tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post2538225723155268056..comments2024-03-27T06:09:04.368-04:00Comments on Blogging, Near Philadelphia: ConvenienceNancy Near Philadelphiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08803134620826322075noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-86338890514513680552018-02-22T09:02:51.232-05:002018-02-22T09:02:51.232-05:00If I had read this article when I worked outside t...If I had read this article when I worked outside the home I would never have appreciated it or taken the time to actually THINK about it. I would have spent the time on some task that needed to be done quickly. Today, I see the purpose of the thoughts the writer conveyed. I retired at 62 for many reasons, most of them financial (I know that does not make sense to anyone who does not know my story). I justified retirement...financially...listing saving on auto wear and tear, no more fast food meals or carry out, no need to spend money on clothes because surely I had enough to last the rest of my life, and a few more reasons. I do use my crock pot or instant pot but never use canned soup for sauces. We are eating fresh fruit and vegetables. But I remember when they started promoting using plastic and Styrofoam. They told us there was a shortage of trees after Mt. St. Helen exploded. We bought that and they hooked us good on plastic instead of paper. I tribute that lie to the oil companies that found yet another use for their product. It's all relevant to Big Business Marketing. Most people don't care.<br /><br />Today I will pay more attention to the items I use that give convenience, as I am typing on this computer for instant gratification.<br />xx, CarolCarol- Beads and Birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062821517519300477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-35189122969786782112018-02-19T19:01:05.880-05:002018-02-19T19:01:05.880-05:00when i had 3 jobs, the microwave wasn't fast e...when i had 3 jobs, the microwave wasn't fast enough for meal prep...now i don't even have one and don't miss it at all...and though i don't want to go back to washing clothes in a stream, there is such a thing as too much convenience....cityquilter gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16769584628450845408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-31587892271124800392018-02-19T18:29:30.674-05:002018-02-19T18:29:30.674-05:00I read your post early this morning but had to wa...I read your post early this morning but had to wait until now (when I had a regular keyboard) to comment. This piece resonates with me -- one of the first REAL things I noticed about not going to the office every day was that I could grocery shop whenever I wanted or needed to. No more quick fix dinners - we had time to COOK. And since DH retired, we have not purchased a single loaf of bread - he's baking it all himself. And we love it! Now I'm off to read the full article . . . Quiltdivajuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593385265961892847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-14610382459601405472018-02-19T16:44:40.892-05:002018-02-19T16:44:40.892-05:00All I can say is thanks for sharing that article. ...All I can say is thanks for sharing that article. It gives me something to think about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-59260359416489519352018-02-19T13:19:34.566-05:002018-02-19T13:19:34.566-05:00I have to remind myself that not all journeys are ...I have to remind myself that not all journeys are races. A leisurely pace may be more appropriate...but there's so much I want to see, read, sew, and just plain do! Nannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239289676429380866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-45171290626455218652018-02-19T13:11:39.557-05:002018-02-19T13:11:39.557-05:00What an interesting and inspiring piece. Thank yo...What an interesting and inspiring piece. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. I remember hearing a comedian say "You know you're impatient if instant coffee takes too long." That has stayed with me. I believe this article will, too.<br /><br />AMIL and I made jams, chutneys, and salsas together from fresh ingredients (well, for the most part; Sure-jell isn't natural but is certainly handy to get jam and jelly to set). It all tasted so wonderful but I've not made any since she died. I'd like to get back to doing that.<br /><br />I'm not willing to give up rotary cutters and other such tools for quilting, but I share the joy of quilters long gone when I plan a quilt, choose the fabrics, and sew them into something almost magic that didn't exist until I made it. Too much fun!<br /><br />Hugs!Barbara Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27429478.post-52529865446818010022018-02-19T01:44:09.306-05:002018-02-19T01:44:09.306-05:00Thanks so much for sharing this piece. And yes, I...Thanks so much for sharing this piece. And yes, I read the whole article. Great food for thought! Guess it has something to do with why I quilt—it is challenging, rewarding, and sometimes a real stretch of my creativity and skills.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com