tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post2836174251738804591..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Grace and splendid simplicityUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28873763186063161432015-12-17T05:22:02.828+10:002015-12-17T05:22:02.828+10:00This is beautiful and just what I needed today. I ...This is beautiful and just what I needed today. I am pondering and reevaluating things myself. I did a post for tomorrow on this. This is beautiful. The poem is so perfect.Mrs. Chrissy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09516870555452352931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-70991398935025560282015-12-16T06:45:49.982+10:002015-12-16T06:45:49.982+10:00Publication date is 1 March. The pre-order will pr...Publication date is 1 March. The pre-order will probably be up in January sometime.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51913973850556325182015-12-16T05:19:10.966+10:002015-12-16T05:19:10.966+10:00This week, you say, Rhonda? Yay! Your book will ...This week, you say, Rhonda? Yay! Your book will make it in time for Christmas, at least in your home. I keep checking the publisher webpage to see when the pre-order link starts appearing, or at least when the number of pages update (still 0 now). Maybe it will be soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20963051425728073642015-12-16T05:04:19.972+10:002015-12-16T05:04:19.972+10:00Jenny, the tin didn't make much of a differenc...Jenny, the tin didn't make much of a difference to the crust.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4585217458818558642015-12-16T05:03:11.425+10:002015-12-16T05:03:11.425+10:00I proofread the book a few months ago, Mrs Meagre,...I proofread the book a few months ago, Mrs Meagre, it's been printed now and I'm expecting my first copy to be delivered this week. Very exciting!rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12284871999738385622015-12-16T02:04:50.533+10:002015-12-16T02:04:50.533+10:00I love the poem, Rhonda. The bread tin looks amaz...I love the poem, Rhonda. The bread tin looks amazing too. Are you proofreading your new book already and is that it on the first pic? I can't wait.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76988203972249693412015-12-15T14:43:44.036+10:002015-12-15T14:43:44.036+10:00Beautiful post Rhonda Thankyou xoxo Beautiful post Rhonda Thankyou xoxo Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34491372245834976462015-12-15T08:33:55.727+10:002015-12-15T08:33:55.727+10:00Rhonda,
This was a beautiful post and just so en...Rhonda,<br /><br /> This was a beautiful post and just so encouraging to read. I am starting to realize the joys of simple things and especially the sweet moments I have with my children now. They sure are in a hurry to grow up. I do struggle sometimes with comparing myself with others but your reminder was just lovely. Thank you!Laurenhttps://littlelarksite.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87434107447392613432015-12-15T05:52:15.801+10:002015-12-15T05:52:15.801+10:00Hi Rhonda,
your post today was like a big, warm h...Hi Rhonda,<br /><br />your post today was like a big, warm hug. As always, your sense of inclusiveness and no 'one right way to do it' allows me to just relax. <br /><br />This year I struggled with too much work, and whilst financially it meant less stress , I found it a bit soul destroying. So after some soul searching, and after reading your post, I dropped a portion of my work. The sense of relief was enormous. Yes, we all need 'enough' money to cover our needs, and those unpredictable things which come up, especially with growing kids in the house. But I realised that if the garden just had to be squeezed in, or didn't get a look in at all many days, that my life was just completely out of balance. The garden is one of my top 5 priorities, and it was being pushed out by work, and even just the stress of work.<br /><br />The poem was also lovely to read, thank you for including it again :)<br /><br />Have a wonderful day all.<br /><br />Madeleine.xAussie Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668698720239626709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25671615881635910312015-12-15T04:49:46.659+10:002015-12-15T04:49:46.659+10:00Thank you my far away friend, Gerry from FranceThank you my far away friend, Gerry from FranceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1363900742502967132015-12-15T00:29:51.923+10:002015-12-15T00:29:51.923+10:00Thank you Rhonda. I loved reading this.Thank you Rhonda. I loved reading this.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11702229101079053703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88084426426871069672015-12-14T22:33:19.740+10:002015-12-14T22:33:19.740+10:00A lovely post and so true.
It is easy to fall i...A lovely post and so true. <br /><br />It is easy to fall into the 'trap' of judging yourself by what you read of others doing in similar situations. But when you take that step back and see what you do and why you do it, sometimes you realise that you are on the right lines for you and yours and that is all that matters.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83268840071524682022015-12-14T19:47:42.995+10:002015-12-14T19:47:42.995+10:00What a beautiful post, I love my life being simple...What a beautiful post, I love my life being simple, calm days at home going with the flow of the weather, seems so natural to me.Miirihhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401026593814444316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23505785555890740822015-12-14T19:34:42.322+10:002015-12-14T19:34:42.322+10:00A wonderful timely post. I will be saving this to ...A wonderful timely post. I will be saving this to reread in the busy days ahead so that I remember to slow down and enjoy the simple moments. Thank you.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128106166012206494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2502857871492833322015-12-14T16:40:09.289+10:002015-12-14T16:40:09.289+10:00I love this post. Reading it imbued a sense of ca...I love this post. Reading it imbued a sense of calm within me, I'm not exactly sure why, but it was welcomed. Thank you.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07900993246451486017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-27385909214745605002015-12-14T16:09:57.758+10:002015-12-14T16:09:57.758+10:00Thank you Rhonda. The best and most meaningful &#...Thank you Rhonda. The best and most meaningful 'sermon' I have heard all week.poggeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754636457782658089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83583368157860478992015-12-14T14:26:07.518+10:002015-12-14T14:26:07.518+10:00So beautiful, Rhonda. You continue to inspire me. ...So beautiful, Rhonda. You continue to inspire me. I love seeking a more simple life ... and you hit on one of my challenges: learning to not be concerned about what others think. It is my choice as I build the next part of my life. Thank you -- and blessings on your sweet head.LeslieWmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691567721836185438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46211938854792903232015-12-14T12:25:42.577+10:002015-12-14T12:25:42.577+10:00Thank you, Rhonda.Thank you, Rhonda.Jenny Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021041535762298271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36792265851225454572015-12-14T12:23:49.331+10:002015-12-14T12:23:49.331+10:00Beautiful Post Rhonda,i so love that Poem!thank yo...Beautiful Post Rhonda,i so love that Poem!thank you!carol hardiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826714083313865582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41831434256555443992015-12-14T12:13:43.564+10:002015-12-14T12:13:43.564+10:00Have missed you these past few days and this post ...Have missed you these past few days and this post is so delightful, thought-ful and needed! You are a wise woman in the true sense of the word. Blessings from Carolyn in Fl.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05162705890041183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81796363756029669872015-12-14T11:45:49.751+10:002015-12-14T11:45:49.751+10:00You seem to know just what to say to help others o...You seem to know just what to say to help others on their way in life. You have the gift of words and the wisdom to use them for others. My first inclination was to write, "Best Post Ever". I do mean that!<br /><br />DarleneDarla Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586908593785930696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29911774380035215152015-12-14T10:16:48.204+10:002015-12-14T10:16:48.204+10:00Thank you for sharing such precious words of wisdo...Thank you for sharing such precious words of wisdom - and KINDNESS. Olde Dame Penniwighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11871888334179316997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80022671424454584142015-12-14T09:14:22.021+10:002015-12-14T09:14:22.021+10:00What a wonderful post Rhonda & the poem is lov...What a wonderful post Rhonda & the poem is lovely too.<br /><br />May I ask you what you think of the aerated bread tin as I just noticed it in your photo. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15867997090361133096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20158575637064758762015-12-14T08:45:27.965+10:002015-12-14T08:45:27.965+10:00Oh, I loved this post so much, Rhonda! I've ju...Oh, I loved this post so much, Rhonda! I've just finished reading it now while I wait for the barge that will take us back home after our holiday here on North Stradbroke Island. Yesterday, as I do every year, I went for a solo afternoon walk along the beach I love to say my goodbyes to the sea and the land for another year. And, like I have always done, I sat under the shade of a tree to think about my life and to evaluate whether my life is in balance. A few years ago, my life was horribly out of balance and I was just spent and sad. Now, after making so many changes I have a simpler life that I am proud of. Under my tree yesterday, I promised myself I'd keep learning so that I can keep on simplifying so that I never have to go back to the way I lived before. It's funny, because the consumerist world talks about work/life balance while encouraging us to spend more (so we have to work longer and harder)which only leads to even greater imbalance. I hope that your message circulates far and wide as inspiration for others. Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64292326079132696992015-12-14T08:04:30.791+10:002015-12-14T08:04:30.791+10:00What a lovely poem Ronda. It is because of your ...What a lovely poem Ronda. It is because of your thought provoking posts that we now get joy from simple everyday things, that we now live to the beat of our own drum and are not defined by advertisers or marketing. Just yesterday I blogged about our simple life on the road, Thanks for letting me share my days with you and the chooks. Journey to Somewhere - Gail and Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302475844698592286noreply@blogger.com