Monday, March 28, 2011
Frugal
It is so amazing that people will spend their hard earned monies for frankenfood, but balk at paying the price for quality nutrient rich ingredients. In the same breath you feed your children artificial ingredient "low sugar and fat" foods, but refuse them to drink an all natural juice. Yes it does have sugar in it. But it is the natural fructose that is in the fruit. Along with nutrients and vitamins. The gator ade has a lower sugar content but that sugar is not associated with anything but water and manufactured vitamins that your body cannot utilize. UMMM they forgot to tell you that didn't they? Oh yes it does have some added salts too. The fruit juice doesn't need the added salts, its minerals come through the soil it was grown on. Some people will never see it.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Make up your mind!
Why is it that everytime a new report comes out it changes what we thought we knew?
Please take your time do the research and find the answers.
Don't report part of the facts and put your own spin on it.
Give us facts, all the facts and let us find our own conclusions.
We actually do have working brains, some of us even have brains that work most of the time.
Please take your time do the research and find the answers.
Don't report part of the facts and put your own spin on it.
Give us facts, all the facts and let us find our own conclusions.
We actually do have working brains, some of us even have brains that work most of the time.
Friday, March 25, 2011
WOF
I join some of you at the Columbus OH WOF convention at the first of May.
We have a fun time. Last year I actually joined the connections while we were at the convention.
It is nice to get motivational emails from WOF everymonth.
Their website if very nice if you have never visited it.
But best of all I ordered several items from their online store this week, (Tuesday) and the order arrived on Friday.
Everything I ordered was on clearance. The quality is nice, I ordered two shirts and a sweatshirt jacket, they were available in extra large and one was a 2 X. They are all a little roomy but nice.
So if you are looking for things check out WOF online store. And check out the bargains.
We have a fun time. Last year I actually joined the connections while we were at the convention.
It is nice to get motivational emails from WOF everymonth.
Their website if very nice if you have never visited it.
But best of all I ordered several items from their online store this week, (Tuesday) and the order arrived on Friday.
Everything I ordered was on clearance. The quality is nice, I ordered two shirts and a sweatshirt jacket, they were available in extra large and one was a 2 X. They are all a little roomy but nice.
So if you are looking for things check out WOF online store. And check out the bargains.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Grains
Why is it that people today can not get their minds around most people have some trouble with grains.
Even those who do not have auto immune disease, grains cause the villa in the intestines to die, and then your body must remanufacture it. You are using energy and resources to make new villa so your nutrients are able to be absorbed in your body. When your body is not getting nutrients it feels it needs, you are hungry and crave food trying to find them.
You don't need grains, you were not developed to eat grains, YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT THEM.
You might not want to but you can. And you don't have to, but I think maybe I do.
I think maybe I need to get my mind around, that I am not depriving myself, but feeding my body, good quality food.
You might get the high from the simple sugar, the release of those brain chemicals to make you happy, but I am going to CHOOSE to be grain free.
Even those who do not have auto immune disease, grains cause the villa in the intestines to die, and then your body must remanufacture it. You are using energy and resources to make new villa so your nutrients are able to be absorbed in your body. When your body is not getting nutrients it feels it needs, you are hungry and crave food trying to find them.
You don't need grains, you were not developed to eat grains, YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT THEM.
You might not want to but you can. And you don't have to, but I think maybe I do.
I think maybe I need to get my mind around, that I am not depriving myself, but feeding my body, good quality food.
You might get the high from the simple sugar, the release of those brain chemicals to make you happy, but I am going to CHOOSE to be grain free.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Still Searching
Well I thought I was racing towards a solution to my not being able to consume wheat type products.
Do you have any idea how hard it is to "never eat wheat". Can it be done? Yes many people do it all the time. But I have a real problem, having to think constantly about what I am eating. Missing good breads, luscious desserts ( how many do you fix without wheat or wheat products?).
After consuming a small amount of what I thought had not caused symptoms, was Delicious (not anything like those nasty rice flour items which are not worth putting in my mouth or stomach) I didn't have stabbing pains in my gut. Well it must of been the amount I ate, or the fat I ate with the meal before, and that I had went a full month without consuming wheat because Friday evening and Saturday I again had ALL the symptoms.
The DR wanted me to schedule an endoscopy for a biopsy the last time I was there guess I need to have it done. The blood tests already say I have the problem, but for a full diagnoses I need the endoscopy.
So disappointed, Its just much easier to resist eating anything with flour.
Do you have any idea how hard it is to "never eat wheat". Can it be done? Yes many people do it all the time. But I have a real problem, having to think constantly about what I am eating. Missing good breads, luscious desserts ( how many do you fix without wheat or wheat products?).
After consuming a small amount of what I thought had not caused symptoms, was Delicious (not anything like those nasty rice flour items which are not worth putting in my mouth or stomach) I didn't have stabbing pains in my gut. Well it must of been the amount I ate, or the fat I ate with the meal before, and that I had went a full month without consuming wheat because Friday evening and Saturday I again had ALL the symptoms.
The DR wanted me to schedule an endoscopy for a biopsy the last time I was there guess I need to have it done. The blood tests already say I have the problem, but for a full diagnoses I need the endoscopy.
So disappointed, Its just much easier to resist eating anything with flour.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Sunshine
I love to cook, I spend many of my hours preparing food. I would much rather spend a half hour cutting up vegetables than waiting in line for a table at a resturant.
After spending that time in line, you are still at the mercy of the resturant staff, you wait for you sever, wait for your beverage, wait to have your order taken and then wait for them to prepare it.
If after all this waiting they are prompt with getting your bill to you, you get to observer them acting as if you are taking up space so they can have the table to serve those still standing in line.
I am much more comfortable sitting at home, preparing my own food, and knowing what I am eating.
But the sun is shining. So I want to maximise my time in the kitchen. I want time to play outside.
Watch for upcoming tips and recipes for "Traditionally Healthy". A healthy way to incorporate bulk cooking into your everyday life style.
After spending that time in line, you are still at the mercy of the resturant staff, you wait for you sever, wait for your beverage, wait to have your order taken and then wait for them to prepare it.
If after all this waiting they are prompt with getting your bill to you, you get to observer them acting as if you are taking up space so they can have the table to serve those still standing in line.
I am much more comfortable sitting at home, preparing my own food, and knowing what I am eating.
But the sun is shining. So I want to maximise my time in the kitchen. I want time to play outside.
Watch for upcoming tips and recipes for "Traditionally Healthy". A healthy way to incorporate bulk cooking into your everyday life style.
Cropping
I am really missing getting together and spending a day cropping and chatting.
There are several crops going on in the area in the next couple months.
There is a fund raiser on April 9,
The store in Findlay is having a crop at a hotel in May for National Scrapbook Day. 3 days
If you know of any others email me or call me and maybe we can make plans.
There are several crops going on in the area in the next couple months.
There is a fund raiser on April 9,
The store in Findlay is having a crop at a hotel in May for National Scrapbook Day. 3 days
If you know of any others email me or call me and maybe we can make plans.
Sour dough Baking
I recently took a class in sourdough baking and soaking grains. It was a very informative class.
I think the greatest thing I learned from the class is that you can preserve your sour dough starter for a long length of time with out feeding it.
I have killed many starters previously in my life time. I was too lazy or too poor to keep up the everyday feedings. I didn't understand the science of preserving the starter.
I now have an understanding that I previously missed.
I also was able to observe someone elses technique for mixing bread. After using the bread machine or mixer for several years, this renewed my delight with actually playing with dough.
This class was well worth the time and money spent to attend.
I think the greatest thing I learned from the class is that you can preserve your sour dough starter for a long length of time with out feeding it.
I have killed many starters previously in my life time. I was too lazy or too poor to keep up the everyday feedings. I didn't understand the science of preserving the starter.
I now have an understanding that I previously missed.
I also was able to observe someone elses technique for mixing bread. After using the bread machine or mixer for several years, this renewed my delight with actually playing with dough.
This class was well worth the time and money spent to attend.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Emergency Plans
Do you have one?
Do you have one for a small emergency that wouldn't work for major disaster?
PLAN
This is a list of things that would disapper first:
Top 100 Items to Disappear First During a National Emergency
1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy...target of thieves; maintenance etc.)
2. Water Filters/Purifiers
3. Portable Toilets
4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
10. Rice - Beans - Wheat
11. Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)
12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)
13. Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY - note - food grade if for drinking.
16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.)
17. Survival Guide Book.
18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)
19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.
20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
22. Vitamins
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)
24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)
27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
28. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)
29. Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
31. Milk - Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
32. Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)
33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
34. Coleman's Pump Repair Kit
35. Tuna Fish (in oil)
36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)
37. First aid kits
38. Batteries (all sizes...buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)
41. Flour, yeast & salt
42. Matches. {"Strike Anywhere" preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first
43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)
45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
46. Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, "No. 76 Dietz" Lanterns
47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)
48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting - if with wheels)
49. Men's Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc
50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
51. Fishing supplies/tools
52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams
53. Duct Tape
54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
55. Candles
56. Laundry Detergent (liquid)
57. Backpacks, Duffel Bags
58. Garden tools & supplies
59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
62. Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
63. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
64. Bicycles...Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc
65. Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats
66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
67. Board Games, Cards, Dice
68. d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)
71. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
75. Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase
76. Reading glasses
77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
78. "Survival-in-a-Can"
79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog
81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
85. Lumber (all types)
86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)
87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's
88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
89. Lantern Hangers
90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts
91. Teas
92. Coffee
93. Cigarettes
94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,)
95. Paraffin wax
96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
97. Chewing gum/candies
98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
100. Livestock
Do you have one for a small emergency that wouldn't work for major disaster?
PLAN
This is a list of things that would disapper first:
Top 100 Items to Disappear First During a National Emergency
1. Generators (Good ones cost dearly. Gas storage, risky. Noisy...target of thieves; maintenance etc.)
2. Water Filters/Purifiers
3. Portable Toilets
4. Seasoned Firewood. Wood takes about 6 - 12 months to become dried, for home uses.
5. Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps (First Choice: Buy CLEAR oil. If scarce, stockpile ANY!)
6. Coleman Fuel. Impossible to stockpile too much.
7. Guns, Ammunition, Pepper Spray, Knives, Clubs, Bats & Slingshots.
8. Hand-can openers, & hand egg beaters, whisks.
9. Honey/Syrups/white, brown sugar
10. Rice - Beans - Wheat
11. Vegetable Oil (for cooking) Without it food burns/must be boiled etc.,)
12. Charcoal, Lighter Fluid (Will become scarce suddenly)
13. Water Containers (Urgent Item to obtain.) Any size. Small: HARD CLEAR PLASTIC ONLY - note - food grade if for drinking.
16. Propane Cylinders (Urgent: Definite shortages will occur.)
17. Survival Guide Book.
18. Mantles: Aladdin, Coleman, etc. (Without this item, longer-term lighting is difficult.)
19. Baby Supplies: Diapers/formula. ointments/aspirin, etc.
20. Washboards, Mop Bucket w/wringer (for Laundry)
21. Cookstoves (Propane, Coleman & Kerosene)
22. Vitamins
23. Propane Cylinder Handle-Holder (Urgent: Small canister use is dangerous without this item)
24. Feminine Hygiene/Haircare/Skin products.
25. Thermal underwear (Tops & Bottoms)
26. Bow saws, axes and hatchets, Wedges (also, honing oil)
27. Aluminum Foil Reg. & Heavy Duty (Great Cooking and Barter Item)
28. Gasoline Containers (Plastic & Metal)
29. Garbage Bags (Impossible To Have Too Many).
30. Toilet Paper, Kleenex, Paper Towels
31. Milk - Powdered & Condensed (Shake Liquid every 3 to 4 months)
32. Garden Seeds (Non-Hybrid) (A MUST)
33. Clothes pins/line/hangers (A MUST)
34. Coleman's Pump Repair Kit
35. Tuna Fish (in oil)
36. Fire Extinguishers (or..large box of Baking Soda in every room)
37. First aid kits
38. Batteries (all sizes...buy furthest-out for Expiration Dates)
39. Garlic, spices & vinegar, baking supplies
40. Big Dogs (and plenty of dog food)
41. Flour, yeast & salt
42. Matches. {"Strike Anywhere" preferred.) Boxed, wooden matches will go first
43. Writing paper/pads/pencils, solar calculators
44. Insulated ice chests (good for keeping items from freezing in Wintertime.)
45. Workboots, belts, Levis & durable shirts
46. Flashlights/LIGHTSTICKS & torches, "No. 76 Dietz" Lanterns
47. Journals, Diaries & Scrapbooks (jot down ideas, feelings, experience; Historic Times)
48. Garbage cans Plastic (great for storage, water, transporting - if with wheels)
49. Men's Hygiene: Shampoo, Toothbrush/paste, Mouthwash/floss, nail clippers, etc
50. Cast iron cookware (sturdy, efficient)
51. Fishing supplies/tools
52. Mosquito coils/repellent, sprays/creams
53. Duct Tape
54. Tarps/stakes/twine/nails/rope/spikes
55. Candles
56. Laundry Detergent (liquid)
57. Backpacks, Duffel Bags
58. Garden tools & supplies
59. Scissors, fabrics & sewing supplies
60. Canned Fruits, Veggies, Soups, stews, etc.
61. Bleach (plain, NOT scented: 4 to 6% sodium hypochlorite)
62. Canning supplies, (Jars/lids/wax)
63. Knives & Sharpening tools: files, stones, steel
64. Bicycles...Tires/tubes/pumps/chains, etc
65. Sleeping Bags & blankets/pillows/mats
66. Carbon Monoxide Alarm (battery powered)
67. Board Games, Cards, Dice
68. d-con Rat poison, MOUSE PRUFE II, Roach Killer
69. Mousetraps, Ant traps & cockroach magnets
70. Paper plates/cups/utensils (stock up, folks)
71. Baby wipes, oils, waterless & Antibacterial soap (saves a lot of water)
72. Rain gear, rubberized boots, etc.
73. Shaving supplies (razors & creams, talc, after shave)
74. Hand pumps & siphons (for water and for fuels)
75. Soysauce, vinegar, bullions/gravy/soupbase
76. Reading glasses
77. Chocolate/Cocoa/Tang/Punch (water enhancers)
78. "Survival-in-a-Can"
79. Woolen clothing, scarves/ear-muffs/mittens
80. Boy Scout Handbook, / also Leaders Catalog
81. Roll-on Window Insulation Kit (MANCO)
82. Graham crackers, saltines, pretzels, Trail mix/Jerky
83. Popcorn, Peanut Butter, Nuts
84. Socks, Underwear, T-shirts, etc. (extras)
85. Lumber (all types)
86. Wagons & carts (for transport to and from)
87. Cots & Inflatable mattress's
88. Gloves: Work/warming/gardening, etc.
89. Lantern Hangers
90. Screen Patches, glue, nails, screws,, nuts & bolts
91. Teas
92. Coffee
93. Cigarettes
94. Wine/Liquors (for bribes, medicinal, etc,)
95. Paraffin wax
96. Glue, nails, nuts, bolts, screws, etc.
97. Chewing gum/candies
98. Atomizers (for cooling/bathing)
99. Hats & cotton neckerchiefs
100. Livestock
Friday, March 11, 2011
Blogging is out and facebook is in.
Still have trouble changing and more and more I am hearing that blogging is obsolete.
Not many are even checking this so not sure how long I will keep it up. Might just take a break for a while.
Not will to post on facebook too often. As much as I feel that blogging can not be secured, Facebook is way out there on security. Kids on all the time, facebook changing the rules so you have to redo your settings.
No that is not where I want to post.
Not many are even checking this so not sure how long I will keep it up. Might just take a break for a while.
Not will to post on facebook too often. As much as I feel that blogging can not be secured, Facebook is way out there on security. Kids on all the time, facebook changing the rules so you have to redo your settings.
No that is not where I want to post.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Answers?
Is a prayer being answered?
A request I didn't know was being prayed.
Sometimes the answers are not what we expect, but are what is for the best.
Find the joy in the answer and ask in prayer for help for the problems.
God knows the solutions.
A request I didn't know was being prayed.
Sometimes the answers are not what we expect, but are what is for the best.
Find the joy in the answer and ask in prayer for help for the problems.
God knows the solutions.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Who do you count on!
Can you count on your family? Do they do what they say they will? Follow thru?
What about your friends?
If they say they will can you count on them?
You know your having a get together at your home, everyone seems to be late, can you still count on them showing up?
One person you can always count on is God. Have faith that he will show up all the time.
Ask him for his help with everyday things, he will be there for you.
What about your friends?
If they say they will can you count on them?
You know your having a get together at your home, everyone seems to be late, can you still count on them showing up?
One person you can always count on is God. Have faith that he will show up all the time.
Ask him for his help with everyday things, he will be there for you.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
RAKS
Do you ever do RAK's? What are raks you say? Random Acts of Kindness.
You know doing something for no reason at all. Might be giving of your time, your money or making something.
I love to pick up little things at the discount store or Odd Lots just to have on hand.
They may cost a penny, or a dollar, or maybe 5 or 10 but it is fun to just have a few little things on hand to hand out to the grandkids. It's fun to do this for those you know. What about doing this for a person you meet in the street. You know you are in the drivethru and pay for the guy behind you. Buy an extra sack of groceries and drop them off at the neighbors.
Well the real reason I thought on this was a discussion about adding to welcome bags.
So what would you contribute to a welcome bag, I am making a list.
Tweezers,
Nail file
clippers
sample body cares
winkle free clothes spray
eye mask
devotional book
notepad
pen
earrings
lipgloss
fuzzy socks
gift card to starbucks or mickysd's
rice pack (for hot or cold) these are easy and cheap to make
emergency sewing kit
small photo book
well this is a start can you add to it
You know doing something for no reason at all. Might be giving of your time, your money or making something.
I love to pick up little things at the discount store or Odd Lots just to have on hand.
They may cost a penny, or a dollar, or maybe 5 or 10 but it is fun to just have a few little things on hand to hand out to the grandkids. It's fun to do this for those you know. What about doing this for a person you meet in the street. You know you are in the drivethru and pay for the guy behind you. Buy an extra sack of groceries and drop them off at the neighbors.
Well the real reason I thought on this was a discussion about adding to welcome bags.
So what would you contribute to a welcome bag, I am making a list.
Tweezers,
Nail file
clippers
sample body cares
winkle free clothes spray
eye mask
devotional book
notepad
pen
earrings
lipgloss
fuzzy socks
gift card to starbucks or mickysd's
rice pack (for hot or cold) these are easy and cheap to make
emergency sewing kit
small photo book
well this is a start can you add to it
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Computers
Over the next couple of posts I am going to try to explain computers. Computers the way I know them.
I know I have tried to touch base with people that when you use "propriety programs" such as that come with your cameras or computers you are limiting yourself.
You also are risking the chance that once you no longer have those programs, or you upgrade your computer to a new operating system, or the program upgrades and you choose not to spend the money or time to keep up, that you will loose those files. That is especially heartbreaking when we are talking about digital photos.
It use to be we made "hard copies" of photos, we had negatives to remake the copies. Now we have FILES.
Twice in the last few months I have had people speak Priority Programs to me, with no understanding that companies go out of business at a drop of a hat. That if you do not save your photos or files as files that are compatible with all formats you stand the change of loosing them for ever.
So I will try to address these issues in the next few days. If you don't understand me or need more personal info please feel free to ask.
I know I have tried to touch base with people that when you use "propriety programs" such as that come with your cameras or computers you are limiting yourself.
You also are risking the chance that once you no longer have those programs, or you upgrade your computer to a new operating system, or the program upgrades and you choose not to spend the money or time to keep up, that you will loose those files. That is especially heartbreaking when we are talking about digital photos.
It use to be we made "hard copies" of photos, we had negatives to remake the copies. Now we have FILES.
Twice in the last few months I have had people speak Priority Programs to me, with no understanding that companies go out of business at a drop of a hat. That if you do not save your photos or files as files that are compatible with all formats you stand the change of loosing them for ever.
So I will try to address these issues in the next few days. If you don't understand me or need more personal info please feel free to ask.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Lent
Are you fasting for lent?
Do you choose to fast for religious reasons? for health?
Have you considered what foods
would be available in late winter, if modern food practices didn't exist.
Not much.
The larder would be empty, the chickens wouldn't be laying, you couldn't slaughter the cow because they would be ready to give birth and start giving milk again.
So you made do, you ate pickeled foods, a few seeds or bark you could find, some fish if you could get to the lake, and some early sprouts that were showing in the ground. You learn to do without and make do and feel blessed with what you have.
Fasting in late winter early spring make sense.
Do you choose to fast for religious reasons? for health?
Have you considered what foods
would be available in late winter, if modern food practices didn't exist.
Not much.
The larder would be empty, the chickens wouldn't be laying, you couldn't slaughter the cow because they would be ready to give birth and start giving milk again.
So you made do, you ate pickeled foods, a few seeds or bark you could find, some fish if you could get to the lake, and some early sprouts that were showing in the ground. You learn to do without and make do and feel blessed with what you have.
Fasting in late winter early spring make sense.
Friday, March 4, 2011
What's your currency?
Often when finding a discipline to hand out to children I hear "Find their currency".
Today with the economy being what it is I am asking you "what is your currency?"
When you get back that income tax return what do you do with it? (after allowing the government to use your money interest free for the last year)
I know years past we used it to buy a half of beef, stock the pantry. Buy the kids name brand shoes. Take all of them out for dinner at Duffs. Pay off the doctors bills. Place some in the savings. We used it for extras, but they were necessary extras.
If you listen to the younger generation today they seem to use it for extras. Eating out at fancy restaurants,piercings, tattoos, ipads, the latest cell phone.
So really how bad is the economy?
How do you use your everyday currency, extra currency you didn't expect?
Today with the economy being what it is I am asking you "what is your currency?"
When you get back that income tax return what do you do with it? (after allowing the government to use your money interest free for the last year)
I know years past we used it to buy a half of beef, stock the pantry. Buy the kids name brand shoes. Take all of them out for dinner at Duffs. Pay off the doctors bills. Place some in the savings. We used it for extras, but they were necessary extras.
If you listen to the younger generation today they seem to use it for extras. Eating out at fancy restaurants,piercings, tattoos, ipads, the latest cell phone.
So really how bad is the economy?
How do you use your everyday currency, extra currency you didn't expect?
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