WARNING: Rant Contained in this Posting

Forgive me fellow bloggers, but I'm having a "pissy" day today and feel like having a good old fashioned rant. About what? Name it! Coworkers who could make a professional athelete blush before their expertise at the run-dodge-and jump efforts to avoid dealing with conflicts? Or, perhaps excellence in the ever popular sh*t toss. How about being stuck in doors with computers that are "upgraded" on a nearly weekly basis, yet manage to crash with increasing frequency at every turn. Technology is NOT my favorite word these days. Run faster, work harder, do more with less... the mentality is exhausting.

I find myself feeling almost desperate to step away from the rat race and find a simpler life for myself and my family. Grow our food and barter for what I can't grow. Build, make or create the things I need with my own two hands, and give what I'm able freely to family, friends and neighbors. To share what I can with those less fortunate than myself. I would like the time to reflect on the people, places, times and events that add value to my life.

I would like to cook with fresh ingredients more and use commercially prepared foods less. I would like to have more conversations, and watch less tv. I would like to play games that encourage thought, and encourage interaction with other living breathing human beings.

I didn't make new years resolutions this year. I make them and forget them. But I've reached one of those critical points in life where the decisions you make will alter the course of your life. This is the year I'm going to simplify. I'm going to work hard on removing the clutter in my home, my thoughts, my relationships, and in my life in general.

The seed has been planted. Now is the time to help it grow!

Thanks for the listen,

Leah