tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post7532617228628138954..comments2023-10-25T02:14:11.431-07:00Comments on Living Vicuriously, aka Pasadena Daily Photo, has moved.: Simple ThingsPetrea Burchardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-81751145180607754392008-09-30T00:27:00.000-07:002008-09-30T00:27:00.000-07:00Great resonance and wisdom. Living within our mean...Great resonance and wisdom. Living within our means and appreciating what is ... very key.Chuck Pefleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886326288618029812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-65566721482769146742008-09-27T12:04:00.000-07:002008-09-27T12:04:00.000-07:00I admit to having injected a bit of irony into my ...I admit to having injected a bit of irony into my last sentence. Wall Street is in a panic over "the credit crunch." It seems we've over-borrowed. Could that mean that borrowing is the problem in the first place? <BR/><BR/>Yes, even when we live within our means we live like kings because our means are great.<BR/><BR/>How could it be that we don't have enough here? How could it be that in America there isn't enough to sustain us and beyond--not enough to share with our less fortunate brothers and sisters? How could it be that people live poor and destitute on America's streets when our congressional leaders bicker about whether or not to cap the salaries of the investment bankers who put us into this position in the first place?<BR/><BR/>So I look around and see I have plenty for myself, and to share with my neighbors and those in need. I can always find something to feel good about. But that doesn't mean I don't understand what From de Cafe is saying.<BR/><BR/>Marylène, votre anglais est parfait. Nous comprenons.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-53815615146999332662008-09-27T11:46:00.000-07:002008-09-27T11:46:00.000-07:00One poster commented, I am wealthy...flushing the ...One poster commented, I am wealthy...flushing the toilet...Yes, as one who has dug holes in the earth and placed small shanties upon them, this "flushing thing" is total de luxe. <BR/>Further, the Sewer Tax is happily paid by this writer. <BR/>Even with all the current BS entering into our lives, we are most Fortunate..Pascal Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136769961112420031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-74214056243640423432008-09-26T22:27:00.000-07:002008-09-26T22:27:00.000-07:00Bonjour Petrea !"Bon Appétit !"J'espère que le vin...Bonjour Petrea !<BR/>"Bon Appétit !"<BR/>J'espère que le vin est bon...<BR/>A plus tard...Webradiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865729926365127073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-65246411091898760892008-09-26T22:16:00.000-07:002008-09-26T22:16:00.000-07:00An American friend sent me a mail couple of weeks ...An American friend sent me a mail couple of weeks ago called "What is eaten in one week", in 9 countries around the world.<BR/>I deeply regret I don't know how to make it appear on my comment !<BR/>To make a long story short : <BR/>we are so privileged, what is junk and worthless for us is a treasure for others, and I am not talking only about food.<BR/>Thank you for reminding us to put things in perspective (hope it is correct, not an easy subject to discuss in English).Marylènehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529601370829793771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-2850628485405133032008-09-26T21:50:00.000-07:002008-09-26T21:50:00.000-07:00I try to have an attitude of gratitude; something ...I try to have an attitude of gratitude; something i don't see in abundance around me.<BR/><BR/>The simple things of life, living w/i our means, friends & family, doing the right thing. Wunderful sentiments. But, we (through our govt reps) are $10 trillllion in debt. Our states on a smaller scale.<BR/><BR/>Whenever I hear these pols speak, espousing new laws to control us, tax-breaks to reward their special supporters, new spending (borrowed from foreigners) to bankrupt us, I know they don't represent me. And the words gratitude, simplicity, and living within their means, are foreign to them; while money/power they understand clearly.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, this is gettin me hungry!Cafe Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10115520512264907360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-86936752836436195022008-09-26T21:31:00.000-07:002008-09-26T21:31:00.000-07:00Looks like a wonderful spot, with good friends and...Looks like a wonderful spot, with good friends and good food, to get another perspective. Thanks for your wise words.Ms Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960193596384417988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-80883577402175948072008-09-26T18:28:00.000-07:002008-09-26T18:28:00.000-07:00What a wonderful commentary today. I need to prin...What a wonderful commentary today. I need to print it right off and post it in a prominent place. Well said my friend and a lovely photo.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-1613043279280109562008-09-26T17:09:00.000-07:002008-09-26T17:09:00.000-07:00Methinks I detect the slightest sting in your last...Methinks I detect the slightest sting in your last sentence. Forsooth, still within our means, we live like royalty—we enjoy so much, so rich is our demesne. Would this bounty could roll around the world like a note: you will all have this and more! <BR/><BR/>But we'll be on Mars before <I>that</I> trump sounds. And then—what? The same, over again? Must there be a Magna Carta of Gusev crater? Or could we learn to share like grownups, here, before all the rich people flee in silver ships?John Sandelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08149954535616537207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-12732184770637663342008-09-26T16:30:00.001-07:002008-09-26T16:30:00.001-07:00Living within our means is smart and sustainable. ...Living within our means is smart and sustainable. Simplicity really is the best.<BR/><BR/>Excellent post, Petrea.Janet Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01396294382570650966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-10425803744804437472008-09-26T16:30:00.000-07:002008-09-26T16:30:00.000-07:00My friend Lilli started an editorial (that appeare...My friend Lilli started an editorial (that appeared in the Star News) with the words, "I am wealthy."<BR/><BR/>I was a little surprised when at first, but then continued reading, "I know because I flush my toilet every morning."<BR/><BR/>We are all wealthy because of our access to water. The other simple things we can enjoy, as Patrea said, puts us in the category of kings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-14495319869749090532008-09-26T16:17:00.000-07:002008-09-26T16:17:00.000-07:00I remember once while I was babysitting (for an ex...I remember once while I was babysitting (for an extremely wealthy family), their little girl asked me if I had what I needed. At the time, we lived in a small house (less than 1,000 square feet) and it really made me think, but I had to answer that we did. It was an eye-opening question. Do we really have what we need? So many other countries in the world would be overwhelmed with the bounty that we have. We just need to remember to be more thankful.<BR/><BR/>I just wrote a letter to the editor of a magazine last night about "living within our means". It is lovely that we can enjoy the little splurges now and then, but it is even more lovely to know that we have we are not going into debt to do so.Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621552249179937594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-11063517767458864452008-09-26T15:17:00.000-07:002008-09-26T15:17:00.000-07:00Well said Petrea!Well said Petrea!marleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472265054401361817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-51954728745034321032008-09-26T14:12:00.000-07:002008-09-26T14:12:00.000-07:00That's really it, Anon. The capacity to enjoy life...That's really it, Anon. The capacity to enjoy life, because we really have so much, and we can help each other with the rest. <BR/><BR/>I got to visit a Bosnian refugee camp in southern Hungary back in the 90s. The families were housed in old army barracks, and had ropes strung up to hang blankets around, delineating tiny private spaces among them. They had practically nothing, but still they served us special slices of their particular ethnic cake, so sweet and delicate, with tea. All such scarce resources, but you should have seen the joy and warmth on their faces as they received us with such hospitality. Just as Petrea illustrates here, it is that joy in the dual grace of hospitality, and of accepting hospitality, that is the joy, not the price tag.<BR/><BR/>Having said all that, the garden chandelier is a kick, and the garden itself, sublime. Cheers!USelainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15551995221350532168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-36279179822178060542008-09-26T14:11:00.000-07:002008-09-26T14:11:00.000-07:00What a great statement! Thank you for making it P...What a great statement! Thank you for making it Petrea. And if you buy your wine at the 99 cents store, it's cheaper than water! :)ben widemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010635436712076159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-86905766047558822342008-09-26T12:20:00.000-07:002008-09-26T12:20:00.000-07:00Beautifully expressed, Petrea and Laurie. :-) How...Beautifully expressed, Petrea and Laurie. :-) How right you are. The housing/credit crisis finally touched my life yesterday; our landlord is foreclosing on his house, and of course I am ruminating today on what's next.<BR/><BR/>It's scary to be pushed out into the world, and a little refreshing and exciting, too. Time to clean house and remember what is important! We are so lucky to have our friends and family, and our capacity to enjoy life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-65151669687320233952008-09-26T11:27:00.000-07:002008-09-26T11:27:00.000-07:00Glad I have you to teach me what's what in the Old...Glad I have you to teach me what's what in the Old Country these days. A toast to you and your attitude--lechayim, to life!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-82743478617738459762008-09-26T11:10:00.000-07:002008-09-26T11:10:00.000-07:00Altadenahiker, I think your strategy is quite sane...Altadenahiker, I think your strategy is quite sane, as is Pascal Jim's. Doesn't Wickwire Cottage sound like a place where we could visit with Peter Rabbit or Pooh? Honey for everyone.<BR/><BR/>Right on, anonymous, and the champagne doesn't have to be expensive. Invite me! I don't know the difference.<BR/><BR/>It was a lovely time, Hope. My friends tolerated the camera for a bit, then I put it away and relaxed.<BR/><BR/>Thank you, Laurie. Yes, I have to remember that even at my worst financial times I'm still better off than a huge percentage of the world's population. <BR/><BR/>Perspective, right? Thank you, Irina. Thanks, TG/HtC!Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-35708762198417173442008-09-26T10:14:00.000-07:002008-09-26T10:14:00.000-07:00Perfect...thank you!!!Perfect...thank you!!!Thursday Girl/Hollis the Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18008838944068809093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-40371056874840396792008-09-26T10:06:00.000-07:002008-09-26T10:06:00.000-07:00Petrea, you are right on with this post! We have ...Petrea, you are right on with this post! We have so much here and sometimes do not take the time to appreciate it. A really beautiful post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-46516160735560759532008-09-26T10:05:00.000-07:002008-09-26T10:05:00.000-07:00Yes, yes, yes. A toast from me to you, my dear wi...Yes, yes, yes. A toast from me to you, my dear wise Petrea. I remember even when I was very poor and struggling to make ends meet -- I was still living better than 90% of the world. We even take for granted the fact that our water out of the tap is clean and safe -- something many people worldwide don't enjoy. Add good health, ingenuity, a support system of good friends and family... there's nothing we can't handle.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for this beautiful photo and even more beautiful sentiment.Laurie Alleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14460272282273523408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-42791107530975671772008-09-26T09:52:00.000-07:002008-09-26T09:52:00.000-07:00A wonderful post. I like the last sentence most o...A wonderful post. I like the last sentence most of all. Very well said. The photo is wonderful! It looks to have been a very nice evening spent with friends.Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09819854679824281440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-21358725428513613942008-09-26T09:42:00.000-07:002008-09-26T09:42:00.000-07:00Friends, a sunny fall afternoon, champagne - I'll ...Friends, a sunny fall afternoon, champagne - I'll drink to all of that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-9045918750505805292008-09-26T09:36:00.000-07:002008-09-26T09:36:00.000-07:00Well said Ms. P.. Our little patio here at Wickwi...Well said Ms. P.. Our little patio here at Wickwire Cottage has been used much lately, easier than facing the outside world.Pascal Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136769961112420031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1067046564433930606.post-5144673469701782312008-09-26T09:35:00.000-07:002008-09-26T09:35:00.000-07:00Thank you for the perspective, Petrea. I've adopte...Thank you for the perspective, Petrea. I've adopted the ostrich strategy this week, and have a stack of unopened newspapers that are going straight to the recycling bin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com