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Across the Fence:  Simple Pleasures: What Relaxes You?  |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 10:14:05 PM
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The Simple Pleasures of Life! What relaxes you?
~Crocheting - dish rags
~Rocking on my front porch
~A bubble bath
~Taking a nap with a grandchild
~Gardening/planting on my knees
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
The Beehive Cottage~est. 1971
Sisters on the Fly #595
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Edited by - Maryjane Lee on Feb 23 2008 11:32:07 PM |
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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
965 Posts
Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
965 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 10:17:48 PM
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walking
yoga
hugs
www.bebebella.etsy.com
As a woman I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.
Virginia Woolf |
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 11:07:22 PM
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holding a sleepy new puppy on my lap
sitting outside in the sunshine
planting garden seeds in the soil
looking at magazines
having snuggle/cuddle time with my kids
a nice warm bath
paintng my toenails
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Feb 23 2008 : 11:47:10 PM
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This is a good question - I realized that what relaxes me also makes me happy.
gardening on a cool sunny day
dancing
a glass of wine
reading
quilting
sitting on my back porch
taking a road trip, looking for antiques, with my hubby or daughter
bible study
After reading Lori's John Denver comment below, I remembered that his music and James Taylor's music can make me relax in a second's time. Thanks for the reminder, Lori! :)
Farmgirl Sister # 31
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
Edited by - jpbluesky on Feb 24 2008 08:01:07 AM |
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Leezard
True Blue Farmgirl
950 Posts
Elizabeth
Novi
MI
USA
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Linda Houston
True Blue Farmgirl
538 Posts
Linda
Lake Charles
Louisiana
USA
538 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2008 : 05:38:37 AM
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reading
sitting on my patio
watching birds
meditation
music |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2008 : 05:54:10 AM
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walking out in nature and observing,
sitting out in our back yard,
listening to music (new age or any soothing music),
cuddling and sitting with my husband,
reading,
spending time with my animal and bird family members,
taking road trips!
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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DeepsouthMamma
True Blue Farmgirl
1454 Posts
Autumn
Southwest Louisiana
USA
1454 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2008 : 06:05:36 AM
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Great topic-
sewing
sitting in the sunshine
gardening or lawn work- isn't it funny that work is relaxing!!
My kids think I'm crazy but honestly I feel my very best when I am working in the yard-hot & sweaty
Blessings,
Autumn
Farmgirl #49
http://simplytoday-autumn.blogspot.com/
Isaiah 40:31
But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. |
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electricdunce
True Blue Farmgirl
2544 Posts
Karin
Belmont
ME
USA
2544 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2008 : 06:31:22 AM
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Sewing, scrolling through the FarmGirl Connection
Reading
Taking a Cat Nap (preferably with a cat or two)
watching the birds at my feeders
doing a crossword
music |
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
1495 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2008 : 07:08:59 AM
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journalig
talking to my bff
knitting
music i can dance to
on a really bad day (rainy wet, cold...not outside weather), i'll take the kids to micky d's to play while i drink a diet coke and knit.
What we write today slipped into our souls some other day when we were alone and doing nothing.
-Brenda Ueland
http://quilandneedle.blogspot.com/
http://musingandmuttering.blogspot.com |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2008 : 07:11:05 AM
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Walking or anything out in nature
A quiet, clean house- I hate having the tv on 24/7 and having a huge mess
Doing something creative- this week, I am working on something for my son's birthday.
Sitting on the porch, in my rocking chair, drinking coffee, watching the rain or basking in the sun
Cheers,
Heather
FARMGIRL #90 |
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Linder
True Blue Farmgirl
592 Posts
Linda
Lake Forest
IL
USA
592 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2008 : 07:39:14 AM
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Mmmm, so many things...
The snow
cooking & baking
sewing
beautiful music
peace & quiet
snuggling with Dan
Talking with Dan
walking
Being warm
talking with my best girlfriends
Wow, I didn't realize there were so many things!
"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2008 : 07:47:30 AM
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Oh my gosh - I was so happy to see that lorij was another John Denver fan. You don't find many of them these days!! I was so devastated when he was killed, my daugher sent me a sympathy card!
what relaxes me?
Spending time, doing notohing with dh
Baking with my daughter
Puttering in the yard
Working on the cabin
Playing with my grandkids
Playing with my dogs
Being outdoors in the spring
Farmgirl Sister #98
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2008 : 08:03:59 AM
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I find doing things that are both creative and quiet are what I am drawn to . . . whether that be painting, quilting, refinishing furniture, etc. Also, I love walking my dog on country roads. Although we live in a neighborhood, I only have to walk a few blocks to be in open wheat fields, etc. so I walk and imagine that I actually live amongst the wheat fields, which hopefully someday will be true. I also enjoy reading and decorating.
Hugs & blessings,
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2008 : 09:00:41 AM
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I have so many blessings in my life, and with that comes so much joy.
What relaxes me is knowing I have the freedom to enjoy my blessings.
Praising the Lord.
Goofing around w/my husband.(we played on the ATC in the snow yesterday-I got stuck several times!lol!)
Spending time w/my daughter.
Snuggling w/my kitties.
Any crafting.
Gardening, or day dreaming about my future garden.
Listening to classical music.
Getting together w/my girlfriends
Watching the Sun set.
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
www.katmom44.blinkz.com
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Peanut
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jennifer
Waverly
Virginia
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2008 : 09:13:13 AM
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Reading always works for me. It's almost as if I meditate when I read because I can look up from or finish a book and it's like I forgot where I was. I love that feeling!
I also love swimming. In the summer, I'll go over to our pond after the daycare kids leave and I feel sooooo refreshed and alive.
My new blog! http://thecottonwife.wordpress.com/
"What is a farm but a mute gospel?"
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2008 : 12:35:20 PM
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Great topic!
Reading
Knitting
Hand quilting
Having a cup of tea or glass of wine with a friend
Walking through my gardens
"Nature always has the last laugh." Mrs. Greenthumbs
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2008 : 12:52:13 PM
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I love being in my flower gardens,we have two water gardens there with waterfalls, I love that.
Walking in our woods alone.
Peace and quiet while I am reading.
Actually when Im am really stressed, I will come here to this site and I relax right away.
Sitting and watching the water.
Spending quiet Sundays with my husband.
So many more just small everyday things.
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
2087 Posts |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Feb 24 2008 : 9:21:51 PM
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Oh gosh--a number of things:
gardening/weeding
deep cleaning/organizing
sitting on the couch with Jus, with at least 1 dog and 2 cats :), watching a movie or our favorite show
a nice glass of Chenin Blanc or Savignon Blanc
listening to Ray Lamontagne
an awesome "sleepy" tea that my friend Julie "designed" for me to sleep easier
watching Kentucky Life on KET
knitting
I forgot because it's been WINTER for SO long---my porchswing :)
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Edited by - KYgurlsrbest on Feb 24 2008 9:29:00 PM |
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HFox
Farmgirl in Training
49 Posts
Laura
Parkesburg
PA
USA
49 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2008 : 06:40:07 AM
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I am another HUGE John Denver fan. How can anyone listen to "Sunshine on My Shoulders" and not be blissful?
What relaxes me:
Listening to soft music, particularly John Denver, Carbon Leaf some John Lennon and Bob Marley
Yoga
Long Walks in Nature
Digging in the dirt and/or tending my garden
Making bread
Sewing, especially hand sewing
Painting
Working with clay
Being near moving water (ocean, stream, river)
Reading inspirational books
Holding a sleeping baby |
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Peanut
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Jennifer
Waverly
Virginia
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2008 : 09:39:27 AM
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I used John Denver lyrics for my first blog posting... He's great!
My new blog! http://thecottonwife.wordpress.com/
"What is a farm but a mute gospel?"
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2008 : 12:01:42 PM
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MaryJane, where is Murrieta? Is that Rancho Murrieta?
What relaxes me??
hand sewing
hot shower
dark chocolate
sitting in the sun
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
http://myvintagehome.blogspot.com
http://woolieacres.net |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
1175 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2008 : 12:04:11 PM
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I found it- southern CA.. bummer. sure hoping to find some northern ca farm girls.. with all of those farms in the San Joaquin valley there has to be a farmgirl somewhere..
Blessings, Debra
Psalms 23:1 "The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want."
http://myvintagehome.blogspot.com
http://woolieacres.net |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
2195 Posts |
Posted - Feb 25 2008 : 12:20:14 PM
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Debra! As you see on the map, I live in  Southern CA! Come on down, we love it here in Murrieta and so close to San Diego! I love dark chocolate to!
Love reading all that everyone has written! Giving me some more ideas on how to relax!
Hugs, Maryjane Lee
Farmgirl Sister #44
The Beehive Cottage~est. 1971
Sisters on the Fly #595
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