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Define what you mean by a saint please. I see people who are working with challenging situations, others who hang in longterm under trying conditions.

Tomorrow I am making a loaf of bread. Last spring I made bread so often and loved it so gained 'covid bulge'. I have been holding off making a loaf but frugal-one is inspiring me as I have some...

Finally looked up what crack slaw actually is. I am making this with 6 shrimp that need to be eaten up. I could not believe how many have posted crack slaw recipes online.
I thought that this type...

The Handy Andy man is very special. You are fortunate to have one in your life.

I changed to an online local paper subscription after the paper was tossed onto my driveway and got wet too many times despite the plastic wrap. Also get the online edition of the CS Monitor for a...

Nice, Rosa! DD1 gave me the idea of a spice drawer. Any spot where that might be possible?...

Just a question sort of tied in with this. When people go on retreats to remote places which may or may not have guides, what is the underlying expectation? Freedom from being tied to the material...

DD! sent me this link about our use of time which seems to fit in with the discussion and active simple living.
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Interesting. When I read that question yesterday about just one day of life, I thought about it and honeslty couldn't imagine doing anything other than what I was doing at the time - listening to...

TMS has it right according to this article. Twitter et al are private companies and when you and everyone else signs up you agree to abide by their policies. ...

How did you prepare them? I love them deepfried!

I have no relevant expertise but shared life experience.

CL, this is a question that a lot of people are asking but from what I am reading, no one really knows at present. My DD1 has seen me for...

Lake Erie has quite a substantial ice fishing business through the private marina operators. In order to survive, they test the ice regularly and then rent huts, and other equipment for hours or...

May I add a blog listing that was just sent me? It is an interesting blog in general but he discusses the limitations or challenges of making life simpler in this link. That may be why some...

While I had posted about this ice festival elsewhere, I didn't have the full understanding of the commercial aspect involving workers, river ice and the longevity of this festival.
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You have such a clear way of expressing your point lol. I also agree with your point.

As I walk the dog around my neighbourhood, despite the ridiculous housing prices, houses come up for sale and often are sold in a week. Such is life. I miss those that have left the neighbourhood...

One judges according to what one learns, experiences or sees around them. That truth is eternal. Some reach beyond that very basic framework and look to the past and some consider the options of...

When I got annoyed with too many posts that was my signal to take a break from the site.

I, alone, am responsible for my reactions, not a single other poster ever. This has been a very...

300 or less count sheets do get pilly very quickly or did years ago before I chose polyester and cotton sheets of higher counts and they last forever. For my bed I have fleece sheets for winter and...

I have donated 3 times my usual annual donations so no saving for me. I need so little in food, clothes, etc., and am so comfortable in my home and life as it is.

An Instant Pot is a pressure cooker, slow cooker, saute pot, steamer and so on. I bought both my daughters and their DH's an IP and they all really like them. There is a 6 or 8 qt large one and...

OK, folks. There are no absolutes in anything human. It is all shades of grey. I have read several articles where a Black voice is tired of being expected to be able to fully explain, answer and...

Having had a serving of mac and cheese with carrot sticks and apple for lunch, it will back to pea soup and salad for supper with clementines

Glad to hear that you are having fun with this and reading what you are trying. I will never buy so I can enjoy your efforts.