tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post8756520073473979603..comments2024-03-28T14:37:45.575-04:00Comments on 5 Acres & A Dream: Did They Think We Wouldn't Notice?Leighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-61706237823268423772018-02-09T08:28:11.875-05:002018-02-09T08:28:11.875-05:00Beverly, it's the old "divide and conquer...Beverly, it's the old "divide and conquer" strategy that has worked forever on humans. Keep people feuding along political, ethnic, and material (etc.) lines and then censor what's really going on behind the scenes. Some people are addicted to politics though and really enjoy the battle, so whatcha gonna do?Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-46367843515977044642018-02-09T07:16:36.707-05:002018-02-09T07:16:36.707-05:00Thank you for a fantastic post that calls out both...Thank you for a fantastic post that calls out both political parties. The media has us putted against each other because few people will recognize that both sides are at fault and they are pitted against us.oldjovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07466998093720695837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-914991503226350112017-08-09T05:55:58.956-04:002017-08-09T05:55:58.956-04:00LeeAnn, these attitudes are a sad commentary on th...LeeAnn, these attitudes are a sad commentary on the true state of our nation. Selfish in a natural human quality. Children must be taught to be polite, wait their turns, share fairly, and say thank you. I think that way of child-rearing is out. Indulged children become self-indulgent adults. :( The droughts been tough on so many people. And good point about having the know-how to work with those kinds of foods. Another lost art.<br /><br />Mike, yup.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-59678038672385620762017-08-09T00:26:39.059-04:002017-08-09T00:26:39.059-04:00 Cut sugar way down. See if health improves Cut sugar way down. See if health improvesmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13523582966950541295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-46626934311964500842017-08-03T17:52:24.956-04:002017-08-03T17:52:24.956-04:00For the first time ever, I went to the free food m...For the first time ever, I went to the free food monthly distribution. I was amazed at the "me first" "give-me" attitude of several of the people. I made a point of saying "kindness costs nothing" to some of the others waiting and a big thank you for the gift of food. Each person got a 2# bag of lentils. I wonder how many went straight into the trash? I came home and got on the internet and found several lentil recipes to try. We were given a good sized bag of field run onions (unwashed and all sizes). Yesterday I dehydrated the onions because they were starting to spoil. I realize not everyone has the equipment or knowledge to do that but surely they could figure something out rather than throwing them away. Each county has a monthly food distribution and I heard several of the people waiting talking about going to multiple counties. To me that is plain and simple greedy.<br /><br />My garden this year has mostly died off due to drought so I decided to take advantage of this extra help.LeeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620699444328745470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-69735577213758327912017-08-03T08:21:23.668-04:002017-08-03T08:21:23.668-04:00Cloud, I think it does make a difference. Manufact...Cloud, I think it does make a difference. Manufacturers and retailers are both looking for that magic price point, but if folks won't bite, then eventually the prices eek downward. Or the product disappears from the store shelves!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-85524500366948663092017-08-02T23:41:34.600-04:002017-08-02T23:41:34.600-04:00I've always shopped that way. I simply scan th...I've always shopped that way. I simply scan the tags for price by weight. Assuming it isn't a luxury item I want regardless or that the bottom priced item is of such horrific quality.... lol Often it shows me that I shouldn't even purchase sale can goods as the "Store Brand" (Which are pretty decent these days) is typically still cheaper by several cents per ounce.The Stay @ Home-Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06102175625149771801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-42883092218463831552017-08-02T12:44:42.518-04:002017-08-02T12:44:42.518-04:00ruth ciani,
many thanks.
ruth ciani,<br />many thanks.<br />deb harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05110992898072146282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-50885613452499973322017-08-01T19:44:10.858-04:002017-08-01T19:44:10.858-04:00Well, they called it "Calexit," is that ...Well, they called it "Calexit," is that the same thing? <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2017/01/27/california-succession-movement-starts-gathering-petition-signatures.html" rel="nofollow">www.cnbc.com/2017/01/27/california-succession-movement-starts-gathering-petition-signatures.html</a>) I'm not very up on California news, but it was something I ran across and struck me as interesting.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-19661301140689198152017-08-01T17:11:37.227-04:002017-08-01T17:11:37.227-04:00Leigh
I imagine you are talking about the State ...Leigh <br /><br />I imagine you are talking about the State of Jefferson. And that is only for true northern part. <br />https://www.facebook.com/StateofJeffersonPartyGoatldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222031369656684797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-7880359731126449952017-08-01T00:54:24.547-04:002017-08-01T00:54:24.547-04:00Ruth, thank you for the link and info! I'm alw...Ruth, thank you for the link and info! I'm always interested in expanding my homestead library. :) Your favorite verse is one that I remind myself of often. Most of what Dan and I do here is not because we are trying to save the world or save our skins, but because this is the way we believe people are meant to live.<br /><br />Nancy, thanks! You make a good point about doing what we can wherever we are. Every little bit helps (and so does setting buying limits).<br /><br />Goatldi, you are so right about which foot the shoe is on. My daughter used to work for Hobby Lobby, and she said the absolute worst customers were the well-to-do retirees. They were bossy, demanding, argumentative, and downright rude. Unfortunately, it's so easy to put oneself first, which is why entitlement seems to be a universal problem!<br /><br />I love the Mary Engelbreit quote. :) And I hear that next year, your state is going to get to vote on leaving the U.S.!!! Can't imagine it actually happening, but it's interesting that the proposal is making it to the ballots. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-60415724804588524092017-08-01T00:38:40.645-04:002017-08-01T00:38:40.645-04:00Well you've got to stand for something or you ...Well you've got to stand for something or you will fall for anything. Folks are funny until it impacts them is is of little interest to them. I love it when the super rich whine about how the poor in the welfare lines are always feeling they are entitled. Look in the mirror on occasion folks do you see what I see? <br /><br />Then there are the folks who say "leave state xxxx and go live in state ZZZ because it is much more user friendly." Well there are things about everywhere that aren't perfect. No where is perfect and I won't run to the state of the month to avoid the wrongs in my state. I will stay and continue to try to correct them. As Mary Engelbreit said "Wherever you go there you are."<br /><br />Some very wise and interesting words from all tonight. Nice to be in good company. Goatldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07222031369656684797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-76218751148561764692017-07-31T23:45:42.379-04:002017-07-31T23:45:42.379-04:00Putting a link back on my blog :) NancyPutting a link back on my blog :) NancyNancy In Boisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03749272217529362089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-53230817990188083032017-07-31T23:20:34.398-04:002017-07-31T23:20:34.398-04:00I think this is where you need to not be a "s...I think this is where you need to not be a "sheeple" and think outside the box. We planted 3 fruit trees and I have a great harvest coming on this year. I'll be canning and freezing veggies too. We have 3 hens for eggs. While we live on a city lot we do what we can. We barter, trade, get creative. Most of my nice clothes for work are thrifted. I buy chocolate with the difference :) I also have 2 five gallon buckets of freeze dried fruits and veggies stashed, as well as a pantry. We have salvaged wood set aside for misc. building projects we scavenged from family, headed for the trash! All kinds of free things are out there as well. We were just offered a free family portrait from my hubby's friend after he fixed a home problem for him. It pays to think ahead and be observant. What kind of opportunities can you notice??? NancyNancy In Boisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03749272217529362089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-64049301507176706172017-07-31T23:07:12.869-04:002017-07-31T23:07:12.869-04:00I noticed this at Costco last week. They used to h...I noticed this at Costco last week. They used to have nice, big pre-roasted chickens. Same price now, but about 1/3 (or more) less the size. Really small, won't buy again.Nancy In Boisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03749272217529362089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-40760638870192601372017-07-31T13:45:12.127-04:002017-07-31T13:45:12.127-04:00Deborah Harvey, Our bookshelf is filled with refer...Deborah Harvey, Our bookshelf is filled with reference books of all sorts. The first herb book I ever bought is The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook by James A Duke and is still the first book I turn to for quick reference to find out what herbs may help specific ailments but there is so much to learn about herbs. I usually cross reference anything I read there with other books or websites. For information about wild crafting I turn to this website http://www.herbcraft.org/index.htm I have printed much of the information Jim McDonald has written on specific herbs and am awaiting the books he is writing. I also hope to attend some of his classes in the near future. Hope this helps.<br />Leigh, <br />We too wish we could do more and are taking small steps in that direction. But in many areas we are bound by government rules and regs. So as my favorite verse says "We walk by faith and not by site." 2 Corintians 5:7 Blessings to all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12578856983846473462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-31103756398544364732017-07-31T13:40:31.683-04:002017-07-31T13:40:31.683-04:00Ashley, that's very flattering but I doubt I&#...Ashley, that's very flattering but I doubt I'm so wise in real life! So many lessons have been learned through experimentation, trial, and error. They take a long time to learn, too, because so many of them are seasonal. Oftentimes I have to wait a whole year for the next try at something I'm trying to figure out!<br /><br />Susan, you know, I can't even remember when coffee was a pound. I think that's because I was one who used to not pay attention. Now I noticed that sometimes things aren't even priced in the store. Folks buy them anyway, but I need to know what they want me to pay before I'll buy it!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-61081486687447502492017-07-31T12:25:30.080-04:002017-07-31T12:25:30.080-04:00I suppose it's not surprising how many people ...I suppose it's not surprising how many people do NOT read labels or keep track of shrinking/more expensive products. A pound of coffee is a distant memory...Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-71494492445837354712017-07-31T11:22:21.397-04:002017-07-31T11:22:21.397-04:00Leigh I often find myself wishing I could come fol...Leigh I often find myself wishing I could come follow you around and learn from your wisdom, never more than after this post. Thank you for what you do. Ashley Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09198207643938349974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-73881383190097571392017-07-31T05:38:31.711-04:002017-07-31T05:38:31.711-04:00Pricket, congratulations on such a productive gard...Pricket, congratulations on such a productive garden! But you're right, growing one's own food is a lot of work! Even though our last couple of years have been hard on gardening, I've still been simplifying. We've cut back on our garden space by about half and I don't try to grow as much variety. I stay motivated by the rising cost of food plus seeing what they're doing to it. <br /><br />Mike, I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to say. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-83958103699287329502017-07-31T01:54:55.362-04:002017-07-31T01:54:55.362-04:00Thank you for serving yourself on me....unrestrain...Thank you for serving yourself on me....unrestrainedmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13523582966950541295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-65345604811461988872017-07-31T01:54:11.822-04:002017-07-31T01:54:11.822-04:00Obviously they have not been trying for years to s...Obviously they have not been trying for years to sell you million dollar surguries one like the one exactly that killed your mother, and have told you that you could die any minuite, 10 years back ignoring the least invasive likely possibly able to be very cheap in comparisson methods....the best doctors..!mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13523582966950541295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-17326922606716955542017-07-31T01:44:58.180-04:002017-07-31T01:44:58.180-04:00Fascism is what you describeFascism is what you describemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13523582966950541295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-86713849471389396762017-07-31T01:43:59.029-04:002017-07-31T01:43:59.029-04:00What was taught to him was taught by appointed pro...What was taught to him was taught by appointed professors who had made the greatest money for hospitals, drug companies and kickback receiving insurersmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13523582966950541295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1694364001063554832.post-63584657898043649772017-07-30T23:39:23.899-04:002017-07-30T23:39:23.899-04:00I am retired and lucky enough due to planning, sav...I am retired and lucky enough due to planning, saving and frugal living to be able to pretty much purchase any food, clothing or home items I might like. I have put away for a rainy day funds and goods till there is no place left to put stuff. This year I planted about 25% of my vegetable garden space and began harvesting to see what I might get if gardening became a must do. While it was a lot of work to do the food preservation, I put away enough to do me well for 6 or 7 months on just garden produce. I got tired of harvesting and preserving so let at least half of the produce stay in the field. I am now worn out from pears and field peas and have not even begun the harvest of my chestnuts which last year was in the hundreds of pounds of shelled nuts.In a life changing situation I see I can produce sufficient food to support a couple of families, I will simply need more hands to harvest and preserve. In the process of building replacement coop and rabbit hutches. I feel very bad things are rapidly approaching for this country.Prickethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12388548881253679426noreply@blogger.com