I’d like you to meet Chloe. Chloe accompanied me on my trip to San Diego last year and she has decided to come along for the visit this year. Knowing how much I would miss our dogs, my husband gave her to me last year right before I left MHC for a 6 month stay in San Diego. I miss them so much it hurts. I have a need to cuddle a furry creature and Miss Chloe fits the bill.
Thank you, my dear friends, for all the wonderful comments you left on my previous post. You inspire me and you lovingly push me to take a risk and go for it. How can I not? I have read your comments several times. Like Jodie, I believe that ‘we are the authors of the life we create.’ It is easy to forget that at times. Thankfully, I have all my wonderful friends to remind me. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – blogging has introduced me to so many generous, compassionate, caring, talented people.
For those of you who wrote to say that the reason you are drawn to this blog is because it is authentic and real: thank you. When I was working with Amber on the blog redesign a couple of months ago, I emphasized that I didn’t want it to look ‘too slick.’ That was the only way I could think of to express my sincere desire to keep MHC what it has always been: about our cottage, our life, our dogs, my creative endeavors, decorating and gardening. So the fact that you think this blog I write is authentic makes me very happy.
Well, it is Sunday night and I have finished a long, long week of work. The first few weeks of Rep rehearsals are always exhausting. 3 Rep shows are in rehearsal and I am also coaching a 4th production that is moving onstage this week. There are not enough hours in the day. Eventually, I will have more free time…but for now…this girl is tired. I have one day off on Monday and I have several errands to run. On Monday evening many of us will meet to honor the life of my friend Raul who died a few weeks ago. He was a Stage Manager at the theater for many years and a very good friend to both me and my husband.
Have a wonderful Monday.
Chloe is just too cute. I’m a new follower and must say, I’m jealous of the wonderful porch. Have a great week.
A sweet hello from Frog Hollow Farm! It sounds like you are doing fine way out there in California! I love that your husband gave you that adorable little bear, what a cute face! I’m sure that you are missing everyone at MHC terribly and it’s wonderful to hear how much the support from your blogger friends means to you. I sometimes struggle between posting the real, true me or creating something that I think would be more interesting to the people who stop by my blog. All-in-all I think I’m being true to keeping it real!
Enjoy your day off – I know you’re attending the memorial for your friend but I’m sure you will all be remembering and sharing all the wonderful things about him. Ciao, bella!
I was attracted to your blog by it’s name, but have continued coming back for the content.
Hope your week goes well.
Monday already? Well that’s okay since rain is forecast and our lawn is getting a bit crispy from lack of moisture.
Your blog really is lovely and soooo not slick. It’s a feel good place, Claudia. Enjoy your week!!
Di
The Blue Ridge Gal
I’m so glad you stopped by my blog and left a comment so I had to chance to visit your blog. Love the vintage vignettes.
Your blog is full of inspiration- and would fit right in the pages of Artful Blogger.
I’m off to look at some more off your blog.
I am so glad you have Chloe. She is very sweet.
Your blog is a feel good place. The first time I came on I loved it. Reading your posts is like talking to a friend.
I am sorry to hear of the passing of your dear friend. May tomorrow night be a wonderful remembrance of him.
I hope that you get some well deserved sleep, and some creative time at some point soon.
Hugs to you,
Terri
Glad you have Chloe! Enjoy your day off! Take it easy! Have a good time remembering your friend. I know it can be hard but no one wants people sad when they remember them:)
Happy Week!
Hugs,Lisa
It always helps to have a “friend” close by to comfort you in trying times, sweetpea! ;-)
xoxo
Connie
So sorry for your loss, Claudia. It’s so hard to lose a dear friend.
Hugs,
Jill
Good luck tonight for your sad/celebration. Chloe may get some big hugs after the gathering.
Took Louella for her treatment today, so I am sad, also.
Xo, Your sister,
Mere
Chloe looks like a good stand in for your family. When I am away from mine I always bring my bear. Once on a business trip I forgot to bring my bear and went out to buy another one. I think the two women I was traveling with thought I was a bit looney, but I didn’t care. I really slept better that night in the hotel with my new bear. Hugs to you and Chloe!
Love,
Susan and Bentley
xxoo
HI CLAUDIA,
CHLOE IS ADORABLE, IT IS SO GREAT TO HAVE SOMEONE TO TALK TOO.
IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS IN LIFE LIKE CHLOE THAT MAKES THINGS HAPPIER FOR US.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF, IT’S RAINING TODAY IN NJ.
RIZZI
Sounds like things are really busy there! Sorry to hear about your friend Raul. Glad you have a little buddy there to hug on when you feel homesick
Claudia,
Hope you are enjoying your day off this week. I think I figured out my problem. I will e-mail you.
It’s a beautiful day here in Kansas for a change!
Claudia
Dear Claudia,
sorry that you’re homesick, hope the little bear helps a bit. I always have a bear with me when I have to stay alone- this might sound crazy but I feel cuddled this way! Naturally, my furry baby is always with me, and this helps a lot too!
Glad you kept your blog this simple- I love it and hope you’ll realize that dream of yours.
Sorry if I’ve been such a bad blogger lately, I’m on the mend, both physically and spiritually ;)) so hope I can visit more often.
Monicaxx.
Hello Sweet Claudia,
I love your little furry cuddle buddie. I know it’s not the same, but your husband was so sweet to give you a loving gift.
I know it must be hard to be away from home and sometimes life pulls us in so many directions, but we always manage to balance what’s important.
Time will fly by and you will be home soon.
hugs
Sissie
Claudia, I feel so much better now that I know Chloe is there keeping you company. I think that was such a dear thing for your husband to do.
hugs
Reminds me of the bear made out of a recycled mink coat I was given just before my first surgery for cancer. He is still with with, and I am still here!
hi claudia,
i’m glad you have little chloe there. i’m sure she has been infused with lots o’ love from don.
hope you are having a nice week.
xo
elyse
{check your mail box, ‘kay?}
Claudia,
Thank you for visiting my blog and for your kind words. I am fairly new to the blogging world and I am so happy to meet all you lovely ladies. You are all so nice and welcoming. I will definitely be back to visit.
Warmly,
Bethany