Do you ever have a day when God seems to use an object to teach you a lesson? I had one of those starting with my quiet time early this morning. My day has been focused on mirrors. from pottery barn … [Read more...]
Lighting UP
Things are hopping around the old farmstead this week. I told you months ago that we were planning to remodel our upstairs bathrooms. Well, both of those rooms have now been gutted, and if I ever want them to be finished, I have to make some decisions.Today, I am focusing on the guest bath, which I want to have a vibe sort of like this... or this.I … [Read more...]
Lessons from My Father…..
...in-law.My husband's father passed away last Saturday morning after suffering from Alzheimer's for many years. It was a blessing since he was a Christian who was ready to go home.Of course, it is hard for the family and friends who loved him.Even though he was a complicated man and we didn't have a close relationship, I learned many lessons from observing his life. I thought I would share those lessons today.In random order....1. Hard work pays off. My father-in-law was a farmer who rarely sat … [Read more...]
Kind of Laid Back
"Life on the farm is kinda laid back...."Except for that stress thing.I saw a clip of John Denver early this morning on TV and bits and pieces of his music have been popping into my head ever since.So, I decided it is time for a farm update post.This has just been a crazy growing season with everything about a month ahead of schedule. For the first time EVER we had corn tasseling on June 11. We knew it was going to be early because it was up on March 31, but to actually witness it was just … [Read more...]
I’ll Do That Later, Ok?
Are you one of those people?The one who makes to-do lists, and actually does what she writes down?The kind of person who measures the success of her day by what she accomplishes? The kind who always follows through on her commitments?Obviously, the blog world is full of people who are just like you. I am amazed at the painting, redecorating, crafting, cooking, reading, just plain DOING that some of you describe on your blogs. How you manage to do all that and then BLOG about it is … [Read more...]
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