Holly Rabbitat
An Artist's Sketchbook of Simple Living
Your life is your art, as well as the thing you call your art.
Georgia O'Keeffe.
"Isn't it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different."
C. S. Lewis
"I think everyone is just trying to get home," said the Mole.
From The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
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"May I a small house and large garden have; and a few friends; and many books."
Abraham Crowley 1647
"Life gets real on Pear Tree Lane." (thr)
Sunflower Seed Pods
"Try not to try too hard. It's just a lovely ride"
James Taylor, singer/songwriter
Welcome to Holly Rabbitat, a peaceful website where you'll find easy-going, sometimes curious art and writings inspired by my journey and passion for living a simple life.
As far back as I can remember, my life's aim has been to "keep it real" and to live simply--to respect the plain and ordinary, and to avoid all merry-go-rounds, no matter how beautiful they may look.
One thing I have learned during all those years is that simple living isn't easy. In fact, it gets harder every day, as the world around me speeds up and becomes more complex. All the more reason to join me here where we can remind ourselves of what is good and true.
My family and I live in a quiet home in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the southern USA. We call it Rabbit Hill. My name is Sandie, but I'm often called the head rabbit. I look to the things of running our home, and when time permits I am an artist and writer.
My medium is usually pen and ink, watercolor, colored pencils, and digital photography, inspired by what I call the "simples" of our home and lives.
I would be pleased to have your company as together we learn to "keep it real."
No flash. No noise. No agenda.
This is just between you and me.
Enjoy the ride. . .
Sandie,
aka The Head Rabbit
Why the name Holly Rabbitat?
"Holly Rabbitat" is a word blend of where we live--a suburb called Holly Springs--and the nickname my family has given me--the head rabbit.
"Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands..."
II Thessalonians 4:11 (NIV)
Simple Living
Afternoon On the Porch
Oswald Chambers said "we refuse to be simple enough." J. R. R. Tolkein said "it is no small thing to celebrate a simple life."
Simple living is not necessarily about chickens, nor about wearing aprons or even growing pear trees, although those things can be part of it.
It's about time mostly and what we do with it in our over-saturated lives.
To make it easier, I have arranged my writings and art seasonally, the seasons being for me the most pleasing way to bring order to my thoughts and work.
The Art Studio
Be sure to visit the Art Studio to find out more about my artwork.
"Artist - (n) One who performs one's work as if it were an art."
Webster's II University Dictionary, 1984
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Comments
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4/5/23 -- "Like Goldilocks, I find your website to be "just the right size" and full of beautiful art and messages (which have been inspiring me and my warren of rabbits for years. Lucky me!) (Pat)
3/22/23 -- "Simple but yet so inspiring and the art is beautiful. Cannot wait for another entry to read." (Trina)
3/20/23 -- "Hello Cutie Pie, what a great website you've got here." (Steve)
8/20/20 -- "Well, what an interesting website; and hey, I've seen that picture of the cat in a chair somewhere." (Kristy)
10/17/20 -- "I love reading all your entries. They make me laugh and also pause to think about all the good stuff. The quotes are perfect, and I am also glad you are up and running again." (Linda)
7/7/22 -- Miss Sandie did you write that poem? Love it! And I am sad that the tomato man is not there but what a wonderful tribute. Love, love all your posts sweet friend😊 (Trina)