tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post4926891744277491961..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: The first day Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91593146304513063042016-08-08T21:48:50.639+10:002016-08-08T21:48:50.639+10:00Enjoy this new phase of your life, with lots of te...Enjoy this new phase of your life, with lots of tea and relaxation, as well as good honest work on making your life how you want it to be. Del and I are currently working on our plan for the years to come including a time frame for our planned relocation to Qld. Exciting times ahead for everyone. Leianihttp://my-eccentricity.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25937898315997792582016-08-06T00:37:40.914+10:002016-08-06T00:37:40.914+10:00I hope there will many quiet days for you and your...I hope there will many quiet days for you and your loved ones to enjoy.Anita Willemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03617225541227028103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37479966992220051062016-08-04T07:13:07.562+10:002016-08-04T07:13:07.562+10:00I think that you have hit upon the secret of a hap...I think that you have hit upon the secret of a happy life :) One has to follow one's heart. We all change so much from decade to decade. Good luck to you Rhonda and your hubby too!Questhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18132950764844608518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90826088397033988502016-08-04T00:21:44.470+10:002016-08-04T00:21:44.470+10:00I'm visiting from Linda's place, A Slice o...I'm visiting from Linda's place, A Slice of Life. I'm so glad she linked up with you today and I have a chance to read your blog. Love what you wrote: "relaxation and happiness is as a good a crop as any other from the garden." Enjoy being home again!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09147413132595250490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13503367335546726922016-08-03T22:10:29.058+10:002016-08-03T22:10:29.058+10:00Congratulations! Enjoy!
Blessings from Missouri U....Congratulations! Enjoy!<br />Blessings from Missouri U.S.A. and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!Mrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50954289267425829482016-08-03T17:35:11.556+10:002016-08-03T17:35:11.556+10:00Beautiful family, lovely post. I wish you happy r...Beautiful family, lovely post. I wish you happy retirement.Jagoda Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17465800744943164691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-89465772859796206372016-08-03T16:21:06.477+10:002016-08-03T16:21:06.477+10:00Whether you are writing new posts or not, I feel y...Whether you are writing new posts or not, I feel you´re always here Rhonda. What a wonderful thought : "relaxation and happiness is as a good a crop as any other from the garden" I´ll cherish that one. <br /><br />Best wishes to you and Hanno from Sweden<br />RamonaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83428290427915518162016-08-03T16:08:30.366+10:002016-08-03T16:08:30.366+10:00Beautiful post. Thank you Rhonda xxBeautiful post. Thank you Rhonda xxGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771215692369687323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52898153442512340052016-08-03T15:38:36.519+10:002016-08-03T15:38:36.519+10:00This is a really lovely post Rhonda. I feel as if ...This is a really lovely post Rhonda. I feel as if we have been on a merry go round ourselves over the last couple of years. Time for us also, to quiet things down somewhat and spend some quality time together. Thank you for reminding us of what is really important. I've just made a batch of pikelets for afternoon tea. Will take your advise and sit quietly and have a good relax.<br />Blessings Gail.gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11474172270399240621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-952936898464361592016-08-03T14:26:28.974+10:002016-08-03T14:26:28.974+10:00You can buy all my books from Book Depository in t...You can buy all my books from Book Depository in the UK. They deliver free world-wide.<br />http://www.bookdepository.com/Simple-Home/9780670079025rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-67898920623572280062016-08-03T14:00:32.800+10:002016-08-03T14:00:32.800+10:00Hello,
Is there a possibility to buy your new book...Hello,<br />Is there a possibility to buy your new book in belgium?<br /><br />Thanks Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76841510203149424212016-08-03T13:54:32.253+10:002016-08-03T13:54:32.253+10:00Thank you, Jane. There is still a lot to write abo...Thank you, Jane. There is still a lot to write about. rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30588609824280709872016-08-03T13:42:12.548+10:002016-08-03T13:42:12.548+10:00Welcome back...I have missed you so much this year...Welcome back...I have missed you so much this year. I am working on simplifying, and you are such a great "coach" in that area. I love homemaking...it is what makes me happy. Many people don't understand. (what do you DO all day??) Janelejmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09248900901037211499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-74400355310027517092016-08-03T10:21:51.968+10:002016-08-03T10:21:51.968+10:00Hello Rhonda,
I smiled for you when I heard all o...Hello Rhonda,<br /><br />I smiled for you when I heard all of your big commitments are now over and you can return to a more simple life - wonderful! I recently had an English guest here for 3 weeks and she commented that everything here is pretty 'basic' and it's a bit like life in England in the 70s! (eg a fire, not central heating, cooking everything from scratch,hanging washing etc...) She was intrigued by my simple life and at the end of her visit said she felt perfectly at home and content, and didn't miss a thing. That made me so happy . <br /><br />Madeleine.xAussie Connoisseurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02668698720239626709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-63058807635196398482016-08-03T08:51:30.931+10:002016-08-03T08:51:30.931+10:00I find myself rushing through my daily chores to g...I find myself rushing through my daily chores to get on with more "important stuff". Thank you for giving me the reinforcement we need to slow down and know that house work IS the important stuff. When we focus on these tasks then our days are filled with order and peace. Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02077635268645084049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22735075915483418642016-08-03T07:47:31.565+10:002016-08-03T07:47:31.565+10:00Rhonda, I have never heard of a Roselle. I had to...Rhonda, I have never heard of a Roselle. I had to look it up. I wonder if it is anything like Rose Hips that grow in America. I don't think people eat Rose Hips, though I do decorate with them. I wonder if a Roselle plant would grow here. Sounds like it would make a wonderful jam.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03516212550748487514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28451723586175127592016-08-03T07:26:46.719+10:002016-08-03T07:26:46.719+10:00Loved reading your post today Rhonda, as always. a...Loved reading your post today Rhonda, as always. and look forward to reading more about your 'retirement'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38829190665631262362016-08-03T07:23:02.549+10:002016-08-03T07:23:02.549+10:00Lovely post. I enjoyed reading it. Congratulatio...Lovely post. I enjoyed reading it. Congratulations on your book. I would love to highlight your book on my blog and read and review it! Send me an email if your interested. Slegan@yahoo.com. <br />The post was enjoyable as always. I enjoyed your photo's. Thanks for sharing. GranthamLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06803141808493672642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-61591130313852934312016-08-03T07:02:14.487+10:002016-08-03T07:02:14.487+10:00'I think that relaxation and happiness is as a...'I think that relaxation and happiness is as a good a crop as any other from the garden.' Rhonda that quote is absolutely correct. We all need a little 'downtime' just to think and relax and unwind and plan.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02758926343154376267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76122987537935578772016-08-03T03:30:17.130+10:002016-08-03T03:30:17.130+10:00A shop opened a while ago close to where I work. I...A shop opened a while ago close to where I work. I always liked the building, as it had an updated colonial look. I have passed it on numerous occasions without popping in. About 2 weeks ago my sister asked me if I was interested in knitting. I said that I was more interested in learning how to embroider, as I remembered the lovely pillowcases and handkerchieves of our youth. Knitting to me was not as practical in our tropical island. "Well," says she, "I've always wanted to learn." You are never too old to learn something new about your siblings =) Anyways, currently, as a result of this conversation, my younger daughter, my sister and her daughter are all enthusiastically embracing the gentle art of knitting from an elderly British lady in the updated colonial house across the way. Me, I'm waiting for the embroidery class to begin ;)<br /><br />Vicki<br />Trinidad & Tobago<br />p.s. Your woolly wanderings have a new importance to me now =)vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13429561993481109477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-11739739257906146292016-08-03T02:13:14.314+10:002016-08-03T02:13:14.314+10:00Lovely post, Rhonda, I love being reminded to slow...Lovely post, Rhonda, I love being reminded to slow down and concentrate on what really matters in each day. It is a message so many I fear will never understand or have the opportunity to practice.Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11770193529950365462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25192001063071105732016-08-02T23:03:44.602+10:002016-08-02T23:03:44.602+10:00I was so happy to read this post today as I need a...I was so happy to read this post today as I need a jolt to get back to my routine of simple living. My family situation is complicated and intense in my home and taking care of me is the only way I can find peace. I've gotten away from my daily self care of gentle yoga, meditation, being outdoors and working on my craft projects. <br /><br />Thank you for reasserting what is important and vital to living the good life. I really appreciate your words.Jingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07357961722537445285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52954442442887362072016-08-02T20:51:55.214+10:002016-08-02T20:51:55.214+10:00Happy "the first day of the rest of your life...Happy "the first day of the rest of your life"! Hope you find plenty of time to just enjoy the sunshine on your face and the company of your husband.<br /><br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22521570141159300542016-08-02T20:31:10.844+10:002016-08-02T20:31:10.844+10:00So good to read this wonderful post of yours. You ...So good to read this wonderful post of yours. You always inspire me dear Rhonda and I thank you for that.<br /><br />Love and hugs to you and Hanno ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18437818917118958552016-08-02T15:19:18.822+10:002016-08-02T15:19:18.822+10:00Happy to hear you are enjoying your contentment an...Happy to hear you are enjoying your contentment and slower pace.<br />When you live simply and take responsibility for all your daily activities, you wonder how you ever had time to go to work.<br />It is nice to have some interesting projects to focus on when visitors leave, it keeps you moving forward to the next achievement. MargaretPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990336317308988689noreply@blogger.com