tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post4271935988679117390..comments2024-01-31T02:16:53.518-08:00Comments on The Poor Farm: It's a Fact, We're Low ClassDonna OShaughnessyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-28737442768422173612019-03-06T17:01:55.713-08:002019-03-06T17:01:55.713-08:00It's all in how you define wealth and riches, ...It's all in how you define wealth and riches, as you well know Donna. There are folks who are "stinking rich" but have no clue on how to enjoy themselves and there are those who know HOW to make the MOST of what they have. It seems that you and Keith have come to that point and amen to shopping in thrift stores. I absolutely dislike buying anything in retail stores other than underwear and shoes and perhaps an occasional dress for a family wedding. Thankfully the two I bought for 2 events last year can be used for future events.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-75268679569483481072019-03-06T05:00:22.862-08:002019-03-06T05:00:22.862-08:00Great post, Donna. I always love your sense of hum...Great post, Donna. I always love your sense of humor when dealing with topics like this. Dan and I are getting $18 from our federal return. BUT, it's the first time we don't have to pay our "fair share" health insurance penalty (even though the supposedly did away with it), because our household income is below the threshold level.<br /><br />What I appreciate about you and Keith, is that you aren't letting income define a fulfilling and satisfying lifestyle. That's the biggest mistake people make, and I think is why so many people are dissatisfied with life. So I tip my hat and raise a toast to you both. Thanks for being an inspiration. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-23307671170487386592019-03-05T18:07:46.225-08:002019-03-05T18:07:46.225-08:00I think those millionaires that live like they'...I think those millionaires that live like they're in poverty, are pretty disciplined, clueless or just plain happy with the bear minimum. Good on those who want to take less, and do more with it, no matter how much you earn. I know for you two, the payoff is the freedom to grow your own food, instead of having no time for yourselves, growing it for others. A good exchange for peace of mind. Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-88314715464024471062019-03-05T07:39:55.472-08:002019-03-05T07:39:55.472-08:00Here's to giving money-based society a boot in...Here's to giving money-based society a boot in the arse. Sometimes I daydream about a world where 'class' is rated on abilities. It makes me smile. Congrats on your refund - I vote for Irish whiskey, too!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-53601268612190758142019-03-04T20:53:49.757-08:002019-03-04T20:53:49.757-08:00I only uses the terms for a touchpoint. As others ...I only uses the terms for a touchpoint. As others have mentioned, class is about so much more than income. Our biggest goal is to live within our means, a foreign concept to so many who figure "if I have the credit, then I can afford it". Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-63052117069009151712019-03-04T20:51:44.040-08:002019-03-04T20:51:44.040-08:00Done and dusted!Done and dusted!Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-39152857567222390542019-03-04T20:51:27.385-08:002019-03-04T20:51:27.385-08:00Even stranger, since we slashed our income Keith a...Even stranger, since we slashed our income Keith and I dress better than ever (off farm). I have more time to thrift shop and am wearing some of the best quality used duds! You should see my "new" groovy fringed leather coat. I'm hipper than Peggy Lipton of The Mod Squad.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-68533496547770094632019-03-04T20:48:26.630-08:002019-03-04T20:48:26.630-08:00Sometimes, Dear Unknown, I miss the simple life of...Sometimes, Dear Unknown, I miss the simple life of the city. There I could just turn up my thermostat for heat, walk to the grocery for food, throw my clothes in a dryer. But then spring comes and all visions of city life dance right out of my head.Donna OShaughnessyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08266654110280149719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-33083319573192672602019-03-03T05:58:22.810-08:002019-03-03T05:58:22.810-08:00I believe most people in the US anymore are closer...I believe most people in the US anymore are closer to lower class than middle class. It seems that two people working in a family can barely make enough to meet the middle class these days. It is sad!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15151837626884862299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-5157866751819584822019-03-02T23:09:30.948-08:002019-03-02T23:09:30.948-08:00May I suggest you treat yourself to a bottle of Ir...May I suggest you treat yourself to a bottle of Irish whiskey ;)Cottontailfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06603586688895863727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-29564355005846247482019-03-02T20:58:53.935-08:002019-03-02T20:58:53.935-08:00It is a strange concept associating 'class'...It is a strange concept associating 'class' with income, but I suppose the meaning must be different in the US. Those of us who live the simple life are often far richer than those who make oodles of money.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3273144680832594458.post-37820411256237237092019-03-02T15:27:06.729-08:002019-03-02T15:27:06.729-08:00Ah the simple life! Goodbye City Life!
Ah the simple life! Goodbye City Life!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17865212454172518591noreply@blogger.com