Comments on: A Whole Lot of Love

By: 50s Housewife

50s Housewife — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

We love Alison Krauss too (have several CDs).

Great post!

By: mary beth

mary beth — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:52:00 +0000

Sandy, I too love Allison and that song is one of my all time favorites. I think I will have them sing that at my funeral! Thank you for your blog..I have learned so much from it, and I am an old lady!

By: Michelle B.

Michelle B. — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:32:00 +0000

Wow, Sandy. Your blog looks amazing! Have I missed the partner links in the past or are they new? So proud of you. You go girl!
love,
Michelle B.

By: Becca

Becca — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 03:26:00 +0000

Gosh Sandy! Your blog has grown so much since the last time I visited. It’s beautiful. I have missed reading your words. You taught me so much about the rules for being a good hostess–my favorite: don’t apologize.

I’ll be back soon! I have to go check out that Alison Krauss song. We love her around here.

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:22:00 +0000

I love that song and posted it on my blog a while ago too. So perfect and simple. Love the pictures of your little musician!

By: DebraK from ~the Bunnies Bungalow~

DebraK from ~the Bunnies Bungalow~ — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:44:00 +0000

Thank you for reminding us what is important in life! I love hearing children play music.
Take care, DebraK

By: Melanie Dorsey

Melanie Dorsey — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:28:00 +0000

Hi Sandy,
Do you have your salmon recipe on your blog?
I fixed cedar plank salmon tonight but wanted to check out your recipe first.
In trying to find it, I saw some other tasty looking dishes I hope to try soon!
Melanie@Bella~Mella

By: The Nester

The Nester — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:43:00 +0000

Love AK too but OH MY GOODNESS, Abby looks just like you!

By: Kirstin

Kirstin — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:14:00 +0000

So true sandy! It can be easy to fall into the trap that says the only way we can entertain, or the only way people will want to be in our homes is if they are Up-to-date, or have the latest decor and our meals our gourmet. Which unfortunatley just isn’t true! I can go into a home that is trendy and perfectly clean and the meal extravagent, but feel so afraid of breaking something, or the hostess barely sits to visit because they are so busy cleaning up and bustling about. Or It all comes down to us..I can go into the same home and feel relaxed, depending on the tone the host or hostess sets. Or I can go in a home with older furniture and feel immediately at home, or just the opposite.

I love having people in my home and want them to feel so at home here! I will often leave the dishes till later, or have the gal come and visit with me while I clean.

By: Jeanneoli

Jeanneoli — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:22:00 +0000

It has taken me many years to realize some of those wise hospitality lessons. I also love Allison Krauss.

By: An Adventurer in the World

An Adventurer in the World — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:07:00 +0000

Sandy, you must be mistaken. Allison lives HERE. : )

Have you ever heard the song her banjo player, Ron Block, wrote: "In the Palm of Your Hand"? He is inspiring in his own right, though quiet.

great post, the other thoughts as well....

deb meyers

By: The Real Me!

The Real Me! — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:34:00 +0000

It’s all about the atmosphere of your home. I love it when people tell me they feel “at home” in MY home.
Great Post
Blessings
Kim

By: Grace

Grace — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:57:00 +0000

alison krauss has such a soothing and melodic voice, and her lyrics are beautiful too. great post, sandy!

By: Our Complete Family

Our Complete Family — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:18:00 +0000

So true, so true my dear!
Our house loves her music, too!
Happy day wishes~ Les

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:57:00 +0000

So True! A great reminder for us all!

By: Hannah E.

Hannah E. — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:33:00 +0000

I don’t think I’ve commented on here before, but I sure love reading your blog! I always feel so energized to serve people in my home once I’ve read one of your posts, and it’s in a way that helps me examine my motives and priorities too.

By: A Stone Gatherer

A Stone Gatherer — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:35:00 +0000

I love that song and Allison Kraus’ music. Just today on my blog I did a birthday tribute to my husband using the song “When you say nothing at all”.

By: Holly

Holly — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:43:00 +0000

Beautiful.

Thank you for sharing the song and the reminder of the true reason we serve others. . .

By: mrsjones6

mrsjones6 — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:27:00 +0000

So very true! I appreciate the reminder of such a wonderful attitude.
hope you are having a great week,
Jennifer

By: LovingLegacy

LovingLegacy — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:09:00 +0000

What a beautiful post and beautiful blog – this is a powerful reminder to get back to what mATTERS! happy wednesday… nice to “meet” you!