I've had quite a lot of headaches lately, which has kept me away from the computer, although I make an effort to get the Weekend Words post on each week. The head is good today, so I'm doing a bit of a catch up.
Had Marnie staying last weekend. We had a nice relaxed time, watching DVDs, knitting, going for a walk, eating fish and chips, and cake!
The story is told of a man from the big city who moved to the country. It happened that the house and lot he bought were right in the middle of a community of plain people. The big-city man was a bit apprehensive about these bearded men who had no power lines connected to their buildings and who drove to town behind the clip-clop of horse hooves. But he assured himself that they looked gentle enough, and he had always heard that although they were different, they were quite harmless.
He was reassured on moving day when one of his plain neighbours showed up to help him unload his many belongings. The neighbour's strong back and willing muscles came in handy, as without comment he helped carry in the usual North American assortment of electrical appliances and labour-saving, comfort producing gadgets. That evening before leaving for his home, the plain man motioned towards all the appliances he had helped unload, and said to the big-city man, "Now if any of these things break down, don't hesitate to let me know, and I'll come over."
The man from the big-city was completely taken by surprise, but quite pleased. "Oh, that's nice," he exclaimed. "Do you fix things?"
"No," said the plain man. "I have no idea how to fix these things. But I will be happy to show you how to live without them."
"...- to live simply, dress plainly, travel slowly, and to do good work - these are my imperfect attempts to submit to the will of God."
Hope I can get back to you sooner, rather than later :)
xx
Hi Lynda,
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures. I read The Plain Reader by Scott Savage several years ago, and another book by him about walking across Ohio to the state capital, Columbus, to turn in his drivers license. Both books were interesting to read, he appears to have remained committed to his luddite existence.
Hope your headache stays away for a while, I always enjoy your posts.
Bean
Hi Bean! Lovely to hear from you :)
DeleteYes, I have his other book too: A Plain Life. Both make very good reading. xx
Lovd those autumn colours LK. 🤗
ReplyDeleteDuring Lent, I thought Irish soda bread would be apropos, since it's basically unleavened. I made the recipe from Fairyland Cottage - there is no fat or oil of any kind, and no milk, either. I found it to be very heavy in my stomach, although I liked the taste. But it isn't something I could eat every day, like she does. Is your recipe a heavy one?
ReplyDeleteYes, it is heavy, but I make it more so, as that is the way I like it. If you used white flour it might be lighter. I am expanding on my thoughts on the bread in my next blog post, which I will hopefully get up tomorrow :) xx
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