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A Busy Day - This morning when I walked it was 35 degrees, cloudy, and windy. Walked around one cemetery, then over to the ball park, back to the other cemetery and the...

Simple Home-Cooked Comfort in the Slow Cooker - In a homestead kitchen, there’s nothing quite like the warmth of a simple, home-cooked meal simmering away in the slow cooker. These recipes bring togeth...

Thankful Thursday November 14, 2024, A Fall Birthday Table from the past - *The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.* *Psalm 28:7 N...

On the Journey of 1100 Miles - Part of my mileage on Sunday I didn't dream that in December 2016 when I first decided to walk 1,000 miles in 2017, I would still be walking in 2024. N...

Thanksgiving Tablescapes on TFT - Thanksgiving Tablescapes on TFT[image: Thursday Favorite Things. Share NOW. #linkyparty. #TFT #thursdaayfavoritethings #eclecticredbarn] Happy Thursday and ...

inside out - Reveling in refreshment Rain wash away Every impure thought Each false accusation And leave me Cleansed From the Inside out

Sub in a Tub - “Sub in a Tub” is a low-carb, bread-free take on a classic sub, loaded with deli meats, fresh veggies, and cheese. Pair it with homemade vinaigrette or r...

Thankful Thursday - This has felt like a little bit of a busy, quick week. Monday was Veterans Day so my husband was off. This week I am thankful for.. ~ time with my hu...

Blue Christmas Woodland Powder Room, Christmas Home Tour, 2024 - Welcome to my Christmas Blog, A Debbie-Dabble Christmas!! I am so happy you decided to stop by my Christmas Blog!! Every room in...

For Thursday, November 14th, 2024 - ON THE BRIGHT SIDE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH, 2024 *The moments of our lives may be bright with possibility, dark with fear or sadness, or e**ven plain ...

12 Easy Thanksgiving Desserts without an Oven: Because You Have Better Things to Do - I don't know about you, but Thanksgiving in my house is always a bit of a whirlwind. Between cooking the main course, prepping all the sides, and trying ...

No Greater Love - Last evening I joined a few friends for prayer. I am always blessed to join a prayer gathering. “ I promise that when any two of you on earth agree about...

Overnight Coffee Cake - This is one of my very favorite sweet breakfast recipes. As we gear up for the holidays it's something that everyone needs in their recipe box! *Here...

Night travels - Traveling in our Airstream I'm always stunned at the beauty of the night sky. Skywatch Friday

Rain - The rain is turning the grass green and the grass is growing. I am not getting the lawn mower out again. The few leaves that were in our yard and on ...

CAROLS. - Isn't it lovely to see our beautiful Princess of Wales looking so happy to be back in the role as a working Royal. Here she is getting things organised ...

Truth for Today #122 - Thursday November 14th On Thursdays my posts will include verses that stood out in my readings from the Bible during week. One, two, three or maybe more. I...

Mohs - the procedure... - The thing I was most dreading about the mohs procedure were the numbing shots. After three cutting sessions with my dermatologist in the past two years, ...

Pecan Harvest and our Christmas Kitchen! - Louis Dean is the very BEST pecan picker ever! I worked in the laundry room all day dressing it up for Christmas while he went out to the driveway about 4...

- *Our first port was at Breisach, Germany where we took a morning tour up into the mountains to The House of Black Forest Cuckoo Clocks. As a child I was...

Gift for Life - Once again, I had the privilege of having lunch and a day out with my dear friends. We went to a neighboring town and enjoyed a wonderful lunch at the...

The Wallace Collection - Last Thursday was my daughter's birthday. We had a lovely day in London starting with breakfast at My Place cafe in Soho. We both had pancakes with maple s...

Vogels Spotten op de Veluwe - Vakantie! Dus ik dacht: lekker vogels kijken, gewoon vanaf de bank. Lees tot het eind, dan weet je wat welk vogeltje ik voor het eerst zag 🐦✨! 👇 Gewoo...

MELT MY HEART - How we love these great grandbabies. Doesn't this melt your heart. Nathaniel loves bath time. Our daughter Michel, and her two youngest grandbabies. ...

Off to Ireland: Part 7! - We woke in the morning to a grey day in Killarney. At least it wasn't raining. Breakfast was wonderful. honey straight from the honey comb We hopped ...

Tree Again, Gray Ball of Fur, Christmas Decor Inside and Outside - *On Monday evening, as I stated* *yesterday, it* *started...* *The holiday deconrating. * *[image: May be an image of christmas tree]* *I did end up coming ...

Just A Thought ... It Is Enough - Years ago, when my first three were little, I was packing up Christmas on a quiet January day. I remember realizing that, believe it or not, no one out...

Sewing Pattern Journals - Hello my friend ! I'm back with another Junk Journal. If you like thrifting like I do, you probably find patterns available all the time for about a ...

The Appearance of Death, chapter 12 - * (To see links to all previous chapters, please click on the header title in the bar above.)* Chapter 12 I walked home early that afternoon, too exhau...

Special Blessings from Still Waters Pond - A little abstract beginning to our day... What's that, you say? Well, believe it or not, that is the three sand hill cranes flying over Still Waters Pond...

Hodgepodge - Happy Hodgepodge Wednesday! As ever, thanks to Joyce for continuing to facilitate ... 577 weeks now. Wow! 🤎 What's something you think is under a...

PICK YOUR FAVORITE THANKSGIVING TABLE & A NEW FAMILY MEMBER - Several of you have reached out to me via email and in the comments asking for another PICK YOUR FAVORITE~ Who knew y'all would enjoy this so much? Th...

Appreciating The Hodgepodge - Welcome to this week's edition of The Wednesday Hodgepodge. If you've answered today's questions add your link at the end of my post, then leave a commen...

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #577 - Thank you Joyce. To join in click HERE 1. What's something you think is under appreciated. Explain. *I'm drawing a blank here. Looking forward to seeing...

November Walks - Days of grey gloom with dashes of gold. That sums up November so far. On a grey morning we walked along the waterfront. Flat sea. Horizon indistinct. ...

Sensational Cemetery - A couple weeks ago, our local cemetery was looking so splendid in fall colors. We drove in to take closer looks. The fence around a cemetery i...

Tuesday 4, Wednesday Hodgepodge - Happy 17th Birthday to my grandson Eddie. His uncle and aunt took him out on Thursday and the rest of us went to Downtown Disney on his birthday this past...

Gathering the Moments | October 2024 - Still gathering the moments . . . and I am nearly caught up to the present! *October* was a beautiful beginning: a visit from a longtime friend, pu...

Beauty for Ashes - I love Jesus. He has given me beauty for ashes (Isaiah 61) and peace, hope, love for those I once could not forgive.He makes all things new. Truly, He doe...

Hostess Gifts - I hope all is well in your world. We have been enjoying some gorgeous weather here in North Texas. On Saturday, the Mister and I went on a wonderful...

Where I've been - Hello Friends, I just wanted to pop on real quick and explain where I've been. What started out as a scratchy throat last Sunday developed into a fu...

Veteran's Day - Today we honor and say thank you to all who have served our nation in the armed forces. I know a lot of veterans, and I am thankful for their servic...

{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 11/11/2024 } - Good morning everyone! Happy Veteran's Day to all the amazing veterans in our country. I want to send out a special thank you to my husband Curt, for his...

Monday Morning Encouragement -- Care and Share - "And he stayed two full years in his own rented quarters and was welcoming all who came to him, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching concerning th...

PRODUCTIVE FALL DAYS OF BAKING AND PREPARING FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON - Good Morning Kindred Spirits.... how are your days this November? You know, the days of growing older and retirement are a strange time of life....you look...

Honoring Daddy On Veterans Day - Welcome sweet friends. Today is Veterans Day, a day which is set aside for us to celebrate, honor, and pay respect for America’s veterans. “Have I not comm...

Pumpkin Scones - Oh Fall, why can't you stay here for a while longer?? Continue Reading>>

Lest We Forget... - Today is Remembrance Sunday...Growing up in the Uk..I would proudly don my poppy and join others marching in the parade to the cenotaph to lay wreaths and...

HIDDEN THINGS COME TO LIGHT - Back in 2013, when I was struggling with depression and a bunch of regrets over the poor choices made in my youth that had led me to that point, I started...

I got nothing... - * It has been a pretty stressful week. I'm afraid I don't have anything to report. * *I hope you have a fabulous week. *

Making Home a Refuge - LOC: Sitting by the fireplace around 1925. On a recent trip, I stopped at one of the historic 1800's homestead museums, here in Vermont. This was on our...

Psalm 62:5-6 - *Praise Almighty GOD for His strength and guidance in our lives!*

Sunday Scripture - It's time for another Sunday Scripture! This is another post in what will be an ongoing series on my simple study of Psalms. You can see a copy of t...

Fairytale Forest - Let's walk on Scrub Jay Way today! It's a trail that I take often and one I named myself. And indeed I DID see Florida Scrub-Jays on this hike but they...

I love Fall y'all - I love Christmas but I want to enjoy every little bit of fall and Thanksgiving especially. While in the process of wiping down my steps, I noticed how p...

Creating a Charming Ruffled Christmas Tree - It's November and even though I don't start my Christmas decorating until Thanksgiving weekend, I definitely start crafting it much sooner! This is an eas...

November Prime Purchases - And, here we are, the first Monday of November and, might I add, the day before one of the biggest elections of our time. Anyhooooo......... I'm adding ...

Beginning of November- goodbye pumpkin - I’m someone who likes to put holidays away as soon as they are over, or as soon as possible. I had no Hallowe’en decorations up because we weren’t hom...

A time for everything... - Today was my last day of work, I'm officially retired! I've worked as a nurse for many years; I worked for 10 years at a hospital on the ortho neuro floo...

October Ocean - October is beginning to be one of my favorite times to go to the beach. The stores and gift shops are bursting with scents of Autumn. The air is cool but...

The Wedding Cake - Every evening as we get prepare to wind down and get ready for bed we each take a turn sharing three things we enjoyed about our day. Steven's turn came an...

Halloween Greetings - The morning started on a foggy note. I went trick or treating for my morning cup of coffee. The trees are well into their autumn color change. Once the fog...

Tuesday 4 -Personally Speaking - Personally Speaking Hosted by Annie~ Welcome back to Toni Taddeo's Tuesday 4. We have come to the final week in the lovely month of October. Halloween is da...

October Celebrations - Acknowledging birthdays and anniversaries are important. I take none of them for granted. I know being married for 57 years is one of my greatest bless...

Here I am... - A couple of you have checked in on me, I have been mighty busy since my last post. Tracy and I always spend a day at the Yellow Daisy Festival. We laug...

OCTOBER DELIVERIES! - October has been a month of exciting deliveries, within just days of each other! You may have noticed I haven't posted as much recently, and that is beca...

Our Home's History - This is our home in October 1973 It was a parsonage in a town about 45 miles from where we live. We did not purchase it at this time. We purchase...

Pumpkin Time... - My daughter has these boo letters now. I have given away most of my decorations. Just not into doing holiday stuff as much as seasonal decor. So my fl...

The last trip of the season . . . - Hello! Well, it's been a week since we returned from the last camping trip of the season. Can I just say that it's been a whirlwind ever since. We...

Thankful Thursday - Today, I am thankful for hearing from both of my girls this morning and that they and their families are safe. God was so good to us and I praise Hi...

Prayers please! - Written by Sue, Monday, September 30, 2024 partly sunny, warm, humid, temps. 86+ today Hello dear Friends, First things first, our thoughts and prayer...

Get Your House In Order... - [image: God's Beautiful Evening Sunset, Living From Glory To Glory Blog] Every Man is made for his own time and Work... J. R. Miller Every day we are ...

Hiking Trip! - Well I guess once a month is not terrible. But I have a fun post about my trip. Last week on Sunday before Labor Day, I drove with 5 other hiking la...

Right Here, Right Now - *What I'm wearing*... gold and white flower print sundress (it's hot here today!) *What I'm reading*... *A Light in the Window* by Marion Kummerow *W...

For The Bees - I wanted to set a table with a bee theme this summer but had not gotten around to it. I dithered over purchasing a La Rochere carafe or some glass bowls t...

Glorious garlands part 4 - One final post about Glorious Garlands, the little booklet I found in a 1999 *Family Circle* magazine. There is actually even a bit more to this book...

Catching Up - *Father's Day Picture* Kimmy and her gang ~****~ Last day First day *First and Last Day of school pictures* Todd's chi...

A Change - *Blogging was different when I made my first post in mid-2008. I've thoroughly enjoyed it as a way of communication and treasure the many readers with who...

Howdy and Happy Summer!! - Hello dear ones! I hope you’re all doing well and that you’re enjoying this summer season! I’m stopping by because I’m considering getting my blog going ...

Harvey Dent {07/21/2013 - 06/10/2024} - I know I said I was going to do a weekly check in on this blog & then stopped around the end of March. That's really when the wheels started to shak...

Clotheslines used to tell the story! - *When that's all done," said Ma, "I want a clothes-line."* *~ Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairie* *Oh no, I never do much ironing, except...

chipping out and dripping fog! - Finally a little bit of mud and slush. After an icy, Arctic 3 weeks we're having the kind of fogs you see in a whaling movie. And the precipatation shi...

Introducing Polly - I started my January off by getting a puppy. It has taken me a week to get to the computer. She just doesn't like my office. I have her in here right ...

Gratitude - With social media it's very easy to fall into the trap of the need for a bigger home, fancier items and so forth. As easy as it is to fall into the trap...

Foto Friday 11 ~ Oh Deer Me - My son Michael sent some critter photos that he has taken recently around his place. Outsmarted by a raccoon! Sometimes in the chaos of life,...

Always playing the catch-up game! - After going several months without posting, I’m feeling the need to keep a record of some of life’s happenings this past year. So many changes in life, s...

- Summer Flowers Due to knee problems, I couldn't work outside much this year. I planted my flowers on the porch in containers. They did well! Blessings on a...

The Word of Our God Stands Forever - Hi Dear Readers, How have you been? Summer is nearly over. Fall begins in a week and a day, and I return to work. God has been good to me. I had a wonderf...

Yes! It Could! - Most every day, I make/take the time to read the selections from the read-through-the-Bible plan I have used the last few years. This morning I noticed...

An Update For Friends of Vee - This is Abby from Little Birdie Blessings, with some news about our dear friend Vee. On Sunday, July 23, 2023, Vee peacefully left this earth for her Hea...

A Prescription for Ice Cream - Internet image Perhaps dentists are the ones who most often prescribe ice cream for their patients, or surgeons for those who've had their tonsils remo...

A Prescription for Ice Cream - Internet image Perhaps dentists are the ones who most often prescribe ice cream for their patients, or surgeons for those who've had their tonsils remo...

It’s a GIRL - We’re expecting baby #7!! We found out it’s a precious baby girl!! I’m due in early December. Lulu and Ila are so excited to have another sister. Lulu will...

I've Moved to Youtube! - Hi, farm friends! I've started a youtube channel, "My Own Little House." If you want to keep up with what's happening with us and with our property, cli...

Twenty Five Years . . . - Good Morning, back for some “quick pics!” First picture is from twenty five years ago and “Mister Irish” and Lynne were dressed in our best for a Mercy Ho...

OPEN and CLOSED DOORS - Hello, friends…long time no hear from me. I just can’t seem to find the motivation to write and lately no time to write either. But I think my life ...

Learning to live - I turned 50 in December of 2021 and although everyone said that 50 is awesome... I just wasn't feeling it. Fifty. I hated it. My dad passed wh...

Simple Days - Valentine's Day is coming to an end for the year 2023. With much thought and prayer, Simple Days will be coming to an end as well. This will be my la...

The High Country - Happy February to you! It is still very cold here in Northern Colorado, but blue skies are back and that helps everyone feel better. However, it is Coyot...

Catch Up Time - Hello dear friends. First things first I want to thank you for all your kind comments on my last post back in July regarding my husband's passing and the...

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A Journey of Faith: A Promise Kept - A journey of faith began for me in 1980. At that time I longed to have a godly marriage, children and see the miraculous and transforming work of the Ho...

New Products - September 2, 2022 Good afternoon. I'm blogging a wee bit late today. I've been watching TV and it's been fun. They're showing a lot of old "Golden Gir...

~ Summer Scrapbook 2 ~ - Beautiful summer sky. I can't remember a year when I've enjoyed summer as much as I am enjoying this summer. Sitting at the kitchen table, I can...

Cake Mix Upsize - Stuff is shrinking. I’m sure you noticed. If you are like me, you have a special recipe or two that begins with a cake mix. Since baking ratios are impor...

A Time to Say Good-bye! - *I honestly believe that we all have something we can be grateful for, even when everything seems to be falling apart! If we set our minds on what we are...

Little Glitch- - Hello friends! I was set to blog about our vacation to Anna Maria Island in Florida, which was fantastic, but I’m under the weather. I’ve had this naggi...

Danish Strawberry Porridge | Jordbaergrød Opskrift - Happy summer! I hope you are all enjoying this special, magical time of year. I am so grateful for the sunshine, beautiful flowers, and fresh fruits and ...

- Hello everyone I hope that all is well with everyone. I have been sick for a couple of weeks now. The boys got Covid from going to a family birthday ...

Progress in the Courtyard! - It was so nice to look out my bedroom window this morning and see the Clematis blooming instead of a pile of snow. It is a rainy day again but I stil...

9 Fine Tips: How to Get Rid of Mice Smell in House - Wondering how to get rid of mice smell in house? I know it is not fun to have this stink. Allow me to share to ... Read more

The Sleepover - Saturday was a huge day at the shop. We had prepped for it all week…Pretzel Fest 2022. We made two dips for the event. The first was Chocolate Chip Cook...

- *I want to brag a little about one of my granddaughters - Grayce.* *She was selected as a State Senator for her class at MTSU. Not only did she do a goo...

Moving Day - Hey everyone, I launched my new blog home today. Nothing fancy...just a little more me, I hope. Come visit me! *In My Shoes*

It's been way too long... - If anyone still reads my blog, I am thankful for my friends. You may wonder where I have been and what I was doing? Need I say more than "Covid 19" has str...

It was supposed to be a little break… - and it turned out to be a whole lot longer. There’s a lot to say and a lot that has happened, but the most important thing is that I am sorry for aban...

Merry Christmas - I’m stopping in to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! I’m sure you all have wonderful plans filled with family, food, and fun. We’ll be at the farmhouse an...

Anything Goes Pink Saturday - Trust everyone enjoys Beverly's pink Show today. You can find it at http://howsweetthesound.typepad.com/my_weblog

"Ah, lovely October..." - "...as you usher in the season that awakens my soul, your awesome beauty compels my spirit to soar like a leaf caught in an autumn breeze and my heart t...

A Goodbye Blog Post - I have decided to leave the blogging world. I have thought about it for a while and now that my grands are getting bigger, they are not thrilled with Na...

My Blog Has Moved.... - I have officially moved my blog.... https://thekindredschoolroom.blogspot.com Hope you join me there!! ~Heather

An Ideal Optimist Hodgepodge - Visit Joyce and join the fun! 1. Realist, idealist, optimist, pessimist...which one are you? Elaborate. I am a realist. At least I think I am. I ca...

British Christmas Cake Recipe - You may recall that I posted this recipe some years ago, but since I just posted the photo on Instagram and a couple people asked me for the [extremel...

A Fond Farewell - Well, I went and did something I said I would never do. I just disappeared with no explanation. Sorry about that. It's been almost 2 years since I p...

Feather your Nest Friday, 25th September. 2020. - Come with me.... The Bluebirds are Nesting on the Farm.

Hello to all - To all my sweet and loyal blogging friends....💗 As you know, after Mr. Sweet passed 3 years ago, I lost my mojo for blogging. I am so sorry. I've tried...

Strawberry Days Garden Tour. . . - Hello my friends, The world has been a crazy place lately, but that doesn't mean we can't have fun! If you know me, you know how much I love gardenin...

Baby Bunnies!! New Post at Little Portion Cottage - The Baby Bunnies are peeking out! Visit Them Here! I have decided to to return to blogging at my spring/summer blog Little Portion Cottage. It will be a ...

Backing Away from This Culture of Hate - I am an enneagram 9---the peacemaker. Those who understand the enneagram know that 9's absolutely cannot stand conflict. We will do virtually anything to...

I can not stay................. - . Though it is *not* perfect, I love my Country. . Righteous, peaceful protests, over the horrendous murder of George Floyd, have been hijacked by criminals ...

First Things First - *Thank you for your prayers, sweet friends!* So...where do I even begin? Most of you know that for the past couple of years I have been having health issu...

First Things First - *Thank you for your prayers, sweet friends!* So...where do I even begin? Most of you know that for the past couple of years I have been having health issu...

Five Minute Friday :: Five - I am linking up with Kate for her Five Minute Friday writing prompt. It’s a weekly challenge – for me anyway – being the wordy girl that I am. I like this ...

Pressure Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup - The other day I was SO COLD I know I was going to have to make a pot of soup for dinner. I searched for an easy chicken recipe since I had plenty of that...

An Overdue Hello and URGENT PRAYER NEED - Hello to anyone that still even has my blog in their feed. I will spare you with all the months of catch up but I come to you all with a prayer request! My...

Changes for 2020 ~ - *It was a cold frosty day as I walked along the creek* *on our quiet mountain road.* *I snapped these photos trying to capture the beauty* *of the icy cove...

Merry Christmas! -

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Farewell...... - I am disturbed by certain "traffic" in my google blog so I am going to just give up my blog...I don't much time for it anyway. I am going to delete it......

Halloween Kitty -

Signing off - I am taking the month of November off from blogging—reading *and* writing. I am sad to leave it behind, even temporarily, but I have a busy month coming ...

GETTING BACK INTO THE STUDIO - I've worked so long at having a booth and now that I no longer have it I've struggled a bit to really get back into my studio and focus! I've been so use...

Words to Live by...Truth - When circumstances in our lives overwhelm us and we don't know what to do, go to Jesus Christ, he is the one that will guard us from our troubles a...

Little Portion Cottage - Dear Ladies, The days have gone by so quickly with all that needs to be done and embracing the joys of ordinary days. I find that I need to take a break f...

We've Moved!!! - Hi All, Thank you for joining us in the past for our blogging journey and would love it if you continue with us now that we've moved to Wordpress. Our new...

"THE MAKEOVER" - *It's time for a makeover !!!* *I was reminiscing over old photographs and realizing just how quickly time passes. Our home has undergone quite a lot of r...

Spring Decor Post - A Living Room Spring Decor Post on my new blog! After a brief respite from writing, I am back again to share a cup of coffee or tea with my dear gentle rea...

What Greater Gift Than The Love Of A Cat - *No home is complete* *without the pitter patter* *of kitty feet.* Guess who turned the big *TWO* on Monday the 25th. . . *Stripester, Duke, and Melly.* ...

Looking up.. - Almost a year and a half has passed since my last post here. So much "life" has happened since then...mostly good and pleasant, praise the Lord, but with a...

Almost good by to January - I haven’t trimmed my roses yet. February is almost here so I need to get busy. I haven’t wrote on this blog since Christmas. I need to decide which one I w...

Motto for 2019: Do It! - Dale and I traveled over 30,000 miles spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ in 2018. We saw more decisions made for Him than in all the years of ministry c...

Nudges from God and My Word for 2019 - Sometimes I feel God talking to me when I’m reading. Sometimes it happens when I’m having a conversation with a close friend. Sometimes I sense His Presenc...

December has arrived! - Hello Friends. It's December and almost time for Christmas. Can you believe it? I know I've been absent for a couple of months but life has been b...

Mother Nature Knows Her Stuff - I thought I'd share some of the action in Musashi's Garden. A little peace and quiet. [image: Monarch] [image: Monarch] [image: Monarch Caterpilla...

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PATRIOTIC DECOR! - Well a couple of weeks have rushed by so I guess it's time to get another post up. I think I remember now one of the many reasons I kind of got away fro...

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Catching Up - The days have flown since my last post and so I have a little catching up to do. We took several days off in March and went to Branson for my birthday ...

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Blue Eggs from Easter Egger Chickens - Hubby said, "I'd like to have some blue eggs one day". Well, that *one day* is here! I am so egg-cited to tell you that we now get one (and sometimes ...

Happy February and John 13:34 - Welcome February! I can’t believe how quickly the new year is already progressing! How are you doing? Have you started a new exercise routine? Are you eati...

Christmas Table with Tartan and Santa - Goodness, I'm still in the hustle and bustle of getting ready for Christmas. My gifts are bought but not one is wrapped. Hope I'm not the only one still in...

So proud of my college boy! - This is my youngest son, Hayden. He's a junior in college studying Natural Resources with a focus in Forest Ecosystems. Last winter he got a fantastic job...

Counting down to autumn - I'm always anxious for my favorite season to arrive. I love everything about autumn. The colors of nature . . . The home decor . . . in the dining room. ...

Grateful! - Grateful. Do we really know what that word means? Are we really grateful? This has been moving through my mind as I hear different people talk. As I la...

Fun Summer Ideas for Homeschool Families! - Another wonderful summer! Full of possibilities. Make it fun for your homeschooler/s. Here's a list of 101 Fun things to do with your kids this summer. Th...

My Encounter With A Former President - Former president, George H. W. Bush is one of the presidents of my time that I would enjoy meeting, which is why my unlikely encounter with him in 2000 re...

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