1. On Saturday I heard a talk that stuck out to me the most of all given this last weekend at General Conference. L. Tom Perry spoke of Henry Thoreau and how he left his luxury life behind for two years to live in a very modest cabin. He wrote, he studied the wild life that surrounded him and he pondered life. What I really got from this is living a more simple life.
2. I just had book club last night and I'm sad it is over because it was such a good book! The Glass Castle was the book about the author's childhood...a crazy one! Her parents were at times: neglectful, irresponsible, careless, carefree, the list goes on and on! You will be amazed to read these outrageous/endearing/saddening stories and see how the Walls children actually survived their childhood.
NOW how my thoughts combine...Henry Thoreau lived a simple life...he had all of the necessicities in life...shelter, clothing, food, knowledge. I felt sometimes the reason I found myself so angry with the Walls parents was because they did not want to be bothered with the necessities (FOOD for their children, sometimes a shelter). I have been told I will always have the necessities in life, and thus far, I have! I know I find myself wanting more (thinking I NEED more) clothes (me and baby), furniture, whatever! But really why should I? After reading the Glass Castle I have felt so blessed to always have whatever I have needed and I feel fortunate that I am able to do the same for my child.
Brooke hosted last night and she certainly is the "hostess with the mostess" GEEZ! Thanks Brooke!
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I am sad it is over too.. I think we could have discussed this book all night! I couldn't agree more with your sentiments here on your post. Thanks!
Brooke should be all time host. Not ONE detail missed! LOVED Glass Castle couldn't get enough of it...You tubed more interviews today....HA!
Sophie passed the book on to me after she read it--it was really something, wasn't it? I loved the vividness of it and the story of this family's life--you couldn't have made that up. Excellent book--I bet your discussion was amazing.
I second your thoughts! I felt the same way abut living simple and the rewards from it...especially in this economy!
And that Brooke is! She passed out questions like they pass out sayings in Sunday School!
She never misses a detail. And yes those 2 things that you posted have definitely stuck out in my mind too. I agree, why want more when we have plenty?
And thank you for the birthday wishes!
It sounds like that book is a must read! Maybe I need to borrow it from ya. Thanks again for dealing with my crazy little fam for pictures...can't wait to check them out!
Hey hey. I found your blog! Your little guy is so stinkin adorable.
Hey Ang! First of all, I loved 'The Glass Castle.' I just finished it myself. It certainly does make you grateful for the things we sometimes take for granted.
So sorry I haven't called you. The reason is I can't do it on the 25th. I work ALL FREAKIN' day. Lame! I don't want to be a pain, but I'd LOVE you to do it another time. Can you? I know you won't have your studio thingy and that's okay with me. If you can't do it another time, I TOTALLY understand. Just let me know! Thanks so much!
-Jami
OH MY GOSH!!!! That monkey picture!!!
Sounds like a good read. Looks like it got good reviews, too. I'll have to put it on my book list.
Love the pictures you take of Owen. Will you be there for the Holiday season? I'd be interested in having you take some shots of my kids and possible family photos. You probably don't work during that time, but let me know.
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