Sam told us about zenhabits.net, a website that seems to be a keeper. I was digging through it and talking about the site with Maureen and Sam when I came across this article. I seem to be similar to the person described. My children call me the Urban Hobo for my cheapness. Sometimes I wonder if I don't relish the "Cheap" in cheapness too much.
We were also talking about the concept of enjoying what you are doing, instead of hustling along through one thing to get to another "thing" to do. James Taylor's "Secret of Life" comes to mind. Barbara Kingslover describes discovering a new way home during college. She told her grandfather she had made the trip in 37 less minutes. He asked what she was going to do with those 37 minutes.
When I think of Maureen, I think about her in the garden and cooking. She becomes immersed in those things. It is wonderful to be with her in the garden, tilling and working. I am blessed that we share the gardening. I find myself lost in enjoyment when we garden together. I anticipate the different recipes she cooks. I am extremely thankful for Maureen.
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