Sue Lauersdorf:  

Life is full of chapters. This is probably one of the most relaxing and fun chapters for me.... I can sit on my porch and watch the Red Bellied Woodpecker feeding his children knowing that the only pressure of responsibility I have (after the days work is done) is to refill that feeder so that those children get their food on demand. From the porch, I can also look over the pond and into the pasture and see our wonderfully social sheep and lambs feeding on good grasses. And when I am inclined, I can pick up the basket of English Paper Piecing and baste more fabric pieces onto the little octagonal papers, all of which will end up in a fun little quilt. Or I can work on a hooked rug at the drop of a hat. That's what I call retirement (Retired RN 2007).... although ......I still have an internet business which keeps me in contact with others who have similar interests. When the economy was very tanky....between 2005 and 2010, my family and I decided to make some changes that would enable more self-sufficiency if need be. We searched the internet for the "spot" to move to ...found what we thought would function well for us...purchased an Amish home with the necessary buildings a...Expand for more