Jillus Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I have this on my blog and someone asked me to copy it here. I cannot remember where I first saw it but I think it is lovely. All I Need To Know In Life I Learned From My Chickens by Michaele Oleson Wake up early, stay busy Rest when you need to, but always stay alert Visit your favourite places every day Scratch out a living Routine is good Plump is good Don't ponder your purpose in life - your brain is too small Accept the pecking order and know your enemies Weed your garden Look after your children - Sit on them if necessary- Take them for walks, show them the little things and talk constantly Make a nice nest - share it with friends Brag on your accomplishments Protect your nest egg Test your wings once in a while Squawk when necessary As you age, demand respect Leave a little something for those who care about you Chase butterflies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Thanks Jillus, I love it! I don't often send group emails, but I've also sent this to a few of my friends. It really speaks to me for some reason, can't think why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana's flock Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I took the text from this poem and put in over a background of my chickens and boys in the garden, printed it off and it now hangs in my sitting room board, next to other 'philosophical' writings... give me the simple things any day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 That's fantastic . I particularly like "plump is good" - I may adopt that as my own mantra . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 lovely, thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 thats lovely I love the "chase butterflies" Piper Kit works with that rule whenever possible cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Very fitting I talk to my children a lot and occasionally sit on them too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I love that! I saw it on your blog a few days ago and copied it out for my kitchen . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 That's beautiful...I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs and chickens Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Love it! Will be copying that one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I love it, it's now in my blog too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Fabulous, I don't have a blog but will print it out for my office wall, and perhaps email it to some friends thankyou for sharing it Jillus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I love that and have just posted it on my blog... thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 That's lovely - thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Only jut seen this. What a great post! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Now that is lovely Buffie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I wanted to bump this up, it was really lovely Buffie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
