Wednesday, April 22, 2020

~ Back to Basics ~

 Good Morning Friends & Folk ~ 
and a happy Wednesday to us all.

Thank you so much for your kind and gentle condolences on the loss of our beloved Roxy...

I love looking through old photographs on Pinterest,
of the way life was, how it has changed
and how it comes full circle once again;

13 Off-Grid Manual Washing Machine that Won't Numb Your Hands

"I'll bet hundreds who read your article threw up their hands and said: 'One woman could not do it all.'" 

Aussiegirl...   churning butter! When I was little my Grandmother taught how to churn butter.....she lived in Milwaukee, WI....
Mowing On The Farm.  Ever used one of these?  If you have,  you know one of the many reasons, you don't mess with country people.  You gotta be tough.

October 1939. "Mrs. Calvin Brown, wife of Farm Security Administration borrower, with grandson in garden near Eaton, Colorado."

When they realized women were using their sacks to make clothes for their children, flour mills of the 30s started using flowered fabric for their sacks, 1939

With the advent of air conditioning, the South experienced an influx of Yankees, who either couldn’t understand a word we said or made so much fun of how we talk, that in some circles, Southe…

 These are very trying times, indeed.
but some things can be amended and broken down into a simpler way of life
just by making the mindful choices to choose positive change.

grow a garden ~ nurture your soul.

mend your heart & mind by sewing, or other hobby that you enjoy.

get out into the fresh air and sunshine when you can.

recycle, reduce, reuse ...repeat.

make healthier, non-meat food choices for yourself and family.

always be supportive of friends that need you, even a phone call or message
can make a person's day.

Blessings from the Farm
 ~ Lori

8 comments:

denise said...

love the photos

Lori from Notforgotten Farm said...

aren't they sweet?

Jane said...

Love these photos. Women doing most of the work!!

NMK said...

These photos were great !

Barb said...

I just saw your post about Roxy and I am so sorry, I come from a dog loving family so I know just what you have been dealing with. Thank you for the wonderful photos and words! They are so true.

TheCrankyCrow said...

Love, love, love these photos Lori!! For some reason, the second photo of the woman sewing with her heels on cracks me up. The shoes would be the first thing to go LOL.... Stay well ~ Robin

kcmrugs@gmail.com said...

I find great satisfaction in hanging out laundry. Yesterday I had to bring it back in due to snow squalls — but I try!
Very sorry about Roxy dear

Gail LaCroix said...

Love these photos and your words! They are so true! Stay well and safe...