All Things Home and Family
Josh and Francis were here for the weekend again. They have been home often since they married and settled in Nebraska. Of course, we enjoy each visit from our global children.This time Francis was telling me about a spring door-swag she had made. Just coffee filters and some doodads and she was all set. Glue… Continue reading Francis and I Made Some Spring
~ Elv just called to say that they have to shut down now. Which being interpreted is: their woods machines are cutting in too much, the frost being gone, and they have to move out. No more logging today for sure. They'll load the machines onto trucks and move to spring stumpage. Every work… Continue reading Signs of Spring at the Stonehouse
A day at home and a new wall word to play with! Yes! The piano wall needed some help. I have been too preoccupied with other more important things. This morning it suddenly became most important to clean up this house...and the red wax that got dumped several weeks ago on a precious doily now… Continue reading Family Collage
I am unpacking my suitcase today for the second time in a month having visited family in Michigan twice. I'm tired and slow today but feeling richly blest with wonderful memories of eternity-real events. I hope to unpack some of these things here so that we can remember and savor later. A funeral in our family… Continue reading Unpacking
Or a peace offering. Without telling away private things unnecessarily. We had things to talk over and work on. But we had to wait. While things piled up.I have collections: old portraits to frame, tools and projects, knitting and crocheting, writing stuff, crafts, and brainstorms. Scattered hither and thither in stashes throughout this old house.… Continue reading A New Workspace
A Cornell Lab of Ornithology pictureIt is so very cold this morning. Even the fires didn't keep up well last night so we woke to a chilly house. But it is a still morning and the sunshine is brilliant. The pine siskin have been flocking to our feeder and emptying it every day. Brad interrupted… Continue reading The Siskin Outside Your Window
You asked for a blog update of pictures and news. Here it is, Lisl. It will be scattered and disorganized. I have pictures from three different cameras. Here's a slice of our rich and varied life. First, I will give you our list of accomplishments. … Continue reading Crazy February Days
The chickadees seem to be happier on the coldest mornings. They appear to be fluffier and sassier. Unlike us two-legged early birds who wrap cold hands around mugs of hot coffee and huddle by the stove where a new fire crackles. The sun comes up earlier now though. And it is the warmth kind… Continue reading February Winter Days
I asked for a rolling pin rack. Brad crafted this one. It is the time of year when I am suddenly seriously discontent with the house. That unfinished basement is daily being remodeled in my mind. I walk by the pantry and see a million things that belong in the dumpster. Why do we keep all… Continue reading Our Own Canvas
Sitting by the fire for quiet time this Sunday morning is nice. Being sick is not nice, but the fresh flowers, a lit candle and sunshine pouring in the windows are nice. There are some compensations for being sick on Sunday. Waking up later than usual to the sounds of Lance cleaning and… Continue reading Sunday Morning Quiet Time
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