with the apparent fascination that Henry David Thoreau had with sitting on pumpkins. During his time spent at Walden Pond, this issue came up on a number of occasions. And his opinion on the sitting on of pumpkins seemed to vary on a whim. For example:
"I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion."
This is near the beginning of the book when he is still feeling the need for isolation; seems to be craving some "alone time".
Further in the book as he is furnishing his shack and trying to remain within his limited budget, he ponders:
"None is so poor that he need sit on a pumpkin. That is shiftlessness. There is a plenty of such chairs as I like best in the village garrets to be had for taking them away."
Although I may not always agree with Thoroeau and his philosophies on acquiring home furnishings, I do agree with the following:
"Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind."
And Miranda, How do you feel about sitting on pumpkins? ;-)