Author: Arla

Bartholomew Cubbins, because of his sticking out feather that looks just like Bartholomew's hat feather. It snows a lot. Even I am satisfied with our snow amounts this winter. How deep it must be by now! Measured in feet, not just inches. The paths to the mailbox and dumpster that Elv keeps open with the… Continue reading More Winter

Piles of snow everywhere make us a wonder-world. The sparkly mounds on the buildings, tipped canoes, and garden trellis create a strange reality. Bits of color peak out here and there. Before the fog cleared away this morning there was snow drifting in the air all around and when the sun finally broke through every… Continue reading Grateful

Magnolia Journal came out last week. So I indulged and bought. Authenticity the theme. Well, that's a fine one for me. I need this. Realness with grace, shared with our family, friends, and the rest of the world. Monday morning. My phone gives me this line every morning. It's there right away when I check… Continue reading Top Stories for Your Morning

Write Your Story. That's the marvelous expectation of Word Press each time I open it up to blog. So here we are post polar vortex, nestled under a foot of snug snow with more cold to keep us tucked in. This week has been a perfect collection of winter pursuits: store re-set, home comforts, and… Continue reading Winter Week Wrap-up

It was already getting colder on Monday, with a polar vortex headed our way and by Tuesday night deeply sub-zero degrees were predicted. The wind chills were going to make it memorable, I mean, record breaking in terms of winter coldness. I enjoy dramatic winter weather from inside our fine old house with a wood… Continue reading The Last of January

I love hosting little coffee times with my people. It is fun to mop and wax the entry floor to a beautiful sheen after all that sand and salt. And to light candles and set the coffee table up in pretty dishes and silverware in anticipation. Lisl and Kristine each made a cheese cake. Amy… Continue reading January Inspiration