One reason I want to live in a small home is because so many live in so much less than I. It is difficult for me to still my conscience when I live in a palace compared to most of the rest of my brothers and sisters in the world. It seems only right that I ought to live more simply, and by doing so have more means to share. Our home pulls so much cash, even at under 2,000 square feet.

I am so encouraged by the efforts of others to provide homes to those who have so very little. Here is one example. To read more click on this link.



Thank you to Tiny House Design for posting about this inspiring organization.

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.