Well, last week we had our taxes prepared. Before you all think we are way ahead of the game, I must explain: full time farmers have to file their taxes …
Passing Down Our Stuff
At 58 years old, I’m facing a crisis that none of my ancestors had. Too much stuff! Ok, arguments can be made against that, but honestly, I plan to make …
Trends and Keeping Up
When I was a young married woman, I remember shopping for colors and designs with which to decorate our home. Did I realize how much I was influenced in making …
Quote
To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts- such is the duty of the artist. – Schumann 1856
Inspiration
Inspiration. An ounce of inspiration is worth more than a pound of scolding and finger pointing to motivate me. How about you? You can tell me I need to clean …
The Principle of the Path
As we are in graduation season, I’ve been thinking of what I would say to a graduating senior. No, I haven’t been invited to speak at a graduation since my ...
Burdens are Things God Turns into Wings
After my last post, I was reminded of this poem that I've always liked by Helen Steiner Rice. Enjoy.... Burdens Are Things God Turns Into Wings By Helen Steiner Rice ...
How God Works through a Seed
How God works…through a seed. I remember as a child in elementary school my teacher telling us how plants came to grow on an island formed by volcanic eruptions …
Photos
Photos “Say cheese!” Photos. What a treasure to have photos! Because of photos, I can see what my parents and grandparents looked like as a child. I can see what ...
Fresh Start
Happy New Year! What does this turning of the calendar mean? When I was younger, I would get my emotions all wrapped up in this turning of the year. It ...
Thankful Harvest
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Who Needs God?
Who Needs God? I was raised in the church, being told things (or at least implied things) about God as I grew up, that I later realized were not entirely …
Replace or Repair?
You’ve heard it a million times. “This new appliance is only expected to last you an average of 10 years.” Ten years? That didn’t used to be the case. My …
Mileage Milestone
A while back, my trusty green 2000 Pontiac Montana van and I hit a milestone. But first, let’s go back and tell you how we met…. My new cars usually …
Back in the Saddle
OK, I'm stepping back in the saddle. Seems I've struggled with keeping blogging on my radar. Although there are many reasons, I'll blame my beautiful daughter-in-law. I love to call ...
Receive Before You Can Give
Looking towards the Christmas season, I’m reminded of all of the pressure for creating the perfect Christmas. Feeling it? It’s even harder when life issues pull our attention away from ...
Dedication of the Bowery Quilt
Recently I finished a project. I didn’t document the progress, because I started it last year before I had my website up and running. Last year on July 25th, I ...
Too Much Information
I remember when I was a junior in high school. Mr. Colatruglio, my history teacher, had us prepare a presentation for the class on the history ”of something.” I chose …
Too Many Choices
After my last post on Too Much Stuff, I continue with another observation….Too Many Choices. I went to the grocery the other day. I went to buy some Cheez-Its for ...