tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post4578284756015546939..comments2024-03-19T18:01:27.505+10:00Comments on down to earth: The luxurious freedom of choiceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1969809138421855762016-11-19T10:46:06.740+10:002016-11-19T10:46:06.740+10:00That's a good idea about taking measurements f...That's a good idea about taking measurements from clothing that fits and making up your own pattern. I shall have to try this. Let your sister know I think its so pretty!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534818029997529671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24044600579258620542016-11-19T05:01:06.778+10:002016-11-19T05:01:06.778+10:00This is a timely reminder for me. Thank you, dear ...This is a timely reminder for me. Thank you, dear Rhonda, for speaking such wisdom and calm into my life! You have helped me to remember that my days, even though full of home affairs and meeting the needs of my husband and two little boys, are my own rather than being dictated by the needs of the corporate jungle (as was the case for many years). This post has renewed my focus on the simple, ordinary loveliness that is our life here.<br />Hugs from NMSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10558882718576845511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-61274589281168177352016-11-18T05:29:17.830+10:002016-11-18T05:29:17.830+10:00Hi I've started reading your blog a few months...Hi I've started reading your blog a few months back. And I keep coming back I including reading some of your articles from years ago. I realise that I'm living my dream life through you. I live in the busy and crowded city state of Singapore. I long for the simple quiet life that you have. It is my dream.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040263608109389619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-9868234538632504632016-11-17T17:36:04.969+10:002016-11-17T17:36:04.969+10:00Thank you, just what I needed to read today. I am ...Thank you, just what I needed to read today. I am a newish reader of your blog Rhonda, a friend directed me to you and I'm grateful. <br />Warm Regards, Kirrilli Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11253137133973295154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72716445039494278232016-11-17T16:16:47.799+10:002016-11-17T16:16:47.799+10:00Another lovely blog post today Rhonda.
I do enjoy ...Another lovely blog post today Rhonda.<br />I do enjoy reading about your day to day activities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77865171754061460522016-11-17T12:30:22.341+10:002016-11-17T12:30:22.341+10:00Sounds like you've got it all worked out Rhond...Sounds like you've got it all worked out Rhonda...and your new little dog is just the extra love and happiness to enjoy. Regards Kathy A, BrisbaneKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13278810299840471966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76250530395585670102016-11-17T12:22:44.277+10:002016-11-17T12:22:44.277+10:00Gracie is very photogenic, Rhonda:) I enjoy readin...Gracie is very photogenic, Rhonda:) I enjoy reading about her mischief. Wouldn't we all like to be that cheeky sometimes! I have done some relief teaching of late, Rhonda, and I have really missed days of just being at home with my blue gates closed. I love just pottering around and, although that can get busy with one thing or another, it's work that I choose and it nourishes my family. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26363616522695388292016-11-17T11:53:05.079+10:002016-11-17T11:53:05.079+10:00Gracie is so cute and getting so big. I always enj...Gracie is so cute and getting so big. I always enjoy your blog, it keeps me going <br />and striving for a slower life.Roxannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296828583761555743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-33688259645546213042016-11-17T09:20:35.634+10:002016-11-17T09:20:35.634+10:00You know I saw that and must have missed it the fi...You know I saw that and must have missed it the first time I read your post this morning. Thanks for that; perhaps I can try it.hopflowernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34506223395054501272016-11-17T06:00:10.700+10:002016-11-17T06:00:10.700+10:00Caption for Gracie's photo...."who me, it...Caption for Gracie's photo...."who me, it wasn't me, I promise, Woof Woof (aka... haha).<br /><br />Love your words Ronda. The thing we love about living on the road is the simplicity of it and the freedom it gives us, not only with how we spend our days but in what location we spend them. <br /><br />At the moment I am making felt Christmas decorations. Have only completed three, so I had better pick up the pace a bit or maybe not, as the case may be......Journey to Somewhere - Gail and Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302475844698592286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-63493501538884207252016-11-17T05:01:25.380+10:002016-11-17T05:01:25.380+10:00Your day sounds just fine Rhonda, similar to ours...Your day sounds just fine Rhonda, similar to ours.The outside world really does seem to be spinning faster and faster..it must be an age thing.<br />We are quite happy with our world but our kids seem to think we are just hanging around in retirement waiting for them to need us for somethibg (our day never stops) !! And when it does it by our choice....<br />Your life sounds perfect, emjoy every minute whether its working or having that pm nap we too often enjoy.<br />We have been blaming parrots for weeks for stripping the pigface and leaving the bits all over the verandah only to finally catch our beatiful old dog pulling the bits off with her teeth the other day(she looked up at us all innocent.<br />Take care Rhondaozzibethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01537238271583629320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5698858205975411742016-11-17T03:56:03.770+10:002016-11-17T03:56:03.770+10:00I haven't looked for patterns. I either draw m...I haven't looked for patterns. I either draw my own or cut out around an old nightie.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18381483224819125692016-11-17T03:54:52.770+10:002016-11-17T03:54:52.770+10:00I don't think that's anything to worry abo...I don't think that's anything to worry about, hopflower, it's just how it is. When you don't bother to keep up with fashions, TV programs, advertising and the other movers of modern life, you do lose touch and when you eventually look around, there isn't much that's familiar. I think we'll all survive and even thrive as long as hour home, family and friends sustain us. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-89122629183884351072016-11-17T02:03:00.578+10:002016-11-17T02:03:00.578+10:00you have such a wonderful life! Simple is best. An...you have such a wonderful life! Simple is best. And your puppy is ADORABLE!!mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17613364694562779157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4318809513224434752016-11-17T00:50:03.994+10:002016-11-17T00:50:03.994+10:00I wanted to ask, Rhonda, where you found your patt...I wanted to ask, Rhonda, where you found your pattern(s) for the nightgowns; I cannot seem to find any good ones anywhere.hopflowernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62354066400939813812016-11-17T00:47:06.460+10:002016-11-17T00:47:06.460+10:00You have a lovely life, Rhonda and have worked har...You have a lovely life, Rhonda and have worked hard to get there. I too am working toward a more serene life. I still work perhaps three days per week; and still have time for my house, garden, and Sheltie. I loved how you said that the world outside sometimes does not make sense anymore It does not to me either, and a friend of mine has lately been saying the same! We are in our early sixties, and sometimes feel we don't relate well anymore to just about anything. hopflowernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29031066996423640782016-11-16T19:31:13.982+10:002016-11-16T19:31:13.982+10:00It´s a lovely place to be isn´t it? Master of your...It´s a lovely place to be isn´t it? Master of your own time. The older you get, the stronger the urge to pare away all the unnecessary things in life I feel. I´ve always been rather obsessive with keeping up with current affairs - have a long list of newspapers, political comments I usually browse through. Now I am feel that´s a waste of my precious time. In a way I can understand the medieval tradition of old people withdrawing to a convent/monastery. I´m not at all religious but closing our gates, concentrating on family and close ones and "quality of life" is perhaps the modern equivalent. Never before have we had so much intrusion in our lives via media and globalisation so I feel the freedom is very welcome.<br />That wee dog will make sure you both get a regular ration of laughter....<br />Warm hugs from Sweden<br />RamonaScotty1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01599508603453899478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69739616832059099192016-11-16T17:15:00.158+10:002016-11-16T17:15:00.158+10:00I'm very curious on what "we'll have ...I'm very curious on what "we'll have to work on that" actually entails when it comes to Gracie's gardening efforts. Ha.Phil Poggeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528068263542083696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12038332872689180582016-11-16T10:40:49.395+10:002016-11-16T10:40:49.395+10:00My sister made the bunting for me, Theresa. Genera...My sister made the bunting for me, Theresa. Generally I don't use a pattern. At the moment I have one of my grand daughter's dresses and I take the measurements off that. If it's a bit tricky, I draw it out on newspaper and cut my own pattern. And yes, Gracie is a cheeky monkey.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78912829429416132612016-11-16T10:38:26.660+10:002016-11-16T10:38:26.660+10:00One of the benefits of closing your door on the ou...One of the benefits of closing your door on the outside world is that you can forget what's happening out there for a while and indulge yourself. When you're behind that closed door, you answer to no one and there is no need for guilt. Just relax and enjoy what you're able to do.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7218870459095718422016-11-16T10:32:14.735+10:002016-11-16T10:32:14.735+10:00Lovely soothing post Rhonda :-) As so often happe...Lovely soothing post Rhonda :-) As so often happens, you have put my own thoughts into words, and reminded me to remember this is my time now after the years of paid and volunteer work. I don't have to stick around and put up with rubbish from other people any more☺<br />Just adore Gracie. You would like my Scotty dog quilt!Gina E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07532527261977368083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53476097482507474382016-11-16T10:06:18.783+10:002016-11-16T10:06:18.783+10:00In the last photo of Gracie she has such a cheeky ...In the last photo of Gracie she has such a cheeky mischievous look in her eyes! She looks so adorable and cuddly. The tiny bunting above your craft area is so sweet, did you make it yourself? Do you use a pattern for the dress and nighties? I used to do a lot of sewing and hope to get back to making some dresses for my granddaughters in the new year. At the moment I'm doing some Christmas knitting for my family which I really enjoy doing. My Christmas cake is now baked and wrapped and stored ready for Christmas. Next thing to do is make some more laundry liquid, your recipe! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534818029997529671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78210686489045037082016-11-16T09:44:50.446+10:002016-11-16T09:44:50.446+10:00Sounds perfectly delicious to me, Rhonda! While I ...Sounds perfectly delicious to me, Rhonda! While I am still working, I have a lot of time at home. I graded papers all day, but still managed to do things at home such as laundry, prepare healthy meals for us, sweep, wash up the kitchen, and do errands... I'll knit tonight and start again tomorrow -- having to be away for eight hours at work, but still having time to nest when I get in... Finding the rhythm is marvelous! mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749881104429358524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44933838049625518222016-11-16T09:35:16.032+10:002016-11-16T09:35:16.032+10:00I remember two years ago when I retired to the Pac...I remember two years ago when I retired to the Pacific Northwest. My daughter kept at me to go out and do things, meet people, become involved. She never understood that I was and still am quite content to just go through my days at my pace. I feed my critters (I have two horses, five goats, five chickens, two geese, four dogs and two rabbits) then come in and have my breakfast. I then decide what it is I want to do for the day. I am loving this life! (My gate is usually closed)claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16572555442321120647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-50145020933080426932016-11-16T09:15:58.220+10:002016-11-16T09:15:58.220+10:00I feel guilty at times because I am young (early 3...I feel guilty at times because I am young (early 30) and as a homemaker with no kids yet I can indulge myself with afternoon naps. I try not to feel guilty about it but with the world the way it is and our American society puts work above all else, it's hard not to feel like a failure or be constantly guilty for enjoying life pleasures. Gracie looks like a cutie pie! Happyathomemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00631609098875263273noreply@blogger.com