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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
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
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
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