tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954271171276720682.post1734041394555303149..comments2024-03-28T01:37:27.450-04:00Comments on rhymes with smile: The Story Behind UnconvenienceKatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12565503800955431900noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954271171276720682.post-75581939592500865762014-05-06T14:33:39.418-04:002014-05-06T14:33:39.418-04:00Sara Beth - these are some great points. One thin...Sara Beth - these are some great points. One thing that unconvenience has made me think about is prioritizing what is really important to me and my family - and the effectiveness you mention hits right on that. I don't try to inconvenience myself left and right, just in the name of doing things the old fashioned way - but I do try to slow down and make intentional choices about how I interact with others and my environment. This post is just a reflection on thinking through my choices, rather than take a certain lifestyle for granted. You're right, though ... it's different when it's forced on you! I'd love to hear more of your reflections on this when you can share!Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565503800955431900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954271171276720682.post-15748585077166910872014-05-03T22:47:48.741-04:002014-05-03T22:47:48.741-04:00I like this idea of unconvenient. Its somewhat for...I like this idea of unconvenient. Its somewhat forced for me in my life overseas. If I want whole grains, I must find them and grind them. If I want good bread, I must make it. If I want beans, I must soak dried ones. I like my somewhat unconvenient life as well. Things we are currently wrestling with however go in this same vein--efficiency and effectiveness. Effectiveness = Time with people. More efficiency shouldn't mean creating time for more things in my life. Rather, how can I be more efficient so that I can increase my effectiveness? That might mean in the work, but that might just mean in my home so that kids get more of me. Wrestling these things out with you….Sara Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11672129143618246938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954271171276720682.post-76090198795010094162014-05-03T12:05:48.858-04:002014-05-03T12:05:48.858-04:00Agreed, Julie!Agreed, Julie!Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565503800955431900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954271171276720682.post-28876568458513742872014-05-03T12:05:20.585-04:002014-05-03T12:05:20.585-04:00Yes - popcorn on the stove is one of my new favori...Yes - popcorn on the stove is one of my new favorite things with the kids. Love how fun it is!Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565503800955431900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954271171276720682.post-32264880988457752232014-05-02T22:03:37.109-04:002014-05-02T22:03:37.109-04:00French press coffee is definitely the way to go es...French press coffee is definitely the way to go especially if you splurge for quality beans.... and popcorn on the stove....mmmmm :-)Julie Kierashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16468486248699926325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6954271171276720682.post-27244028810889158392014-05-01T22:21:12.254-04:002014-05-01T22:21:12.254-04:00Fun thoughts! Do you make popcorn on the stove? Si...Fun thoughts! Do you make popcorn on the stove? Similar to your coffee... takes more work but SO good!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02997651810029277228noreply@blogger.com