Posted on 07/24/2009 3:37:21 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny
Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition Category: Roundups | Comments(15)
Did you hear about the guy that lives on nothing? No seriously, he lives on zero dollars a day. Meet Daniel Suelo, who lives in a cave outside Moab, Utah. Suelo has no mortgage, no car payment, no debt of any kind. He also has no home, no car, no television, and absolutely no “creature comforts.” But he does have a lot of creatures, as in the mice and bugs that scurry about the cave floor he’s called home for the last three years.
To us, Suelo probably sounds a little extreme. Actually, he probably sounds very extreme. After all, I suspect most of you reading this are doing so under the protection of some sort of man-made shelter, and with some amount of money on your person, and probably a few needs for money, too. And who doesn’t need money unless they have completely unplugged from the grid? Still, it’s an amusing story about a guy who rejects all forms of consumerism as we know it.
The Frugal Roundup
How to Brew Your Own Beer and Maybe Save Some Money. A fantastic introduction to home brewing, something I’ve never done myself, but always been interested in trying. (@Generation X Finance)
Contentment: A Great Financial Principle. If I had to name one required emotion for living a frugal lifestyle it would be contentment. Once you are content with your belongings and your lot in life you can ignore forces attempting to separate you from your money. (@Personal Finance by the Book)
Use Energy Star Appliances to Save On Utility Costs. I enjoyed this post because it included actual numbers, and actual total savings, from someone who upgraded to new, energy star appliances. (@The Digerati Life)
Over-Saving for Retirement? Is it possible to “over-save” for retirement? Yes, I think so. At some point I like the idea of putting some money aside in taxable investments outside of retirement funds, to be accessed prior to traditional retirement age. (@The Simple Dollar)
40 Things to Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home. A great list of both practical and philosophical lessons to teach your kids before they reach the age where they know everything. I think that now happens around 13 years-old. (@My Supercharged Life)
Index Fund Investing Overview. If you are looking for a place to invest with high diversification and relatively low fees (for broader index funds with low turnover), index funds are a great place to start. (@Money Smart Life)
5 Reasons To Line Dry Your Laundry. My wife and I may soon be installing a clothesline in our backyard. In many neighborhoods they are frowned upon - one of the reasons I don’t like living in a neighborhood. I digress. One of our neighbors recently put up a clothesline, and we might just follow his lead. (@Simple Mom)
A Few Others I Enjoyed
* 4 Quick Tips for Getting Out of a Rut * Young and Cash Rich * Embracing Simple Style * First Trading Experience With OptionsHouse * The Exponential Power of Delayed Consumption * How Much Emergency Fund is Enough? * 50 Questions that Will Free Your Mind * Save Money On Car Insurance
She reminds me of my own grandmother(God rest her soul)just by the way she writes, and I’ve never even met her.
The will of God will be done, but I pray whether she tarries here a little longer or casts off this old gray vapor for the bright Eternal Hope that is to come, may her days be without pain and at peace. May Jesus comfort her in this time.
Prayers for our NorthWest Granny.
Lord, hold her close, so she isn’t fearful or in pain. If it’s Your will, please grant her more time with us, we are like her children and she schools us well. She and her life have been an inspiration to us. Thank You for her and Your care.
In the name of The Son,
Amen
Dear Lord, please let Granny come through her hard times.
Amen.
Prayers up.
I will mail your beautiful prayers to Granny in the morning. If more are posted, I will mail them in the next package sent.
God bless you all.
We love your here as you know... be strong in your faith my dear...
Father in Heaven, in Jesus’ name I come to you in prayer.
Please watch over Granny and her family and give them hugs.
Please guide Granny’s doctors and give her a speedy recovery.
Thank you, Amen
Dear, dear Granny, though I probably have a few years on you, I still feel as if you could be my granny with all your wisdom. Your kind, kind words helped me through a difficult time when I lost my dear, dear sister. May God be with you and grant you peace.
My Dearest Ruth, I have learned so much from you through the years here on Free Republic, gardening, food on a budget, seed storage, rock hunting, history, spy stuff :) you name it.
Your knowledge on so many various subjects was always an enlightenment and a bonus in being your friend.
God bless you - we do all love you!!
Prayers sent.
:) Just give an “Amen!”
god bless granny please watch over her Lord
she has helped many
Heavenly Father, please keep Ruth in your arms and bring her comfort and peace. Please help her through her illness. Thank you for sending her here to encourage us and share her wisdom and stories with us. She is a blessing to so many of us.
Ruth, we love you and miss you. I hope you will be feeling better soon.
Marmolade
Hello Granny,
You have been a blessing and friend to all through these years. I’ll be praying for you. Milford
Have you all been pinged here?
Thanks, WCG. I wasn’t pinged, but Granny and I were keeping in touch via email.
Praying for Ruth every day.
Missing your wisdom here, Ruth.
Love you!
That’s a beautiful graphic.
That’s a beautiful graphic.
Granny,
I’m praying you are comfortable and will be able to come back to us. You have freely given so much and are very much missed here.
I’m canning today - and thinking of you.
CottonBall.
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