Category Archives: Simple Thoughts

Dream and Do

Recently I made a list of the things I’d like to either finish, continue or do for the first time. I consider myself a life-long learner, and have an interest in many topics. Of course, my main focus over the … Continue reading

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Catching up, finishing projects

With my husband’s job coming to an end soon, we decided to declutter some more and I had a big book sale yesterday at my home.  As a certified book-addict, and a homeschooler for more than a decade, I certainly … Continue reading

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Stuff

Stuff – my house is filled with it!  I’d like to think that I own the stuff, but lately I’ve decided the stuff owns ME.  In my effort to simplify, make things from scratch, etc., it seems like I have … Continue reading

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Do the Next Thing

Lately I’ve felt overwhelmed with all that I long to accomplish on my homestead. Often I have to tend to other pressing things, and I’m not able to focus on my goals and tranisition to a more self-sustaining lifestyle. Confronted … Continue reading

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Faith Steps…

We’ve been on an interesting journey the past year.  I haven’t written about it, but am feeling like I should, as so many others seem to be on a similar path.  About a year ago my eyes were opened to … Continue reading

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Still in process

We survived Tropical Storm Fay and have watched Gustav and Ike pass to our west.  I was able to “put up” my first ever jam during the down time during the rainy days of Faye. In August I made 16 … Continue reading

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Just couldn’t wait…

Well, I just couldn’t wait any longer.  The Queensland lettuce came up so nicely in our summer heat and humidity, that I planted a few more seeds in the same pot as the tomato plant.  I got the seeds at … Continue reading

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The Price of Flavor

Went to the grocery this morning and bought mostly produce.  I missed the farmers/flea market yesterday so can’t go with locally grown veggies until I can shop again this weekend. I also wanted some Rosemary so I could try to … Continue reading

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Simple Thoughts…a beginning

This is one of my first steps toward simplicity – you’re welcome to join me on this journey! For me simplicity does not necessarily equal easy.  Simplicity is doing more with less, realizing when one has enough.  I will be … Continue reading

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