Category Archives: Friends and Family

A body in motion

Posted on October 14, 2020 by

stays in motion – and boy, the wind was in motion today. I couldn’t get a picture to capture it well, tho. We heard accounts of combine fires getting out of control due to the wind whisking flames through the … Continue reading →

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Full steam ahead on Columbus Day

Posted on October 12, 2020 by

It wasn’t a day off for us. But that isn’t a complaint. It allowed for our sweet niece and great-nephew to ride along with Clint! Before heading into the office this morning, I put pork loin in the slow cooker. … Continue reading →

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Saturday, October 3

Posted on October 4, 2020 by

These pictures are compliments of the farmer himself! This is from Friday. We have two bean heads, so Clint’s dad drives a combine too. Saturday morning was too damp for beans, so they switched to corn. The sun played across … Continue reading →

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Falling back

Posted on November 4, 2018 by

The beautiful season of autumn lets your senses sail away.  Fall in the country has it’s very own smell. The trick is to breathe deeply and notice it! Reminisce a bit, then brush your hands off, and appreciate each beautiful … Continue reading →

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A simple lesson

Posted on September 30, 2018 by

Love the ones that encourage you to bloom. Hibiscus-growing credit: My Mom! Friends, I wish you a blooming good start to your week.

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Shine on

Posted on September 13, 2018 by

Every second I can, I want to enjoy the gorgeous weather we have been experiencing.  Watching Hurricane Florence’s path makes me count my blessings for our delightful weather, while praying for those affected in the myriad of ways a hurricane … Continue reading →

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Puttering

Posted on February 11, 2018 by

Today was a putter day.  One of my favorite types of days.  It was icy and slick out; so the world slowed down and we stayed home. As I was reading some blogs, I remembered that I had Happy photos … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Bug?

Posted on December 10, 2017 by

What is that I feel in the air?  Could it be?  Surely not… Moi?  Feeling … Christmas-y??  I hope it isn’t just a 24-hour bug or something.  I mean, what if the Grinch’s heart really does grow 3 times its … Continue reading →

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New views

Posted on September 26, 2017 by

The “new” old house in town is already changing!  The monstrous yews in front had to go. BEFORE:That picture doesn’t really show how monstrous they were.  They were hide-a-bear big … if we had bears, that is. AFTER:Now, it’s neat and … Continue reading →

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A Happy new home

Posted on September 22, 2017 by

Monday was a big day for our Happy.After the Nativity fiasco in December, Pig-Farmer questioned my ability to get Happy to load in the trailer.  Especially, if Happy had any clue that he was going to the veterinarian’s to get castrated….  … Continue reading →

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