tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1545737993509701332.post2611456009075059436..comments2024-03-05T03:35:10.574-05:00Comments on <i> Life Lines Journaling </i>: Pumpkin Patch & Consumerism?Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00675100680394283646noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1545737993509701332.post-80100788805471037292010-10-13T19:21:52.572-04:002010-10-13T19:21:52.572-04:00Hi,
I believe everything is commercialized. Its ...Hi,<br /><br />I believe everything is commercialized. Its become a part of life. I've realize these past months that living a simple life is the only way to go. At least you were able to take some great peaceful pictures despite Disney craziness around you.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by and commenting on my review.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384358399256704715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1545737993509701332.post-27464841307853113672010-10-13T06:54:27.996-04:002010-10-13T06:54:27.996-04:00So good to see you all! Thoreau's quote seems...So good to see you all! Thoreau's quote seems to resonate with many & yet I'm with Pamlea ~ it's hard to turn down the Starbucks of our world:)<br />Myrna ~ They are both my daughters. I have a 9 year old & 22 year old. And thanks for calling me young:)Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00675100680394283646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1545737993509701332.post-13146639826780178282010-10-13T00:13:25.309-04:002010-10-13T00:13:25.309-04:00Love the Thoreau quote! Visiting from SITS Hare Gr...Love the Thoreau quote! Visiting from SITS Hare Group - and totally agree with you - I like nice things, too - yet Alpha Hubby and I are now declutterig and simplifying our live 'cause we're tired ot taking care of stuff! I keep my favorite or irreplacable things and donate the rest! More peaceful life! Great post!LBDDiarieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12095130599361379113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1545737993509701332.post-68641716713571079222010-10-12T09:27:37.857-04:002010-10-12T09:27:37.857-04:00Your blog is beautiful, I am so glad I joined the ...Your blog is beautiful, I am so glad I joined the #monkeytribe! The photos were great and although it may have felt like Disney, I am sure your kids enjoyed it all and will carry that memory with them forever!~Lisa<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iamallatwitteraboutlife.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">I am all a twitter about life</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02977153179270221758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1545737993509701332.post-86475754790663355222010-10-12T07:56:53.861-04:002010-10-12T07:56:53.861-04:00Oh wow! I would have never guessed the experience ...Oh wow! I would have never guessed the experience was such based on your photos. At least you got to capture some fall in pics. I also can stand to do without crowds. I was just thinking of taking the kids to a larger pumpkin patch like this, but now I'm rethinking it! :)Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528968129655668573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1545737993509701332.post-78106851705447376712010-10-12T02:04:31.738-04:002010-10-12T02:04:31.738-04:00Is it consumerism if I admit I love the pumpkin sp...Is it consumerism if I admit I love the pumpkin spice latte at Starbuck's? But I promise swear cross my heart I buy real, flawed pumpkins.<br />Lovely blog, Monkey Tribe SITS Sistah!Pamela Fagan Hutchinshttp://www.pamelahutchins.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1545737993509701332.post-61292676381624777642010-10-11T22:43:30.686-04:002010-10-11T22:43:30.686-04:00At our crowded (carpeted) local mall they had felt...At our crowded (carpeted) local mall they had felt-like pumpkins with plastic green vines everywhere - it was horrible. Consumerism ugh! has me so over Halloween at the moment. I'm with you and Thoreau - get me away from the crowds and as long as the pumpkin is flawed and real and in an empty pumpkin patch (I see you found one) I'm there. Thanks for sharing the pictures, I really enjoyed seeing the non-perfect pumpkins.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1545737993509701332.post-89726020548499230582010-10-11T20:27:42.065-04:002010-10-11T20:27:42.065-04:00Dawn I so know what you mean, my family and I have...Dawn I so know what you mean, my family and I have scouted for the "best" i.e. most simple Pumpkin farms in the area. There is one that has apple picking and a corn maze and a few "attractions" but they are mostly stuff you would see on any family farm. I guess if people enjoy the commercialism, that's fine for them, they're stimulating the economy. I prefer the simplicity of old traditions. I also love the Thoreau quote, funny I was just thinking about him today as I was picking stones for the garden. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00319369089858745560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1545737993509701332.post-74883825012934207902010-10-11T19:42:36.575-04:002010-10-11T19:42:36.575-04:00Nothing like a pumpkin farm in the fall. I have to...Nothing like a pumpkin farm in the fall. I have to agree with the others; I love the Thoreau quote. I was an English major in college. Helen is right, everything has become commercialized. However, as long as the kids (and big kids at heart) enjoy it, that's what matters. :)KAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18261499044344019218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1545737993509701332.post-11845701825207708272010-10-11T13:46:43.390-04:002010-10-11T13:46:43.390-04:00That last bit of poetry is painted on a piece of s...That last bit of poetry is painted on a piece of shale hanging in my living room. It's always the first thing that hits the wall when we've moved.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843459906469325667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1545737993509701332.post-88162384029802369312010-10-11T13:19:59.093-04:002010-10-11T13:19:59.093-04:00I agree with you. I only took my kids one time to ...I agree with you. I only took my kids one time to a patch. I couldn't stand all the people!!<br /><br />We do pick out a pumpkin from the store every year though and enjoy carving it in the peace of our own home:)scrapwordsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1545737993509701332.post-45956241817769464132010-10-11T13:16:37.825-04:002010-10-11T13:16:37.825-04:00Dawn, what lovely photos. Is one of the girls you...Dawn, what lovely photos. Is one of the girls your daughter? <br />I chuckled when you talked about getting older. From my perspective, you're still so so young, but luckily so so wise. I don't believe wisdom comes with age.<br />Anyway, glad you had a good time, and enjoyed your reflections.Myrna R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15088915165678737118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1545737993509701332.post-6782835963216367702010-10-11T11:04:07.328-04:002010-10-11T11:04:07.328-04:00Love the Thoreau quote. Makes me miss college days...Love the Thoreau quote. Makes me miss college days and reading Thoreau. <br /><br />Seems like everything has been commercialized, but I have a feeling the farmer did it to bring in the crowds and sell his pumpkins. Glad you were able to get some wonderful shots, though.Helen Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09794759602654727110noreply@blogger.com