Monthly Archives: February 2010

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Posted on February 28, 2010 by

I think, you might have thought this post would be peppered with photographs of my reclaimed Simple Sunday.  Ha! Actually, today was peaceful, quite amazingly so (although since peace is internal, it isn’t so unbelievable!), but it was also a day … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Reclaiming Simple Sundays | 16 Comments

Oh Weeekend

Posted on February 27, 2010 by

My favourite Friday night pub – on one side the water, the other trees! There is something all together grand about a Shandy with people you love… And hanging out with pub dogs for extra company [there were 3 and … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Family Life | 25 Comments

Where is your community?

Posted on February 26, 2010 by

   Last night I had a telephone call from a friend who felt she needed to share that she was unsure about my/our upcoming plans, which involve a move and homestead ownership.  She instead felt that I should consider a … Continue reading →

Posted in Finding Myself, Lessons Learned, Purpose Driven Life | 37 Comments

Sweet Dreams

Posted on February 25, 2010 by

As of late, my dreams have all included animal ownership (surprise, surprise!). Last night I owned three dogs, one was a great dane, the other a mix who was ever so adorable, and the last a little white Scottie, named Maggie … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Around Devon | 22 Comments

I Would Rather

Posted on February 25, 2010 by

I prefer to: :: Listen to soft music while eating rather than eat in front of the tv :: Hike, walk and swim in the great outdoors rather than work out inside :: Find love unexpectedly rather than look for something … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, All Things Bright and Beautiful, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 17 Comments

Paradigm Shift

Posted on February 24, 2010 by

It is 4:14 am and I’ve been up for the last two hours with insane nausea. The type the makes the room spin, your mouth taste of metal, your stomach hurt and your head pound. The type that means you … Continue reading →

Posted in Making lemons out of lemonade | 46 Comments

Fair Trade Fortnight

Posted on February 24, 2010 by

Today begins a very important day – the beginning of Fair Trade fortnight. I will admit, in the early days I cared but was pretty happy to put a few fairtrade bananas in my shopping basket, and feel I’d done … Continue reading →

Posted in Do something, Eco Living, Ethical Consumption | 35 Comments

Best Ever Cream Of Broccoli Soup

Posted on February 24, 2010 by

Last night I was entertaining friends and was searching for a veggie recipe that would impress even the most carnivorous of eaters! As of late I’ve been very eager to begin the process of significantly cutting back on meat – … Continue reading →

Posted in Frugal Food, Recipe | 23 Comments

It Takes One…

Posted on February 23, 2010 by

Yesterday afternoon while I should have been working through my list, I was chatting with a butcher. We cured the wrongs of the world through discussion about cow ownership, organic vs. free range, and farming. My mum stood quietly next to … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Downshifting, Eco Living, Finding Myself, Purpose Driven Life, Simple Living and Reducing Stress | 61 Comments

Must Get Things Done Monday

Posted on February 22, 2010 by

Oh the list feels oh so long and yet history tells me I’ve been here before and a few hours from now I’ll feel oh so good! What needs to be done today? Swimming Dishes away Cat litter clean Garbage … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Tracking, Do something | 28 Comments