tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post8176406515590722375..comments2024-03-29T19:22:11.409+10:00Comments on down to earth: Seasonal livingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41343376659833254002011-10-20T09:03:53.134+10:002011-10-20T09:03:53.134+10:00This was such a lovely post, thank you, I am going...This was such a lovely post, thank you, I am going through a difficult season having finished work a year ago due to stress. My husband retired early and our children although flown the nest still come back occassionally. The eldest has just given up her job as a journalist to travel the world. She will visit Peru, Boliva, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, Austrailia, Thialand and China. She wouldn't want me to worry but you never stop worrying about your children. She is 29 and has a notion to do 30 things before she is 30. I am pleased to have stumbled across your blog as I find it most interesting. I have started making my own bread and was looking for a recipe for rye bread.<br />Angela (UK)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17869776871233931912011-10-07T04:00:06.989+10:002011-10-07T04:00:06.989+10:00As usual, a very wonderful and thoughtful post. I...As usual, a very wonderful and thoughtful post. I've only begun to appreciate the seasonal nature of life in the past year or so. This year we didn't buy any tomato products and relied on our own garden harvest put up last year. It meant months without tomatoes. When they came to red this year I have never tasted something so special. It lit a fire under me to continue on this path. But, then you took it one step further and point out the seasons of our lives. I find that to be an apt and lovely metaphor. Thanks.BLD in MThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497511995276601468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36973109976983978192011-10-04T19:11:04.343+10:002011-10-04T19:11:04.343+10:00As we slide into to autumn, here in the UK, you...As we slide into to autumn, here in the UK, you've got my mouth watering for fresh raspberries and the other goodies of summer! Of course I can get them down at Tesco (flown in from Spain or something), but they're just not the same. And the cost? YIKES! <br /><br />Thanks for the reminder to enjoy the seasons of my life as well. Sometimes it's easy to get caught up in "what comes next" instead of reveling in "what is."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40429157968858761572011-10-04T05:47:27.061+10:002011-10-04T05:47:27.061+10:00This post was very profound. A whole book could b...This post was very profound. A whole book could be written around it. It was beautifully and thoughtfully written. Thank you Rhonda. SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87592092748905149412011-10-04T04:43:23.339+10:002011-10-04T04:43:23.339+10:00Lovely way to think of not just seasonal food but ...Lovely way to think of not just seasonal food but seasonal living. As we get into autumn here, the days are colder, the weather more sqwally. We are slowly shifting from long days outdoors to long days inside. With that in mind my teenagers and I arecooking together more, enjoying more indoor pursuits. Rather than fight against it all, we are trying to work with the changes, like learning more recipes without rushing. Thank you lovely post.<br /><br />I adore orchids, nice that they are special again for you.Fay McKenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14573998704716650377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26167834323110454182011-10-03T21:14:47.897+10:002011-10-03T21:14:47.897+10:00That last paragraph had me nearly welling up with ...That last paragraph had me nearly welling up with tears Rhonda. My eldest girls is about to turn 15 in a week or so, and my youngest soon to be two...<br /><br />Time flies so quickly, seasons change, children grow. You are so right about appreciating the season, the moment, while we are in it.<br /><br />Thank you<br />xMegan.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03264440929071046671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3205295984747544612011-10-03T20:18:06.933+10:002011-10-03T20:18:06.933+10:00Hello Rhonda, I made yogurt last night. It's ...Hello Rhonda, I made yogurt last night. It's 5:00 AM here in Texas - just couldn't wait to get out of bed to see how it came out. It is beautiful and like you said, so simple. Thank you again for everything you do and write about. Pat/Texasjpark22https://www.blogger.com/profile/05906968015528839570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-32994782935934263052011-10-03T16:07:25.057+10:002011-10-03T16:07:25.057+10:00Maya, we do a similar thing, though we don't a...Maya, we do a similar thing, though we don't automatically have heating or cooling but when it's too cold or too hot, we adjust it like you do, not according to what is generally seen as "right".<br /><br />Sara, thank you. I am so happy to have contact with everyone, but I feel I'm doing something right when I have the young women and men comment and say they're learning. I hope you're passing it on to your friends.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28406026997042422242011-10-03T15:40:43.723+10:002011-10-03T15:40:43.723+10:00Hi Rhonda! I just wanted to leave a quick message ...Hi Rhonda! I just wanted to leave a quick message for you. I'm a long term reader who went and bought a copy of The Women's Weekly this morning - I can't remember the last time I bought a magazine! I'm 23 years old I completely agree with what was said in the article, you are like a Grandmother to me, you've taught me many valuable life skills and I can't thank you enough.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03312786528520139578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3184090953497484832011-10-03T15:12:33.771+10:002011-10-03T15:12:33.771+10:00Thanks for this wonderful post. Living seasonally ...Thanks for this wonderful post. Living seasonally really does heighten enjoyment of just about everything, and it helps keep us in touch with the natural world around us. Just a few days ago as I wrapped up my personal energy audit I was thinking about how the heating/cooling requirements for my household are different from most who keep the house at the same temperature all year. We keep it at 60 degrees F in winter and not more than 82 degrees F in summer (sorry, I'm not good with the temp conversions), and I always think it is so nice that my indoors mirrors the outdoors (just milder).mayahttp://loveknowledgezeal.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13814487732480866012011-10-03T14:59:36.705+10:002011-10-03T14:59:36.705+10:00Willywagtail, divide the clump up and repot into t...Willywagtail, divide the clump up and repot into three or four pots using good quality orchid mix. Make sure the pots are free draining. Water in with seaweed tea and a weak solution of nitrogen fertiliser like comfrey tea or worm castings tea. Good luck!rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68725629828445822832011-10-03T14:22:42.077+10:002011-10-03T14:22:42.077+10:00Congratulations on your article in the Australian ...Congratulations on your article in the Australian Womans Weekly! Haven't read it but will, I hope. Love the idea of appreciating what is in life while it is, and not necessarily having it 'all year round'. <br /><br />SonyaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88529831395765470592011-10-03T12:40:31.747+10:002011-10-03T12:40:31.747+10:00Beautiful orchids. Lovely and wise words, thank yo...Beautiful orchids. Lovely and wise words, thank you.Samihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467163627586022816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-33654527941343102102011-10-03T11:30:16.798+10:002011-10-03T11:30:16.798+10:00Are season been a "strange one" and whic...Are season been a "strange one" and which made the garden behave in "odd way" if there is such a thing.<br /><br />Coffee is on.peppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51434983386146410622011-10-03T11:09:49.525+10:002011-10-03T11:09:49.525+10:00I'm glad you mentioned the 16 year olds Rhonda...I'm glad you mentioned the 16 year olds Rhonda, they aren't as charming as the two year olds -- as a rule -- but they need to be enjoyed too.<br /><br />Tony has some rock orchids that are in flower at the moment, my indoor purple one is just finishing.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751315680374413649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36640315269060654722011-10-03T11:02:06.963+10:002011-10-03T11:02:06.963+10:00A wonderful post full of wisdom. Living by seasons...A wonderful post full of wisdom. Living by seasons also gives us wonderful things to look forward to. Your orchids certainly are beautiful.Jackiehttp://www.jackscouponcodes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38988548446778672872011-10-03T10:08:21.607+10:002011-10-03T10:08:21.607+10:00Thanks for the tips. I might swap the struggling p...Thanks for the tips. I might swap the struggling palm in the bathroom for the oversized pot of orchids hiding behind the bins. I am sure the neighbours won't miss it much and it won't get to fall over in the wind either. We will also get to enjoy the flowers I glimpsed on rubbish day. Any tips on repotting when the poor plant has overgrown it's pot by a few or more years please? Cherriewillywagtailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04161501326916060091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90100336593369187202011-10-03T09:08:15.490+10:002011-10-03T09:08:15.490+10:00Hi Rhonda,
Just the reminder I needed to slow down...Hi Rhonda,<br />Just the reminder I needed to slow down, life seems so busy with young children but I will attempt to enjoy and slow down.<br />I bought the women's weekly and your article was fabulous.The best article by far and real to life.<br />Have a beautiful week<br />LorsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78567445618723174362011-10-03T08:35:56.819+10:002011-10-03T08:35:56.819+10:00I feel the same way about my climbing roses as you...I feel the same way about my climbing roses as you do about your orchids. They are a blaze of glory for just a few weeks and I love to wander out into the garden and enjoy them, then they are finished and other flowers catch my eye. Seasons are truly magical. Thank you for your wise words on enjoying each moment and each season as it is.Calidorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118238727781108509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80104552943500619962011-10-03T08:26:29.159+10:002011-10-03T08:26:29.159+10:00Thank you for these wise words. We're in a ve...Thank you for these wise words. We're in a very busy season right now. Next year, however, things will change and we'll need to adjust to a new normal so I'm trying to enjoy each day in this season, however busy.jlthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01293720624466655384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-56028627357143446182011-10-03T07:56:30.766+10:002011-10-03T07:56:30.766+10:00how wonderfully said! truly words to reflect on.how wonderfully said! truly words to reflect on.cargillwitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06948839908080737239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83189165227753525232011-10-03T07:33:33.411+10:002011-10-03T07:33:33.411+10:00Thank you for showing us your beautiful orchid, su...Thank you for showing us your beautiful orchid, such a fest for the eyes! <br /><br />I suppose with new teenagers in the home we are in a busy season of our lives and although it does get very hectic at times, mainly meeting academic deadlines, we do manage to slow enough to show our love for one another, in the larger role model way & also in the simplest, smallest ways such as taking the time to pack a healthy lunch! Have a great day.Lucybellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01442433335054236976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78685561942052729012011-10-03T07:09:35.171+10:002011-10-03T07:09:35.171+10:00Rhonda, I have been reading your blog almost since...Rhonda, I have been reading your blog almost since the beginning.Since it has been awhile, it's been nice to read your blast from the past posts. love the ideas and good reminders! I am having difficult times now and am thankful to know it won't be forever.<br />Maria MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23755862315344702072011-10-03T06:48:08.945+10:002011-10-03T06:48:08.945+10:00Thanks for this post Rhonda. Last term was ridicu...Thanks for this post Rhonda. Last term was ridiculously busy for us! I've been dreading the end of the holidays. You've just given me the mindset I need to begin the new term with a bit of vigour!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10975556587020883049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52991875384785548062011-10-03T06:34:04.837+10:002011-10-03T06:34:04.837+10:00Rhonda, I want you to know that I am so happy to h...Rhonda, I want you to know that I am so happy to have found your blog! <br />Among my cutting-back and saving strategies one of the biggest 'victories' was one-and-a-half year after stopping smoking I could use al that saved money for a thirty-five years dreamt of holiday with dear, long ago from Holland emigrated, friends in Australia! <br />Stopping smoking changed my life, but so did my trip to Australia!<br />Thanks for sharing your wisdom, care, love and life. It is a great support and inspiration.<br />With love from Holland, Jeanneke.Jeannekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299956505489827810noreply@blogger.com