When I was growing up we lived about 10 miles from the ocean and after we had roast oysters they would through the shells in the chicken run. I quess the roasting and elements broke down the shells because there were bits everywhere.
The simple life was not simple. Just very hard work. I respect our parents and grands very much. No, no power bill ( a wood stove to cook on in the heat of the summer), waterbills( nasty tasting water then next to the ocean with loads of iodine in it) . I like my power and water here. It is safe and free from a well in the mtns. I don't want the worry of going out and killing, dressing and preparing everything I eat. I do like fresh, well grown veg.(whichI do) and fresh eggs and chicken.
Lets us be thankful but mindful. The good old days were not always that good. We survived. Jean