Stone House Scribblings

Having said all that yesterday about traditions transitioning ... and not to unsay it ... some things should never change. There should always be the anticipation of Jesus' second coming along with the celebration of His first. That is the whole point, right? There should always be the joy in our hearts and with each… Continue reading Christmas Unchanging

Our family is growing up and changing. Eleven Christmases ago we all lived under one roof. We had a gift exchange and pie and snowplay. We seldom traveled to see extended family because those people of our families are scattered all over the US and were busy having their own Christmas times  and traditions. Life… Continue reading Family Tradition Transitions

     The gray days of early winter cause SAD weeks before its time these last few weeks. Ennui threatens my soul. For the first time ever I understand those who mourn in winter for the loss of sunshine outside, and thus, inside the mind and soul.  The sun has refused to shine day after day… Continue reading Sunshine, Son-shine Needed

I did a bit of Christmas decorating this week. Decorating for Christmas for us means that we create little shelf vignettes of snowflakes, berries, pine, lace, glimmer and creches.  Cabin style and perfect for this family. Last year I added a box of old letters and post cards that Elv's mother had accumulated over the… Continue reading Christmastime Scribblings

Second attempt. It makes me feel like a newbie to blogging to have my first disappear. Entirely.  So yes, we went hunting. Well, Elv, Josh, and Brad hunted. We girls stayed at home in the cabin and baked cookies and sipped coffee. Elv cooked our breakfasts each morning while Francis made the other meals. Which… Continue reading Hunting

I have been wondering about these words from the herald angels that night to the shepherds. I want some. Everyone wants peace on earth. I think I've hunted most diligently this past year for my bit of peace on earth. I want to be "at peace" with all my people. I like "peace and quiet"… Continue reading Peace On Earth