tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post6853439769304270334..comments2024-03-17T05:43:47.360-07:00Comments on Gwen Moss: our big news…it’s official.Leslie Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06367872267145012395noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-42369432165141839422013-11-01T17:38:41.544-07:002013-11-01T17:38:41.544-07:00"warm, gushing memories of our beginning"..."warm, gushing memories of our beginning" - I absolutely love that and am so happy that you give so many of us the pleasure of seeing glimpses of your new adventure. xxMonicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961649124510051001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-46322793517418133222013-10-30T12:34:51.186-07:002013-10-30T12:34:51.186-07:00Such great news!I wholeheartedly wish you both to ...Such great news!I wholeheartedly wish you both to enjoy life. Do keep us posted;-)Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860313079227199741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-65451837260181408952013-10-26T06:34:03.165-07:002013-10-26T06:34:03.165-07:00I'm so happy for you Leslie, you sound so posi...I'm so happy for you Leslie, you sound so positive about your move, it has to be the right thing for both of you! <br />Thanks for stopping by, Barbara Walters is a little frail, they held on to her whenever she would step up on stage or when she got down, someone was always with her.Something Nice and Prettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672141781621068025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-60880312794274532192013-10-25T16:37:47.017-07:002013-10-25T16:37:47.017-07:00Leslie, Congrats to both of you and I wish you muc...Leslie, Congrats to both of you and I wish you much happiness in your new location.<br />Hugs,<br />SherrySherry @ No Minimalist Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321374710550709020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-28738138447372265652013-10-24T02:39:09.553-07:002013-10-24T02:39:09.553-07:00Wow, that is a big life change Leslie! How wonderf...Wow, that is a big life change Leslie! How wonderful and exciting to be looking forward to the future and all the possibilities ahead! And you know, I'm actually not the least bit surprised! Can't wait to follow your new adventure!Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14197078418514604572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-87782378898193965962013-10-23T09:55:51.088-07:002013-10-23T09:55:51.088-07:00Leslie, what a brave and beautiful post. An advent...Leslie, what a brave and beautiful post. An adventure. With a man you love. The sea, the sea. I am so excited for you. This is truly a wild and wonderful thing and you will do it splendidly.<br /><br />As for me I've done it all backward. Many wild and wonderful things have been done, over and over. I'm just happy to write now, oversee the garden, wait for the right love again, keep peddling my kids, play the piano. The world of writing and the energy I am giving it is the wild thang right now.<br />hugs xxcatchillcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10360989103518880339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-62477685981436339342013-10-22T13:52:00.015-07:002013-10-22T13:52:00.015-07:00Oh Leslie, thank you so much for coming by today! ...Oh Leslie, thank you so much for coming by today! I just got home from work and I am enjoying one of my simple pleasures: connecting with people who have the passion for writing about their experiences.<br /><br />It is quite amazing when you think of the amount of time you've spent together, what you've done as a couple (raising children for you, going to school for us) and you wonder, "HOW DID WE DO IT ALL?" Then we hope journey more and maybe another 30 years from now say, "I remember all those dear bloggers I once knew." I love Mary Oliver's quote about what are we going to do with this one, precious life....each one of us is the only person that can decide that for ourselves. ENJOY YOUR NEW ADVENTURE IN THE SUN! AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-42421969684192042802013-10-22T08:01:18.968-07:002013-10-22T08:01:18.968-07:00I thought I had commented on this post...hmmm. agi...I thought I had commented on this post...hmmm. aging?<br />Well, good for you Leslie. These times when our children leave the nest and we attempt to rediscover who we were before and who we have now become are so interesting. I am at a similar crossroads. At first I thought it was a tad scarey but I am now feeling a bit of excitement around these ideas. <br />I am so happy to hear in your "voice" a sense of exhilaration with this new adventure in place. I completely understand that need to mull it over in your head, look at it from different angles while you consider all of its pros and cons. Once that is done...well, time to put it in action.<br />Exciting. Donna@anangloinquébechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03074337849133414753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-28477639925295469462013-10-21T16:20:07.610-07:002013-10-21T16:20:07.610-07:00Leslie, this is huge! What a blessing to be able t...Leslie, this is huge! What a blessing to be able to choose such an adventure at this stage of life. I'm looking forward to following along on your exciting journey! Jeanette@Creating a Life Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16717273896278612876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-76395927136796556452013-10-21T11:45:47.231-07:002013-10-21T11:45:47.231-07:00oh wow and oh yay!
southern cal is ready for ya le...oh wow and oh yay!<br />southern cal is ready for ya leslie. huntington beach is so beautiful and i cannot wait to see the home you put together. what a new exciting chapter.<br />i love this post and love that you will be even closer to my digs. it's nice to picture you here. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17450964045192162771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-11414369281270181202013-10-19T21:32:37.645-07:002013-10-19T21:32:37.645-07:00Leslie, that is exciting news! I admire you as a ...Leslie, that is exciting news! I admire you as a couple for taking this risk. It will likely open up all kinds of exciting opportunities. Yes, exciting, indeed!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-2236321286965470672013-10-19T11:20:02.947-07:002013-10-19T11:20:02.947-07:00How incredibly exciting! We are no where near tha...How incredibly exciting! We are no where near that point in our lives with our kids 7 and 9. I like to think that someday I will be ready to move somewhere else, to start a new adventure...but for now I will just have to live vicariously though you! Keep us all posted where you choose to live! Cheers to you! - ShelleyCalypso In The Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10264873052810117169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-22243090901423083732013-10-18T16:54:50.008-07:002013-10-18T16:54:50.008-07:00Oh my goodness ~ first Simone ~ now you!! What an...Oh my goodness ~ first Simone ~ now you!! What an exciting yet scary time. I know that the range of emotions will be both happy and sad as you ready the house for sale. My Mom sold the house I grew up in back in 2006. We had moved in the winter of 72 when I was in grade 2 ~ so I basically grew up there. It also held so many memories of Dad. The day of the move I held it together but the day after I went out for some odds and ends we had left behind and went into the ugly cry ~ it was horrible ~ one of those gasping for breath ~ snotty nose and everything! I love that you are sort of starting over ~ becoming 2 again after all these years. Enjoy every moment as you start this new chapter Leslie. xo Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00933214618325580791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-30165221242172078482013-10-18T15:09:56.982-07:002013-10-18T15:09:56.982-07:00Now's the perfect time to start a new chapter ...Now's the perfect time to start a new chapter in your lives! The first few years after your children leave home are the hardest. Your move will give you something to look forward to and give you back the adventure you're looking for! Vickie @ Ranger 911https://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-86707514144171287732013-10-18T10:48:06.237-07:002013-10-18T10:48:06.237-07:00Leslie dear-this post gives me chills-in a good wa...Leslie dear-this post gives me chills-in a good way. I am thrilled for you and Mr. Moss. Nothing like an adventure ahead to get the energy flowing. My husband and I had a similar conversation just a couple of weekends ago. I've lived in Chico for 13 since we married but I am really looking forward to getting back to the Wine Country in Napa/Sonoma where I lived before I moved here. The idea of starting fresh-with your favorite guy-is so exciting. Add the beach to boot? This is beyond! Can't wait to watch you launch my friend.<br />xx, Heather Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032908426814046368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-86283173862101110172013-10-18T07:32:41.001-07:002013-10-18T07:32:41.001-07:00Dearest Leslie! It's been a while since we'...Dearest Leslie! It's been a while since we've shared words, and this IS BIG NEWS! I've made two major moves in my 31 years of marriage; first from L.A. to Boston, then here to Minneapolis. HUNTINGTON BEACH? Oh dear, those shores were my sandy stomping grounds as a teen in the 70s! Make every mile count. AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-7176879889740076482013-10-17T19:21:49.702-07:002013-10-17T19:21:49.702-07:00Dear Leslie,
How exciting! On some level, I envy...Dear Leslie, <br /><br />How exciting! On some level, I envy you. The Man and I were talking just today about how we had always planned to move after he retired, move somewhere with spectacular vistas with a small-town feeling. We didn't, because of leaving family. Thankfully, we have the privilege of traveling and seeing those places, but there are still times when I wish we would up and move.<br /><br />How wonderful to take a risk and know that you have each other.<br /><br />Can't wait to follow along on your new journey.Dayle ~ A Collection of Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727194212928446402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-55495016448334439272013-10-17T17:48:20.253-07:002013-10-17T17:48:20.253-07:00Leslie, like the other gals, I'm terribly exci...Leslie, like the other gals, I'm terribly excited for you. Mostly because I can see that your heart is in it. And you are in awe of that, which is a big step toward filling in the blanks about the rest of your life with your sweet hubby. And I guess that's what it's all about. Once the kids fly the coop, you are back full circle. I know I'm going to be going through that soon and I've made a lot of changes just concerning myself but soon, The Husband and I will be heading down the path together. <br /><br />Now, will you be further from where your kids go to school (as far as visits?). You know I'm wishing you well, I think we are quite alike. I moved here when we got married and we've been in the same house for 28 years! I could move anywhere in a heartbeat if I could take the kids and future grandkids with!! :)<br /><br />XO,<br />JaneBlondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-64490705962630021122013-10-17T17:26:10.610-07:002013-10-17T17:26:10.610-07:00how exciting! i'm so happy for you to begin th...how exciting! i'm so happy for you to begin this new chapter. and i know very well what you are feeling because i feel it too. an anticipation about what's next and embracing this time of life where we have more choices now that the kids are in school. <br /><br />keep choosing gratitude and aiming high!<br /><br />michelemichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04147970920141315262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-61673016708447863772013-10-17T16:46:08.946-07:002013-10-17T16:46:08.946-07:00I think it sounds really really exciting and the O...I think it sounds really really exciting and the OC will be FUN! Of course I think you should look at Thousand Oaks instead :)AntiqueChasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08322496454786689126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-92232419306565546952013-10-17T16:17:08.262-07:002013-10-17T16:17:08.262-07:00It all sounds so exciting! I too remember that fe...It all sounds so exciting! I too remember that feeling that everything was in front of you. Didn't know what life had in store, but you were in for the ride. I am so happy for you. Just make sure you take your bed with you! Pam Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830005036551331029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-27534412253446861642013-10-17T15:54:07.727-07:002013-10-17T15:54:07.727-07:00What an exciting new chapter in your life...an adv...What an exciting new chapter in your life...an adventure! I don't know why, but I thought you lived in Southern California. We lived in Sacramento, Elk Grove, and Lodi for 11 years...and picked up and moved to Minnesota back in the 80's. My parents, brothers and sister all still live there...so I'm back there pretty often!<br />I hope your plans all come together smoothly...and I'm looking forward to hearing all about the move!Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-79353006625569732902013-10-17T14:50:41.999-07:002013-10-17T14:50:41.999-07:00We moved 2 years ago from a big city to a small to...We moved 2 years ago from a big city to a small town about 2 1/2 hours away from our closest child (who is an adult). It's been a huge transition, one we're all still getting used to. But it's been amazing. I would never go back to big city living. The small town feeling, meeting friends at the store, a hand held out in times of need. Never had that in a big town. I do miss my kids and my grandsons who are now 3 1/2 hours away. But when we are together, it's more concentrated, more intense, less rushed as they know they are stayign the weekend, not just for dinner.<br />My one bit of advice - get involved in something you love so that you can meet like-minded people. I joined the curling league (a very Canadian thing to do) and have many wonderful women in my new "hometown".<br />Enjoy, enjoy. Life is truly an adventure and if you let it go by without jumping on that train, it will pass you by.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063046271695834588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-68777880333371958822013-10-17T14:38:46.377-07:002013-10-17T14:38:46.377-07:00I am so excited that you have made the announcemen...I am so excited that you have made the announcement. Now you will be posting possible cities, houses, decorating ideas. <br /><br />I hope everything goes quickly on the sale of your house.<br /><br />And, I am selfishly awaiting the day when we can meet in Venice or Santa Monica or even Laguna Beach for lunch. <br /><br />Can't wait to hear where you choose to live.<br />Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-59993133409577970232013-10-17T14:16:27.395-07:002013-10-17T14:16:27.395-07:00"I choose gratitude". Those are words to..."I choose gratitude". Those are words to live by. I'm excited for you! This is a great new adventure! I do hope you will share it with us. We still have one at home as you know, but we are already planning. Wait til my husband hears about dance lessons! That's on my list too! =) Good luck! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com