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So, Am I Crazy !?!

10/27/2013

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A little over three months ago, while looking for information on chalk paint, I stumbled on a blog named Miss Mustard Seed written by a wonderful woman named Marian.  And I was hooked.  So many blogs, so little time, offering so much information, fun, and friendship.  I had heard about on-line communities, but just never got it.  Now I do.  And I want to join in. 

With encouragement from my Hero, I began pulling together ideas on what I could share. As a lifelong decorator ( I truly believe the first piece of furniture I ever moved was my crib ), with a creative can-do spirit, and a frugal-to-the-bone temperament and a new(ish) relationship I felt fairly confident that I had some things to bring to the table.  I also honestly want to hear back from others, the sharing of your ideas and opinions and comments.  Conversations.

What I am not good at is this computer stuff.  After writing a few pieces to launch my blog with, I ground to a halt trying to figure out what next.  What am I missing that needs to be done.  Writing isn’t my problem, how my blog functions is.  There are so many fantastic blogs, so polished, with so much to offer and so well done; I was, and am, totally overwhelmed. 

Then, after a week on the web with “0” comments, which honestly did not surprise me, I was a little concerned that I had missed something important.  And so I went back in and reset some things and am crossing my fingers that this time I have it set up right.  If, by chance, you did try to leave a comment and couldn’t, I do very sincerely apologize.   Please, please try again.

So, after all this rambling, what do you think?  Am I crazy?  Keep going?  I think so.  It’s not in me to give up easily on something I’ve committed to.  But I could really use your thoughts and help on what to do and, or, how to do things better. 

Thank you for hanging in there with me through the rambles.  I hope to hear from you!

Cindy

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Sara
10/31/2013 10:17:59 pm

Of course your crazy :) But the blog is very fun and beautiful. I love your writing style and your stories! xo

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Susan Clark
12/30/2013 10:11:15 am

It's looking like I've found a blog I'll be bookmarking and move to the top of my list along apwith Miss Mustard Seed!! (Which is where I found you in the comment section). "The Quirky Nest" lured me in. Your writing cinched the deal! Eventually, maybe you can figure out how to make your name a link back to your blog when you comment on other blogs. I've begun following several blogs by clicking on their comments. Your name, though, for me was worth googling! Best wishes!

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    Welcome!

    I’m Cindy, thank you so much for visiting The Quirky Nest. 

    The Quirky Nest derives its name from our Realtor's query, "What are you looking for in a home?" to which my Hero responded, "Something quirky, no cookie cutter houses."  And so this little house became ours.  The fact that it came with no less than five birdhouses plus one vine-wrapped bird condo kinda underscores the whole nest thing
       
    We share our home with one large Chesapeake Bay Retriever named Willow, and two kitty boys named Finneus and Barley.  AKA, the kids. 

    I'm a recently transplanted Southerner. We're not really all that far north of the Mason Dixon Line, but there are moments when I feel a strong kindred spirit with Dorothy.

    I'm the mom of three grown sons and the grand-momma of two beautiful granddaughters. Two fabulous daughters-in-law are an added bonus. 

    I qualify for most, but not quite all, senior discounts.  It’s sort of a blessing with a curse.

    I'm a hunter-gatherer. Antique shops, flea markets, dusty old junk shops and architectural salvage yards are my perfect playgrounds.  Finding that unexpected something that I didn't know I was looking for makes me absolutely giddy. 

    But mostly, I find my greatest joy in helping others, nurturing my family, creating a warm inviting home, and adding a little of my history to the things I touch.

    My Hero and I have a very long list of projects that we are undertaking around our home.  Old houses, with their lath and plaster walls and less than level or straight anything, bring a whole different set of issues to the table and I can’t wait to share our challenges and solutions with you.  

    In 2020 our little house will be a century old.  We, my Hero and I, are working hard to make sure she is ready for the next 100 years and would love for you to join us on the adventure.

    Joy to all!

    Cindy

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