The Simple Life

With the economy in a downward spiral along with our personal finances I find myself returning to my Mennonite roots. The simple lifestyle of learning to be content with what you have. "The Power of Enough" is a great, little reading. The author stresses being a wise steward with our finances and being free. Free to say no, free to do without, free to embrace what you have, free to dream about what you want. I long for a more simple life, maybe someday I'll get there.

Summarizing Mennonite simplicity- Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.

Rejuvinating

I am looking over my beloved ocean. We have been vacationing with old friends (the Hess's for those who know) for the last few days. The familiarity of being near the Florida surf and sun warms my body accompanied by the familiarity of being near those who know me and love me warming my heart. I am blessed.

In lieu of Mother's day

"The Mother who gives up her life for her children does them no kindness but rather burdens them with the legacy of a life unlived." -Janet Fallaron

"The phrase 'working Mother' is redundant." -Jane Sellman

"If evolution really works, how come Mothers have only two hands?" -Milton Burle

"Every beetle is a gazelle in the eyes of its Mother. -Moorish proverb

Remember

We do not remember days, we remember moments.

Words

I am a logophile, a lover of words. I love new words, long words, short words and if there is not a word for what I am trying to say then I will make up one.

I love a good story, a funny joke, rhymes, songs and most any kind of word play. Puns are my favorite. I have been told that I am quite funny in an off beat, quick-wit kind of way. I often entertain myself with a running commentary in my head.

In an effort to keep my blog going on a limited schedule I have decided I will commit to writing short quotes. The words of others inspire and comfort me. So without further delay-

"Life is an adventure or nothing at all." -Helen Keller