tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16866135.post7021310510929451089..comments2023-10-15T08:27:22.328-05:00Comments on Dreams of Simple Life: The year of reading and writing.Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09996742258485392155noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16866135.post-67728072732683841802009-01-12T13:05:00.000-06:002009-01-12T13:05:00.000-06:00Ok, so I'm trying not to be one of those people wh...Ok, so I'm trying not to be one of those people who read but don't comment! What did you call them, a "phantom" blogger?... <BR/><BR/>Boy, I wish that Jason would be on board with the no TV thing - but I think that my goal will be to create a quiet little safe haven in part of my home where the sound of the television cannot be heard and then make that my reading place. Maybe reading and writing will be one of my healthy habits this year. So far, I've loved being new to the blogging scene.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16866135.post-20128073283363030422009-01-08T15:33:00.000-06:002009-01-08T15:33:00.000-06:00you will not miss the TV AT ALL....jules and i dec...you will not miss the TV AT ALL....jules and i decided not to have a TV for our first year of marriage...and then after 2 and 1/2 years we finally got one to watch the olympics this past summer. we hardly ever turn it on. <BR/>i love the idea of "the year of reading and writing" :) <BR/>i agree with sharon...Three Cups of <BR/>Tea is the best book i've read in a long while. i'm going to check out some of your picks too :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16866135.post-66947490819262281792009-01-08T12:14:00.000-06:002009-01-08T12:14:00.000-06:00Christine! It is stephanie. Let me know when you r...Christine! It is stephanie. Let me know when you read the Irresistible Revolution.. I actually just bought it the other day. Many of my friends have told me that I'd enjoy it. Maybe if someone I know is reading it, then I'll be encouraged to read it as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16866135.post-91012436531876316392009-01-08T10:12:00.000-06:002009-01-08T10:12:00.000-06:00OH, Christine... I admire your pursuit of simplici...OH, Christine... I admire your pursuit of simplicity and am so excited for this new year for you! There are so many things to look forward to and so many new days and memories ahead to capture with pen and heart in hand... and maybe a nice cup of chai! ;)<BR/><BR/>I've been reading My Beautiful Idol by Pete Gall. It's poignant and funny, honest and deliberately candid.Annibellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377191298210608753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16866135.post-74084112273733785212009-01-08T05:10:00.000-06:002009-01-08T05:10:00.000-06:00I so love and support your decision, Christine: A ...I so love and support your decision, Christine: A year of reading and writing. A year without tv distraction. To be open to inspiration that comes from living simple, from the quiet and from listening ... I'm sure it will be a year of growth, inner peace, and deeper friendships for you and your husband. Last year I also stopped some occupations that robbed my time, and instead read through the whole Bible, from cover to cover. It truly was a beautiful year of reading, pondering and growth. And it surely has changed me forever. So I do wish you all the best for 2009. May God bless your decision and speak to you. Thank you for your very inspiring blog. Many greetings from Europe (Switzerland)! MonicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16866135.post-41690354133031491162009-01-07T17:52:00.000-06:002009-01-07T17:52:00.000-06:00you should also read Walking With God by John Eldr...you should also read Walking With God by John Eldridge. Reading it changed the way we pray and its amazing what God has shown us about him!! thanks for sharing, now I have some of yours to add to my list!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16866135.post-79288044621185531222009-01-07T14:35:00.000-06:002009-01-07T14:35:00.000-06:00I saw that your husband is reading The Same Kind o...I saw that your husband is reading The Same Kind of Different As Me. If you haven't read it, you really should. It's such a great book! I'm passing it along to all of the "young & fabulous" girls!<BR/>-TaraTarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03507385981728757999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16866135.post-20674868570232679812009-01-06T17:05:00.000-06:002009-01-06T17:05:00.000-06:00ooo, what a great entry--very inspiring. i'm so e...ooo, what a great entry--very inspiring. i'm so excited that you're starting to write your book. i think this will be a wonderful year for the baileys!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10120934273014881232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16866135.post-70064950508053777082009-01-06T10:39:00.000-06:002009-01-06T10:39:00.000-06:00By the way, I adore that rain quote - thank you.By the way, I adore that rain quote - thank you.jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168293874159673268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16866135.post-84014890220669865172009-01-06T10:38:00.000-06:002009-01-06T10:38:00.000-06:00We're not giving up TV, but you know I LOVE this. ...We're not giving up TV, but you know I LOVE this. However, I do strongly agree with less TV and more books. Always more books and writing. I'll be perusing that book list of yours. Care to join goodreads? :)<BR/>xoxo.jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168293874159673268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16866135.post-5657117083850119542009-01-06T10:13:00.000-06:002009-01-06T10:13:00.000-06:00i love it! just read Three Cups of Tea in about 3 ...i love it! just read Three Cups of Tea in about 3 days. a good inbetween book or to read after something heavy. have you read it? biography about man building schools in pakistan. <BR/>(not to tempt you) and just when you need a reading break, ABC.com will be waiting for you!!!The Morginskyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08739358204533421414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16866135.post-80264414887751590532009-01-06T09:08:00.000-06:002009-01-06T09:08:00.000-06:00OK, color me inspired! I think this may be someth...OK, color me inspired! I think this may be something I need to do...<BR/><BR/>I seriously need to shut down my facebook more often to spend more time reading and writing. I think it's the year to do it...<BR/><BR/>...and I might check into some of those books you listed...Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00928499787047289929noreply@blogger.com