Comments on: Learning to Listen for Hospitable Moments

By: Mushroom and Kale Grilled Cheese and Friday Faves - foodiecrush

Mushroom and Kale Grilled Cheese and Friday Faves - foodiecrush — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 19:46:32 +0000

[…] Being a good hostess doesn’t have to involve an elaborate dinner party if you learn to listen for hospitable moments. […]

By: Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective

Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 04:02:28 +0000

Beautiful post! Thanks for the reminders!

By: Sandy Coughlin

Sandy Coughlin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:51:22 +0000

In reply to Bevy. As simple as a smile. Love that, Bevy!

By: Sandy Coughlin

Sandy Coughlin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:50:59 +0000

In reply to Cookin Canuck. Thank you Dara, and couldn't agree more!

By: Sandy Coughlin

Sandy Coughlin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:50:37 +0000

In reply to Jackie. I bet you are good at this, Jackie :)

By: Sandy Coughlin

Sandy Coughlin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:50:02 +0000

In reply to Carolyn. I'm going to write a post about this, Carolyn. I hear about this all the time and I love your honestly. Stay tuned ... thanks for being a faithful reader!

By: Sandy Coughlin

Sandy Coughlin — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:49:11 +0000

In reply to Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig. That's a perfect kind of hospitality, Cathy. I bet everyone wants to do construction at your house! LOL

By: Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig

Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:22:26 +0000

I have a contractor working at the house currently and he brings a lot of help. These are likely guys who currently need work and are here for a day job. I noticed when all the guys were eating lunch one of them had nothing and was just sitting there. Without asking I fired up the grill and just threw some hot dogs on (acting like I was cooking for the family). I brought this guy several of the dogs with all the goodies on it, without asking him, and OMG he ate them so fast you knew he was so hungry. I could tell he was so moved by the gesture…no words were needed. And I disappeared back in the house. It felt good.

By: nessa

nessa — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:04:38 +0000

Great post!

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:01:56 +0000

Sandy, I’ve been following your blog this spring & have been really blessed. I have to confess that I am a reluctant entertainer myself.
It’s easier for me to have my family over for a meal–the ones we call our kids & “grands”. Maybe because I know they will forgive any dust or forgotten surfaces in need of attn.
My hubby & I have been missionaries for decades & I have hosted house guests in 4 foreign countries, as well as the 4 states in which we have lived here in the homeland.
During those early yrs I pulled out all the stops & really loved to delight all the senses of my guests but I think that I set myself such a high standard, w/o realizing it, that now as an older hostess, I am physically suffering the after-effects when I attempt to entertain on the same level.
I have arthritis in my wrists & thumbs, as well as a bad shoulder. Big pots, big casseroles & big roasters do me in now.
How to entertain w/the same hospitality & attn. to detail as before; that is what I’m seeking.
Love all the decorative touches, the lovely photos & the inspirational thoughts you share. Great job!