issue 12.3

Comments

[dori]

I haven't read all of the Nest yet, but wanted to comment on Rick Ohler's piece while it was fresh on my mind. I wanted to hear more about Grandodie! I laughed out loud about the crate of old lady clothes arriving ahead of time. I also have a ritual of boiling my water for coffee in the French press, and then taking it back to my lair for some alone time. After which I make a poached egg on toast. Am I turning into Grandori?
Well, you have inspired me to write about my own grandmothers, who were also very different from each other. Thanks for the memories.

[Mama]

Devouring yours words and photos. Comments to come. I love Thankful. Memories of my sweet mother, the art, the times, all special. Glad I was born in 1945, very incredible time to become me.

[Ruth Johnston]

Oh, how beautiful to read this gorgeous essay about your thoughts on the marvelous painting of the woman in the church, and how it came to be yours! Oh, lovely thoughts which brought tears to my eyes, dear Kateri. I loved knowing more about why you and your mom were named Kateri...... Thank you, darling!

[Mama]

Each issue just keeps getting better and better. I love the piece you did on my dear mama. She was the most unique woman, and always in my heart and mind. Rick's piece absolutely transformed me into believing those 3 gentlemen (father and grandfathers) appeared to him. Very creative writing at it's best. Keep on keepin' on...

[elayne daniels Singer]

I too remember seeing the painting in the house of your youth, and of Your Mom's connection to the Church, her mother, and of course you. How lucky to have such memories

[Holly Hall]

I love the picture of you and my dear friend Ruthie. In fact, she is mostly like a sister to me. She is still very hip! The nest just gets better and better. It is amazing how those special things from our childhood become so
Precious to us when we are older. I have two watercolors my aunt had comissioned as wedding gifts to my parents in 1951. They are paintings of the French Quarter in New Orleans where they were married. They are so special to me and I could totally relate when you spoke of your grandmother's painting. By the way, was Ruth named after your grandmother?

[kateri]

Hello everyone! Thanks so much for your comments.

@Grandori...oh you made me laugh. I hope you really will write about your grandmothers. And other things. xo

@Ruthie, did you like the old photo of us? 'm glad you liked the essay; she;s your gramma, too. :)

@Mama, wasn't Rick's essay wonderful? I'm so happy he agreed to contribute to Nest. We all have a lot to look forward to with his essays every other week.

@Elayne, I bet you do remember! I do feel lucky to have the memories I can actually recall. But my mom helped me out a lot with the details. :)

@Holly, Ruthie is still hip for sure. I would love to see those two paintings. You should send me a photo of them! And yes, Ruth was named after our grandmother Ruth. Even her middle name, Marguerite!

[Ruth Johnston]

Thank you, thank you and thank you some more! How lucky we are to be treated to this bountiful e-zine of yours, Kateri! I am so very thrilled that you are fulfilled by this lovely way of sharing thoughts, musings, ideas, creations, imaginings, and on and on. I forgot to mention earlier that the music was just what I needed last Sunday evening, and I listened to it for, I think, about two hours. So much beauty, brought each week to my home!! The best use of a computer, ever! May you continue for many years to come with Unweaving the Nest. It's inspiring, nourishing, delightful!!