There’s something to be said for the tenacity of our ancestors through our DNA
It’s In Our Blood… Thank You Pioneer Ancestors!
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Just A Little Photo Fun
Simple items create beautiful interest when paired with like subjects, color combinations, or poses.
My Autumn Basket List
When it comes to seasons, there's not much I love more than the first, almost imperceptible noticings of the coming fall. The cooler nights, the crickets' incessant chirp, dewy mornings, flocking starlings that cover the yard searching for insects to fill up on for their journey, the sweet smell of hay being mown and stored … Continue reading My Autumn Basket List
Zucchini Marathon
Today I woke with a mission: Zucchini! While my garden was sadly unproductive this year (thank you very much crafty groundhog!) we have a neighbor that delighted in sharing his abundance of zucchini, yellow squash, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cookies with Pecansand tomatoes. And I, for one, am grateful! One of my secret joys is … Continue reading Zucchini Marathon
Forest Nursery: Waldkindergarten
Early today while lingering in bed over my morning coffee, I came across a wonderful, brief article highlighting Waldkindergarten or Forest Nursery, which originated in Germany. These outdoor schools for little ones bring kids to nature and allow them to freely explore and learn through play. Climbing trees, wading in creeks, turning over rocks … Continue reading Forest Nursery: Waldkindergarten
Simple Lessons
Oh my. Since before the holidays my life has been a blur. A whirlwind of to-do's, obligations, anything but living the simple life I so desire to accomplish. To be honest, January was the first month since I started this little blogging endeavor that I didn't write a thing. Oh, often I've felt inspired but … Continue reading Simple Lessons
How Did The Summer Elude Me?
As I sit here on the back porch this early Saturday morning in August, and think back over the past few months, I wonder just where did the summer go? In our neck of the woods we were met with an entire month of rain to kick off the season, which continued intermittently throughout July. … Continue reading How Did The Summer Elude Me?
A Neighborly Shout Across the Fence
Hello all! Hoping you'll choose to join me on this journey to simplicity of living. Getting back to nature, doing things you love, spending time with family, friends and neighbors and just plain slowing down the pace of life when you can. We all know there are crazy, hectic times when you feel like the … Continue reading A Neighborly Shout Across the Fence