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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 12, 2021 7:28:59 GMT -5
"National Simplicity Day honors transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. The day advocates a life of simplicity and recognizes the life of Thoreau.
Henry David Thoreau (July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862) lived his life as many things including an author, naturalist, philosopher, and historian. He was also known to be a tax resister, abolitionist, development critic, and surveyor. His book, Walden, is a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings.
“In proportion as he simplifies his life, the laws of the universe will appear less complex, and solitude will not be solitude, nor poverty poverty, nor weakness weakness.” – Henry David Thoreau
“My riches consist not in the extent of my possessions but in the fewness of my wants.” – J. Botherton
“Simplicity is the essence of happiness.” – Cedric Bledsoe
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” – Robert Brault
“It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has.” – Henry Ward Beecher
“The simplest things are often the truest.” – Richard Bach"
My notes: Being simplistic doesn't mean not having things. It just means picking & choosing priorities.
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Post by Bob on Jul 14, 2021 18:57:34 GMT -5
The less you have the less you need the less you want. Makes life a lot easier, a lot simpler. The more you have, the more you keep.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 12, 2022 7:37:06 GMT -5
"Each July 12th, we recognize the significance of an invention we take for granted on Paper Bag Day. Millions of people use paper bags every day. Readily recyclable, paper bags have been around for many years. American inventor, Francis Wolle, received credit for his patent of the first paper bag machine in 1852. Another paper bag inventor, William Goodale, received his patent on July 12th, 1859. His was designed to cut the paper such that it was ready for folding. Margaret E. Knight became known as “the mother of the grocery bag” after she designed the square, flat-bottomed bag, and the machine that would fold and paste them in 1870. Over the years, other inventors have received recognition and patents for their inventions of devices that improve the paper bag or its production. Not only do we carry our groceries or our lunches in a paper bag, but this highly functional item comes in handy in a surprising number of ways."
My notes: Paper bags are biodegradable so try to opt for those & ditch the plastics. Best is to have a canvas bag.
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Post by spg on Jul 12, 2022 11:29:41 GMT -5
Cloth based bags are the best.
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Post by Bob on Jul 20, 2022 18:30:19 GMT -5
We use canvas bags. It's easy to do and helps the environment.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 12, 2023 8:18:11 GMT -5
"Grab a slice on July 12th and celebrate National Pecan Pie Day! Mix up the ingredients using primarily corn syrup, pecan nuts, salt, and vanilla. Occasionally, recipes vary by including sugar syrup and molasses or maple syrup. Other additions include chocolate and bourbon whiskey in some regions of the country. Top it all off with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream."
My notes: Do you like pecan pie? Do you make it yourself? While I like pecans, the pie was too sweet for me.
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Post by Steve on Jul 12, 2023 14:54:14 GMT -5
Ew. Ick.
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Post by lainee on Jul 12, 2023 15:56:04 GMT -5
Love pecan pie, but it's SO-OOO sweet! Used to make it myself...I stopped doing that because I kept eating it... Now, I only eat it once every decade
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Post by Bob on Jul 17, 2023 18:45:55 GMT -5
Love pecan pie! Don't make it. It is sweet.
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