D'vorahDavida
Yetzirah

Well, I'd say that quiet is very nice and that homemakers hold up at least half of the world! If you don't need a job, don't get one. It's not worth it, unless the quiet is bothering you. Finding a writing job where you can work at home is your best bet. Plenty of places to look for that! Have you seen www.ChangingCourse.com?

Since quitting work almost three years ago, I tell people that I"m a Domestic Goddess. It never fails to cause a double take.
Alli

As usual, you make me feel good. Serene.

Homemaker. Much more descriptive than Housewife. If people would stop to realize what makes a house a HOME, there wouldn't be so many "oh"s in response. I'm sure Hub Man appreciates the difference.

Shalom

Now I like that (Domestic Goddess) It has class,
Let see, there must be a few thousand listed duties and they cover pages.
As Bill Cosby once said I have seen that job and
it is ugly .
For starters . Wife,Mother,Budget master. laundry, cook, dictator of duties,Lover,nurse and
the list goes on and on.
Now just what does this job offer that a Homemaker has not done.

you tell it, yetzirah. word


its the 'good' guys/gals who win in the end

Our profession is a noble one and without us, there would be little of civility in this world. We may be invisible, but we are indeed Atlas supporting the world.

By the way, when I was in the bookstore this evening I ran across two books I thought you might enjoy; both by the same author.

"If Teacups Could Talk" and "The 12 Teas of Friendship" by Emilie Barnes. They are both about the art and soul of tea parties; either alone or shared with friends.

If nothing else they were beautifuly illustrated and made me want to come home and lay out pretty linens and buy a flowered teapot. :)

Thanks for sharing with us your moment in your garden. It sounds so peaceful and serene. ;-)

I'm part of the Homemaking Team in my house, and, let me tell you, it's no cakewalk! Homemaking is the toughest job in the world next being a good mom (I had to qualify that, since there are no aptitude tests administered prior to pregnancy). There are a million things to consider every minute, and if one thing doesn't get done, it could be a disaster. I respect homemakers, as long as they do it because they want to. And making tons of money is overrated. More money = more stuff. More stuff = less space. Move to bigger house = more area to keep clean!!! Forget it. May I please have a nice little cottage by the sea and earn my living writing books? I'll patch my sweaters at the elbow and reuse all my shopping bags, I promise! As long as I can set a nice table and serve a tasty meal to my friends, I'll be happy. Cheers.

--Solo

Why do I write? You got me started, and I thought I'd give it a try. No deep thoughts here--just sort of rambling. But after having been gone awhile, returning, and receiving notes from various people saying they're glad I'm back--well, I guess someone does have at least a wee interest in my rambling.

So, I guess I write because I've made some connections thru DD, and it feels good. I have no aspirations toward the Great American Novel, or even a passable short story. But I like the contact with people I may never meet in person (although I do know personally four of you), but still it's a contact that I like.

Actually, there are five of you that I know. My sister reads me, but she never leaves a comment. Not really necessary because we IM almost every day.

So. That's why I write.

Shalom

I respect someone who appreciates bees and birds and hollyhocks far more than any other type of person. Making money isn't all it is cracked up to be, it doesn't solve problems but is usually the cause of them.

I write for the same reason I yell into canyons and caves: I want to hear what the echo will sound like.