Category Archives: Friends and Family

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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Mondays!

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

Hang in there, friends!  You’ve got this!

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The little things

Posted on February 26, 2017 by

Sometimes, it’s the little things that brighten a week. Like a frosty morning Happy hello. It’s now daylight as I cross the Kaskaskia River on my drive to work. And I love small towns. Especially my small town of Shelbyville. … Continue reading →

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Fall foliage walk-about

Posted on October 24, 2016 by

Well, sort of.  I mean, it is definitely fall and there is definitely foliage. However, much of it is still green. I’m not complaining.  I will take the beautiful weather we’ve been having as long as God lets it stick … Continue reading →

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Beautiful subject – beautiful day – beautiful focus

Posted on April 25, 2016 by

Sunshine, puffy clouds on a blue background, friends, farm animals …. adorableness.  {Sigh}  Although I love the subject of the photos, and I missed her sister not being present, and I caught many great snapshots, something about the profile shots … Continue reading →

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Pursuits

Posted on February 7, 2016 by

Life is full of so many interesting pursuits! How does one have time to pursue them all? Satisfy our curiosity about the world around us?How do we know in which direction we should put our focus? Almost every single day, … Continue reading →

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Crafting in Chaos

Posted on September 5, 2015 by

Crafting had never been a passion of mine.  However, I understand the value of creativity  and getting hands-on experience.  When the boys were young, we would play kids’ songs and bring out the craft supplies.  It was often a chaotic … Continue reading →

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