tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post2146479461006083948..comments2024-03-28T20:56:34.131+00:00Comments on Tracing Rainbows: Oh Denis, Denis...Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-76254005113015763322020-09-12T08:25:51.786+01:002020-09-12T08:25:51.786+01:00Interesting and definitely something I have fallen...Interesting and definitely something I have fallen victim to! Mainly in the clothing stakes because I find a lovely comfy pair of trousers and then I worry what would happen if I ruin them and want to buy a back up pair. Or something stupid of that ilk. Funnily enough though, I really don't buy new dressing gowns or pyjamas. Any new ones I've got have been presents almost. My bathrobe came from my Mum about 12 years ago, my teal bamboo dressing gown was one my Mum bought for herself with matching Pyjamas and found uncomfortable (I've had them for 4 years), short fleece one which I wear as a bed jacket if reading and cold. Then I have Aunty Norma's Japanese kimono which she gave me 2nd hand when I was about 12 and finally, a cream silk Paisley one I bought for 50p at the North Dean fete at Music Camp about 9 years ago when I had forgotten to take my one with me. I'm glad I bought it as I wore it on the day of my wedding for my Wedding prep photos! <br />But yes, considering whether the item is really needed is So so important. As you know, I have way too much stuff! I've found some creative ways to share things with others but definitely need to work on reduction and not buying more, even if it is second hand.Kezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-86616042209701274842020-09-10T19:37:08.163+01:002020-09-10T19:37:08.163+01:00He had some interesting (and some crazy) ideas. Ma...He had some interesting (and some crazy) ideas. Maintaining a sense of community has been really hard for some people during lockdown. I've been grateful for the support of good friends in my church family. Dressing gowns should be bought to last, they are " comfort garments" in troubled timesAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-91603347635088405952020-09-10T19:04:07.616+01:002020-09-10T19:04:07.616+01:00I have been thinking about Diderot over Lockdown, ...I have been thinking about Diderot over Lockdown, but for slightly different reasons. I love his idea that the ideal age in the history of (wo)man was when (s)he came out of the savage forests and lived in small, properly civilised communities, self sustaining but not yet commercially corrupt. I was wondering then if the quieter, more environmentally responsible life of Lockdown would have lasting effects. Presumably one dressing gown lasted a lifetime in the village, maybe even was passed on! My winter dressing gown was one of my mother's when she tired of it. So maybe I have the Diderot effect hanging on the bathroom radiator!magsmcchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09292227300268675791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-58474165525292522572020-09-10T09:31:42.531+01:002020-09-10T09:31:42.531+01:00Yes, I suppose I have, from time to time. I bough...Yes, I suppose I have, from time to time. I bought a desk top computer (before laptops became common) because my daughter needed a computer for her school work once she started middle school (going to the library every evening became hard to do) and I felt the need to get a proper computer desk for it and a proper mouse pad (after using a magazine for some time). We decided to take dance classes and that required special costumes and shoes and a bag in which to carry the stuff (although I sewed the bag). I now have a desk top computer that no longer works and ballet shoes that don't get worn! Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341483723976821096.post-17183300353883000822020-09-10T07:36:16.215+01:002020-09-10T07:36:16.215+01:00No as a matter fact I haven't. Being born in ...No as a matter fact I haven't. Being born in the 1950s is a good antidote to this sort of human behaviour and stays with you, fortunately. Not being materialistic also helps. One can lead a good and fulfilled life with very few material possessions. But I am sure you know that.Rachel Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16053924416805878169noreply@blogger.com