Passions I can't deny
Posted in Ramblings on Mar 3rd, 2010
With another Writing Your Story class completed, I am still thinking about all of our life stories that need to be told, if not for ourselves, for those we leave behind.
Every day I seem to run into something that tells my story. Just like the other day while cleaning a closet I found these five [...]
Posted in Photography, Ramblings on Feb 23rd, 2010
In an attempt to suck up a few more weeks (months?) of winter, I made a list of ten things I LOVE about winter. Well, here it is, not exactly in order but how they came to me this morning:
Able to wear my Smart Wool socks
Going to bed early and not feeling guilty
Sleeping late and [...]
Posted in Photography, Ramblings, gardening on Feb 9th, 2010
We woke up this morning to another 4 or so inches of snow. Even though I’m ready for spring, it was a beautiful sight.
I couldn’t believe all of the Cardinals at the feeders. They stuck out against all of the snow.
Posted in Ramblings on Jan 28th, 2010
The 2009 ice storm took place a year ago this week. Everywhere we looked we saw branches down and large trees torn in half. Our three large trees near our house, including a huge Mulberry received the most damage on our property, although most of our trees were damaged. With the downed trees, the majority [...]
As I am finishing my catnip mice for my friends’ furry kids, dipping some pretzels, and bagging up the biscotti and lavender bath bags, I am thinking about all of the wonderful homemade/handmade gifts I’ve received over the years. I love homemade presents. I love to make them, receive them, and buy them for gifts.
My [...]
Posted in Ramblings on Nov 24th, 2009
Even before reading the book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver, I’ve been interested in buying more local. This book documents the yearlong story of her family’s journey after moving from Tucson to rural America where they vowed to eat only food that is grown in their garden or their neighbors. If they couldn’t do [...]
