tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post2057809985174336430..comments2023-05-16T01:55:32.822-07:00Comments on Crumbs From the Corner: Adventures in Woolgathering: Frugal ThoughtsPhyllis Hunt McGowanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13370730851612587650noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-83887207197965883242008-03-26T08:40:00.000-07:002008-03-26T08:40:00.000-07:00Charles,thank you very much for everything you sai...Charles,<BR/>thank you very much for everything you said. It makes me feel better about the world to hear from people who appreciate birds and sunsets and simpler things and who like to Think.<BR/>I can hardly believe that this little blog has been visited by so many good people! It's a fine experience.Phyllis Hunt McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370730851612587650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-8484128956438037102008-03-26T07:46:00.000-07:002008-03-26T07:46:00.000-07:00An excellent post. My wife and I too have begun t...An excellent post. My wife and I too have begun to simplify our life. I've found that just the pleasures of watching birds is often enough to give me a sense of profound relaxation these days. Congratulations on your success.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-19894416246419553932008-03-26T06:50:00.000-07:002008-03-26T06:50:00.000-07:00Kimy, Thank you. We do try. My Spouse said to a co...Kimy, Thank you. We do try. My Spouse said to a colleague at work yesterday when discussion of shopping malls came up, "I have everything I need." He got a very surprised look in return. Stuff is overrated :) Less is more. I appreciate your like-minded thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Hele, that makes me very glad. I used to write about it more regularly on the blog. It's a combination of being concerned aboutPhyllis Hunt McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370730851612587650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-54360477145895606712008-03-26T00:33:00.000-07:002008-03-26T00:33:00.000-07:00This is inspiration from above. I am trying to liv...This is inspiration from above. I am trying to live more frugally since giving up my job to go back to University. You have given me many handy tips.helehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500335410678018061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-85924653733851044012008-03-25T18:11:00.000-07:002008-03-25T18:11:00.000-07:00congratulations on all the steps that you and your...congratulations on all the steps that you and your spouse are doing to lead a lives that embrace the maxims of 'small is beautiful' and 'tis a gift to be simple'<BR/><BR/>I believe that if we are to 'save the planet' each of us must be more mindful regarding our habits and make decisions that embrace sustainability and simplicity....<BR/><BR/>thank you for your inspiration and sharing what you mouse (aka kimy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09385557065971602436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-81977377880493478112008-03-25T13:27:00.000-07:002008-03-25T13:27:00.000-07:00Julie,There ARE no coincidences :) Just meant to b...Julie,<BR/>There ARE no coincidences :) Just meant to be...I think! We simple-life people all need to stick together. <BR/>I'm very pleased you came by. I'm looking forward to reading your blog.Phyllis Hunt McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370730851612587650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-17646750535866209942008-03-25T12:54:00.000-07:002008-03-25T12:54:00.000-07:00dear The Elementary--thank you so much for your co...dear The Elementary--<BR/><BR/>thank you so much for your comment on my blog earlier...i was sort of writing it all for myself and not really imagining that anyone would read it, so i thank you for your comment--and for making me realize there are readers out there! but, mostly because it led me to your blog, which is dealing with exactly the sort of paring down and living a simpler life that ijulochkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884096685015570257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-28203693683108875742008-03-25T10:04:00.000-07:002008-03-25T10:04:00.000-07:00Texican, I hear you. It never ends. My Spouse has ...Texican, I hear you. It never ends. My Spouse has receipts, papers, statements going back ten years from his first days in the US. He is a careful person and wants to keep them so we have been scanning them then shredding them. The earlier portion of this blog was centered around having less stuff and being frugal and I wrote a lot about how we did it. After a while there wasn't much happening Phyllis Hunt McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370730851612587650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-20079117321506248232008-03-25T09:58:00.000-07:002008-03-25T09:58:00.000-07:00It is amazing the amount of time and money we spen...It is amazing the amount of time and money we spend just keeping our things. Taxes, maintenance, supplies, storage, heating and cooling, fuel, contracts, and insurance. Many of these items have been in a closet or storage area for years. I don't know that I'll ever need them again, but I keep them. Glad you are making progress in the opposite direction.Pappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13118854996343714131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-11517320397496945832008-03-25T09:57:00.000-07:002008-03-25T09:57:00.000-07:00Hepzibah,Hurray, and welcome! You made it. I'm so ...Hepzibah,<BR/>Hurray, and welcome! You made it. I'm so pleased. <BR/>I'm glad it makes you feel good- just keep writing, for yourself firstly, and from the heart.Phyllis Hunt McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370730851612587650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-12717439286176851412008-03-25T09:34:00.000-07:002008-03-25T09:34:00.000-07:00dear The Elementary, Thank you so much for all of ...dear The Elementary, <BR/>Thank you so much for all of your kind words. You always make me excited when you leave a comment, it makes me feel so good that others are reading my writing!! THank you because you are inspiring me to continue blogging everyday. Thank you! Now that I figured out how to leave a comment I will being coming here often! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1814799811633243210.post-91488764942534971972008-03-25T09:31:00.000-07:002008-03-25T09:31:00.000-07:00test to see if i can leave a post :)test to see if i can leave a post :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com