"The lesson [Henry David Thoreau] had taught himself, and which he tried to teach others, was summed up in the one word 'Simplify.' That meant simplify the outward circumstances of your life, simplify your needs and your ambitions; learn to delight in the simple pleasures which the world of Nature affords. It meant also, scorn public opinion, refuse to accept the common definitions of success, refuse to be moved by the judgment of others. And unlike most who advocate such attitudes, he put them into practice." (Walden and Other Writings by Henry David Thoreau--Edited and with an Introduction by Joseph Wood Krutch, Bantam Books, 1962, P. 1)

Friday, October 10, 2008

Farmers Delight


Farmers Delight
Originally uploaded by JK FARMS

When you have a few minutes for a great read, I recommend you visit this post today at "How Many Miles from Babylon." There you will find a great essay about blackberry jam and cast iron water pumps and gardens and the current economic crisis. If you like "CloudCover Cottage," then I am confident that you will like what you read there.

Thank you to SansAuto for linking to this post at his own blog and to JK FARMS for sharing the picture of the pump on Flickr.

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