Today when I was pottering about in the kitchen I remembered that some of you have asked me to write about how to keep house when you don't really have the energy to do it. I have ignored the question for a long time, not knowing how to tackle the subject. I think that those of you, who are living on a tight budget energy wise, already know how to get along — mainly because you have to do it and when you have to do things you find ways to cope.
Planning is the key word — when baking or cooking I usually bring all the ingredients out ahead of time. Later, often the next day, I measure what has to be measured and put it in a convenient order so when I start the actual baking or cooking I can go ahead without looking for things. That's the thought anyway; usually I have forgotten something and run around looking for it.....
When it comes to tidying the principle is the same — it helps if you're not too particular and can tolerate dust balls and cobwebs!
The hardest part is to learn not to demand too much of yourself.
I tried another pumpkin recipe from this cookbook today, and was not disappointed.
The book is still available — I just googled the title and found that you can buy it in most English speaking countries. My book was printed in 1993 and has a different cover than the new ones.
I'm so relieved to be able to go on-line again — I couldn't yesterday and was afraid it was my computer that was dyeing.
I think the hardest part of having reduced energy levels is accepting that life must change. Quentin Crisp's witticism on housework might help: "There is no need to do any housework at all. After the first four years the dirt doesn't get any worse." I wouldn't really recommend four years of dirt but it makes a few cobwebs sound quite acceptable!
SvaraRaderaI am glad that you are back online. I like to call in to see you every day even though I have not had time to write my own posts recently. Maureen
It's a bit like the old man who said: "I bath once a year, whether I need it or not".
SvaraRaderaI found a little green head on my blog that said that I have one follower - and I found out it is you. How did you do it? I'd like to become a follower too but have no idea how to do what!
Margaretha
When you sign in, or go to Dashboard, you will see that your personal details are set out in a new way. Below them is a section headed Reading List, with 3 tabs - Blogs I'm following; Blogger Buzz and Blogs of Note. Click on the 'Blogs I'm following' and you will have the option to add the URL of any blogs you like.
SvaraRaderaI have just spent a few minutes adding my favourites. It is quite easy to do.
Thank you! I had never scrolled down so far that I discovered this.
SvaraRaderaMargaretha