<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post1593734417416370271..comments</id><updated>2009-02-13T14:00:50.837Z</updated><title type='text'>Comments on Finding Simplicity: Fare Thee Well</title><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/feeds/1593734417416370271/comments/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html'/><link rel='next' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default?start-index=26&amp;max-results=25'/><author><name>Sharon J</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09050104785278502068</uri><email>dioritt@yahoo.co.uk</email></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>34</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>25</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-3965349714991261977</id><published>2009-02-13T13:56:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-02-13T13:56:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Hi Sharon! Was thinking about you today and wonder...</title><summary type='text'>Hi Sharon! &lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Was thinking about you today and wonder how you are? Didn't ever get your new email address. Send it if you can - you have mine! Concerned about you and wondering if OK? &lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Chris</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/3965349714991261977'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/3965349714991261977'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1234533360000#c3965349714991261977' title=''/><author><name>Chris</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05633695973741728685</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='16702453688771046031'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-6748745269248328452</id><published>2009-02-05T01:02:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-02-05T01:02:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Dear SharonI'm so sad that you have given up blogg...</title><summary type='text'>Dear Sharon&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;I'm so sad that you have given up blogging (for the moment). Your blog was so brave and true. A real breath of fresh air.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Unfortunately I don't have much time to catch up with other blogs ATM but yours is one of the few that I click on and read avidly when I have some time to myself. You have real talent so please, please start blogging again soon.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;I'd love </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/6748745269248328452'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/6748745269248328452'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1233795720000#c6748745269248328452' title=''/><author><name>Cottage Smallholder</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/17601823009644161536</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-2586165814042293797</id><published>2009-01-19T21:58:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-19T21:58:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Sharon,I will miss your posts and messages. Please...</title><summary type='text'>Sharon,&lt;BR/&gt;I will miss your posts and messages. Please keep in touch whenever you can and good luck with your plans!&lt;BR/&gt;Have a wonderful day, Margot</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/2586165814042293797'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/2586165814042293797'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1232402280000#c2586165814042293797' title=''/><author><name>Coffee and Vanilla</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09536793512262722674</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13452416566327329677'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-3203841786944038192</id><published>2009-01-19T13:50:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-19T13:50:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Sharon, You will be missed in the blogging world. ...</title><summary type='text'>Sharon, You will be missed in the blogging world. But I guess this is one thing you might need to do to be closer to "finding simplicity". I hope it all goes well for you in the future.&lt;BR/&gt;Teresa&lt;BR/&gt;http://sailingsimplicity.com</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/3203841786944038192'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/3203841786944038192'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1232373000000#c3203841786944038192' title=''/><author><name>Sailing Simplicity</name><uri>http://sailingsimplicity.com</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-5288052611555499601</id><published>2009-01-14T09:43:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-14T09:43:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Change is good. Live long and prosper--though not ...</title><summary type='text'>Change is good. Live long and prosper--though not by conventional standards.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;All the best,&lt;BR/&gt;Kim Richard Smith&lt;BR/&gt;Warming Up at the Ramada: A Hermit's Memoir</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/5288052611555499601'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/5288052611555499601'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231926180000#c5288052611555499601' title=''/><author><name>Anonymous</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-8075179192488091645</id><published>2009-01-13T21:07:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-13T21:07:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>oh, sharon.  we'll miss you tremendously.  wishing...</title><summary type='text'>oh, sharon.  we'll miss you tremendously.  wishing you peace, happiness, and the simplicity you have nobly sought.  your blog touched my life.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/8075179192488091645'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/8075179192488091645'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231880820000#c8075179192488091645' title=''/><author><name>neimanmarxist</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/05462317364635223228</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-574458881267757823</id><published>2009-01-13T13:05:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-13T13:05:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Having known you since I started blogging over 3 y...</title><summary type='text'>Having known you since I started blogging over 3 yrs ago (you were the one who drew me in and we all know you never forget your first!) I know that you've made dramatic changes before when you've needed to.  &lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;You know that I support you in whatever you choose to do.  Do please let me know your new email address so we can stay in touch.  Much love and xxx</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/574458881267757823'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/574458881267757823'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231851900000#c574458881267757823' title=''/><author><name>Debi</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09600815804658702077</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-3159878233512409781</id><published>2009-01-12T20:30:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-12T20:30:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Hi SharonI'm really sorry to hear you won't be blo...</title><summary type='text'>Hi Sharon&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;I'm really sorry to hear you won't be blogging anymore.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;All the best for the future xx</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/3159878233512409781'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/3159878233512409781'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231792200000#c3159878233512409781' title=''/><author><name>mylifemakeoverjourney</name><uri>http://mylifemakeoverjourney.wordpress.com/</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-4158602740318236431</id><published>2009-01-12T19:40:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-12T19:40:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Sharon, really sorry to hear that you have had to ...</title><summary type='text'>Sharon, really sorry to hear that you have had to make the sad decision to not blog any more, but I do understand your thoughts. Good luck to you and all my very best wishes to you. I hope things get better for you soon.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Big hugs Babs</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/4158602740318236431'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/4158602740318236431'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231789200000#c4158602740318236431' title=''/><author><name>Little Terraced House</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/13218117940273663049</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='13714911539489740361'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-9084164782430453026</id><published>2009-01-12T13:37:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-12T13:37:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Sharon - i can well understand your reasons for ha...</title><summary type='text'>Sharon - i can well understand your reasons for having to do this. I'd like to keep in touch - i think you know how to reach me through my blog - but i don't have facebook, so i can't add you there. If you ever do go back to blogging, will you let me know, please? [you could always start a completely new blog under a completely new name, and just let certain individuals that you *want* to know </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/9084164782430453026'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/9084164782430453026'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231767420000#c9084164782430453026' title=''/><author><name>kethry</name><uri>http://kethry.wordpress.com/</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-8109626599260936325</id><published>2009-01-12T13:04:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-12T13:04:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Thanks, folks. All these nice messages have really...</title><summary type='text'>Thanks, folks. All these nice messages have really touched me :)&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;It's been a blast - I've really enjoyed getting to know you all. As I said, I will still be visiting your blogs so I'm not disappearing into the ether forever but although it's nice to visit you, I'm gonna miss having you over to mine :)</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/8109626599260936325'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/8109626599260936325'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231765440000#c8109626599260936325' title=''/><author><name>Sharon J</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09050104785278502068</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='01431085588570170635'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-5962899320898289301</id><published>2009-01-12T10:37:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-12T10:37:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Sharon, this is a sad day for me, because your blo...</title><summary type='text'>Sharon, this is a sad day for me, because your blog was on of the first I ever read, and I feel like I know you personally.  You have touched a great many people and I shall always call you friend!&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Gav</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/5962899320898289301'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/5962899320898289301'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231756620000#c5962899320898289301' title=''/><author><name>Gavin</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/08995214671079288985</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='05060941992353187433'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-6173915999508001710</id><published>2009-01-12T09:29:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-12T09:29:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>I'm so sorry to read this, and the reasons behind ...</title><summary type='text'>I'm so sorry to read this, and the reasons behind it.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Good luck in the future, and please come back just occasionally and let us know how you are.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;xx</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/6173915999508001710'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/6173915999508001710'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231752540000#c6173915999508001710' title=''/><author><name>ramtops</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09197994921713017028</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-2180788504247202597</id><published>2009-01-12T05:24:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-12T05:24:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Bye Sharon.</title><summary type='text'>Bye Sharon.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/2180788504247202597'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/2180788504247202597'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231737840000#c2180788504247202597' title=''/><author><name>WebSmith</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/09968695254632806726</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-6651624478490743764</id><published>2009-01-12T00:10:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-12T00:10:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Geez girl, did it have to come to this? You got me...</title><summary type='text'>Geez girl, did it have to come to this? You got me on facebook already hunny. So sad, but remember what happened to my blog when it got hi-jacked? Totally understand your reasons.&lt;BR/&gt;xoxoxoxo</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/6651624478490743764'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/6651624478490743764'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231719000000#c6651624478490743764' title=''/><author><name>Cabbage Heart</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/10366928264475596399</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='12545125233530906498'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1512340027720729992</id><published>2009-01-11T22:24:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-11T22:24:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>So sorry to hear you won't be blogging anymore, I ...</title><summary type='text'>So sorry to hear you won't be blogging anymore, I have loved reading your blog, you definitely have a talent for writing.  Keep well and all the best for the future. JoyK from WA (OZ).</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/1512340027720729992'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/1512340027720729992'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231712640000#c1512340027720729992' title=''/><author><name>Anonymous</name><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-6083232542606146076</id><published>2009-01-11T21:34:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-11T21:34:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Oh Sharon!  I will miss you, you were one of my fi...</title><summary type='text'>Oh Sharon!  I will miss you, you were one of my first blogging friends and have been so encouraging!  I will look for you on facebook soon.  I do understand but hope you will find your way back soon.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/6083232542606146076'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/6083232542606146076'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231709640000#c6083232542606146076' title=''/><author><name>Catz</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/01520965195624109859</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='16492915945958689359'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-8583268807396233325</id><published>2009-01-11T20:29:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-11T20:29:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Oh Sharon, I'm really sorry to hear this...  I'll ...</title><summary type='text'>Oh Sharon, I'm really sorry to hear this...  I'll miss your blog too!&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Take good care of yourself {{{hugs}}}</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/8583268807396233325'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/8583268807396233325'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231705740000#c8583268807396233325' title=''/><author><name>Canadian Saver</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/18335109256687297543</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1090186333917600929</id><published>2009-01-11T20:22:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-11T20:22:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Hi SharonJust a thought but maybe it is worth cons...</title><summary type='text'>Hi Sharon&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Just a thought but maybe it is worth considering setting up a private Blogger blog (or converting this one to be private) - where users have to log in before they can see content...&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;All the best. I will miss you hugely (and thank you for all the comments you have left on my blog too in the past)&lt;BR/&gt;xx</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/1090186333917600929'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/1090186333917600929'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231705320000#c1090186333917600929' title=''/><author><name>Cathie</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14543998612493698582</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='18007868723203073975'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-5524567172676008969</id><published>2009-01-11T20:06:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-11T20:06:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Dear Sharon,you have made a very big group of frie...</title><summary type='text'>Dear Sharon,&lt;BR/&gt;you have made a very big group of friends through blogging and touched a lot of people in so many ways.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;I will miss you&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Phil</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/5524567172676008969'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/5524567172676008969'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231704360000#c5524567172676008969' title=''/><author><name>wombat064</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/00457147675975500592</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='18342221676404704337'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-7007302452353710290</id><published>2009-01-11T20:05:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-11T20:05:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>It's always sad to see a blogger stop writing but ...</title><summary type='text'>It's always sad to see a blogger stop writing but you offer such special inspiration, I will miss your writing very much.  It is such a decision but with the enjoyment of blogging often comes pressure.  When you feel ready to write again, please do get back in touch Sharon as I would love to read your words again.  Take care and God bless.  Karen x</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/7007302452353710290'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/7007302452353710290'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231704300000#c7007302452353710290' title=''/><author><name>ALMOST MRS AVERAGE</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/03566374419318255177</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='08183593402605056745'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-8148790330538621888</id><published>2009-01-11T19:32:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-11T19:32:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Gosh Sharon I'm selfishly feeling completely gutte...</title><summary type='text'>Gosh Sharon I'm selfishly feeling completely gutted for me but obviously understand your reasons. I've been inspired every single time I have read your posts, your frequency and quality of writing have been awesome and everything you have written about has provoked me to think long and hard about things.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;You are very special and I shall miss visiting your site a great deal but hopefully </summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/8148790330538621888'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/8148790330538621888'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231702320000#c8148790330538621888' title=''/><author><name>Cathie</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/14543998612493698582</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:extendedProperty xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' name='OpenSocialUserId' value='18007868723203073975'/></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1724366475943698568</id><published>2009-01-11T19:17:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-11T19:17:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Sharon...We'll miss you. Please make sure you keep...</title><summary type='text'>Sharon...We'll miss you. Please make sure you keep in touch.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Take care of yourself.</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/1724366475943698568'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/1724366475943698568'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231701420000#c1724366475943698568' title=''/><author><name>livingmyrichlife</name><uri>http://livingmyrichlife.wordpress.com</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-3247455131936443314</id><published>2009-01-11T17:59:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-11T17:59:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>WHAT!!!!!!!!!This is totally bumming me out, but I...</title><summary type='text'>WHAT!!!!!!!!!&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;This is totally bumming me out, but I completely understand.  I hope disengagement goes well.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Take care,&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;J&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;http://adventuresinvoluntarysimplicity.blogspot.com/</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/3247455131936443314'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/3247455131936443314'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231696740000#c3247455131936443314' title=''/><author><name>Jack</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11140071411706781433</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-3478039257798503275</id><published>2009-01-11T17:47:00.000Z</published><updated>2009-01-11T17:47:00.000Z</updated><title type='text'>Good luck in all you do - especially that 101 list...</title><summary type='text'>Good luck in all you do - especially that 101 list.&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Best wishes&lt;BR/&gt;&lt;BR/&gt;Rosie x</summary><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/3478039257798503275'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/1593734417416370271/comments/default/3478039257798503275'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html?showComment=1231696020000#c3478039257798503275' title=''/><author><name>Eco Gites of Lenault</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email></author><thr:in-reply-to xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0' href='http://finding-simplicity.blogspot.com/2009/01/fare-well.html' ref='tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355169292089791281.post-1593734417416370271' source='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/7355169292089791281/posts/default/1593734417416370271' type='text/html'/></entry></feed>