tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post4010497582800837397..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: The warm embrace of self-relianceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58072314392609349452017-05-27T20:16:01.086+10:002017-05-27T20:16:01.086+10:00I hope you enjoy the books, Angela, and that you f...I hope you enjoy the books, Angela, and that you find what you're looking for in them. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24000756130363058582017-05-27T19:18:07.778+10:002017-05-27T19:18:07.778+10:00Thank you for this fantastic article... You inspir...Thank you for this fantastic article... You inspire me so much as a mum and homemaker. I have just bought your books and can't wait to read them. I have chronic pain and mental illnesses so it is difficult for me to do a lot around the home, however I'm looking forward to some motivation reading your books and then making a good plan to get things done. Again, thank you.Angela Heessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-27758006458371215852017-02-11T06:03:42.587+10:002017-02-11T06:03:42.587+10:00Rhonda, just passing through quickly, I have limit...Rhonda, just passing through quickly, I have limited computer access right now and am caring for my Mom for 5 weeks while my brother and his wife are out of town. Felt good to peek into your world for a minute, I will really read and catch up on posts later. Best Gracie picture ever! Beth in MNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58183635234032460832017-02-10T02:59:33.600+10:002017-02-10T02:59:33.600+10:00Rhonda,
I was feeling a little discontent today so...Rhonda,<br />I was feeling a little discontent today so I thought I would come over to Down to Earth and gain some perspective. =) Right away I came across this post and I can't tell you how much I appreciate your insightful words. I usually enjoy taking care of my home and family but once in a while I guess I feel a little underappreciated and walk around with a "poor me, I never get to have any fun" attitude. All of that is ridiculous, of course, and I just need to step back and count my blessings. I have so many! So I'm doing some baking and sewing today, and I feel so much better for it. I think it's interesting to think about how we view entertainment, and what it means for us.joebowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03364604936382178668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-491146622704184542017-02-08T03:18:28.859+10:002017-02-08T03:18:28.859+10:00Rhonda,
I don't usually comment, but the chick...Rhonda,<br />I don't usually comment, but the chicken looks very good and that picture of Gracie looking at the chicken poo has to be the cutest pup picture ever! :) JeannineJeanninehttp://atstonecottage.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30113690308104780902017-02-07T15:03:34.928+10:002017-02-07T15:03:34.928+10:00How cute is Gracie :)How cute is Gracie :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07725626763118430266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52389872367352315282017-02-07T10:13:49.195+10:002017-02-07T10:13:49.195+10:00I love this post. It's "funny" how t...I love this post. It's "funny" how the simplest things like a single napkin from a used ironing board cover can bring us such joy. That's what it's all about - that feeling of joy from something simple 😊 Thank you for sharing with us. Lady Locusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12661298925602199106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14212287709363590682017-02-07T08:02:23.067+10:002017-02-07T08:02:23.067+10:00Love your posts. I check in a few times a week but...Love your posts. I check in a few times a week but rarely comment.<br /><br />I'll soon be 60 and count my blessings that I have been debt free for 30+ years. I was an older student and graduated at 30 and in debt. I paid off that debt and managed to stay debt free, except for an occasional house mortgage, the rest of my adult life. What a blessing. I was forced into an early retirement due to poor health. Being debt free has enabled me to live well even when life threw me a curve or two.<br /><br />Reading your writings and those of your readers certainly helps me now. <br /><br />Love the picture with Gracie. Puppies are so precious. I could relate to your 'needs a bit of training' comment as well. It brought me back to when my buddy was in his doggie 'teens' - he's now quite grey and very much the senior. He wouldn't win any obedience trials but he has manners and does what I ask, for the most part.<br />Cheers, SJ in Vancouver BC CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-89305494963198825822017-02-07T07:16:37.346+10:002017-02-07T07:16:37.346+10:00I enjoyed reading this post and all the lovely pho...I enjoyed reading this post and all the lovely photos. I too wondered about the fabric you were working on (the Ikea print) It's lovely and sort of old fashioned looking. I LOVED the picture of Gracie peering over the wheel barrow.<br /><br />This week I plan to keep working on getting rid of things--it's an ongoing task! We have way too much here, and I am slowly in the process of sorting, donating, or throwing out, depending on the item. It feels good!Debbie in PAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16638334788335810581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77840074553794672902017-02-07T06:19:10.091+10:002017-02-07T06:19:10.091+10:00I was pleased to read your comment, Sarah. It soun...I was pleased to read your comment, Sarah. It sounds like you're thinking about your work and adjusting accordingly. Housework is not the enemy, it's just part of our reality and it can be managed to fit into a calm and productive life. You're doing well. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78229910265084103352017-02-07T06:08:16.677+10:002017-02-07T06:08:16.677+10:00I enjoyed this post. I'm continuing to read Do...I enjoyed this post. I'm continuing to read Down to Earth, focusing on slowing down this week amid the chaotic rhythm of life as a stay home mom of 2 little boys. I have home chores listed out in detail by day/week/month and have been following this for some time, which does help when I lose focus and feel overwhelmed by all that needs to be done. However, as I have been reading your books and focusing on slowing down, I am finding that I need my lists less and less because the rhythm of our days is calmer and I just do what needs to be done as I observe the need rather than trying to keep up with a detailed schedule/routine. And...I'm finding that I have more time to play with the boys rather than feeling like I am getting behind in my schedule. <br />I continue to be encouraged by your writing. My outlook, daily purpose, and the way in which I view my home and possessions have all been positively influenced by you. Thank you.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10558882718576845511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-57702881029321296742017-02-07T05:40:02.436+10:002017-02-07T05:40:02.436+10:00Dear Rhonda, I learn a lot here and at the forum.....Dear Rhonda, I learn a lot here and at the forum...I used to live a life in wich I wanted to be appreciated by everyone and wanted to have a lot of stuff and eat out and I didn't like to be home a lot...that has changed (also because I had a burn-out) and I started longing to the way of life I had when I was a child living with my parents who lived a simple life.It was difficult to start living my/our simple life 'cause I really had to sober up from the life I had, but reading here and joining the forum helped (and still does)a lot!!!<br />It makes me happy to read this post because it helps me to stay on this simple living path I want to walk!!! lots of Love Angela (aka Angel ;))Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527194219651855355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3518196618152971132017-02-07T04:21:39.328+10:002017-02-07T04:21:39.328+10:00I agree with others Rhonda in that your words and ...I agree with others Rhonda in that your words and photos make me feel more relaxed and calm.<br /><br />Oh Gracie - too cute!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08221388385198812690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54189783257026099942017-02-07T03:28:11.263+10:002017-02-07T03:28:11.263+10:00Mine too.Mine too.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-27673357281839005292017-02-07T01:18:45.607+10:002017-02-07T01:18:45.607+10:00That Gracie has stolen my heart! That Gracie has stolen my heart! Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68059138395574139242017-02-06T19:40:41.301+10:002017-02-06T19:40:41.301+10:00Beautiful post and Gracie just melts my heart.
...Beautiful post and Gracie just melts my heart. <br /><br />Thank you for your continued wise teachings Rhonda. <br /><br />Forever grateful that I found your life changing blog all those years ago.<br /><br />Much love to you,<br /><br />xTaniaTaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176661940614462611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19750062831378079082017-02-06T15:44:57.113+10:002017-02-06T15:44:57.113+10:00Rhonda. I have not been following your blog that ...Rhonda. I have not been following your blog that long but absolutely love it. I am reading your back posts as quickly as possible. The other day, after reading and agreeing with your posts, it hit me that we are actually the CEOs of our homes. Our households represent a small business. If we are successful, our homes should run like a well oiled machine. We make sure our finances are in order, our food is healthy and home prepared, our family members are healthy and well-cared for, our children are respectful of others and we basically function like the Proverbs 31 woman. If we fail from time-to-time it does not mean we are failures. It means we are normal and pick ourselves up and continue on with our business. The success of our company depends on a smooth operation. We set our routines in order to succeed. If we need to adjust our routines, we do so. Our main goal is not money for our business to succeed, our goal is to stay calm and be an inspiration to all we encounter. We should be the kind of woman other women aspire to be. Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift of teaching. Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08997071643007495600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90805239984651562552017-02-06T15:17:19.648+10:002017-02-06T15:17:19.648+10:00What a great photo of Grace! Plans for this week i...What a great photo of Grace! Plans for this week include continuing to clear out the playroom to turn it into more of a craft room/schoolroom. Need to make a place to set up a borrowed keyboard for my daughter to practice on after she starts piano lessons this week, and ultimately would love to get my grandmother's sewing machine set up so I can learn how to use it. It's a process, so I'm trying to just keep at it 'til it's done, but I'm hoping to get a good amount done in there this week.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173788247672691139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-71913881427921641422017-02-06T10:42:31.980+10:002017-02-06T10:42:31.980+10:00Lovely post, feel much calmer and relaxed after re...Lovely post, feel much calmer and relaxed after reading this! & seeing the Cute little Gracie is beautiful! Thank you! carol hardiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826714083313865582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-89710339040707683002017-02-06T10:41:29.587+10:002017-02-06T10:41:29.587+10:00Love the dish cloths. No more buying cleaning stuf...Love the dish cloths. No more buying cleaning stuff full of chemicals and they don't affect environment when you dispose of then. 100 percent cotton. My local pre school has converted to home made dish cloths with one colour for kitchen, another colour for bathroom etc so after washing you know where they belong. Love pics of Gracie. What a cutie she is.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77687428791233131432017-02-06T10:31:24.823+10:002017-02-06T10:31:24.823+10:00Thanks for sharing your life with us. It looks so ...Thanks for sharing your life with us. It looks so simple but I can feel the joy and love emanating from your pictures. Daikuro@SimplicityBlogger.comhttp://www.simplicityblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-16004372935058682422017-02-06T07:54:04.986+10:002017-02-06T07:54:04.986+10:00Love the photo of Gracie peering into the wheel ba...Love the photo of Gracie peering into the wheel barrow. Yes, we too get contentment from making rather than buying...it gives a real sense of achievement. Enjoy your week Ronda.Journey to Somewhere - Gail and Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302475844698592286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-64659659016213253582017-02-06T06:47:22.800+10:002017-02-06T06:47:22.800+10:00Me too ! Oh! What a sweet little Gracie ! :)xMe too ! Oh! What a sweet little Gracie ! :)xDaisy Debshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08105828820178399476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69055995654658593142017-02-06T06:24:09.254+10:002017-02-06T06:24:09.254+10:00That photo of Gracie looking in the wheelbarrow is...That photo of Gracie looking in the wheelbarrow is priceless! Lone Kereruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07367998723320318813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53892178911932541482017-02-06T06:01:01.339+10:002017-02-06T06:01:01.339+10:00The restorative powers of outdoor time and silence...The restorative powers of outdoor time and silence is quite remarkable.<br /><br />Totally agree Rhonda.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com