Why don't I take my camera with me when I travel? I got a digital one for Christmas so I could carry it with me in my purse and always have a camera. Today is one of those days I needed it and did not take it with me. I really was so angry at myself for this......
My daughter wanted me to make some jellies for her wedding. I do not have the time or the berries to make what she wanted so we decided to go to a town about 50 miles from here called Smicksburg. I knew Amish lived there but I thought it was assuming it was like here where they were few and scattered. I never dreamed that there would be one beautiful farm after another with Amish children playing in the yards and their wives hanging clothes while they worked the fields. As I rode, I thought I was back in the 1800's as I watched the farmers with horses plow the fields and the buggy's filled the road.
These people fascinate me. Their lifestyle does. I could never live as they do but I think it is so wonderful they can live without all the conveniences we have and still have a happy life. My daughter was with me and she said 'Mom, did it ever occur to you that some of our modern consciences are what causes alot of the stresses in our lives'. I imagine that is so.
"I think we would be happier without all our modern convenieces," she said.
I thought of life without my computer. As romantic as the Amish lifestyle seems, I know I am happier with my life as it is.
About Me
- Dee
- I just enjoy life. Especially my family and all the little things life has to offer. I love reading and chatting with my online friends and quilting. I always have a project started. Sometimes I have two or three going.
5 comments:
It was probably good that you didn't have your photo taken. The Amish generally don't like being photographed.
I hear ya.
I just hate it when I leave without my camera! Dang!
Was just checking the blog before I left for the weekend.
Hope you have a great one!
I always carry my camera with me in my purse.
It must be an amazing experience visiting the Amish neighbourhood. I agree with your daughter. Though it's hard to imagine what life would be like without the computer, TV, etc, it is all these technology stuff that giving us stress in our lives.
Post a Comment