tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153284283330600337.post5689654121976359264..comments2023-08-23T16:05:40.216-07:00Comments on Mullin Avenue Workshop: Some thoughts on ThanksgivingMullin Avenue Workshophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09489785153205822301noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153284283330600337.post-35240992747511264422011-10-12T08:57:39.083-07:002011-10-12T08:57:39.083-07:00Hey, Chedster,
We may look pretty tough. but you r...Hey, Chedster,<br />We may look pretty tough. but you rule!<br />Really Ched, not many of our kind get to be Celebrity Bloggers!<br />Headbonks to you as well,<br />Catch you next time!<br />BrendaMullin Avenue Workshophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489785153205822301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153284283330600337.post-60084657785615848932011-10-12T08:50:24.856-07:002011-10-12T08:50:24.856-07:00Sending a personal headbonk to both of the cats. Y...Sending a personal headbonk to both of the cats. You dudes are looking so tough in that photo and I mean that in a gooooooooooood way! <br /><br />Headbonks and laters, The Ched<br /><br />Celebrity Blogger but alas I must share blogs with my Meowmie for now.Mr. Cheddarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474199186858136073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153284283330600337.post-43524979527689927732011-10-11T20:26:28.012-07:002011-10-11T20:26:28.012-07:00Thanks to you Geraldine, and Teri, for your kind c...Thanks to you Geraldine, and Teri, for your kind comments.<br /><br />I am thankful for your friendship!<br /><br />Have a great week!<br /><br />Headbonks and love to the Ched from H and A!<br /><br />Hugs, <br />BrendaMullin Avenue Workshophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489785153205822301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153284283330600337.post-27959335447399241212011-10-11T16:08:40.332-07:002011-10-11T16:08:40.332-07:00Such a beautiful post Brenda! You make me realize...Such a beautiful post Brenda! You make me realize all the things in life that I am thankful for. All the important things, the things we love.<br />I am also tha kful for calling you a friend!!<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!!Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16029722057577018059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153284283330600337.post-66997059096740981662011-10-11T09:11:19.093-07:002011-10-11T09:11:19.093-07:00Your mom was so beautiful Brenda, as an older woma...Your mom was so beautiful Brenda, as an older woman and in this photo too. So graceful and pretty. And you, you haven't changed a bit!!!! This was a lovely post to read. We do have a lot to be thankful for, good reminders. Somedays, I know I need reminding. Life is so short, we've got to make the most of and be grateful for all the good things and people along the way. <br /><br />Happy Week and Headbonks from the Chedster to your kitties. Ched's got some posts coming up soon, you might want to let them know. G :<)Geraldinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541033372574718987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153284283330600337.post-68030791138946777892011-10-10T14:24:45.760-07:002011-10-10T14:24:45.760-07:00Ann,
Well thanks for reading all the way through, ...Ann,<br />Well thanks for reading all the way through, and for your kind comments.<br /><br />Yes, it is so great that we have the opportunity to meet through blogging, as we would not likely have known one another otherwise. And I love that we have our connection of Canada.<br /><br />The Metis people are basically a mixed race of people from parents who were First Nations, and another race, generally in the past it was French or Scottish/Irish.My ancestor was a scottish/ first nations man who worked originally as a fur trader and traveled by canoe. He had also been an educated man, both in Scotland, and Montreal. He spoke French, Scottish, English, and Cree, and possibly some other First Nation languages. He had also studied medicine, and was known as a healer.He made the first flour mill in Manitoba, and there is a museum in Winnipeg now, where you can see the actual mill.<br /><br />My Mom's father had both French/ Metis, and the Scottish/Metis in his grandparents, and her maiden name was Leveille which is French. As far as I had known her family was French, but I think due to the political troubles, they chose not to talk about the Metis side, at the time.I feel sure Mom would have been interested to learn and have enjoyed this part as well.<br /><br />I love your description of having Chinese food for Thanksgiving with your parents! <br /><br />Thanks for your kind words about my mom, she was a nice, generous person.<br /><br />Have a super week, and I hope it stays dry and sunny for you!<br />BrendaMullin Avenue Workshophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489785153205822301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4153284283330600337.post-28919702625447205312011-10-10T13:37:29.162-07:002011-10-10T13:37:29.162-07:00Brenda, Happy Thanksgiving to you!! I enjoyed ver...Brenda, Happy Thanksgiving to you!! I enjoyed very much reading your entire post as it touched me in many areas. <br /><br />First those handprint turkeys remind me of my children's pre-school days and I'm sure I must have at least one of those tucked away somewhere.<br /><br />Your citrus window dressing is beautiful in it's simplicity and how the light shines through it. How long will it last?<br /><br />I am fascinated by Mechtild's name. How is it pronounced? And what is a Metis? How wonderful to have this connection - especially with tech saavy Michael who will help out with camera issues.<br /><br />Of course I love Herbert and Arthur. I've always wanted an orange cat and Herbert looks like he is good company. Surely Arthur must be a bit vain as he is so beautiful (kidding - not about being beautiful).<br /><br />Your mom's picture shows her external beauty and reflects what a good and gracious person she was. When I saw your picture with M & M and then your mother's I can definitely see a resemblance. Most importantly you have inherited her generous spirit, I think and surely she must have loved books as you do.<br /><br />I am thankful to have "met" you Brenda! Who knew that a former Canadian living in Orlando would be in touch with a talented, generous woman in the prairies of Manitoba!<br /><br />Also love the fact that you and your neighbors pitch in with tasks to keep condo costs down - that's the way it should work!<br /><br />One of my best American Thanksgivings was when I went to the Florida Keys with my parents and ate at a Chinese restaurant for Thanksgiving dinner.<br /><br />AnnThe Boston Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211110867604264641noreply@blogger.com