Since being under the shelter-in-place order, my days seem to all run together. I have been contemplating what it was like to have lived in a simpler time.
- No electricity or a telephone
- An outhouse in the backyard
- Water came from a well
- A seven day a week, sunup to sundown work ethic
- Children had chores
- The Bible was part of every child’s education
- People looked out for their neighbors
- Children had respect for their elders
- People had less stuff
- All food was organic
- Families made their own furniture & clothing
Doesn’t it sound refreshing? It does to me.
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Thank – you
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God bless
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😊 My parents would also say the same about their childhood days.
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My grandparents taught me much about living simply. I miss them.
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Simple living is the best!! 🙌
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This is what life was like in rural Newfoundland until the 1970s. 🤗
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My grandparents did not have an indoor toilet until I was 12 & the shower was in the corner of the cellar. We loved it.
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Yes, it does sound refreshing. It bring back memories
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Yes Barb! I would love to go back to days without smart phones and distractions of social media! More intentional conversations and relationships. Although, I am grateful for technology with our writing blogs! 😉
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Me too
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Yes, very refreshing 😊
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My mom had a well in the house where she grew up. I do miss knowing your neighbors. That’s not as prevalent nowadays.
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We are lucky to have some GREAT neighbors that look out for each other.
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Sounds refreshing indeed honey. The world is getting complicated by the day. Simplicity which is the best lifestyle is getting outdated.SAD. my grandma can talk about this topic a whole day without stopping 🤣
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Amen..
The Lord said we are born for times such as these.. but I love the vintage years..
When you read Spurgeon, or A.W. Tozer, you see what can be inspired without all the distractions..
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Yes ma’am, I agree
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