad once said, "If it weren't for the lazy people, we'd all still be making tools by hitting two rocks together."Beth Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02447148196867821907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-54142807743684615132017-06-09T09:17:27.190-07:002017-06-09T09:17:27.190-07:00Happy Birthday, Shirley!Happy Birthday, Shirley!Beth Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02447148196867821907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2442063056672240555.post-11432469980711834602017-06-09T08:38:03.405-07:002017-06-09T08:38:03.405-07:00P.S. My birthday is in June too. It's only Mon...P.S. My birthday is in June too. It's only Monday, the 12th. Gemini's raise your hands!Shirley Hailstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08591939719909610168noreply@blogger.com