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Tag Archives: self-reliance
Seasonal Bounty
As summer slips into the coolness of fall, nature gifts us with abundant treasures. The mornings are filled with mobs of birds flitting from branch to branch in the wild cherry tree eating its tiny fruit. Then they drop down … Continue reading
Independence
As the US is celebrating its Independence Day, I have been mulling over the theme of independence. I’ve never really cared for Fourth of July cook-outs with nitrite-laced hot dogs and salty potato chips. I do enjoy fireworks, especially when … Continue reading
Posted in Musings, Travel Theme Challenge
Tagged compromise, culture, family, feminist, Fourth of July, group pressure, independence, individual vs. group, mind, personal struggle, questioning, religion, sacrifice, self-reliance, Socratic method, teacher, Travel theme: Independence, will power
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Simplifying the Not-So-Simple Life
When my husband and I decided to leave congested Washington, DC behind and pursue the “simple life” in the country, we really didn’t know what we were getting into. Our property consisted of fields and woods – no road, no … Continue reading
Posted in Appalachia, Sustainability, Travel Theme Challenge
Tagged advantages of rural living, arts and crafts, complexity, creativity, disadvantages of rural living, family ties, manual labor, moving to the country, multiple roles, rural life, self-reliance, simplicity, stress, Travel theme simplify
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