tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post4791843680028589580..comments2024-03-29T15:58:41.446+10:00Comments on down to earth: The housewife returnsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-35058404886099761522011-03-05T13:26:22.789+10:002011-03-05T13:26:22.789+10:00I so understand about the peace of your home and g...I so understand about the peace of your home and garden renewing your spirit. I know mine surely renews mine. Your example has helped me to value my daily efforts more.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01156180100389224114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82287723830139015342011-03-05T05:29:35.234+10:002011-03-05T05:29:35.234+10:00And I for one will be purchasing my copy here in t...And I for one will be purchasing my copy here in the UK next year. Looking forward to it! :-)sheila,wales.ukhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10605775584334368516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-6095541930057995472011-03-05T01:25:42.019+10:002011-03-05T01:25:42.019+10:00I am so glad to see you back, Rhonda. I have misse...I am so glad to see you back, Rhonda. I have missed you. :-)Bethhttp://www.catspawherbs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76211282532815742232011-03-04T14:57:35.024+10:002011-03-04T14:57:35.024+10:00I do so hope that we in America can purchase your ...I do so hope that we in America can purchase your book here! :) I too am so looking forward to having some of your knowledge and thoughts off the net and into my hands! What a good gift for those starting out...or retiring for that matter! I too sooooo feel at peace in my home puttering around and doing things at our own pace. Seeing the clothes on the line even after 40+ years still makes me smile. To watch the cats sunning them selfs among the veggies in the garden and the fragrance of bread just out of the oven...what could be better? I do not see any drudgery in it and even being home always and low wages for hubby we have a very good retirement. I was certainly never bored or felt my life for an insant was maundane. I choose to not work for pay...I work here for the pleasure of it. As a child growing up in the 50s I never heard talk from women on feeling that they wanted to be in the work force. I have since even asked many women and the answer is always no. I wish everyone could give it a try and relax and destress and enjoy life like this. SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55092142974312342842011-03-04T09:48:23.662+10:002011-03-04T09:48:23.662+10:00I am sooo looking forward to your book. I already...I am sooo looking forward to your book. I already use your blog like a housewife's bible, so the book will be fantastic. <br />Rhonda do women still have Glory Box's. When each of our girls turn 16 we gave (or will give, some are still too young) them a beautiful blanket box and over the years we would fill it so when they married or left the nest they had a more than fantastic start to life. I haven't come across anyone else who still does this but all their friends and my friends wish they had. Is it really that out dated?Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06501186526053876531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40296982227665178512011-03-04T05:10:33.473+10:002011-03-04T05:10:33.473+10:00You sound so happy in this post! :)
Hubby and I a...You sound so happy in this post! :)<br />Hubby and I are working hard and getting closer and closer to me coming back home. Especially with the gas prices where they are here in the States. It doesn't pay for me to drive the near 20 miles for a 4 hour shift where I barely make $8 an hour, when gas is almost $4 a gallon. <br />Someday...<br />Blessings,<br />KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19553828496062297002011-03-04T03:58:13.083+10:002011-03-04T03:58:13.083+10:00Glad you're back. Love your posts.Glad you're back. Love your posts.Super Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08327122669067582451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-49659857294022495272011-03-04T02:18:41.091+10:002011-03-04T02:18:41.091+10:00Glad to have you back Rhonda. I look forward to re...Glad to have you back Rhonda. I look forward to reading your daily posts and sharing your thoughts on the joys to be found in the home.Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11528862706641857167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54843124451056057932011-03-04T01:15:53.741+10:002011-03-04T01:15:53.741+10:00This post really blessed me. This is where I long ...This post really blessed me. This is where I long to be, but it's not where I'm at for a million reasons, some of my own doing and some not. I felt your peace even as I read your post. Enjoy your back-to-normal life!Bonitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13945043297139219733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12485092055411731702011-03-04T00:38:49.202+10:002011-03-04T00:38:49.202+10:00Well done on completing your book Rhonda. Now you...Well done on completing your book Rhonda. Now you can give your full attention to the gentle rhythm of home again. Lovely. :) xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-67772507460705963952011-03-04T00:19:49.368+10:002011-03-04T00:19:49.368+10:00Welcome back, Rhonda,
It's amazing how restora...Welcome back, Rhonda,<br />It's amazing how restorative basic, everyday things can be :) :) It's wonderful that you find pleasure in those tasks. I'm looking forward to your book co ming out. I'll make sure to buy a copy.<br /><br />Oh, just as an aside, the photo of the white kitty cat is so adorable. I had an all-white kitty cat just like the one in the photo, when I was a little girl. Bubba was his name. He followed me everywhere :) :)<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend. Love and hugs from Oregon, Heather :)Heather's Blog-o-ramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490555197097928275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-24460779947022304282011-03-04T00:05:38.983+10:002011-03-04T00:05:38.983+10:00Your post is a reminder of how centering the home ...Your post is a reminder of how centering the home can be for you, Rhonda. I was happily picturing you writing away on your book these last 2 weeks from the sanctuary of your home with its beautiful outlooks on gardens & animals and Hanno working away there too. So much nicer a mental picture than you doing the same in an office block somewhere in a city. To some, the city life is energizing and inspiring for their lives & work, while for you--your home and housework is just as energizing and life-giving.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122656833028913453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87210498367302713392011-03-03T23:25:54.245+10:002011-03-03T23:25:54.245+10:00I do understand the satisfaction of a productive d...I do understand the satisfaction of a productive day at home. Something I missed when I was a busy working Mum, although I did enjoy my years in an interesting career. It is good to rediscover the old skills and to learn some new ones.Dartford Warblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352965211143836326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34744460604160879292011-03-03T23:15:35.834+10:002011-03-03T23:15:35.834+10:00Gosh I love this post. And count me amongst those...Gosh I love this post. And count me amongst those eagerly awaiting your book - please let us know when we can pre-order :)<br /><br />Congratulations on your achievement, no small thing! <br /><br />A book and a grandchild... then another... how absolutely, positively wonderful!Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01975781090489508327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-31825037546839393052011-03-03T22:47:44.890+10:002011-03-03T22:47:44.890+10:00So good to have you back. I missed your daily post...So good to have you back. I missed your daily posts. You are a motivating start to my day. Look forward to the book though.Taniahttp://ivyleaf.typepad.com/ivy-leaf/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55187772164259867722011-03-03T19:07:22.664+10:002011-03-03T19:07:22.664+10:00Congratulations on the book coming out, Rhonda!
I&...Congratulations on the book coming out, Rhonda!<br />I'm in my twenties and so far just have myself to look after, but I must confess I love keeping house! I love re-discovering the tried-and-true ways of doing things that our parents/grandparents/g-grandparents had, I long to develop skills like that. It's slow process, but fun, and there is always something new to learn.<br />I think it's good that people are keeping these traditions going...because if the recession continues, we're going to need them!<br />Enjoy your time back at home now :) xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1062453296434080122011-03-03T18:37:59.902+10:002011-03-03T18:37:59.902+10:00Oh welcome back Rhonda!,
I, we, have missed you I...Oh welcome back Rhonda!,<br /> I, we, have missed you I lean much from you aand my home is adapting to the knowlage I ahve gleened.<br /> I defoo know what will be on my wish list fo a birthday or Christmas treat.<br />Hope hanno is well and your sisters house move has enabled her to settle in well. <br />An grandsons 2 nice one, et the inpression you fingers will be happily bussy.<br />congratulations!<br />very best to all <br />RachelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12384910681491031983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4773339512911347942011-03-03T17:20:22.829+10:002011-03-03T17:20:22.829+10:00Hi Rhonda, and welcome back!! I've been a f...Hi Rhonda, and welcome back!! I've been a fan for good 18 months and I find your writing truly inspirational; it helps keep things in perspective. I was laid off (but I'm contracting now) and, I did have some trying times, but your words of wisdom continued to "spur me on". I don't think your life is mundane - it is a good, simple and honest life (and I'm working to have the same, a bit at a time). Can't wait to see more daily posts in my wee email inbox. Best wishes, BevBevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315751945668772995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82511907453916110372011-03-03T16:18:36.768+10:002011-03-03T16:18:36.768+10:00Okay, I wrote three answers and deleted all. I rer...Okay, I wrote three answers and deleted all. I reread your post and all the answers. I think my remark made perfect sense. But, it is your blog. I have been embarassed enough for one day...lol.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-57562524560500431152011-03-03T15:47:22.506+10:002011-03-03T15:47:22.506+10:00Such a lovely post Rhonda, I am so looking forward...Such a lovely post Rhonda, I am so looking forward to your book!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08585956094647636047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-57804507488163706942011-03-03T15:34:31.614+10:002011-03-03T15:34:31.614+10:00I totally understand Rhonda. I was born in 1960 bu...I totally understand Rhonda. I was born in 1960 but my friends call me the 1950s housewife :-)<br />Glad you are back in your "happy' place.<br />Karen NZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77645530489940603142011-03-03T15:03:39.533+10:002011-03-03T15:03:39.533+10:00Congratulations! It's a huge accomplishment to...Congratulations! It's a huge accomplishment to have finished your book and share with others in that way. We're lucky to hav eyou back blogging too :-)Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65861876299392077632011-03-03T14:25:27.274+10:002011-03-03T14:25:27.274+10:00Hello!!!
I love your blog I have a make shift far...Hello!!!<br /><br />I love your blog I have a make shift farm in the city!!LOL with 18 ducks a bunch of chickens 3 dogs and 2 rabbits and more to come!!!<br /><br />You can check out my blog at http://carmeninthecountry.blogspot.com!Carmen In The Countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11996982557892920904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69455430102651654482011-03-03T13:30:05.359+10:002011-03-03T13:30:05.359+10:00We are all glad you have finished your book too......We are all glad you have finished your book too...so we get to read it :)<br />Enjoy getting back to your lovely daily routine.Ariadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10664753428007951602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-49592712627338653672011-03-03T13:23:38.589+10:002011-03-03T13:23:38.589+10:00practical parsimony, I have no idea what you'r...practical parsimony, I have no idea what you're commenting on. I have written before about how repressive the 1950s were but today I was writing about me and how I do house work. When you write about no "high paying jobs", there has never been equal pay for women, not now and not in the past.<br /><br />I have no idea what you mean by this: "Housework is drudgery when you don't have money from retirement." Housework is not drudgery to me. <br /><br />I apologise if I misunderstood your comment but to me it had nothing much to do with my post.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.com