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I have arrived in a state of being where I have all the material things I need to be happy except for a clothesline, a small shed, a pair of wide-wale rust-colored corduroy trousers that fit me perfectly, and progressive glasses with the division in the right place.

#contentment #clotheslines #sheds #corduroy #progressivelenses #freedomfromwant

Apr 19 : A Clothesline
#Bales2025FilmChallenge #FilmMastodon 📽️ 🎬
#Clotheslines (1982)
A short film that shows the love/hate relationship that women have with the task of cleaning the family's clothes.
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Winter laundry in the wind under warm sunshine #clotheslines #estendais #winter #backyard #photography

Toalhas e lençol amarelos pendurados num pequeno estendal de roupa numa parede branca ensolarada, oscilando ao vento. Em primeiro plano, degraus e patamar de uma escadaria com corrimãos de metal, pintados de branco. Ao lado, as ramagens verde-vivo de palmeira jovem. O céu é azul-vivo, ultramarino, e sem nuvens. A intensidade das cores contrasta com a pálida luz solar de Inverno.

Janelas (ainda) habitadas de #Lisboa, Bica, Dez 2009 #WindowFriday #clotheslines #photography #meninonuzinhoaofrio #Lisboahabitada #estendais #casaparaviver

A imagem mostra um prédio de vários andares de cor rosa-claro, com duas varandas com grades de ferro trabalhadas, uma delas com pendão católico representando um menino jesus bebé,com resplendor dourado, deitado nu em atitude de abençoar em fundo vermelho.Roupas estão penduradas para secar nas varandas e no espaço entre elas. Há também algumas plantas em vasos na varanda superior. O prédio parece antigo e tem janelas quadradas e um telhado plano. O céu está nublado.
The image shows a light pink multi-story building, with two balconies with worked iron railings. In one hangs a tassel depicting a naked baby Jesus, arms stretched,blessing. Clothes are hung to dry on the balconies and in the space between them. There are also some potted plants on the upper balcony. The building looks old and has square windows and a flat roof. The sky is cloudy.

#Solarpunk started out as a speculative fiction genre. Now it informs #sustainable architecture and design

By Nicola Heath, April 6, 2024

"Solarpunk is a futurist movement that began in speculative fiction and sci-fi films and has since spread to architecture and design. Practitioners envision a clean and green future built on principles of #sustainability, #SocialJustice, and #CollectiveAction."

#SolarPunkSunday #RenewableEnergy #AntiCapitalist #LowTech #SeedLibraries #Clotheslines #RooftopGardens

The #clothespin bags we made from old t-shirts were finally worn out. Our BFF returned from #NewZealand with a gift for us—this well-made new clothespin #apron. We’ve just one tip for its #seamstress: Separate the pockets (for reasons we explain in our 2009 post, The Beauty of #Clotheslines https://bikemonterey.org/educating-neighborhoods-on-the-beauty-of-clotheslines.html).

#laundry #LineDrying #CarbonEmissions #ClimateAction #sewing

A clothespin apron is spread out over the wire of our strawberry bed. One pocket opening has a well-used clothespin clipped to it; the other pocket has a new clothespin.

Untitled. From the series: Washday at the pa

#moe_tahurangi #Matapihi #Kōtuia #Play(Recreation) #Women #Laundry #Basins #Clotheslines #Croplands #Māori #silver #photographicgelatin #photographicpaper #workprints #gelatinsilverprints #NorthIsland

http://api.digitalnz.org/records/20375839/source

This is a black and white photo capturing a moment of domesticity in an outdoor setting. There are three people visible, each engaged in their own activities related to laundry day.

In the foreground, two young children are playing with clothes on the grass. They appear to be sorting or arranging the clothes, which are spread out before them. Their attire and the casual way they interact suggest a relaxed atmosphere, possibly during a family outing or camping trip where doing laundry has become part of their daily routine.

In the background, an adult woman is kneeling down with her back to us, engaged in a different task. She seems to be hanging clothes on a line strung between two trees. The act of hanging clothes suggests she might be preparing the laundry for drying or has just finished washing it and is now ready to let it air-dry.

The image captures a snapshot of life, highlighting the simplicity and beauty of everyday activities that are often overlooked in the fast pace of modern society. The lack of color adds a timeless quality to the scene, emphasizing the universality of these tasks across generations.

clothesline love #clotheslines #Environment

clothes on two crossing clotheslines in a breeze

These are some of the things I remember about my grandparents...

20 Time-Honored Practices Our Grandparents Followed That We Should Bring Back

Story by Jane Andrews, January 15, 2024

Sewing

A practical skill to have is sewing. Instead of throwing out a favorite dress because a button came off, it can just be sewn back on instead. Many families even made their clothes from scratch and Melissa K Norris supports this by writing “A store bought outfit was a big deal to our grandparents.”

Cooking and Baking

Our grandparents usually had no choice but to create meals from scratch. They rarely ate out and microwave meals weren’t a thing back then. Recipes were handed down through generations. Cooking from scratch gives us a sense of gratitude for food and helps us to appreciate hard work.

Being Self Sufficient

It was normal to grow your own produce back in the day, whether that’s veg in the greenhouse or even your own meat. It meant our grandparents also learnt food preservation techniques such as canning and would also save their own garden heirloom seeds each year.

Being Resourceful

Our grandparents would have used what they had instead of purchasing unnecessary consumer goods. Tasks and chores also became activities to enjoy. This is backed up by One Good Thing who says our grandparents even made their own cleaning products and usually out of ordinary kitchen ingredients such as lemons.

Spending Time Outdoors

Outdoor activities such as gardening, hiking or farming were more popular back in our grandparent’s age. They would camp more than people do now and they also knew that the outdoors was more beneficial for a person’s mental health. They appreciated the fresh air that came with nature.

Repairing Instead of Replacing

Babyology writes that grandparents knew “How to sew, how to cook, how to paint a wall, how to fix a broken toy.” They would always try to repair something before having to throw it away and replace it. Learning to repair things not only increased an item’s life expectancy but also helped a person become creative.

Living a Plastic-Free Life

There was less plastic in the world back in our grandparent’s era. Instead of putting groceries in a plastic bag every time they went to the supermarket, they would have a reusable bag. Sustain The Mag supports this by stating products were packaged in “paper bags, newspapers and leftover fabric trimmings.”

Walking More

There were fewer cars in our grandparent’s day. Instead, they opted to walk to most places or if they had to travel far then they would take public transport. It was rare to have their own personal vehicles to rely on. Walking more was beneficial not only for their health but also for the environment.

A Sense of Community

Our grandparents had stronger relationships with those who lived in their town. During this time, towns were usually smaller and there were fewer multi-storey apartment blocks. It was common for our grandparents to be friends with their neighbors. They also participated more in community events such as block parties.

Making Their Own Goods

Off The Grid News writes “Our grandparents’ generation prided itself on self-sufficiency. Many of them made laundry soap, cut firewood, butchered hogs, knitted mittens…” Sometimes they even created their own furniture. Not only did this keep costs down, but it also made them more creative and meant they had more unique belongings.

Hand Washing Clothes

Washing machines are quite a modern appliance, so these were rarely around when our grandparents were younger. They were able to efficiently wash clothes, towels and even bed linens with just their hands. Our grandparents understood the traditional methods of laundry and how best to wash something.

Writing Thank You Letters

They would always express their gratitude through handwritten notes. Grandparents value the personal touch in communication and want to keep up the tradition of acknowledging gifts or gestures. Even nowadays, when people prefer to send a text, just a simple handwritten note to a grandparent would be sure to make their day.

Conserving Energy at Home

Our grandparents were always aware of how much energy they were using in their homes. They would use natural light when they could and tried natural ways of ventilation such as cracking open a window. Energy-saving practices were always incorporated into the home such as air drying clothes and turning the thermostat down.

Home Gardens

As growing their own produce was a huge part of our grandparent’s era, they would usually have their own gardens to grow everything they needed. This could have been a spot in the corner or a huge greenhouse. They would also share this produce with their community so that if a neighbor was growing something they wanted, they could swap veg.

Bartering and Trading

It was normal for our grandparents to use goods to trade for what was needed. They would practice bartering so they could always try and get the best for their money. It emphasized the value of goods and services over monetary transactions.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/20-time-honored-practices-our-grandparents-followed-that-we-should-bring-back/ss-AA1mZi6e?rc=1&ocid=winp1taskbar&cvid=6df0f9144bce46cb8dfc990e902bf63b&ei=28#interstitial=1

#Degrowth #Repair #Reuse #SelfSufficiency #Community #LessPlastics #MoreWalking #WalkableCities #DIY #SolarPunk #Degrowth #Anticonsumerism
#Clothes #Handwashing #Mending #Sewing #Cooking #Baking #Leftovers #FoodStorage #Barter #Trading #TimeDollars #HomeGardens #Kindness #AirDryingClothes #Clotheslines #NaturalLight #Outdoors #Nature

for the clothesline nerds (I know you’re out there; I met several on my former Masto account): I finally found wooden clothespins at a reasonable price https://www.lakeland.co.uk/53230/36-wooden-clothes-pegs and made a peg bag from oilcloth using this lovely pattern https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/c/article/vintage-peg-bag-sewing-pattern. Clotheslines retire your dryer (assuming ur neighbourhood allows; I live in Vancouver’s clothesline central!), look gorgeous and smell even better. No drying yard? Make like Shanghai—use a window dryer. #clotheslines #climate #sustainable

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