tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post1873537244042501236..comments2023-10-25T06:29:09.544-05:00Comments on Ranch Dressing with Eartha Kitsch: Wreck of the Tennessee Gravy TrainEartha Kitschhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08189308677139650882noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-62180312929175072232013-03-07T10:31:16.498-06:002013-03-07T10:31:16.498-06:00This might be the best blog post I've ever rea...This might be the best blog post I've ever read, anywhere, ever. You're such a cool woman and I love your writing! Thank you for sharing. Jessicahttp://whatiwore.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-5296275460869534212013-03-02T10:16:57.581-06:002013-03-02T10:16:57.581-06:00Great post, EK. Must be the season for these kinds...Great post, EK. Must be the season for these kinds of musings. I'm 43 and recently re-connected with a long-lost college friend, which started me down a sentimental train of thought that nearly turned downright maudlin. But hey, onward and upward! Seasons of life is exactly right.Stacy @ Stacyverbhttp://stacyverb.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-88867087264439656122013-02-24T19:01:38.395-06:002013-02-24T19:01:38.395-06:00you go, girl.
i have such a hard time letting go ...you go, girl.<br /><br />i have such a hard time letting go of things and not getting attached to (vintage) items. josh is constantly reminding me that we've only lived here a little over a year and i've already packed this house full. i hope i can be tough like you and not let the things around me have such a hold over me.erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10302238851335279161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-48212007953806434472013-02-24T18:27:49.594-06:002013-02-24T18:27:49.594-06:00peeling back the layers of onion to find out more ...peeling back the layers of onion to find out more about Eartha. <br />thank you for sharing. now, what is the Family Tree Estate Sale? email me info please! <br />xoxojaymiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13835848000401584509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-4118067613176459732013-02-22T13:17:50.796-06:002013-02-22T13:17:50.796-06:00Oh what a heartfelt post. I'm sitting here wit...Oh what a heartfelt post. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. :) I've long held that belief you mentioned about how everything we've lived makes us who we are today. And we can't recapture any of our memories (or the potential of what memories might have become but didn't) by hanging onto possessions we really no longer need, even when they're something we adore. Of course I say those things with many years (36 of them in a couple of months) to get me to really feel that instead of just say it. And I still have my struggles!Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11368418516615371972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-25589366678162985742013-02-21T22:00:59.964-06:002013-02-21T22:00:59.964-06:00I'm 52 and I've finally given up the heels...I'm 52 and I've finally given up the heels and when I got divorced and was Carrie Bradshaw for a while, I had every kind of pump imaginable, even polka dotted. Oh, that outfit was so cute... Anyway, it was like letting go. A bit of a relief, but kind of sad too. Wait another ten years. It really sucks when you like something trendy but you know if you wear it, people will be whispering that you can't accept getting old. So my goal is to be like Betty White. I may be in my flats, but I'm going to be a fun old lady!<br /><br />I can't find Jack Kitsch on FB. Greener Pastures--A City Girl Goes Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05448845964131250749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-23718220601375673582013-02-21T14:49:42.161-06:002013-02-21T14:49:42.161-06:00I'm 42 too (also?). I do not feel 42. I really...I'm 42 too (also?). I do not feel 42. I really have no idea where the last 15 years stomped off to, but it's gone. I have been very, very close to coming to the same point and offloading most of my (beautiful, hand-thrifted, hard-to-come-by-now) clothing (and other junk). I can relate to nearly every word in this post. I can still remember days in the late 80's/early 90's where you could pick the vintage up by the bags full at $3-5...and that was just one store! Oh, the glory days of thrift scoring (i.e. later shortened to the hipper sounding "thrifting"!)<br />Can't wait to hear how you did!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788740577135090145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-60194722139259897452013-02-21T11:53:42.515-06:002013-02-21T11:53:42.515-06:00I wish I would have had someone tell me when I was...I wish I would have had someone tell me when I was in my 20s to lighten up a little bit, though I think even in my 40s it is sage advice. Sometimes I get too mired down in the minutiae of things and let it affect me far to much. <br /><br />Great post girl, as always. Sara In AZhttp://www.nopatternrequired.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-30628037158654378692013-02-21T11:31:06.664-06:002013-02-21T11:31:06.664-06:00Oh, it's true! Objects (vintage or not) carry ...Oh, it's true! Objects (vintage or not) carry energy. That energy can tether to your own past. Even if the memories associated with the objects are good, I think they can make it difficult to move forward. That's especially true if there isn't physical room for anything new in your life. Possessions can cast an invisible shadow over you. Getting rid of stuff feels so good!<br /><br />Congratulations on making room for new things in your life. And you can be sure those dresses will be loved by someone who is doing through her own metamorphosis now.<br /><br />I'm curious whether the space where those storage bins were kept feels different to you now.Librarian Tells Allhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14547944311171666630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-37010715667554566312013-02-21T11:22:55.499-06:002013-02-21T11:22:55.499-06:00i love this, so, so much. You are such a great wri...i love this, so, so much. You are such a great writer and i identify with so much of this! there's so much of life to still be had. Have fun! :Ddanielle thompsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-91180322367464648342013-02-21T11:11:30.588-06:002013-02-21T11:11:30.588-06:00Yup. That's some good writing there. And true...Yup. That's some good writing there. And true.Bexatrixhttp://womanlyarts.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-44818893020749649902013-02-21T02:45:46.255-06:002013-02-21T02:45:46.255-06:00Sigh. I love your blog.
You just write so beautif...Sigh. I love your blog.<br /><br />You just write so beautifully--with so much emotion. And humor! :) I have to say that I can really feel what you mean in some ways. How lucky that you were able to find and wear so many awesome vintage garments. I'm a smite jealous :) When I was in my younger (and skinny) days, I didn't think of making a point to try and find vintage clothes. Now I wish I had. I can only think of one vintage dress I ever really wore--a really gorgeous gold dress from the 50's. And it was such a cool fun to do so. How nice to have had a whole era like that!<br /><br />Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09640915606920697323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-65214779788687469362013-02-21T01:08:26.467-06:002013-02-21T01:08:26.467-06:00So much truth here. Once again you moved me to tea...So much truth here. Once again you moved me to tears. Thanks for your wisdom and your being you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401165412156610336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-75371923517069901592013-02-20T23:24:38.636-06:002013-02-20T23:24:38.636-06:00beautiful post lady. i went through my closet late...beautiful post lady. i went through my closet lately and donated tons of stuff (i wish i had a closet full of vintage but it was mostly cheap crap that didn't make me feel good) and it felt so great. and you know there will be some vintage loving ladies who will get a thrill out of what i don't doubt are some amazing pieces! i can't decide if i am going to check the sale out yet, i've known nothing but heart break when it comes to finding vintage clothes that fit me. but the mention of baby stuff has me intrigued...Rae - Say It Aint Sohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16066975427295830641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-7900002766039759892013-02-20T22:59:11.124-06:002013-02-20T22:59:11.124-06:00Thanks for this! I am going through a major trans...Thanks for this! I am going through a major transitional period right now and part of that is coming to terms with all of the "stuff" (clothing, knick-knacks, etc.) with which I have surrounded myself. There is so much energy/emotional investment in all of these items. Then I remember that they are just things and it is time for me to let them move on so I can move on too. I'm hoping that yours and Jack's Hollywood careers takes off so you guys can all come out here and we can party!!!Mr. Tinyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16646297018044505890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-57515208324719031032013-02-20T19:20:19.119-06:002013-02-20T19:20:19.119-06:00Glad to see I'm not the only one who has a har...Glad to see I'm not the only one who has a hard time letting go of my clothes. I take pictures of the things I have parted with. They take up less space and I can revisit them even when they don't fit me anymore.MySpecialAgenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09525843471899448071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-46045372386465211102013-02-20T17:31:08.658-06:002013-02-20T17:31:08.658-06:00You are a wise lady, Ms. Kitsch! I swear. I think ...You are a wise lady, Ms. Kitsch! I swear. I think its a beautiful thing to give these beautiful old clothes a third life. And ps, I always thought of myself as the Carrie too (with some Miranda bitchiness...but let's face it...no one wants to be Miranda)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170910814856328134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-60279156406944617022013-02-20T16:35:31.997-06:002013-02-20T16:35:31.997-06:00Thanks for such an insightful post. As I prepare t...Thanks for such an insightful post. As I prepare to move into my little modernist nest, it's time to downsize once again. When I bought this house, the love of my life had just died. I brought his clothes, shoes, wallet, glasses, old tax returns and checkbooks...practically anything he had ever touched...with me, but it's time to let some of it go. Your post made it easier.Dana@Mid2Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03055460107477850683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-14239192630381456462013-02-20T15:33:22.468-06:002013-02-20T15:33:22.468-06:00Mid-forties and divorced three years ago, here. I ...Mid-forties and divorced three years ago, here. I understand every word of this post, except for me it's furniture rather than clothing. Thanks for this post. I had to go find some tissues and smeared my mascara a little, but all for the good. You've said in words what I've felt in my heart. And look at it this way: clearing your past life out of the way makes room for more stray pets and cross-eyed squirrels, the things that make you happy now. Enjoy!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09678523115908249689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-13015671683879012742013-02-20T14:36:48.988-06:002013-02-20T14:36:48.988-06:00I know how hard it is to let go of vintage clothin...I know how hard it is to let go of vintage clothing, even those items you haven't worn in years. You attach feelings and memories to these things. Makes it all the more harder to give them away. SUZY8-TRACKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11847632296019432948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-944575453434473882013-02-20T14:29:34.258-06:002013-02-20T14:29:34.258-06:00"the items that we allow into our lives - our..."the items that we allow into our lives - our clothing and our home furnishings (and even people) - are like the wardrobe, set design and supporting cast of our lives. They don't make us who we are but they can affect our moods and how we view ourselves. They can also absorb our residual energy" <br /><br />Dear Ms. EK this is profound and especially so from such a young'n as you :) !!!Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185369324608507192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-69192390870663053752013-02-20T14:21:45.402-06:002013-02-20T14:21:45.402-06:00You're so wise. Thank you for sharing!!You're so wise. Thank you for sharing!!Jamie@OwlReally.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157839575152736195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-41894737758985564762013-02-20T14:07:33.864-06:002013-02-20T14:07:33.864-06:00Beautiful piece. We've all been there. Wrenchi...Beautiful piece. We've all been there. Wrenching as it feels at the time, purging and de-cluttering is a liberating thing. And I turn forty-freaking-FOUR in May -- how the hell did that happen? Keep up the great work. xbitter69ukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10182913922421674178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-10821686781085712142013-02-20T14:05:33.333-06:002013-02-20T14:05:33.333-06:00As someone approaching my 40th birthday who has be...As someone approaching my 40th birthday who has been divorced and remarried...I appreciate this post more than you know. Thank you.Lauren Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627148276337482413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673220276948215440.post-66280001645307821262013-02-20T13:51:08.965-06:002013-02-20T13:51:08.965-06:00This is an amazing, honest, and heartfelt post. Th...This is an amazing, honest, and heartfelt post. Thank you for sharing.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872909497595457147noreply@blogger.com