tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post8453047085287166275..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Working for a lifeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44959129587892084262008-07-16T08:23:00.000+10:002008-07-16T08:23:00.000+10:00Hello Rhonda,I've been enjoying your blog for some...Hello Rhonda,<BR/><BR/>I've been enjoying your blog for some time now, both for it's usefulness, and it's lovely writing. I am writing to ask for more information on cooking porridge for your chickens. I am raising some laying hens for the first time. I need to keep them comfortable and happy during Alaska's winter weather with temps down to -45 or -50 F on occasion. A warm porridge breakfast sounds just the thing. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for your encouraging, can do attitude.<BR/><BR/>KalaskaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41505468150302546892008-07-14T00:01:00.000+10:002008-07-14T00:01:00.000+10:00Rhonda, can you tell me more about using your soap...Rhonda, can you tell me more about using your soap to clean the counters? I'm searching for a better way to clean mine. Once upon a time I spilled a bit of my homemade soap on them before it had hardened and noticed how wonderfully it cleaned them! Much nicer than the commercial spray cleaners.<BR/><BR/>Thank you..Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16295184242792867847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85496004917179220492008-07-12T23:35:00.000+10:002008-07-12T23:35:00.000+10:00I really enjoy your blog. It provides calm and soo...I really enjoy your blog. It provides calm and soothing amongst the worries.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717388726735528462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85857480889272353562008-07-12T12:48:00.000+10:002008-07-12T12:48:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda,I love your blog, and I look foward to v...Hi Rhonda,<BR/>I love your blog, and I look foward to visiting almost every day. My family and I benefit from your wisdom, and I know it may sound strange but I think my favorite parts are when you talk about things like your simple, wonderful days at home and what you clean your counters with! ;)<BR/>These things remind me to slow down and focus on what's important. It also validates my own desire to take pleasure in the simple things in life that we do to nurture ourselves and our loved ones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80321332007293702072008-07-12T09:13:00.000+10:002008-07-12T09:13:00.000+10:00hello anonymous. The redwork stichery is the begi...hello anonymous. The redwork stichery is the beginning of the curtains I wrote about the day before. They are my kitchen curtains - with a different cup of flowers on each curtain.<BR/><BR/>Stich length gets better with practice, so keep stitching.<BR/><BR/>Pippa, my wood floor is one of those modern laminated floors, it's not real wood...unfortunately. If you have a real wood floor, make up a ½ bucket of liquid soap/vinegar mix in with strong black tea, instead of water. The tea will help keep a nice colour in your floor boards.<BR/><BR/>Jennie, that sounds like a great way to spend some time!<BR/><BR/>Fifi dear, you'll get there. Small steps all the way.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-59522832176057339412008-07-12T05:29:00.000+10:002008-07-12T05:29:00.000+10:00What a LOVELY blog you have! I am currently in tr...What a LOVELY blog you have! I am currently in transition, from being in a High Speed Career in Animation, shifting gears to stay home to work from home and enjoy my family and living sustainably. The money I made/make has not brought happiness to me. It's a shell of a reward for all the hard work, and time taken away from my family. I'll add you to my list of blogs, thank you.AJKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805794458934272031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73979473668828119202008-07-11T23:31:00.000+10:002008-07-11T23:31:00.000+10:00Hi Rhonda, sounds like a day very well spent indee...Hi Rhonda, sounds like a day very well spent indeed. Thanks so much for sharing.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,ShelleySimply Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16933046149294440134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13080081660965333382008-07-11T21:44:00.000+10:002008-07-11T21:44:00.000+10:00That's him - Phil! My favourite from Time Team. ...That's him - Phil! My favourite from Time Team. He's from the Taunton, Somerset kind of area, about 30 miles from my home town of Kingswood, Bristol. I don't live there now, so to hear him speak is great - he reminds me of the brilliant accent everybody down there has :-)<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you had a pretty perfect day there. Its good to have a day at home pottering and making the place lovely. Its just so rare for me to have such a day!<BR/><BR/>But its wonderful reading about your life Rhonda Jean - it gives me the hope that I'll get there one day, and that in itself makes me happy, and grateful for everything I have.<BR/><BR/>FiFiFiFihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09525757684048252596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-11226806984568954972008-07-11T21:29:00.000+10:002008-07-11T21:29:00.000+10:00Your day reminds me of my day. :) It culminated wh...Your day reminds me of my day. :) It culminated when I put on my wide-brimmed hat and went walking a quarter mile down the road to my mother's house to "borrow" some lemon juice to make supper. While there, I saw she'd harvested some of her string beans, so I took three or four apiece (for me and for my five-year-old son) and we ate them on the way back. I live in such a rural area, the trees meet over the road, and on a day like today it's all leaf-whisper and dappled sunshine.<BR/><BR/>Then I got home, picked up the swordfish steak I'd bought on supersale (they come in frozen from the deep ocean runs sometimes and are half-price) and made swordfish scampi and sweet corn on the cob for supper. My husband praised me to high heaven with every bite and it felt good.Gothelittle Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02033938810970984908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-32749460916059641142008-07-11T21:21:00.000+10:002008-07-11T21:21:00.000+10:00I love days that just flow sweetly like that. Make...I love days that just flow sweetly like that. Makes everything else worthwhile.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14911267863764861182008-07-11T20:29:00.000+10:002008-07-11T20:29:00.000+10:00What a wonderful day!!Christine from the NLWhat a wonderful day!!<BR/><BR/>Christine from the NLChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11078340690256967729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-67156840720123188252008-07-11T18:41:00.000+10:002008-07-11T18:41:00.000+10:00I love Time Team too. In fact, my eldest daughter...I love Time Team too. In fact, my eldest daughter and I are on a Dig at the moment (looking for Roman remains). There's a link to the Dig Blog on my blogsite Codlins and Cream.<BR/><BR/>Sadly, there are no excited archaeologists shouting "Look what I've found!", but it's been fun all the same.<BR/><BR/>I have managed (somehow) to make pickled onions, done a day's baking on my day off and cooked meals for the freezer, and got my Sloe Wine in the demijohn, despite the days spent at the Dig, but I shall be glad when it finishes today and I am "free" again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38038979096228312772008-07-11T18:18:00.000+10:002008-07-11T18:18:00.000+10:00Hi rhonda Jean is that a new stitchery ?? I recent...Hi rhonda Jean is that a new stitchery ?? <BR/><BR/>I recently did your live well stitchery (my first ever attempt )<BR/><BR/>I struggled keeping my stitches an even length any tips?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-43853398501267106012008-07-11T18:11:00.000+10:002008-07-11T18:11:00.000+10:00Good Morning Rhonda!It's nice to get up and find a...Good Morning Rhonda!<BR/><BR/>It's nice to get up and find a post from you.<BR/>I've been up a while, but had to get the kids off to school and everything. <BR/>I love sitting down with my morning cuppa and catching up with people.<BR/>I can't wait until I can get back to making my own household cleaners. I have a stock to use up first! I used to make my own a few years ago, but upheaval happened, and I stopped doing that. The smell of a freshly clean house is wonderful, and much better than a 'chemically scented' one :)<BR/>Enjoy your day!<BR/><BR/>Amanda xHawthornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888031081526038971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5131527305520042802008-07-11T16:37:00.000+10:002008-07-11T16:37:00.000+10:00Hi RhondaMy family think I am mad but I love washi...Hi Rhonda<BR/>My family think I am mad but I love washing my wooden kitchen floor. I always buy a special wood soap but I am going to try your liquid soap/vinegar mix this week. <BR/><BR/>Time team is one of our favourites as well. I like the broad range of historical sites they visit. Industrial heritage is one of T's interests.<BR/><BR/>Have a happy day.<BR/><BR/>PippaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24284944482844944442008-07-11T14:49:00.000+10:002008-07-11T14:49:00.000+10:00Rhonda,Thank you so much. I am looking forward to...Rhonda,<BR/>Thank you so much. I am looking forward to making this and I know our girls and boy will love this.<BR/>Just LOVE taking good care of our "furbabies".<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you,<BR/>CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13889664131108121532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37876870650288633792008-07-11T14:36:00.001+10:002008-07-11T14:36:00.001+10:00oh, I meant to ask, Anna Marie, are you still baki...oh, I meant to ask, Anna Marie, are you still baking?Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84553040345591080542008-07-11T14:36:00.000+10:002008-07-11T14:36:00.000+10:00Hello ladies!Cathy, they each have one cup each of...Hello ladies!<BR/><BR/>Cathy, they each have one cup each of the homemade dog food in the evening. They have ½ cup of dog biscuits with ½ cup of porridge in the morning. I hope your dogs enjoy it.Rhonda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175785349529109084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48455005306810114432008-07-11T14:19:00.000+10:002008-07-11T14:19:00.000+10:00Rhonda,It's me again....could you please tell me h...Rhonda,<BR/>It's me again....could you please tell me how many cups per day of your homemade dog food that you feed your "furbabies"<BR/><BR/>Thank you and blessings,<BR/>CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13889664131108121532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58835556941284089272008-07-11T13:37:00.000+10:002008-07-11T13:37:00.000+10:00Oh what a beautiful day you had. Thank you for sh...Oh what a beautiful day you had. Thank you for sharing it with us. I look so forward to your posts each day. My Mom does too. I had shared your blog with her a couple of months ago when I discovered it. You have inspired both of us to continue to pursue the simplier things in life. We often discuss your blog and how we can incorporate things you do into our lives--how our Australian friend would do this or that. :)<BR/><BR/>Thank you for taking the time to share. I hope you know just how valuable your posts are to all of us. You are making a difference in so many lives.<BR/><BR/>Again, thank you.<BR/><BR/>--JoyceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-39919934091113424092008-07-11T09:48:00.000+10:002008-07-11T09:48:00.000+10:00Thanks for a beautiful post. And the garden is loo...Thanks for a beautiful post. And the garden is looking lovely :-)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15497683565965322222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41648898206222347572008-07-11T09:11:00.000+10:002008-07-11T09:11:00.000+10:00Dearest Rhonda,You are such a dear!! I just LOVE ...Dearest Rhonda,<BR/>You are such a dear!! <BR/>I just LOVE the first picture with your "furbaby" in the background.<BR/>It caught my eye right away.<BR/><BR/>Sounds like my kind of morning, a nice crisp morning...a day full of life and love.<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you,<BR/>CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13889664131108121532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62835723580255000782008-07-11T08:58:00.000+10:002008-07-11T08:58:00.000+10:00That sounds like a totally perfect day to me.....I...That sounds like a totally perfect day to me.....I am glad you enjoyed it, I enjoyed reading about it.<BR/><BR/>Gill from CanadaGill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-43269833835818055072008-07-11T08:33:00.000+10:002008-07-11T08:33:00.000+10:00What a beautiful day. Thank you for sharing. I t...What a beautiful day. Thank you for sharing. I too find much joy in the work of caring for my family and home.<BR/><BR/>I found your blog a few months ago and you have been an inspiration to me. <BR/><BR/>CaseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65674967984741110422008-07-11T08:13:00.000+10:002008-07-11T08:13:00.000+10:00I so enjoy reading your life affirming blog. My li...I so enjoy reading your life affirming blog. My life is very simplified, yet rich. I can be happy with very little. Yesterday I had the best day, too. I walked in the nature park behind my apartment with our dog,went to the neighborhood library to check out books, swam in our beautiful community pool,went to a movie with my granddaughter, and for supper, ate a delicious white pizza I made from scratch with basil, pesto, Italian cheese and feta.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for writing such wonderful words today!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com