Category Archives: Life

A Busy Holiday Break

After Stella’s two weeks off from school for her Christmas break, life is getting back to normal. Nothing new to share with you (well I did share a few new things the past 2 weeks) – but for the most … Continue reading

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A New Year

We have a book of Earth Prayers on our dining room table. Each evening before we begin our meal, we open to a random page and read the prayer.  We are not religious and we do not go to church, … Continue reading

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Gratitude

This is my 500th post!  I am thankful to those of you who follow me, share my recipes, crafts,life stories with others.  I am grateful for what I, for being able to have dreams and aspirations and to see some … Continue reading

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Crop Mob?

Living in a rural area – I have found that I have become more isolated.  This is not necessarily by choice, but because of distance to others and the amount of work it takes to keep up a house and … Continue reading

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What Kind Of Bite Is That?

Stella texted me yesterday morning saying she must have slept funny because she had a red mark on her neck and it hurt.  She also sent along a  photo.  I texted back and told her that it was not from … Continue reading

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Hopes And Dreams So Close To Becoming Reality!

This Monday, if everything goes as planned – I will be the owner of a house and land!  After looking at many properties in the area, hopes and dreams are so close to becoming a reality.  It still seems surreal … Continue reading

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Monticello – Need I Say More?

Last Friday I went with Stella on her school trip to Monticello.  I think I was more excited about the trip than Stella and counted down the days.  The alarm went off at 4:30 and we were out of the … Continue reading

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A Blue Ribbon At The Science Fair

Less than 2 weeks ago Stella came home and told me that she had a science fair project that she needed to do and it was due on April 4!  First thought that came to me was thanks for the … Continue reading

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The First Hike Of The Season

The first day of Spring was March 20 – but with our weather you would not think so.  On Thursday, April 4 the weather changed and we were under a winter storm warning.  We had sleet, freezing rain, snow and … Continue reading

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Uhauls’ Lack Of Customer Service

Moving is never an easy thing to do – the packing, the logistics, leaving of friends and familiarity, the learning of a new home and location.  Nerves are already on edge and emotions tend to come to the surface easier … Continue reading

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