tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988385189893016234.post8493709535500188417..comments2024-01-01T22:14:31.803-06:00Comments on Plain Old Kristi: Contemplating Electricity and SeedsKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07193264926984463232noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988385189893016234.post-12700238006115989322009-11-28T22:43:00.752-06:002009-11-28T22:43:00.752-06:00we're trying to avoid using the heat until it ...we're trying to avoid using the heat until it dips below 58 degrees inside our central NC house. it means wearing socks and sweaters in the house and ... that's ok. rather than feeling deprived, it makes me feel a bit more connected to the seasons, and less like i am in a seasonless bubble.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988385189893016234.post-47498319809478803792009-11-21T22:01:53.597-06:002009-11-21T22:01:53.597-06:00You are so right about the seeds. My garden this ...You are so right about the seeds. My garden this past summer was downright pitiful... I couldn't imagine having to count on it to supply our food for any length of time. Some of the problem was poor growing weather, but I'm sure a good amount was due to my lack of expertise. <br />Definitely food for thought!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05367430173127220377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1988385189893016234.post-60205890139605335112009-11-21T09:17:32.793-06:002009-11-21T09:17:32.793-06:00I do believe that I could live with out less elect...I do believe that I could live with out less electricity, but I am not sure how well I would make out without any electricity. It would take a great deal of adjustments doing things like washing clothes, storing perishables, cooking...yikes. However, I do remember those summer nights sleeping at grandma's (I also remember her telling the story of King Solomon-She had a way with telling Bible stories). Listening to the insects and frogs through the screened window was such pleasant memories. As far as the garden goes-I am going to get my started real soon.meboohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09947947728485837238noreply@blogger.com