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mkmomus
True Blue Farmgirl
248 Posts
Merle
Greensboro
NC
248 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 08:50:49 AM
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I hope this does not sound bad, because I don't mean it that way, but here goes.
Sometimes, don't you wish something big would happen to wake people up and make them take a look around? I don't mean anyone getting hurt or killing anyone, but something like a big economic downturn or crash. I was watching TV the other day and a comercial for LOWES Home Improvment came on. Two guys who were neighbors were trying to outdo each other building decks and fixing up thier yards. I feel this the whole jist of everything--outdo everybody else. I just wish people would reevaluate.
I do feel that many young people may be turning the tide a little here. I teach at a community college and I talk to my students about this. Many of them seem to be more geared toward a simpler life. I had about 8 kids (19 - 22 years old) in my lab the other day. I asked them how many like to go out everynight with friends and party. Not one of them said yes. They like to stay home and go out sometimes and they all had hobbies. I was reading a post the other day in another topic. Someone said she thought maybe she was odd because she was a tomboy and played with Barbies well into her teenage years. I don't think that is odd at all. I wish more were like that. When I pick up my 9th grader from high school I am stunned at the way these little hot mamas dress! You know I don't blame the kids even at that age. Where the heck are the mothers?
I wish people my age(50) would get off of this kick about more is better. I know not everyone is like that, I think I am venting. 9/11 didn't really seem to change many people so I have no idea of what it would take.
I can't wait to get a farm of my own, I am sure I will feel better. I guess the bottom line is to just build the life you want no matter where you are. The old bloom where you are planted thing. However, transplants can do very well too!!
Thanks for listing and take care,
Merle |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 09:12:49 AM
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Merle-
I know exactly what you mean and really agree with you! My Fiancé and noticed this trend with our friends. If he got a new computer, sure enough with in a month one of our good friends would have a bigger better computer. And when these “keeping up with the Jones” people can’t out do you- they have to criticize that which they are envious of.
I must admit there have been times in my life where I have been envious of other people’s belongings. I remember how stressed and unhappy I felt during those times because I was always worrying about how to get an item or worrying what others thought of me because I didn’t have that item.
The world would have a lot less stress if people quit peering over the hedge to see what the neighbors have! I really hope people learn that it isn’t important what other’s have, but rather it is only important that we each individually have enough to be healthy and safe.
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 09:27:00 AM
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Merle...truer words were never spoken. Oh, and BTW......my daughters were both born at Women's Hospital/Moses Cone!
And Welcome!!!
Georgann
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
Thanks for checking out my apron and sewing musings! |
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mommom
True Blue Farmgirl
854 Posts
Susan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
USA
854 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 1:54:39 PM
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Love-in-a-Mist
True Blue Farmgirl
367 Posts
Shannon
Independence
Oregon
USA
367 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 2:14:05 PM
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I have friends caught in the rat race and it is hard to watch. They don't like it, but they won't help themselves either.
Another thing I have noticed is how lazy and unorganized my generation (almost 30)of women are. Of course not everyone, but I feel like a minority, until I come on this site. Not that I am perfect, but sometimes going over to a friends house is dissappointing. I just want to say "Let's turn the T.V. off and go do some yard work. If your husband won't do it than I'll help you." Am I weird? |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 3:21:20 PM
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Oh, gals - ne'er truer words were spoken. Sometimes the real joys and pleasures in life are lost in the "get more, have more" attitude. The beautiful thing about the farmgirl "way" is that it focuses on what is real and good. And, Shannon, I think that there are so many of the "womens ways" of running a home/homestead/farm/life that have been lost over the past, say, four generations, that it is going to take a group of farmgirls (just like us, if I may be so bold! ) to bring back the beauty of being kind, industrious, fun-loving, true, honest, caring...(and add whatever else you'd like).
I am so proud to be part of this group of women. What an inspiration you all are.
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
1607 Posts
Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 3:41:12 PM
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It is up to each of us to be the big thing that happens for others. Wishing for something *drastic* to happen invites sadness, or effecting change through negative causes. People listen most when you live the example, rather than preach it. Other than a great tragedy, which no one hopes for, this is the best way to evoke positive change.
We make a difference. |
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EmmJay
True Blue Farmgirl
352 Posts
Mary Jane
Amherst
Nova Scotia
Canada
352 Posts |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 3:54:11 PM
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Merle;
I will say, BRAVO !
I am still learning, however I can not imagine being in the position to try and "outdo" others.
Michelle....."Live by example"....one of my favorite.
MJ
"Thank GOD I'm a country girl"
http://s119.photobucket.com/albums/o134/EmmJay07/ |
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owwlady
True Blue Farmgirl
899 Posts
Jan
Tomahawk
WI
USA
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Posted - Apr 17 2007 : 09:44:21 AM
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| Jim and I were just talking yesterday about how the US is a land of "excess is best". I don't understand it either. Let's try to make a change one farmgirl at a time. Set an example and hopefully others will follow. |
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