tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post7572706899743468323..comments2024-03-29T21:11:37.724+10:00Comments on down to earth: The choices we makeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58255253564335299252015-06-30T15:57:04.163+10:002015-06-30T15:57:04.163+10:00I have just identified that I take a great deal of...I have just identified that I take a great deal of joy from small pleasures such as opening the curtains in the morning to greet the day, I also enjoy the simple pleasure of opening the bedroom window to let the fresh air in, waking up to a clean and tidy kitchen, sitting with the sun on my back reading.herozeroequalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12409248553166953275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30510988366101052832014-03-19T22:20:57.732+10:002014-03-19T22:20:57.732+10:00I have so many simple pleasures I can't choose...I have so many simple pleasures I can't choose one! .Routine things like... Opening the curtains on a new day , putting on the kettle for that first cup of tea... walking down the yard to let the chooks out... watering the garden before the sun comes up ... spending time doing something useful outside and then hubby calls out , "the kettles on" enjoying that cups so much ... and then at night watching the sun set on another day in paradise sigh ...so lucky .... Margaret from Tasmaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14275650947996762055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14442773269440684552014-03-18T06:58:12.250+10:002014-03-18T06:58:12.250+10:00"A quiet pot of tea..." Sounds so simple..."A quiet pot of tea..." Sounds so simple yet so lovely.Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10256694028091667413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22377574154486894572014-02-06T17:50:52.812+10:002014-02-06T17:50:52.812+10:00I struggle at times with routines. There are lots ...I struggle at times with routines. There are lots of things I love to do and need to put the time into but there are times I struggle to get the time for everything. I have had to really decide what it is that is truly important to me and stick with that. This year I know I have to get into more of a routine. I do some gardening early in the mornings and then come in a bit later to do the housework. That works for me. I love to spin wool and I must keep up the practice so I can spin good enough to knit with the wool. I need to schedule the time in for that better this year. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11831736785526661911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26741671607821945972014-02-05T21:35:39.616+10:002014-02-05T21:35:39.616+10:00Hi Rhonda
I enjoyed your post very much, it is ama...Hi Rhonda<br />I enjoyed your post very much, it is amazing how a simple thing can centre you.<br />Could I ask you how much wool you used and what ply with your shawl that tied at back.<br />Thank you<br />Kind wishes<br />WendyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13083215586839307324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-15058450354274044182014-02-05T18:18:20.541+10:002014-02-05T18:18:20.541+10:00Walking with my dog each day at 6am. Rain, hail or...Walking with my dog each day at 6am. Rain, hail or shine every day of the year ! Lovely to watch the seasons and the light change each morning throughout the year. Looking forward to winter I'm not a fan of the hot Aussie weather - I think I was born in the wrong half of the world ! Kelly Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07845399425963762734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16036736721365962242014-02-05T12:16:54.794+10:002014-02-05T12:16:54.794+10:00Yes I too am struggling to get back to basics of l...Yes I too am struggling to get back to basics of life, and getting into the mom & mothering modes. I can't seem to get into a cleaning routine at all with the hours I work. I just love drinking my tea, how warm and relaxing it makes me feel at the end of the day.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10420237929202564140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78152382439504564892014-02-05T11:12:01.468+10:002014-02-05T11:12:01.468+10:00What a wonderful reminder to slow down. I open and...What a wonderful reminder to slow down. I open and close my windows in the mornings and evenings too. Tomorrow I will do it more mindfully. I also love a quiet pot of tea and opening the kids curtains in the morning and gently waking them for school. Thank you Rhonda.<br />kateRapunzels Wild Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04273047547787107088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48622243740423332272014-02-05T09:03:42.511+10:002014-02-05T09:03:42.511+10:00How I wish we had no debts or mortgage so I could ...How I wish we had no debts or mortgage so I could leave paid work!! Thankfully I only work 7 days a fortnight, but it takes me away from home and all that could be done here to keep us more self reliant. It seems to be a terrible circle some times. I will have a look for that book you make mention of.Sharmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00083171054233507648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90670989655349201412014-02-05T06:47:12.362+10:002014-02-05T06:47:12.362+10:00I loved this post and reading all the comments tha...I loved this post and reading all the comments that came from it. I still struggle with routines here, but it's something I'm really working on this year - trying to have more of a daily rythym - I think I'll start incorporating one small thing as a way to set the tone for the day - that sounds really lovely.<br />-Jaime Ngo Family Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15484243776589015749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55819589369725016902014-02-05T05:55:23.195+10:002014-02-05T05:55:23.195+10:00A lovely warm bath at the end of the day. But then...A lovely warm bath at the end of the day. But then, I live in Scotland, not Australia.<br /><br />Thanks for your blog-visit. Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12641269043817163165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-133692543706736702014-02-05T04:38:39.076+10:002014-02-05T04:38:39.076+10:00I like Bronwyn's work too, Gina. She's goi...I like Bronwyn's work too, Gina. She's going on the pocket of an apron I'm making.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69065554394637277212014-02-05T04:37:39.521+10:002014-02-05T04:37:39.521+10:00Meredith, I'm sure I have a few of my colder c...Meredith, I'm sure I have a few of my colder climate friends smiling at the thought of our winters. We only get down to about 1 or 2 degrees here but it's cold enough for Hanno. I go on a winter trip to my sister's home where it occasionally snows in winter (Hanno won't come with me). I love the idea of snow and winter fires, but the truth is, when I'm at Tricia's I am almost glued to her wood fire and I wear many layers of clothes.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-45895612301341602982014-02-05T04:33:57.123+10:002014-02-05T04:33:57.123+10:00Nanette, she was stitched by my sister and sent up...Nanette, she was stitched by my sister and sent up to see if I could use her. I've just made a grey linen half apron and she's going on the pocket.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-33825800599006313462014-02-05T04:27:08.355+10:002014-02-05T04:27:08.355+10:00I love making my home more comfortable and welcomi...I love making my home more comfortable and welcoming. Your blog is very inspiring. When you have time could you post a simple recipe for making jam. Thanks, DebDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06817710263282488135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14144617723494876642014-02-05T03:58:24.854+10:002014-02-05T03:58:24.854+10:00I open the bedroom window but in the opposite orde...I open the bedroom window but in the opposite order to you Rhonda. Even if it's really cold outside ... which it is right now, round about 3C during the day, I HAVE to have the window open at night at the very least, I find I sleep better when I have fresh air coming in. My other half has come round to this at last, but he will go and shut it during the day time so that it warms up before we go to bed.Sue Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463317651625459406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13771495046392154112014-02-05T01:59:47.492+10:002014-02-05T01:59:47.492+10:00Oh Rhonda I got such a surprise when I saw your Br...Oh Rhonda I got such a surprise when I saw your Bronwyn Hayes stitchery! I stitched that design on a calico bag a few years ago and entered it into a local show, where it won second prize! I call it my egg bag because I was going to hang it up in the chook house and use it to collect the eggs every day, but somehow it never got put there, and is languishing in a drawer with my other embroideries.<br />It's funny to read what everybody does with their bedroom windows; ours is open 24/7, winter and summer alike. Hubby can't stand to sleep in a room without a constant flow of fresh air, even if it is freezing! So I just snuggle deeper under the blankets ;-)Gina E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07532527261977368083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-49143163678562010722014-02-05T01:49:10.954+10:002014-02-05T01:49:10.954+10:00My simple pleasure is curling up on the couch with...My simple pleasure is curling up on the couch with a warm cup of herbal tea and a good book. Lovely. <br /><br />By the way I love how you talk of cold winter days. It makes me smile. I will take an Australian winter any day. Here in Ontario Canada the past two weeks have been -30 celcius. Just a bit chilly. :)Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721621676698279333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13493986396689502622014-02-04T23:11:43.814+10:002014-02-04T23:11:43.814+10:00I so agree.I so agree.Jingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07357961722537445285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72118935678548067422014-02-04T23:11:16.001+10:002014-02-04T23:11:16.001+10:00This post resounds with me so much. My life is ver...This post resounds with me so much. My life is very simple due to desire as well as budgetary constraint. My little daily rituals make every day so pleasant. My nicest ritual is my morning walk. There is a nature preserve behind my apartment with a walking trail by the meadow and through the woods. Each morning I go out for my walk, come home refreshed and ready to begin my day.<br /><br />Thank you for your thoughtful insight into letting go of the busyness of life.Jingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07357961722537445285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34564542445086948572014-02-04T19:39:17.154+10:002014-02-04T19:39:17.154+10:00Love your Bronwyn Hayes' redwork stitchery.......Love your Bronwyn Hayes' redwork stitchery.....I'm doing her "catalicious" patterns for a friend's 70th...what are your plans for chook woman? Tending to our homes....opening and closing them as the time of day and seasons dictate seems to be a common 'small pleasure'.Nanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473143331781472223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52985342670250339162014-02-04T17:35:09.467+10:002014-02-04T17:35:09.467+10:00What a lovely post. These simple things can really...What a lovely post. These simple things can really enrich our lives. TheGardenSanctuaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682295977786495065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12760630283652182062014-02-04T15:26:34.727+10:002014-02-04T15:26:34.727+10:00My favourite thing to do when the work day ends is...My favourite thing to do when the work day ends is to walk with my hubby either on the beach or up and down the road in our neighbourhood. It is a time to connect, go over our day and prepare for a quiet evening together. plus hopefully it keep us both a little healthier!africanaussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660727599623626163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-61710081139804268442014-02-04T12:49:41.984+10:002014-02-04T12:49:41.984+10:00I recently did the same. Stopped blogging for a mo...I recently did the same. Stopped blogging for a month to regroup. Cleaned out a room so I could create art. Stopped the nonsense so the world could make more sense. And then found your blog which adds another layer of happiness to my day. Thanks for what you do. I'll be back!Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82292496260712802702014-02-04T12:27:44.166+10:002014-02-04T12:27:44.166+10:00Sometimes we slip back into our old habits....paid...Sometimes we slip back into our old habits....paid work, for example. We think we need to do it but we don't really. I'm saying this without judgment because I am guilty of it as well....our ego gets in the way. Have you read the book Saved by Ben Hewitt? The last two chapters totally say I feel....enough is enough. I have enough....not a lot but enough. I am totally done trying to make money for money sake. There are so many other things...most of them you talk about every day.ain't for city galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938751007704247232noreply@blogger.com