Life, Lived Better – Outdoors
Autumn Glow
With summer’s grip slowly fading away, I look at the next chapter of this year’s journey – Fall.
Ah yes, the time of year that Patio World slows down a bit and Christmas World ramps up. Christmas in Fall you say? Not really, but it takes us a month to bring the magic of Christmas to Patio World’s Riverside location. Christmas World officially opens November 1st, but you are more than welcome to take a sneak peak while our elves are busy at work.
Keep in mind that Patio World is still open with all your favorite outdoor furniture and accessories, as well as fire pits, heaters, replacement cushions, and parts to extend your outdoor living season through the cooler months.
During this time of year, we ramp up our selection of fireplace hearth logs, tool sets, fire glass, burners, and accessories to warm your indoor hearth and home as well.
So, I guess, Patio World really never slows down LOL. We have tons of new items and fresh ideas that will make your home uniquely yours.
See you soon!
Wayne Romain
Patio World
Life, Lived Better – Outdoors
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(WBR) Wayne’s Book Review
Aren’t you lucky? Yes, I think you are. Because I am continuing my quest to read a book every month (last year’s New Year’s Resolution), and you get a rare glimpse into the somewhat chaotic mind of Wayne Romain and his take on said book.
Just so you know, I’m not a reader. Other than last year, I have probably read six or seven books in the previous 10. No literary giant here, but like a lot of things in life, you get outside your element, do things you don’t normally do, and you might learn something.
What does this have to do with the outdoors? Maybe nothing. Maybe a lot. But it does represent another pastime that we can enjoy (or muddle through) in The Outdoors.
This month’s book:
By Richard Proenneke & Sam Keith
Book Overview (From Bookey)
In *One Man’s Wilderness*, author Sam Keith offers an inspiring glimpse into the remarkable life of Richard Proenneke, who pursued a dream of solitude in a pristine, untouched landscape. Embracing the challenges of wilderness living, Proenneke meticulously selected a site, felled trees, and built a log cabin, immersing himself in self-sufficiency and craftsmanship. Through the pages of Proenneke’s journals, Keith chronicles his daily explorations, reflections, and the rhythms of nature that accompanied him, presenting a poignant tribute to a man who transformed his ideal into a vibrant reality. This book captures the essence of a life devoted to harmony with the wild and the profound beauty of solitude.
My take…
While reading this book, I thought what an amazing way to live. To escape all the pressures of modern life, to submerse yourself with nature, and to live at peace with the world. Being alone, creating your own world; clean air, mountain springs, and blue skies…….aaahhh! I imagine, for me, the feeling would be similar as when I go hiking to the desolate hinterlands of the eastern Sierras, Mohave National Preserve, or Joshua Tree. It’s a wonderful feeling, but for me how long would it last.
How long before I start missing my loved ones or some of the comforts of the “modern society” I so want to escape. How long would it take for my mind to start getting a little mushy. Probably not long at all. As much as I hate to admit it, I need people, and I need community.
Richard Proenneke is a remarkable fella. Definitely, a type-A personality that could accomplish and build a life from practically nothing out in the sticks. One that is grounded and in tune with his place in the world. He found the marrow of life from the adventures and challenges of the wild, I find mine there as well. But I also find this “marrow” from living life in a community: family, friends, and new acquaintances. I find it as well in new adventures (often outdoors), to different places and experiences – traveling to new places locally or around the world.
I kinda hope I never completely find my “marrow” as Porenneke has, because the unknown keeps me exploring.
On a scale of 1-10, I’d give it an 9.
Note: This is my unprofessional, biased, informal review. I make no claims and receive no money or support for my reviews. It’s just an extrapolation from the mind of WR.
La Última Palabra (The Last Word)
“A man’s happiness lies in his heart, not in the place he happens to be” – attributed to American Transcendentalist philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson.
It conveys his core belief that true fulfillment is an internal state of being, independent of external circumstances.
Have an idea for a future newsletter? Want to berate me for something I did or said? Go ahead! I want to hear from you: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly. You can leave a message here or email us at patioworld@patioworldonline.com
Whether at home or out in the wild, take it all in. Remember that life is truly lived better outdoors.
Take care,
WR
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