I wrote out my life story, the history and background BUT … It felt too self-absorbed, not right!
At this time of global pandemic and all it entails writing about me, a mere temporary speck seems so wrong. But here is a link to one of my earliest poems… wrote it to record a vastly different life, a stepping stone to where I am now. A faded memory of a life long past as going with the current flow works better for me.
A life well travelled
Sustainable living now
Life with no regrets
d’Verse, snap-shots of our life, Kim …
to know more about me read my posts and the conversations that follow,
that will give you a more honest insight
I think that sustainable living is a foreign concept to many. Having grown up in a rural community I am all for having people getting more in touch with where and how food comes to the table… A lot less waste when you have “sweat equity” in the food!
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wise idea Val, having lived in India for years food wastage is abhorrent to me in every way. But then I’ve always been second hand rose and don’t see any real value in the material world except to provide me with a few basic needs …
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You do know right that you are an inspiration to so many of us here and I think I speak for everyone when I say that we would look forward to reading about your life!
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then please click on the link … I’ve already written that so no need to repeat myself 😉
Thanks for the heads up, glad to hear it!
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Actually, Kate, writing about yourself is so right. Else, why are we here, other than to explore the various things you’ve learned? Plus, it’s a welcome relief from the all-virus-all-the-time monotony with its boot planted firmly on our throats.
Also, the verses you penned way back when still apply today, don’t they? The “(s)ustainable” and “no regrets” parts, obviously, but “well traveled” also is relevant now.
Maybe your journeys are more yesterday than tomorrow, but you still draw from the experiences, correct? They still make you the person you are, and the person you share with the rest of us.
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exactly why I documented them Keith 🙂
Did you click on the link to my travel story … wonder if it’s working coz nobody seems to have read it …
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In the new light of our new normal of staying at home the past seems so distant.
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nice way of saying it Bjorn!
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To accept our faults, to correct course and not wilfully hurt others does lead to a life with no regrets! Trying to get there, Kate, though I must add you are a hard act to follow! ❤️
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I’m very much a work in progress Punam and have lived at least twice as long as you ❤
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So there is some hope for me! 😄❤️
We are all works in progress till our last breath, so self-improvement continues….
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never stops … until we get it right, just like Groundhog Day!
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Should I stay or should I go? The world is deciding for us now…(K)
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yes a bit more scary when the decision is taken from us … how are you?
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Hanging in there, thanks All we can do right now.
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hey keep sketching those lovely birds, it will help distract .. and you have such talent!
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Thanks Kate.
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you are much stronger than you think, keep finding interesting ways to distract yourself and use all your supports … this is a very new situation for all of us and it’s not easy but you can make it more fun ❤
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We are learning more about it every day!
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I can understand what you mean, Kate, when you say that writing about yourself at such a difficult time seems wrong, but you’re also sharing some of yourself with others, giving us something else to think about. Thank you for sharing your journey, your annotated world map, and haiku of no regrets.
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thanks for understanding Kim, guess I seldom write directly about me … but my posts tell the story of travels, breast cancer, living off grid in my tiny home .. no secrets 🙂
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I love that life IS a journey and, oh, we learn so much from the people we meet along the way! And then we have the added joy of nature that keeps us company, sustains us, cheers us, and so much more!
That photo is so peaceful and makes me smile!
(((HUGS))) and ❤
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hugs to you and Coops precious, always appreciate your comments ❤
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Your poem is lovely!
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thanks Sascha!
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You gave me a beautiful idea Kate…i havent written anything about my life…hmmm i guess its time i should do it.
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important for your kids especially Mich, go for it!
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Yay i will kate.
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absolutely beautiful poem Kate, thank you for sharing it! 🙂
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thanks Wendi, how are you?
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trying to stay healthy! 🙂 thank you for asking Kate, how are you?
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good thanks, in an ideal spot 🙂
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A life with no regrets is a life well lived.
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thanks Elizabeth!
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Yes, you/we are a temporary speck, and the wonder of it all, you are the unique snowflake, unlike any other, and worthy of introspection and reinforcement.
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done enough introspection to not need reinforcement … but don’t say no when it’s forthcoming 🙂
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Life with no regrets… that is the only way to live!
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Your last line says it all. A life lived without regrets.
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thanks Sadje!
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A life with no regrets. Well done.
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thanks, just happened that way 🙂
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We worked at getting my raised garden ready for planting. We have to wait for our frost free day toward the end of April… But maybe I can try some extra herbs to start.
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yes our shops and nurseries ran out of ‘food’ seedlings very quickly … sustainability here we come ❤
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