tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.comments2023-08-02T21:10:21.457-04:00Strands of PatternJeff Hargetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comBlogger6879125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-61266070602109086702023-08-02T21:10:21.457-04:002023-08-02T21:10:21.457-04:00True love never ends. True love never ends. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-18989859842008034542023-07-20T07:37:34.562-04:002023-07-20T07:37:34.562-04:00That is just so touching.That is just so touching.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-43848622166287503882023-07-20T03:25:53.430-04:002023-07-20T03:25:53.430-04:00Thanks, Alex. In the end, grief is a road we all t...Thanks, Alex. In the end, grief is a road we all travel alone, no matter how many are holding our hand along the way.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-32347372835175854662023-07-20T03:23:52.102-04:002023-07-20T03:23:52.102-04:00I appreciate that. Thank you.I appreciate that. Thank you.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-225909291588524462023-07-19T07:25:04.570-04:002023-07-19T07:25:04.570-04:00That was beautiful, Jeff. So sorry you've had ...That was beautiful, Jeff. So sorry you've had to do it alone.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-6815689057970778492023-07-17T15:33:24.449-04:002023-07-17T15:33:24.449-04:00Heartfelt and beautiful. Thank you. And thank yo...Heartfelt and beautiful. Thank you. And thank you for the life you have lived for her.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-31651944107052496232021-03-03T16:22:13.486-05:002021-03-03T16:22:13.486-05:00Now I know why mine never turn out right. I have z...Now I know why mine never turn out right. I have zero patience in the kitchen and I throw all the noodles in at once. My mother always made me chicken and dumplings for my birthday dinner. Maybe one day, I will have the patience to make them the right way. <br /><br />Jo would be so happy that she prodded you into logging onto your blog. She was a writer's best cheerleader. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-28906489063083623612021-02-21T19:29:40.606-05:002021-02-21T19:29:40.606-05:00Thanks for the recipe. And awesome that you got to...Thanks for the recipe. And awesome that you got to meet Jo.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-48275710813725447432021-02-04T23:55:39.423-05:002021-02-04T23:55:39.423-05:00Thank you for the dumpling recipe. I didn't kn...Thank you for the dumpling recipe. I didn't know Jo but after reading her blog I wish I had. Kalpanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503951641129389045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-1205181798872611782021-02-04T19:44:49.051-05:002021-02-04T19:44:49.051-05:00It's awesome you got to spend that much time w...It's awesome you got to spend that much time with her in person. I've never been quite that far north. She impacted a lot of lives.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-50991960882151703272021-02-04T14:03:02.012-05:002021-02-04T14:03:02.012-05:00Oh thanks so much, not only for the recipe, but fo...Oh thanks so much, not only for the recipe, but for you memory of Jo and Matt. I knew her mostly from afar (internet), but did have the chance to meet them as well when we went to Canada two years ago. We visited with them for three days and had many conversations and lots of fun. I love how I'm learning more about Jo through all her other friends here. Thanks again for sharing, and for commenting on my blog. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-65529519019543572332021-02-03T20:49:00.318-05:002021-02-03T20:49:00.318-05:00Every year, Grandma would ask, "Jeff, what yo...Every year, Grandma would ask, "Jeff, what you want for your birthday?" Every year, I'd answer, "Chicken and dumplings, please!" She never let me down. And yes, I've been trying to find all the places remembering Jo today. Lots of smiles here at the outpouring.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-3211316858009375852021-02-03T20:46:02.679-05:002021-02-03T20:46:02.679-05:00I thought about that when I read your recipe. All ...I thought about that when I read your recipe. All I could think about was those dwarves getting into the beans again. I must admit I chuckled a fair bit at that. Do let me know if you try the recipe. It's a family favorite here.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-61893931295101645602021-02-03T20:08:34.662-05:002021-02-03T20:08:34.662-05:00I haven't had dumplings since I moved out of m...I haven't had dumplings since I moved out of mom & dad's house many years ago! I might just have to try this!<br />So glad to see so many people remembering Jo!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-75385692151750112892021-02-03T19:09:56.294-05:002021-02-03T19:09:56.294-05:00Ah, I do remember that time. She was very glad als...Ah, I do remember that time. She was very glad also about the time she could spend with you on that visit. And I think that's one of the best described recipes I have seen. I must have my dwarves try it soon. I had one with beans on it, OF COURSE. Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-6004880428674595722021-02-03T18:20:17.918-05:002021-02-03T18:20:17.918-05:00I wish you'd had the chance to as well. And ye...I wish you'd had the chance to as well. And yes, you do need to try these dumplings. They're what I requested from Grandma every year for my birthday.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-45976768248194532782021-02-03T18:18:34.281-05:002021-02-03T18:18:34.281-05:00Hey there. Yes, I found it interesting as well. Gr...Hey there. Yes, I found it interesting as well. Growing up in the sunbelt, I assumed everyone knew how to make buttermilk biscuits. :-)Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-42825759408080386192021-02-03T18:16:52.913-05:002021-02-03T18:16:52.913-05:00I remember that too! As I recall you were on your ...I remember that too! As I recall you were on your way to or from someplace. Would have been nice if you could have stayed longer.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-61240803278519152572021-02-03T18:15:45.010-05:002021-02-03T18:15:45.010-05:00Yes, they made such an adorable couple.Yes, they made such an adorable couple.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-87743113537283145572021-02-03T18:15:09.668-05:002021-02-03T18:15:09.668-05:00She was, Rachna. You would have liked her loads.She was, Rachna. You would have liked her loads.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-60911278923571085882021-02-03T18:14:44.810-05:002021-02-03T18:14:44.810-05:00Indeed, I hope so as well.Indeed, I hope so as well.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-15336236549913173912021-02-03T15:03:08.794-05:002021-02-03T15:03:08.794-05:00That's an interesting way of making dumplings!...That's an interesting way of making dumplings! Must try it some time. Thanks for your memories of Jo. I wish I'd known her.Jemima Petthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110647375899927233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-15189429933932847862021-02-03T11:16:12.713-05:002021-02-03T11:16:12.713-05:00Hi Jeff - so pleased to see and read this ... it m...Hi Jeff - so pleased to see and read this ... it must have been fun meeting up with them. Interesting she was wanting buttermilk recipes ... while this Grandma's dish sounds delicious ... I really enjoy dumplings in a pot of excellent 'stew' ... all the best - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-607970157656018002021-02-03T10:00:46.045-05:002021-02-03T10:00:46.045-05:00I remember when you met them as I joined you guys ...I remember when you met them as I joined you guys for a little while. I'm so glad I did, too.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3897178701274249737.post-72696330666525879242021-02-03T09:29:52.904-05:002021-02-03T09:29:52.904-05:00That is awesome you got to meet her and Matt!That is awesome you got to meet her and Matt!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com