Living close to the ground

Posted by Done on July 23, 2008 at 14:22

For many years I've used a phrase my parents used. Meaning I think, very poor and living with life's basic-bare essentials. NOT TO MEAN - hobo or bum or homeless. What does this phrase mean? - 'living close to the ground' or 'I live close to the ground'

• Living close to the ground ESC 24/July/08