tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post3837876025649253107..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: That's Dolley, with an "e"Lisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-39510563852182950052009-12-27T19:08:07.041-05:002009-12-27T19:08:07.041-05:00This may interest you. A TV program on Dolley is ...This may interest you. A TV program on Dolley is coming up on March 1 this year.<br /><br /><br />http://www.pitchengine.com/free-release.php?id=37105Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-27224317845142829132009-11-19T18:20:32.679-05:002009-11-19T18:20:32.679-05:00As a Canadian, I'm not that up on the earlier ...As a Canadian, I'm not that up on the earlier First Ladies. I found it fascinating that James had the smarts to give Dolley the Secretary of State job.<br /><br />And she was so on the ball to grab important documents and stuff when she had to flee.<br /><br />Thanks, Niki. I really liked the post.Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-79246353813243397002009-11-17T23:41:06.920-05:002009-11-17T23:41:06.920-05:00Patti, I'll take some Gumbo Ya-Ya and some Key...Patti, I'll take some Gumbo Ya-Ya and some Key lime pie. Thank you very much. My mouth is watering. <br /><br />Loved reading about Dolley. I've read her story before, and always admired her. I do not have the gift of hospitality. I'm not rude, I'm always friendly, but I don't have that "art" of hostessing. And I'm not an extrovert, so I'm not comfortable in Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-5202942308059422812009-11-17T17:19:09.113-05:002009-11-17T17:19:09.113-05:00Hi, Niki: Beautiful post about an elegant woman. I...Hi, Niki: Beautiful post about an elegant woman. I love to entertain but I'm like you - sleep evades me before and I fuss up until the time the doorbell rings, then I figure they get what they get and I can enjoy. I've always admired Dolley and enjoyed being reminded of her.<br /><br />Patti, wish we could all get together for Greek! I love all foods 'cept sushi and don't find Connie Marquisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15783619831204895170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-61239489957743975022009-11-17T16:53:59.768-05:002009-11-17T16:53:59.768-05:00Oh, it would be my delight to host y'all for a...Oh, it would be my delight to host y'all for a feast. I can cook Cajun, Southern, Italian, Greek, Midwestern, Mexican but will have to take y'all out for Thai, Chinese, or Indian.<br /><br />I also whip up lattes and smoothies and all kinds of desserts.<br /><br />Just give me 24 hours.<br />PPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-22692069286612933852009-11-17T16:01:14.526-05:002009-11-17T16:01:14.526-05:00I love to get together with about 1 to 5 close fri...I love to get together with about 1 to 5 close friends. And I do fine in gatherings of writers.<br /><br />I used to be very good about having big dinner parties and even overnight guests. I think I burnt myself out during a season when I hosted several church gatherings and a homeschool co-op weekly.<br /><br />I've also noticed that I sort of have two sides to my personality. I can be more Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-18718084511920346192009-11-17T15:49:10.701-05:002009-11-17T15:49:10.701-05:00Hi Niki,
Dolly Madison I'm not. :) I love to s...Hi Niki,<br />Dolly Madison I'm not. :) I love to socialize for short spurts of time. Lunch with a friend for an hour is good.:) It's not that I'm not friendly, it's just that I'm more of a listner although I think that's changed over the years. And if I'm around writers it's like extended family most of the time. So big parties and dinners I'm not great at, Jillian Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565274151603868808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-27195470646067179032009-11-17T13:18:39.745-05:002009-11-17T13:18:39.745-05:00Hospitality is a gift...and a talent. Loved learn...Hospitality is a gift...and a talent. Loved learning more about Dolley (w/ an 'e').<br /><br />karen k<br />kmkuka(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-22796317228157696302009-11-17T13:17:03.836-05:002009-11-17T13:17:03.836-05:00Yeah! So far we've got one self-confessed Sout...Yeah! So far we've got one self-confessed Southern hospitality chica in our midst. So if we ever all get together in one place, guess who gets to be in charge, Patti? : )Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-79040825263024860612009-11-17T12:59:27.592-05:002009-11-17T12:59:27.592-05:00I remind myself, like Susie, that when I go to som...I remind myself, like Susie, that when I go to someone's house, it's their spirit of friendship that shows hospitality and I don't seem to care about their housekeeping. (I try to follow that but I'm not a born Dolley, either.)<br /><br />Thanks Dina for the reminder that we all have 'different' gifts. God can use the introvert somewhere, surely!<br /><br />And I think Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-27490491821811503012009-11-17T12:42:10.529-05:002009-11-17T12:42:10.529-05:00What a fun and interesting post, Niki! What an int...What a fun and interesting post, Niki! What an intriguing woman she was.<br /><br />I struggle sometimes with hospitality, as my house is not the stuff showrooms. I actually got to experience something like an HGTV show, where someone came in and used my stuff to fix up my house. She tsked my lamp choices, among other things. Sigh.<br /><br />But to me, hospitality is something we do to honor theSusanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-758368931603386822009-11-17T10:16:45.681-05:002009-11-17T10:16:45.681-05:00Thanks to my Southern momma, who spoon-fed hospita...Thanks to my Southern momma, who spoon-fed hospitality, I developed the bent to host missionaries, parties, students. Old Ann (MOM) was a party Dolley. Thanks for sharing about a much more famous purveyor of grace and manners!<br /><br />Beautifully written, Niki!!<br />PattiPatti Lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00687666130404407814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-84409009071562779472009-11-17T09:16:18.644-05:002009-11-17T09:16:18.644-05:00I love this Niki because so often we think of gift...I love this Niki because so often we think of gifts as those spiritual gifts listed in scripture, like prophecy and so on, but God is so much more creative than that and He isn't limited in the things that He can and does pour into our lives. <br /><br />Great job and Thanks for stepping up and filling in the gap Niki!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-27868511250823405122009-11-17T09:01:47.111-05:002009-11-17T09:01:47.111-05:00You and I are so alike, Niki. But I'm glad, li...You and I are so alike, Niki. But I'm glad, like Dina said, that the Lord gifted others with hospitality and we can all just be who we are with our own gifts and talents. <br /><br />And Dolley Madison has always fascinated me, too. Such a gracious lady.Anne Mateerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330467138236037032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-83172933178553849112009-11-17T07:47:00.846-05:002009-11-17T07:47:00.846-05:00Niki,
Your opening made me think of a scripture. ...Niki,<br /><br />Your opening made me think of a scripture. We can admire Dolly, but we can't all be her. God gave her a gift, and different gifts to each of us. In fact, this whole chapter is one of my favorites.<br /><br />I Corinthians 12:14-18<br />I want you to think about how all this makes you more significant, not less. A body isn't just a single part blown up into something huge.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.com