Ian Woofenden wrote in a message to Kyle Hearn:
 KH> I think one of the reasons self sufficiency interests me is
 KH> that Walden Pond by Thoreau is one of my all time favorite
 KH> pieces of literature...the theme of the piece was 'simplicity,
 KH> simplicity, simplicty' and only using what you need...etc.
 KH> Perhaps I've gone a bit nuts with it though :-)
IW> Grin. Well, if you're spending MORE time, energy, and money
IW> to be "simple", I don't think it's that simple...
Actually, since I started this, I've noticed that although my workplace is 
still rather hectic and such, when I get home, sit down in an old chair, 
light a candle, turn on Beethoven and read a book rather than do something 
else, it is _incredibly_ peaceful. No phone, tv, etc. to bug me. It has done 
wonders for curing an otherwise stressful existance.
IW> I like the book too, btw, and Henry wrote another good one
IW> on civil disobedience that I'm fond of.
I've read most of Thoreau's and Emerson's stuff. They must have been pretty 
cool people.
 KH> I'm going to look into stocking the shelves with non
 KH> perishable foods and see how well I do without using the
 KH> fridge for a while.
IW> You are the Spartan Man, eh? ;)
Yep. Enjoying it so far though. I need to head off to east Texas and buy a 
log cabin out there and retire or something (at the ripe old age of 26 ha!)
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