tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post8139232106507757020..comments2024-03-29T21:11:37.724+10:00Comments on down to earth: The genuine articleUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65194637273477982642011-12-06T05:23:08.887+10:002011-12-06T05:23:08.887+10:00yes, culture had a big drop after all those televi...yes, culture had a big drop after all those televisions invaded society, now fame is desired, and so is obedience to trend. Hail all who see past the fake values.Dhatzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09378596238915162413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-10676496140921031842010-04-24T21:15:27.481+10:002010-04-24T21:15:27.481+10:00I remember the reaction I got online when I admitt...I remember the reaction I got online when I admitted that until the day of her death, when she was mentioned on the ABC, I had never heard of Anna Nicole Smith. (Then I looked her up on Wikipedia. I hope someone writes an opera about her life; it's a classic modern tragedy from beginning to end.)<br />I don't quite agree that it's the most difficult time to stand out from the crowd -- after all, we've all found each other via the Internet. I think it was much harder in the 1970s and 80s -- think of the women who founded breastfeeding associations in the early 1970s when most of what first-world doctors 'knew' about BFing was wrong, and you couldn't feed your child in public. They were a determined lot!Chookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07230973711859964063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-30245114200248411662010-04-23T15:14:55.444+10:002010-04-23T15:14:55.444+10:00Rhonda Jean,
We love that expression, "the g...Rhonda Jean, <br />We love that expression, "the genuine article" and use it, along with a similar sentiment, "the real deal" to describe our appreciation whenever something/someone possessing authenticity comes our way. <br /><br />It's the sort of thing found in your writing and the quality of ideas you so generously share. Thank you.<br /><br />Jean<br />ps: Coveting the lemon tart! Might a recipe be forthcoming? :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21747463033533000062010-04-22T23:11:33.336+10:002010-04-22T23:11:33.336+10:00Yes, well said. Sadly, here in America, through t...Yes, well said. Sadly, here in America, through the social engineering of our government school system, worship of pop-culture and enslavement to marketing and advertising, the mere idea of walking one's own path is tantamount to say, jumping off a cliff, to the vast herd of our society. Though there has always been a contingency... and perhaps it might grow! I know that as I've aged and wizened, my own perceptions have tended towards the road less travelled and this is what I'm passing on to my child. Best regards!Bettenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-61401430855385816482010-04-22T15:21:03.824+10:002010-04-22T15:21:03.824+10:00Well said! What a great post! It's better to b...Well said! What a great post! It's better to be tuned in to nature than to be tuned in to what the majority of humanity is (sadly) tuned in to.<br />sending love,<br />sarafarmamahttp://farmama.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12695468746456961422010-04-22T09:10:23.332+10:002010-04-22T09:10:23.332+10:00You know you have struck a chord right? So I'l...You know you have struck a chord right? So I'll say simply thanks for a wonderful post.<br />On another matter...and at the risk of sounding trivial in the face of such a post....I hadn't thought to decorate my lemon tart like that. Love it.Tanya Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867118885094628168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21377627852777596092010-04-22T08:05:43.723+10:002010-04-22T08:05:43.723+10:00THat lemon tart looks great. Can you give the reci...THat lemon tart looks great. Can you give the recipe? Love your blog. Tonight watching Food Inc. with my kids on American public television. We are on vacation and they had excellent dental and doctor appointments this week. Healthy fresh foods keep us this way. Lots of milk, fruit fresh veggies, lots of milk, no soda. You're an inspiration, thanks!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02608993353454831043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58786064235162853292010-04-22T07:20:17.307+10:002010-04-22T07:20:17.307+10:00Lovely article, Rhonda. It is difficult for our c...Lovely article, Rhonda. It is difficult for our children who go to school and are over-exposed to this fake culture all the time. I hope that by making home a loving, secure hub for them and filling it with genuine values they will compare our life favourably to what is out there as they grow.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12824924349210440889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12633460023936118702010-04-22T03:45:09.147+10:002010-04-22T03:45:09.147+10:00I gave up TV almost a year ago and never watched r...I gave up TV almost a year ago and never watched regular channels anyway, so I am out of the loop as they say on who's popular. Unfortunately I see the names & faces on magazines at the grocery store or on the radio, but thankfully usually ignore it all. Of course I seem pretty dumb to coworkers when I don't know who they are talking about, but I don't really care. You go girl, we are not missing a thing that's important.Recycled Cottage & Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209720538924091082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1012273295726610012010-04-22T01:58:41.231+10:002010-04-22T01:58:41.231+10:00YES! YES! YES! My husband and I hear and agree wil...YES! YES! YES! My husband and I hear and agree will all stated in this post!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553330657363385668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-81612203255455958492010-04-22T01:17:48.642+10:002010-04-22T01:17:48.642+10:00Wonderful post. As usual. I'm so jealous that ...Wonderful post. As usual. I'm so jealous that your filters are working a little better than mine. I don't buy the trash magazines or watch the trash shows, but I still know who you are talking about. (How?) I think it's my email host....At any rate, I'm going to think about the genuine article...whoever or whatever that may be!<br />xoxo CassandraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-71575138542293164652010-04-22T00:55:34.489+10:002010-04-22T00:55:34.489+10:00I have no idea who this lady is? I almost want to ...I have no idea who this lady is? I almost want to google her but I think it would be a waste of time:)<br /><br />Our family has been on a sugar fast we have had no sugar for two weeks and I doubt that we will go back to eating any form of sugar other than fruit. My daughter has been having stomach problems and we found out that it is the sugar in the snack foods we have been eating. <br /><br />We are feeling so much better as a family.<br /><br />I guess we are now going to be the weird ones no sugar, large garden, trying to not add to our debt, chickens in our back yard...weird! <br /><br />We like it that Way!!<br /><br />ReneeReneehttp://gardendesk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-44784703224718981342010-04-22T00:03:35.517+10:002010-04-22T00:03:35.517+10:00Hi Rhonda,
It's been a while since I've p...Hi Rhonda,<br /><br />It's been a while since I've posted. You wrote about spaghetti and some people at worked discussed what brand sauce they liked best. I always make my own from scratch and they were astounded. They commented on the store having such and such a brand on sale this week so stock up. Not me. We have made huge changes in our purchasing and eating habits and now are fine-tuning them. We are now getting the kids to create a meal without a recipe so that when the parents are pressed for time they can put something together that is not fast food, and not processed and pre-packaged! I still love your posts!<br /><br />Alice<br /><br />P.S. I have a gift card to a restaurant and I can't seem to use it! I'd like to give it away but the person we got it from will ask if we enjoyed our meal. I wish I could trade it in for the cash.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06024364480893258511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-20887524615008144102010-04-21T23:53:04.554+10:002010-04-21T23:53:04.554+10:00Very true, Rhonda, every word. And Kim Kardashian ...Very true, Rhonda, every word. And Kim Kardashian is actually the daughter or a lawyer who was associated with the case of O.J Simpson a few years back. The daughter, mind you; not even a key player in the association. She is famous for her extravagant curves and has had her behind insured, of all things. This is popular culture today----what a sad expression of our world.hopflowernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14861051687645265012010-04-21T23:34:03.704+10:002010-04-21T23:34:03.704+10:00I've looked in on your blog a few times and ea...I've looked in on your blog a few times and each time I do I think - what a wonderful post! Your thoughts on "the genuine article" really speak to me and I agree wholeheartedly. I'm going to send a link to it to a "genuine article" friend of mine because I know whe will enjoy it as well. Thank you.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01343988569221606506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-33605845802734058572010-04-21T22:58:22.695+10:002010-04-21T22:58:22.695+10:00As always,Rhonda Jean,you hit the nail on the head...As always,Rhonda Jean,you hit the nail on the head. I love your words of wisdom,and am glad that I am able to benefit from your experience!!!<br /><br />Littlecottageinthecountry.blogspot.comDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18146666825333788187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-10600268069705992122010-04-21T19:56:05.792+10:002010-04-21T19:56:05.792+10:00This is a great article!
Thank you,
TamarieThis is a great article!<br />Thank you,<br /><br />TamarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77748776088414962802010-04-21T16:36:18.665+10:002010-04-21T16:36:18.665+10:00What wise inspiring words. As a young working mom...What wise inspiring words. As a young working mom of two it is hard to find time to always use the genuine article and not just grab convenience but i am trying very hard and you are very inspiring!Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14129481471884037819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48695910955493153822010-04-21T15:53:49.790+10:002010-04-21T15:53:49.790+10:00Lovely post...the lemon tart looks amazing!
I tho...Lovely post...the lemon tart looks amazing!<br /><br />I thoroughly agree with you..it's unfortunate that we live in a time when people are famous for being famous only! Of course, I guess there may have always been a little of this in past times, but i think it's at a whole new level these days. Look at the popularity of reality TV! Sheesh!Debbie in PAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80281265294181579402010-04-21T13:37:28.416+10:002010-04-21T13:37:28.416+10:00Hi Rhonda,
Hmm I'm 34 and had no idea who thi...Hi Rhonda,<br /><br />Hmm I'm 34 and had no idea who this Kim woman was either LOL! My mum sends the latest womens mags my way when she has finished with them and I must say they leave me a little cold. Even the recipes are not simple anymore! I think we all would like your lemon tart recipe Rhonda ;-).<br /><br />Susieq.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-27157317580028265312010-04-21T12:46:39.767+10:002010-04-21T12:46:39.767+10:00This is an excellent post - if it is alright with ...This is an excellent post - if it is alright with you I will put a link to this post on my next post. That sounds funny. I get caught out so many times with not knowing what people are talking about as I do not buy any popular magazines nor do I buy newspapers or own a TV. I seriously do not know how people find the time. I have no idea why people would want to waste precious time following someones elses tripe on twitter or spend hours wasted on games and drivle on facebook. I had a facebook account but I just had to close it down. Once I worked out what it was all about I just couldn't be bothered. But it did lead me to blogs. I have found writing and reading blogs that interest me has been so much more inspirational and useful and enjoyable than anything else I have come across. I have found a whole world of souls that I can relate to and the world just seems so much smaller and friendlier. Cheers, WendyWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02447110701312483009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28531804446836768762010-04-21T12:18:30.759+10:002010-04-21T12:18:30.759+10:00Ignorance IS bliss....on occasion! Sometimes it...Ignorance IS bliss....on occasion! Sometimes it's just best NOT to know!Farmgirl Cynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06596602094024708943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17484265216804914732010-04-21T11:57:59.460+10:002010-04-21T11:57:59.460+10:00All I can say is that post BLESSED MY SOCKS OFF! Y...All I can say is that post BLESSED MY SOCKS OFF! You are such an inspiration!! I find that I a less and less concerned myself with popular culture. <br />I read my dear husband the article and he loved it also...but he really loved the pictures of dinner!! <br />Do you have the recipe for the rolls on your blog??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-45254845191526722972010-04-21T11:46:20.692+10:002010-04-21T11:46:20.692+10:00Ah yes, I can so agree with you. Unfortunately al...Ah yes, I can so agree with you. Unfortunately all the other people have the health problems that come with some of that stuff! I saw on the news today about everything that is put into food. Such a shame. But tonight I had some chow chow that my grandmother made, and it was very good, good for the taste buds, and good for the memories!*Ulrike*https://www.blogger.com/profile/15640965012612927392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77201734434752171792010-04-21T11:12:43.925+10:002010-04-21T11:12:43.925+10:00Yes, I saw the sam TV show about Kim What-ever-her...Yes, I saw the sam TV show about Kim What-ever-her-name-is. I didn't know who she was either. Bet she doesn't know who John Seymour is though and I think I'm glad of it.<br /><br />http://nandigoatsmilksoap.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07835676035647033886noreply@blogger.com