tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post9175587142010237923..comments2024-02-29T02:17:09.801-05:00Comments on disdressed: real simpleLiesl Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01077922825872748873noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-48861072750441699742009-07-08T18:15:30.166-04:002009-07-08T18:15:30.166-04:00A simple life is a good life. What could be better...A simple life is a good life. What could be better than the smell of homemade bread? Or sitting with tea and reading on a porch as the day lazes by? Time goes by too fast and part of it is from how jam-packed our schedules become... the pursuit of family and hobbies is something, I believe, that brings far more happiness than career and worldly success.Mandyhttp://www.tinymandolin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-26673736229014992132009-06-25T18:05:24.947-04:002009-06-25T18:05:24.947-04:00Thank you for verbalizing exactly what I have been...Thank you for verbalizing exactly what I have been thinking and feeling. Cheers!Delaney's Dudshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814468120087133602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-50828710037000304162009-06-23T18:37:46.364-04:002009-06-23T18:37:46.364-04:00I re-read the Laura Ingalls books every 5 years or...I re-read the Laura Ingalls books every 5 years or so, and not only do they make me think about what is valuable in life, they take me back to my own childhood when I first loved the books so much. I love them with all my heart.Karen Meyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08952498022237317285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-29219550288135820522009-06-23T18:36:16.357-04:002009-06-23T18:36:16.357-04:00Love how you put that! So true. And yet so HARD! B...Love how you put that! So true. And yet so HARD! But I guess that's the point, though, when all is said and done.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06107874472168573211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-47971186812817693732009-06-22T06:05:59.384-04:002009-06-22T06:05:59.384-04:00I, too, loved the Laura Ingalls Wilder books as a ...I, too, loved the Laura Ingalls Wilder books as a child and am fairly certain that, based on that reading and all the other pioneer literature I devoured, I could raise sheep, shear them, dye and spin wool, and come out with a dress at end. A big claim for a girl from Larchmont! No, there was no rest for the Wilder family (or the Ingalls); I suspect Ma would have given a lot for access to a washing machine! Our lives are simpler in many ways, but perhaps less rewarding in others. It sounds like you're finding the balance, somewhere in between - and expressing it beautifully. Bravo!Anonymoushttp://eatingthedaisies.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-21148158941256571612009-06-17T09:14:48.815-04:002009-06-17T09:14:48.815-04:00I'm glad to read this as I am looking again at...I'm glad to read this as I am looking again at my relationship to work, esp. at home. I somehow expect that all my little home things should just happen, because there is other work to do! While we certainly have it much easier/lighter than our forbearers, there is a lot of work that goes into caring for a home and a family! I appreciate the definition of a "simple" life including attention to our intention and choices. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts!Andrea, the little collectorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16735406235196782602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-49273089693403164302009-06-16T10:06:54.395-04:002009-06-16T10:06:54.395-04:00YES!YES!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12271238910495718500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-44692513918011258182009-06-15T13:32:55.468-04:002009-06-15T13:32:55.468-04:00I completely understand what you are saying. I qu...I completely understand what you are saying. I quit my job to be a stay-home mom, and there were moments of bliss reading on the porch swing, but it was still a lot of work. And then the makings of what is shaping up to be a fulfilling, enriching, wonderful little business fell into my lap, and suddenly I'm working TWO full time jobs-- caring for my boys, and working every single spare moment they don't need me, sacrificing sleep, reading, and relaxing to do what feeds my soul. But I'm learning to really sink in deeply to the little moments of calm and quiet-- they are so much more fulfilling and restorative because they are infrequent. I'd rather be busy with my hands than watch tv. I'd rather grow some of our food in the backyard, dirtying up my hands and my childrens' hands than go for a manicure. I like the idea of streamlining my life a little so that every moment COUNTS-- far better than many dull moments where nothing much counts, you know?Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01171863825834003035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-33159991169628050112009-06-15T11:01:42.727-04:002009-06-15T11:01:42.727-04:00Wonderful post. Sometime simple does seem to get ...Wonderful post. Sometime simple does seem to get mixed up with lack of "work". Thanks for putting in words!Kirstennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-51004011317787462872009-06-15T00:44:19.259-04:002009-06-15T00:44:19.259-04:00You are absolutely correct, a simplier life does n...You are absolutely correct, a simplier life does not translate into an easier life. We've found that out here at our place as we've tried over the last year to teach our children more about being self-sufficient and raising animals - it's more work than I've ever done! However, it has forced us to work more closely as a family and it's really brought us together as a team. In the end that's what matters! But, simple ain't easy :)Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04766135139829650485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-37606147763495941132009-06-14T23:36:37.316-04:002009-06-14T23:36:37.316-04:00I so agree, its been many years since I watched mu...I so agree, its been many years since I watched much TV. And I found lots of time once I stopped sitting there night after night. Now I stitch or read or head into my sewing room and work on a project. Last year I discovered the Pioneer Woman blog and goodness the amount of physical labor still involved in running a farm/ranch from the top to the bottom, Mom, dad and all the kids is still mind boggling.mascanlonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08265744683449278774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-18821975752398025912009-06-14T05:39:42.733-04:002009-06-14T05:39:42.733-04:00You have eloquently put into words my own thoughts...You have eloquently put into words my own thoughts over the last few months. It is wonderful to see so many people agree...Corinneahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18434526365104434828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-3288144869437362602009-06-13T12:00:54.330-04:002009-06-13T12:00:54.330-04:00Great post, and I couldn't agree more!!Great post, and I couldn't agree more!!Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00631121270264067802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-3697651612921952752009-06-13T01:34:26.556-04:002009-06-13T01:34:26.556-04:00Oh, so nice to read your thoughts on simplifying, ...Oh, so nice to read your thoughts on simplifying, I agree wholeheartedly and appreciate the reminder to more carefully approach days.Audreyhttp://www.sagemeadowstudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-31117515556831680232009-06-12T22:24:05.448-04:002009-06-12T22:24:05.448-04:00Yes!Yes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-22232694553751940372009-06-12T14:04:05.603-04:002009-06-12T14:04:05.603-04:00What a great point. Those were my favorite books a...What a great point. Those were my favorite books as a little girl, and they now reside at my mother's, just waiting for my daughter. Perhaps that will be my summer project when visiting ... to re-read.<br /><br />Just imagine, I grumble about making dinner for my family of 4 and keeping the floors swept. What an easy life I have in comparison to those hardworking men and women. <br /><br />I'm off to work on my very first quilt. How Laura Ingels Wilder of me.laurahttp://www.aspiringartistry.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-11835315305408535122009-06-12T11:36:32.105-04:002009-06-12T11:36:32.105-04:00This was a great post! Thank you for sharing it! ...This was a great post! Thank you for sharing it! I also agree with all of the commenters who talk about knowing where their work fits in and what it contributes. It is easy for those of us working in offices to lose sight of this and dream of "simpler times". But it IS better to focus on where we are, not another place, just because it seems easier, as you say!Leilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08374619096118044716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-36362534624215249192009-06-12T10:52:05.817-04:002009-06-12T10:52:05.817-04:00liesl,
lovely post has got me thinking. last night...liesl,<br />lovely post has got me thinking. last night i read THE TOWN MOUSE AND THE COUNTRY MOUSE to my son in bed. it is all about the simple life vs homemade and doing things yourself, and in the end enjoying it so much more for the effort. i think today women have a poorly defined definition of a 'role' in which to play, unlike in the pioneer days when everything was cut and defined as what needed to be done that day. there would have been no sticky notes or procrastinations, the butter must be churned when ready or would spoil, thus no pastry for a year or so. i yearn for those times when i am still. in the wind, i can still hear the voices of these women calling to me. werent they beautiful.angelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05468153624725372262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-75367375100310511212009-06-12T10:25:16.542-04:002009-06-12T10:25:16.542-04:00So much of what you say is true, our lives are tru...So much of what you say is true, our lives are truth much easier than they were 100 years ago. Personally, I think the "simple living" concept being marketed to us by the media is really guilt-free living. How to have a beautiful home, clothes, food, vacations and other luxuries and justify one's over-consumption with the humble stamp of "simple living."Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04799872585062503523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-65405873807629606492009-06-12T06:32:15.942-04:002009-06-12T06:32:15.942-04:00I sure can relate to that...
We've been living...I sure can relate to that...<br />We've been living with no TV for about 4 years and have realized that we do much more than before: learn more new crafts, read more, bake more, etc.<br />My husband and i are the kind of people who are never ever bored : we love to learn new stuff by ourselves in a DIY kind of lifestyle. SO yes it's a lot of work but it's also more "simple" than going shopping, getting "fed" by the TV.<br />Thanks for this post!<br />Amélie - working mom with a huge pile of launrdy ;o)ameliehttp://mydaruma.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-9089049915754779562009-06-12T03:30:01.509-04:002009-06-12T03:30:01.509-04:00This is so true. Focussing on the "simple&quo...This is so true. Focussing on the "simple" things like cooking dinner together with my bf as a daily routine is such a great way to feel grounded for me – and to not loose myself in all the things I think I need and want to do in these small days.Johannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-42445673663567696282009-06-11T21:25:46.661-04:002009-06-11T21:25:46.661-04:00I agree. Simple to me means less of pretty much e...I agree. Simple to me means less of pretty much everything except work and family.Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13961681924187151498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-5062358817097220402009-06-11T19:31:18.543-04:002009-06-11T19:31:18.543-04:00Richly told...I agree so much! In our life (and I...Richly told...I agree so much! In our life (and I know it's not for everyone), this translates into educating our kids at home. It's a lot of work, but it's done side-by-side with the people I care about deeply--my kids.<br />Thank you for your insightful writing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-21865534629638138372009-06-11T16:06:59.682-04:002009-06-11T16:06:59.682-04:00so true. thanks for sharing your thoughts, i reall...so true. thanks for sharing your thoughts, i really enjoyed this post :)wendyhttp://dozidesign.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-49643127605965636492009-06-11T15:40:08.033-04:002009-06-11T15:40:08.033-04:00totally agree!!totally agree!!sweet emmeliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06191542317251440327noreply@blogger.com