The First Day of Summer Break
It’s 6:30 am and all is quiet. I’m back in the place that brings me the most peace: my back porch swing. I sit here at other times of the year and find rest but there is something magical about … Continued
Share Four Somethings – April
This month’s edition of Share Four Somethings is going to cover both March and April. I had every intention of doing a share post for March, but you know what they say about ‘good intentions’. Thank goodness for Heather and … Continued
Share Four Somethings – February
Today I’m linking up with my online friend Heather to share my February Four Favorites. It’s a great way to slow down and reflect on the month that whizzed by. Something Loved: Orange Julius and Galentines Day I grew up … Continued
Snowmageddon 2021
If February were a Miss America contest then Arctic Weather is the winner. Texas is standing there with her mouth hanging open as she watches that bitch Arctic Weather take the crown and bouquet of roses. Texas is looking around … Continued
How To Cure An Election Hangover In 3 Easy Steps
To say that election season has been a beat down is an understatement. The political bender we have all been on has left us dizzy, queasy, and disoriented. Regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum I have advice … Continued
Encouraging Books To Read – Social Distancing Day 34
After a month of social distancing with an uncertain future ahead of us, words of encouragement from trusted authors are just what is needed to sooth the soul. This month I’ve read two books that could not have been released … Continued
Five Minute Friday – Crowd
This week’s writing prompt from Kate Montaug Five Minute Friday party is CROWD. I’ve missed the past couple of FMF prompts for various reasons…too lazy, afraid I couldn’t come up with something worthwhile to say in five minutes, or possibly … Continued
Yarn Globe Semi-Fail
Last spring I signed up to have a craft booth in a local county fair style event. Farm Girl Fair is less than a week away and I’m trying not to get nervous about my booth. (If you are in … Continued
Eshet Chayil
Eshet Chayil is Hebrew for a woman of valor. You might know her at the Proverbs 31 Woman. Thanks to Rachel Held Evans I’m starting to understand the woman of valor as so much more than what we modern day … Continued
A short weekend list
I’ll keep this short so you can get back to whatever important internet surfing you were doing. You know, scrolling through FB, reading Onion articles, uploading selfies. Life changing stuff. 1. Saturday morning I was enjoying coffee and a store … Continued