August 6, 2008
First time here? Welcome fellow Zen Habit readers. I hope you'll consider subscribing viaRSS feed or Zen Habits. I’d like to take a quick moment and say hello. I’m currently writing this little welcome from a coffee shop in Edinburgh, Scotland, where I’m on an adventure through my family’s homeland with my father (so imagine hearing this entire post with a Scottish accent).
The main belief behind The Simple Marriage Project - life is choice. Therefore I choose to:
- Grow deeper Spiritually
- Live simply and passionately
- Experience a marriage fully alive
- Live in community with others
Please come on in and make yourself at home in our little fellowship. For more popular posts, refer to the top ten on the right and/or check out the bottom section.
Popularity: 8% [?]
August 2, 2008
July was another great month here at Simple Marriages. And once again, this is thanks entirely to you loyal readers. So thank you for making this project happen.
There were many new readers who joined us in July. Welcome to the Simple Marriage fellowship. We’re glad you’ve joined our bid to take over the world.
In case you missed anything in July, here are a few of the best posts. Continue reading…
Popularity: 19% [?]
July 13, 2008
Have you ever had an idea that only grew larger in scope as you began working on it? In January 2008, The Simple Marriage Project began as a way to share articles and ideas about marriage and life. Specifically getting more out of marriage and life.
There are far too many couples and people for that matter who have settled on life as is. They’ve resigned themselves to a life of monotony and schedules. Moving mindlessly from one activity to the next. Life is determined more by other’s expectations than their own design.
Last month I came across Chris Guillebeau’s Brief Guide To World Domination. After reading through his brief guide, worth the read by the way, I’m developing a strategy for how the Simple Marriage Project can dominate the world. Not as an unruly, power hungry dictator; but as a marriage movement. Continue reading…
Popularity: 33% [?]
July 1, 2008
July is already upon us and the year is half over. June was another good month here at The Simple Marriage Project. And again, this is thanks to you loyal readers. The numbers continue to climb as new readers find us each day. Thanks for helping spread the word.
I recently read Chris Guillebeau’s Brief Guide To World Domination, (if you haven’t downloaded it yet, follow the link and read it, it’s great) which has inspired me to think much bigger than the original plan with this project. I would like to make a blatant plea for your assistance in spreading the Simple Marriage message as we strive to take over the world! More on this later.
In case you’ve missed anything this past month, here are a few of the best posts in June. Enjoy. Continue reading…
Popularity: 34% [?]
June 12, 2008
There are several bloggers that I read regularly. Many of which several thousand other people follow as well. Recently I began contacting some of these bloggers seeking a contribution for The Simple Marriage Project. Whether it be a guest post, a few thoughts, or an interview with them and their spouse, I am hoping to broaden the perspectives involved in creating a Simple Marriage.
To get this series off and running, Jonathan Fields of Awake At The Wheel has graciously shared his take. Thank you Jonathan for your thoughts. Be sure to jump over and check out all his work as well as one of my favorite posts, Six Timeless Rules For My 6-Year Old Daughter.
Jonathan says: Continue reading…
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May 1, 2008
As readership continues to climb, I have you to thank. So thank you!
There have been many great posts this past month. In case you missed any of them, here are the best ones for April.
- Essential Rules for Traveling Light in Marriage
- A Frugal Marriage Equals More Passion
- Peaceful Simplicity: Living a Life of Contentment
- A Guide to Creating a Simple Home
- Things That Make You Go Hmmm
- 8 Principles for a Zen Marriage
There was also an announcement for the Man Up Series. If you haven’t checked it out, be sure to.
There are many more in this series on the way. In the coming weeks, there will be a Woman Up Series! I look forward to the discussion.
Popularity: 14% [?]
April 12, 2008
I am pleased to launch a new design for the Simple Marriage Project. I think it looks great! I have Dipankar to thank for this design.
Now before you comment that this looks a lot like ZenHabits, let me explain a few things. Originally I was using the Grid Focus theme by Derek Punsalan, but then again, so were many other bloggers. Hence the reason for the change.
My goal was to take the best aspects of the blogs I have enjoyed and incorporate them into one design. If you copy from one source, its plagiarism, if you copy from several sources, its research. After “researching” other popular blogs and following Skellie’s advice, I am pleased to present this redesign.
Please let me know what you think in the comments below. Please point out any bugs that need to be fixed as well. We’ll work to correct everything needed over the next week.
Update: I realize now that some Internet Explorer browsers cut off the left margin. We are working to correct this. Thank you for your patience. If you are experiencing this issue, you could try converting to Firefox or another browser. It looks great in other browsers. I bet once you make the switch, you won’t go back to IE.
Update of the update: Actually, the problems we are having are due to screen display sizes. This design was created for wider screens. We are working to fix the issues some of you may be experiencing.
Popularity: 15% [?]
My name is Corey Allan. It's nice to meet you. I began blogging during the summer of 2007 with the belief that it's possible to get more out of marriage and life. Blogging seemed like a great way to share ideas and find others who want more as well. With your help, our little project can change the world.