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| Greenwoman |
Posted - Jan 28 2011 : 08:08:51 AM
Have any of you read Radical Homemakers by Shannon Hayes? I found it truly inspiring, and I found my own views repeated in it over and over. Anyone else find that to be true? Wanna discuss the book?
Michelle
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| Greenwoman |
Posted - Feb 21 2011 : 09:28:44 AM
Good morning ladies. I opened up the discussion group: here is the link:
http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=48610
Michelle
http://greenwoman.wordpress.com |
| textilelover |
Posted - Feb 20 2011 : 06:00:00 AM
Amy, WOW! That sounds perfect for you! I love my job, so when I started reading Radical Homemakers I feel very torn now about "working outside the home". Dianne
Sister #749
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
| Lindsay C |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 4:31:26 PM
Bought it today and am ready to start reading!
Lindsay
Farmgirl Sister #1452 |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Feb 18 2011 : 08:14:43 AM
I got a job as a natural foods broker - I'm really excited about it. I will have a home office, then make lots of calls to organic food stores in Eastern Washington, North Idaho and Montana - I love seeing other organic food stores. It's a good step - more money, better hours, and I get paid for driving - for someone who averages 80 miles a day already that is very appealing. I had decided to look for something new when Randy went to college in September but this came up now. And I get to stay with organics - there's a reason I've been in the organic food business this long, nice I get to put it to work. Anyway, I gave 30plus days notice at my job so I have a little bit to wait.
Thanks for askin':)
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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| textilelover |
Posted - Feb 17 2011 : 04:07:34 AM
Amy Grace, You mentioned looking for a new job in your letter. What will you be doing? Dianne
Sister #749
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
| Greenwoman |
Posted - Feb 16 2011 : 12:30:26 PM
Kelly, yep the plan is a chapter a week, starting the 21st. On the 21st I'll go start a new thread and I'll link to it from here so y'all can find it. Looking forward to it!
Oh and I suggest we include the intro/prologue bit with chapter 1 discussion because she raises some interesting questions there . . .
Michelle
http://greenwoman.wordpress.com |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 2:52:54 PM
Thanks Dianne - this will be perfect. I start a new job in 5 weeks so this will give me something to concentrate on instead of being stuck at my old job:)
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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| textilelover |
Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 2:38:49 PM
Amy, so glad to see you're reading this too! Dianne
Sister #749
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
| the butchers wife |
Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 2:33:38 PM
My book came in the mail...WooHoo! I'm ready for next week. Does anyone know if we are doing a chapter a week or what?
Thanks,
Kelly |
| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 11:44:55 AM
I just checked my library account. It's still reading 21 on the waiting list. Bummer. I'll just have to wait.
Farmgirl #800
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http://scrapreusedandrecycledartprojects.blogspot.com/
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| barefootmama |
Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 11:39:44 AM
You all have inspired me to read this book now too!!
Blessed are those who can laugh at themselves,for they shall never cease to be amused:) |
| woolgirl |
Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 11:34:59 AM
I ordered mine from Amazon on the 6th and it still isn't here. Hopefully soon though!
Farmgirl #1947 |
| cathymark4ever |
Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 09:35:51 AM
I just got my copy from Amazon Today... Anyone else have it yet?
Catherine
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"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."
Mahatma Gandhi |
| star-schipp |
Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 09:30:03 AM
I bought it for my Kindle so I would be up for a book discussion - the 21st sounds good to me too
If you can't feed one hundred people, then just feed one. -Mother Teresa
Star - farmgirl sister #1927
Master Food Preserver |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 08:41:22 AM
Sounds good - still have to get the book, been a little busy but I read fast so I'll catch up
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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| textilelover |
Posted - Feb 15 2011 : 03:30:14 AM
I received the copy I ordered so I'm in. Monday the 21st sounds great. I'll look for the new thread. Dianne in the Hudson Valley
Sister #749
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
| the butchers wife |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 4:01:27 PM
I second that... seperate thread and starting on the 21st works for me.
Can't wait to get my book and get started.
Kelly |
| Lindsay C |
Posted - Feb 10 2011 : 12:01:59 PM
I vote for having a thread that says Radical Homemaker's Book Group. The 21st sounds good to me.
Lindsay
Farmgirl Sister #1452 |
| Greenwoman |
Posted - Feb 09 2011 : 2:09:15 PM
What do you all say we start it up a week from Monday--so that would be Monday, February 21?
And should we use this thread, or should I start one that says "Radical Homemaker's Book Group"??? I am happy either way, let's hear y'all's vote. 
Michelle
http://greenwoman.wordpress.com |
| Catherine L |
Posted - Feb 08 2011 : 4:58:21 PM
I downloaded the book today and have started reading. I am looking forward to the discussions. Cathy
~Catherine~
Farmgirl 2428 |
| woolgirl |
Posted - Feb 08 2011 : 3:32:14 PM
I ordered it the other day. Maybe we could have a start date for discussion starting at the beginning of each week, starting next week.
Farmgirl #1947 |
| the butchers wife |
Posted - Feb 08 2011 : 3:14:13 PM
I want to join in on the book club. I can order the book tonight and I should have it next week. If there is anything I can do to help get this party started let me know.
Kelly |
| cathymark4ever |
Posted - Feb 08 2011 : 06:30:33 AM
I would love to read this "with" all of you. I ordered it from Amazon - we could not find it at our library.
Catherine |
| Greenwoman |
Posted - Feb 08 2011 : 06:16:10 AM
Wow, okay, so it looks like we have several interested parties--I'm excited! I really like someone's suggestion of discussing a chapter a week on the forums, what does everyone think?
Should we just keep it all in one thread, or should there be a thread per chapter? It seems like it would be less forum cluttering to just have one thread.
Should we use this here thread, or should I start a whole new one, something along the lines of "Radical Homemakers Book Group", so other farmgirls know what's what?
AND, when do we want to start? I don't mind giving everyone time to find the book, and don't have any particular time frame in mind so is there a consensus of some kind?
Michelle
http://greenwoman.wordpress.com |
| Lindsay C |
Posted - Feb 07 2011 : 9:51:12 PM
I want to participate! Do we have any kind of reading or discussion schedule yet?
Lindsay
Farmgirl Sister #1452 |
