tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post1730355290233950456..comments2023-12-08T11:22:59.898-08:00Comments on house of habit: A House Hunt, Part 1: Ode to Suburban Sprawl Mrs. Habithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10433750570342329609noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-3660524726745674092016-09-19T02:26:27.819-07:002016-09-19T02:26:27.819-07:00Certainly home is where the heart is, soul-sucking...Certainly home is where the heart is, soul-sucking suburbs notwithstanding. Your blog makes that clear and the suburb described sounds just like home when you talk about it like that. It is good to know that children are still being raised in places with a small town feeling where they can play outside safely.<br /><br /><a href="https://plus.google.com/116164853023955209037/about" rel="nofollow">Julia Stewart @ Daytona Buyers Agent</a>Julia Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520223105478178994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-35206418817013070202016-03-02T23:04:18.867-08:002016-03-02T23:04:18.867-08:00This really surprises me, from what you have share...This really surprises me, from what you have shared here it feels as though your house oozes history, & character goes without saying. We actually bought the house I grew up in and believe me, it does not come without the odd haunting. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671722018759109401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159818817339386715.post-47343537594459102322016-02-26T19:02:13.417-08:002016-02-26T19:02:13.417-08:00I got unreasonably excited at the post title, as I...I got unreasonably excited at the post title, as I would love to see what you guys would do with a new place... and am generally obsessed with how 'home' shapes childhood and reflects the spirit of families. <br /><br />I have tons of thoughts about the 'burbs, but you always celebrate what seems to be the very best of that life in your writing and photos. And I actually remember being really surprised when I realized that your house was in a planned community of new homes. You guys have contributed so much personality and character, I wouldn't have guessed it!<br /><br />Selfishly I'm rooting for you to find a character filled, old home and work your magic. But there seems to be a lot of simple joy in where you are now... and a nostalgia in the throw-back of community that might be as valuable as architectural nostalgia (well... for anyone except me ;)<br /><br />xox LillyMama Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17489450713167896817noreply@blogger.com