tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post560240947721765477..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Luxuriating in isolationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22291129040340072172016-02-15T17:40:19.728+10:002016-02-15T17:40:19.728+10:00Hi to you too Shirley!!
Elizabeth in WAHi to you too Shirley!!<br /><br />Elizabeth in WAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90893149299852942952016-02-14T21:36:03.335+10:002016-02-14T21:36:03.335+10:00I like being alone often too. It is rare but I en...I like being alone often too. It is rare but I enjoy my own company. Good luck on the book tour. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01823862479614209543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82172086228289427132016-02-12T17:54:20.900+10:002016-02-12T17:54:20.900+10:00Thrilled you will be coming to Wollongong! Rhianno...Thrilled you will be coming to Wollongong! RhiannonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12418606915179653452016-02-10T21:38:11.379+10:002016-02-10T21:38:11.379+10:00Hi!
I have been reading your blog for a few month...Hi!<br /><br />I have been reading your blog for a few months now. I wish I had found it earlier. It feels so good to read about how you live your life and how you think! I also think like you do, but I have always felt so lonely and isolated in my way of thinking. I live in Norway, and the lifestyle here is so stressful. Everybody works full-time, ALL the children are in day-care and after-school childcare (I don't know what you call that, but we don't have full-time schools, so all the children have to have somewhere to go before the parents come home from work..) People are going on activities outside the home almost every evening. Everybody goes to the gym, everybody goes to the cabin, everybody goes somewhere far away for the holidays. Frankly it seems like everybody does everything all the time! <br /><br />We have our children in day-care, but I have never really liked it. I am not as brave as you are, and doing something that everyone else thinks is a bad choice is not easy for me. I never finished studying, and now I am at home, so our oldest son can come home when school ends every day, and that feels really good. Your book is such an inspiration, and I am ready to take the lead in our family finances. I keep telling my husband as a joke that it's my bible! :) Thanks for writing! And I'm really looking forward to your new book!<br /><br />CamillaCamillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02587606443295935820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-42617801695011871122016-02-10T13:36:36.049+10:002016-02-10T13:36:36.049+10:00Well, that's not too far, depending on date I ...Well, that's not too far, depending on date I might pop down. Thanks for letting me know.Nanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473143331781472223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48488286871265946982016-02-10T02:22:14.147+10:002016-02-10T02:22:14.147+10:00Never mind. I did a google search and found it. I ...Never mind. I did a google search and found it. I should have done that before I bothered you. I got the pattern. I plan to make a 'Peter rabbit' and a Maggie Rabbit for my special girl. I got 3 Peter rabbit books at a thrift store. These will go together in her Easter basket. I am sure Madison is going to love them.Roxie700https://www.blogger.com/profile/01763951875927210467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77387240469435657272016-02-10T02:04:04.634+10:002016-02-10T02:04:04.634+10:00If you have answered this and I missed it I am sor...If you have answered this and I missed it I am sorry. I was wondering if you can provide an email address of where I can buy a kit or pattern to make that Bunny Doll you made? I have a little girl in my life who loves Beatrice Potter books. I wanted to surprise her with some bunny dolls.Roxie700https://www.blogger.com/profile/01763951875927210467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50613916019542250222016-02-10T01:50:18.567+10:002016-02-10T01:50:18.567+10:00Hello, I really really like your blog, your such a...Hello, I really really like your blog, your such a good writer, it's always so interesting. I work from home, so sometimes don't get out of the house for 5 days at a time, so can appreciate what your saying here, and I'm quite happy with my own company. Woo xxPatricia Gibbonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12695276252104604865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-47443390794673891062016-02-10T00:39:01.550+10:002016-02-10T00:39:01.550+10:00It shows, but still doesn't allow me to actual...It shows, but still doesn't allow me to actually purchase - says the content is not downloadable for my region. Thanks anyway Rhonda - I'll ANXIOUSLY await my ability to do so!! I'll keep checking back.<br /><br />Texas Homesteaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04875287623361173707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24328434746113589962016-02-09T18:33:35.212+10:002016-02-09T18:33:35.212+10:00I think I've been on and off reading for 4 yea...I think I've been on and off reading for 4 years or so now! I love your book and your blog. But I do have to ask what's a French press??? Petahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15234813678759053340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44098191858820623682016-02-09T13:35:36.141+10:002016-02-09T13:35:36.141+10:00Elle, I've put in a query at Penguin. I'll...Elle, I've put in a query at Penguin. I'll let you know when I get an answer but they did tell me the offer is only available from Australian book sellers.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22996623396952422832016-02-09T12:59:08.919+10:002016-02-09T12:59:08.919+10:00It is very odd. I can bring up the book on Amazon...It is very odd. I can bring up the book on Amazon as I did this morning but cannot purchase nor does it show the price as you note above. I have bookmarked it and will check every week or so. Thank you. Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06918153566288679035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-56998599483040127472016-02-09T11:50:38.941+10:002016-02-09T11:50:38.941+10:00It's listed here on US Amazon at a price of US...It's listed here on US Amazon at a price of US $3.55<br />It's listed on Amazon USA here http://www.amazon.com/Down-Earth-Rhonda-Hetzel-ebook/dp/B00AB7ZFB6/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1454981444&sr=1-1&keywords=down+to+earth+ebook<br />rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72090927017225234132016-02-09T11:49:36.978+10:002016-02-09T11:49:36.978+10:00It's listed on Amazon USA here http://www.amaz...It's listed on Amazon USA here http://www.amazon.com/Down-Earth-Rhonda-Hetzel-ebook/dp/B00AB7ZFB6/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1454981444&sr=1-1&keywords=down+to+earth+ebook<br /><br />The price is US $3.55.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25946985725438921382016-02-09T11:47:25.718+10:002016-02-09T11:47:25.718+10:00I love being alone. Give me a good book and I am f...I love being alone. Give me a good book and I am fine . Add a cup of coffee and I am just the most happy person around. Even on vacation, when others are go go go, I am thrilled to stay in the room with my book. A real vacation for me is not doing the cooking and cleaning for a week. Roxie700https://www.blogger.com/profile/01763951875927210467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82573311073785997702016-02-09T11:13:52.020+10:002016-02-09T11:13:52.020+10:00I enjoy the solitude of our homestead here in NE T...I enjoy the solitude of our homestead here in NE Texas as well. I know what you mean about friendships, etc. helping keep everything balanced. As much as I love the isolation of our lives here on the ranch, church functions & community commitments with our local food pantry keep me active and involved. <br /><br />One question about your $4.99 book - can we get that in the U.S.? (fingers crossed)<br /><br />Thank you for all you do Rhonda - I <3 coming here & reading what you're up to!<br /><br />Tammy Taylor<br />~Taylor-Made Homestead~Texas Homesteaderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04875287623361173707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-79697814408330944752016-02-09T10:05:01.501+10:002016-02-09T10:05:01.501+10:00Hi Elle have you tried Amazon Australia? Hi Elle have you tried Amazon Australia? Madgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16546763816235472612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-607107897157326652016-02-09T09:44:08.447+10:002016-02-09T09:44:08.447+10:00Rhonda, as I prepare for the upcoming addition to ...Rhonda, as I prepare for the upcoming addition to our family, I have found that all I want to do is "luxuriate in isolation" as you say. I'm very selective with play dates and what plans I make for our week. I just want to enjoy this time with my 16 month old, enjoy being able to nurture my home at a pace I can keep up with, and enjoy making nourishing foods for myself, my growing babe, and my loves. I have a history of depression so it surprises me that I am SO happy to be home and keeping my social life to a minimum! It is really wonderful to have your home be your refuge :)Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16751752656426472822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53117523652113545632016-02-09T08:05:28.452+10:002016-02-09T08:05:28.452+10:00I eagerly look forward to your blog, Rhonda. You ...I eagerly look forward to your blog, Rhonda. You are so uplifting and positive about life. I, like you, love the peacefulness of home. I like to travel occasionally and see the world but after about a week I find that it doesn't give me the peace that I find in my own back yard. I live in a big city (Seattle area) and it's hard to not get caught up in the chaos of traffic and the hurry, hurry, hurry mode. I find I quickly head back to my "hill" and forget that's all going on around me. Gardening, sewing, keeping up the house and enjoying family visits from the kids and grandkids fulfills me completely. Why do we have to get to reach our 60's to figure this out???Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03516212550748487514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1404999887787249242016-02-09T04:37:04.737+10:002016-02-09T04:37:04.737+10:00I love my home----I need the peace of those 'i...I love my home----I need the peace of those 'isolated' days, puttering around, both indoors and out, in order to feel right in my body and soul. I found your blog years ago and was a faithful reader for a long time. I stepped away for awhile to deal with life, which included the birth of twin grand-babies, some serious health issues, and then, at the beginning of last year the revelation from my husband of nearly 30 years that he is gay and wants a divorce. And in the midst of overwhelming upheaval, and the hurt and sadness that went with it, in the building of a new life, I remembered how peaceful, how content, how inspired, how real, I felt when I was reading your words. And, so, here I am again. Thank you for still being here.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11032460524310314348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62738701436547681012016-02-09T03:52:26.048+10:002016-02-09T03:52:26.048+10:00I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy you...I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your posts. You convey such a feeling of warmth and peace and love of hearth and home. I always come away with a smile.Jennifernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73943840933980741992016-02-09T03:40:26.168+10:002016-02-09T03:40:26.168+10:00Hi Rhonda, I tried as well to join the forums, on ...Hi Rhonda, I tried as well to join the forums, on my phone and on my computer, and I had the same issue as Dyllos. Please let me know what to do. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05645630957402237793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77219309872698824012016-02-09T02:55:36.755+10:002016-02-09T02:55:36.755+10:00I love the solitude of my home. Since I retired fr...I love the solitude of my home. Since I retired from corporate life and became the CEO at home I find so much fulfillment here that it takes a real effort to leave sometimes. There is a balance, I'm sure, but for now I'm enjoying the quiet and peace as I work at home. Just finished reading Down To Earth for the third time, Rhonda. I learn something new every time and find the reading it to be such a mindful and simple pleasure. I am looking forward to your new book. I wonder when it will be available here in Canada.Linda Hoyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07108942679111115857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65425124823000213402016-02-09T02:51:51.727+10:002016-02-09T02:51:51.727+10:00Just wanted to say Hi Elizabeth! I live in the Se...Just wanted to say Hi Elizabeth! I live in the Seattle area - it was fun to "meet" a neighbor "visiting here in Australia." <br /><br />I've been following you for sometime now, Rhonda, and once again you summed up how I feel "Some people don't understand why I live as I do but I doubt it needs to be understood, it just is." Thanks again. Shirley K.young77https://www.blogger.com/profile/14523388053844339703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82943663207090564612016-02-09T02:39:06.878+10:002016-02-09T02:39:06.878+10:00My favorite kind of weekend is one where I can par...My favorite kind of weekend is one where I can park my car after work on Friday and not move it again until Monday. There's nothing more comforting to me than being able to spend time in my home, surrounded by all the people and things that make me smile. Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.com