Country Wisdom Almanac
1788 Georgia became the fourth state
1920 Issac Asimov was born
"I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read on a train." ~ Oscar Wilde
Simple Eating
- Eat slowly. It takes 20 minutes for your brain to realize that you've eaten enough food to be satisfied.
- to get the most nutrients out of carrots and spinach, cook them rather than eating raw.
- beware of ingredients ending in OSE. They are usually a form of sugar.
If you’ve ever meant to keep a journal but never quite started one, there’s no better day than January 2nd—today.
Not yesterday, with all its resolutions and expectations. And not tomorrow, which too often turns into “someday.” January 2nd is humble, practical, and forgiving—the perfect day to begin.
You don’t need a leather-bound journal, special pens, or a perfectly quiet room. A simple wire-bound notebook will do just fine. Even writing directly into a digital document or blog works. What matters most isn’t what you write in, but that you write at all.
The old wisdom is this: small, steady habits shape a life. Write a few lines each day. Note the weather, a thought that stayed with you, something you learned, or how your body feels. Some days will be thoughtful, others plain. Both are valuable.
And remember—write for yourself. Not for posterity. Not for perfection. Not for an audience. A journal is a place to be honest, unfinished, and human.
Over time, these small daily notes become something remarkable: a record of seasons, growth, struggles, and quiet victories. Much like an almanac, your journal tells the story of a life lived close to the day.
So pick up a notebook. Open a blank page. January 2nd is waiting
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