As I was reading that I have to admit I was thinking to myself, "I do that", "I want to be able to do that", "One day I'll be able to do that". I think there's a lot of overlap between this type of lifestyle, the more modern version of "simple" living and mustachianism. But on the other hand, there are as many varieties of mustachianism as there are people on these boards, so this kind of thing would by no means be for everyone.
I do wonder at the lack of mention of computers. At first I got the impression they were both academics but a second reading made me think otherwise. Have just had a quick look at her website and it seems she does teach some English, is an author and a massage therapist. At any rate, even tracking down some of the items they are now using in daily life would seem to have definitely involved using the internet at some stage, I would think. Obviously, though, you can can't all the information about everything into one short essay. I'm very tempted to try and get my hands on her book though.
Basically, I think it'd be a great way to live but I do have one or two modern conveniences that I'd prefer to keep (computer/internet and washing machine). Oh, and think I'd be looking for ways to amend the clothes so that a corset wouldn't be necessary. I don't necessarily see the value in rejecting of every advance we've made. But it's for each to choose for themselves, I suppose. Definitely don't think anyone should receive death threats just for living a different kind of life (assuming that life doesn't actually harm anyone, obviously).
I loved the
Victorian Farm series, too. Must re-watch that soon.
