tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post1392749919905337605..comments2024-03-29T16:34:01.380+10:00Comments on down to earth: I am what I amUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-91664267745638313952010-12-12T00:38:44.552+10:002010-12-12T00:38:44.552+10:00Thanks for that post, it was beautiful... and with...Thanks for that post, it was beautiful... and with great comments too.<br /><br />I find blogging is a great way to share ourselves - and there can be great vulnerability in that... but never let it stop you.<br /><br />Your post has got me thinking about blogging.<br />When writing about difficult circumstances (as I've had to over the past year) I often wonder how to approach it - I believe in a 'warts and all' approach .. and yet don't like to dwell in the negative. So, I find the blog is a good way for me to remember what it is I'm wanting and aiming for.<br /><br />Yet, I like to remain true to what I'm feeling also... and not just 'put a happy face' on things (or go into a rant or moan!).<br /><br />I guess what whatever comes out at the time is good enough. Its ... true.<br /><br />Thanks for getting me thinking Rhonda Jean.Ferris Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112537164554514642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-59933198313479341722010-12-12T00:11:38.811+10:002010-12-12T00:11:38.811+10:00Thank you for this wonderful post.
And thank yo...Thank you for this wonderful post. <br /><br />And thank you for continuing to give us this wonderful blog, to come to. And learn from. And be inspired by.<br /><br />Gentle Winter hugs, from the NE of the US...Auntie sezzzzzz...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16170232476926222740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4121134157703880742010-12-10T19:29:05.242+10:002010-12-10T19:29:05.242+10:00Hi Rhonda, I'm pleased you don't let the n...Hi Rhonda, I'm pleased you don't let the negativity get to you, it is, after all their issue, not yours. I recently mentioned you on my blog, as someone the world needs more of http://www.homegrownmama.com/2010/12/what-does-world-need-infinite-supply-of.html Thanks for being you xChristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09276070221178771348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36849733221649162182010-12-10T02:49:42.375+10:002010-12-10T02:49:42.375+10:00Dear Rhonda,
One of the reasons I like your blog ...Dear Rhonda,<br /><br />One of the reasons I like your blog so much is because it is "real", not perfect. Thank you for all of your encouraging posts and real living. I've learned so much from you and have been making changes, bit by bit, to live a simpler more satisfying life. <br /><br />Joyjlthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01293720624466655384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58467295923314188632010-12-10T01:41:56.363+10:002010-12-10T01:41:56.363+10:00So delighted to have found your blog. I can't ...So delighted to have found your blog. I can't wait to read some of your older posts. This one is full of such wisdom. Thanks for sharing yourself! Your blog is lovely!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01329673645033867140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-67480149722274817542010-12-09T23:31:55.618+10:002010-12-09T23:31:55.618+10:00Being yourself is what got you where you are (whic...Being yourself is what got you where you are (which is a good place as far as I'm concerned!). Mostly, I think I know what I'm going to wtite when I sit down to blog but it quite often ends up completely different! <br />If I ever try to plan a clever post too much or be unnaturally 'funny' it backfires on me and readers lose interest. I go back to 'being myself' and harmony is restored :-)<br />Teresa xA Time for Stitchinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18081085376540243147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5335006962788753182010-12-09T21:50:12.311+10:002010-12-09T21:50:12.311+10:00I'm really sorry to read about the sort of cri...I'm really sorry to read about the sort of criticism, jibes and negative comments you have encountered. Was shocked actually.<br /><br />Finding your blog had been a real joy for me. You have such a gift of giving us a new perspective on things to do with homemaking and life in general. Also, making what was old....new again!<br /><br />I hope a lot of young homemakers read your blog too - such a wealth of practical information. I'd have loved to have read it 40 years' ago :)Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15849036690807834080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20149694719660936792010-12-09T20:57:06.667+10:002010-12-09T20:57:06.667+10:00Thanks Rhonda! Your mindful living and joy in the ...Thanks Rhonda! Your mindful living and joy in the 'little things' is truly inspiring. I love that we can never be perfect, as the nature of our beings is to grow & expand. I have enjoyed reading your blog for some time, and love that you are open to new ways of being at one with our Earth, yourself and other beings, and that you find so much joy and gratitude in your growth and expansion. Perfection in the imperfection! With much love and gratitude. Erica. xxErica Beinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04505988598486516042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3804158729156610412010-12-09T19:19:48.002+10:002010-12-09T19:19:48.002+10:00Rhonda, some very honest and thought provoking wor...Rhonda, some very honest and thought provoking words here. Don't ever change. Both me and my family have had a very stressful year (I was made redundant and now I'm contracting). Your words have given me the strength to be positive, and look forward to a brighter future (and I've learned a lot from you!). I look forward to your blog, daily. Blessings, from one grateful fan in New Zealand. Bev :)Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315751945668772995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51298411332925361382010-12-09T18:45:13.539+10:002010-12-09T18:45:13.539+10:00I wondered if your blog comments today were direct...I wondered if your blog comments today were directed at my forum comments yesterday. The last intention would have been to criticise as I admire what you do. The comment re olive oil was simply an idea to put forward as part of this forum. I, too, am not perfect but simply enjoy an exchange of ideas and thoughts on improving the quality of life. Re Jaimie's comment - I agree with you re the Cobram oil - especially after the detailed reporting recently informing the public that most Italian and Spanish olive oil imports contained large quantities of other oils not mentioned on the label - whereas Australian olive oil is required by our food laws to state its purity - but even more importantly: to buy Australian is to support our farmers. JanJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08396561599440105371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85697689778223955152010-12-09T18:08:29.635+10:002010-12-09T18:08:29.635+10:00As I read your wonderful post, Rhonda, and all the...As I read your wonderful post, Rhonda, and all the affirming comments: three thoughts sprang immediately into my mind: 1) a quote by Barbara Bush, former first lady of the US: "The darn trouble with cleaning the house is it gets dirty the next day anyway, so skip a week if you have to. The children are the most important thing." I think these words can apply whether one has children or not. Or whether one agrees with her family's politics! :) And 2) the famous biblical verse "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." (Matthew 6:48) A quick google search brought this insight into "perfection": 'Jesus calls on his followers to be children of God in this same quality. In other words, you must love without partiality, as God does.' This is set in the context of "love your enemies" at the end of the Sermon on the Mount. It has nothing whatsoever to do with DOING (what we do), but rather with BEING (who we are). And 3) I remember being so bent out of shape when I "only" received "A-" in all of my Master's degree work and how I strived for an "A"....this despite working full-time and being in my first year of marriage. Now, 25 years later, I can look back and laugh at my strivings for "perfection" and say "Wow, I received an A-!"Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122656833028913453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13069739343429900552010-12-09T17:55:56.284+10:002010-12-09T17:55:56.284+10:00I have just read your blog for today Rhonda, and h...I have just read your blog for today Rhonda, and have sat her giving you the round of aplause it so rightfully deserves.<br />Particularly for this time of year where consumerisun is high and exspectations even higher. if we tryed to even remotly set ourselves upo to be the perfect cereal poacket family we will always fall short of the advertisers dreams. To be yourself and do as best as you can for the day ahead is all we can ever hope to do.<br /> I am glad I am so wonderfully flawed as all the people I know love and treasure are.<br /> have a great day<br />RachelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384910681491031983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-9016519673487046672010-12-09T15:28:19.802+10:002010-12-09T15:28:19.802+10:00Hello Rhonda,
First time comment! Yay.... that...Hello Rhonda,<br /><br />First time comment! Yay.... that's pretty perfect.<br /><br />I made marmalade for the first time at the weekend from a very old recipe of my Nanna's. It was a little runnier than I thought it should be, but I'll do better next time. It tasted DELICIOUS and to me that's perfect! <br /><br />This blog site is perfect!<br /><br />We just have to re-define the meaning of perfect!<br /><br />Luv, Julie J<br />NSWsailawayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891249503310593281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-56764110045958017542010-12-09T14:12:56.131+10:002010-12-09T14:12:56.131+10:00I,too, just want to say thank-you for all that you...I,too, just want to say thank-you for all that you share.<br />Life's too short for perfection and just long enough for sharing.:)<br />DebUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02075907554342411918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1131937256687400862010-12-09T14:11:38.830+10:002010-12-09T14:11:38.830+10:00Rhonda,
Long time, no comments. Life happens!
But ...Rhonda,<br />Long time, no comments. Life happens!<br />But think about it, if you woke up one morning and were perfect then what would you do. Imagine that everything was perfect, no morning routines, no problems to work out, no unfinished projects. All that you could do is sit perfectly still in your perfect world and try not to mess anything up. My head would explode!<br />We think of you as a friend and care about you and your family. <br />And today I bought all of the ingredients for homemade laundry soap. Finally!Judiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708730830391571469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44235660001436336852010-12-09T13:14:38.227+10:002010-12-09T13:14:38.227+10:00Please dont change a thing - like Gail said we lov...Please dont change a thing - like Gail said we love your honesty. I love the photos of the dishes drying on the sink and Hanno in the garden. Gail is right thats why we read it evcery morning and think of you both as friends.kathyroshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10691429125499777842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21470262252373941522010-12-09T12:09:53.125+10:002010-12-09T12:09:53.125+10:00You are so right. First of all none of are perfect...You are so right. First of all none of are perfect. I have been trying to figure out why I feel like I cannot accomplish all the things that I want to. I think that I am trying too hard. I have so many things in my mind to do that it keeps me from getting anything done. Perfect....I am far from it. My Mom thinks I am perfect....she is the only one!! ha! The reason I love this blog is because you are so real. I can relate. You have taught me so many things and I thank you.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10594313154015365616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-74820190459309155562010-12-09T11:46:21.966+10:002010-12-09T11:46:21.966+10:00Jill, thanks for sending that link. What a wonderf...Jill, thanks for sending that link. What a wonderful blog! I've put her in my reader.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-47731561359385375102010-12-09T10:43:29.364+10:002010-12-09T10:43:29.364+10:00HI Rhonda
I love that your posts are natural and ...HI Rhonda<br /><br />I love that your posts are natural and unstaged. I have received lots of inspirations from your posts and readers comments. Next year my resolution is to start making my own bread, something I've always wanted to do.<br />I have been finding also good reading at www.ordinarycourage.com from Brene Brown. Her book on imperfection sounds very intersting.<br />kind regards<br />Jilldeux chiens et un garconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08628056227501618505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13827974254003956542010-12-09T10:22:14.204+10:002010-12-09T10:22:14.204+10:00Thank you all for taking the time to leave such lo...Thank you all for taking the time to leave such lovely comments.<br /><br />Maria, congratulations, what a great day for you! I wish you the very best in all you do.<br /><br />42 things, thank you for making your first comment. It means a lot to me to know a little bit about the people who read here.<br /><br />Good to see you again, Carol.<br /><br />Hello Lizzie, thanks for your comment. I think it's amazing how we are all connected. Take care.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62366632733831531662010-12-09T10:20:33.328+10:002010-12-09T10:20:33.328+10:00I just thank God that you are you and don't ha...I just thank God that you are you and don't have to try and justify every 'footprint' .. I think we'd all be in the looney bin or playing into the hands of the ultra-left-ooober-fringe conservationists that don't have a life .. outside counting footprints :) <br /><br />Blessings to you dear!Mrs. Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644129213141875138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-32158414658617662792010-12-09T10:17:20.982+10:002010-12-09T10:17:20.982+10:00Hello Rhonda: I do so agree with you. I to blog,it...Hello Rhonda: I do so agree with you. I to blog,it is for me not really for anyone else.Good therapy and pain reliever in my case. I am what I am also. It is all me,I love how you put it so eloquently.<br /> I am glad I have readers who enjoy my blog, and I enjoy yours . But I will not pretend to be someone I am not just to get readers. I like your style. We should all stay true to our selves. Thank you for being you.Buttons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-916490704362165172010-12-09T10:07:21.490+10:002010-12-09T10:07:21.490+10:00And you being you is why we enjoy reading about yo...And you being you is why we enjoy reading about you.life in this 1880 farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14911254579256152557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-75028104081336537612010-12-09T09:50:22.986+10:002010-12-09T09:50:22.986+10:00Dearest Rhonda,
Your post brought tears to my eyes...Dearest Rhonda,<br />Your post brought tears to my eyes...I've arrived at a point where I'm overloaded with mean, nasty people coming on the heels of a year of teachers who are horrible to my daughters at school, it's all so senseless and now someone being mean here. I think anyone who is critical is covering insecurities and lashing out from a hidden place. It's bullying from behind a computer. I had been thinking of writing a blog on my daughter's educational experiences as they are amazing and different but now I've decided my time would be spent better reading or walking on the beach.<br />Again Rhonda I want to say thank heavens for you, your generosity of spirit reaches into my day, you always give me something to ponder on, you are a role model in many ways for so many of us.<br />Hugs,<br />VickiVickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08562932795668029251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69895648289837930812010-12-09T09:48:06.713+10:002010-12-09T09:48:06.713+10:00When we are able to live through our hearts, the w...When we are able to live through our hearts, the world becomes magical, full of beauty, abundance and great joy!<br /><br />We need to TRULY BELIEVE that we are enough. We need to be able to look at ourselves and say...<br /><br />I am enough.<br /><br /><br /><br />Hugs<br /><br />Kimmie<br />xKimmiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12284838618731232851noreply@blogger.com