I have umpteen projects cookin' right now, so I shouldn't be playing with my camera. But how else is a person supposed to show her mother?! This is for you, Mom.
Star of the East
Jenny posted her thoughts about this song questioning the theology of same. It really got me to thinking about some of the old songs/carols we sing so often. I realize that sometimes the poetry kind of takes precedence over accuracy. So I am posting the lyrics here to let us see for ourselves. … Continue reading Star of the East
Found On The Office Wall Downstairs
People are often unreasonable and self-centered Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. … Continue reading Found On The Office Wall Downstairs
A Chimney Fire @TheStoneHouse
It all started with a lovely warm fire in our sitting room stove this morning. Of course, Elv and I had no idea that we were creating the setting for a fire call. Just a nice morning of coffee and quiet time by the fire. … Continue reading A Chimney Fire @TheStoneHouse
The Family Picture 2011
Merry Christmas.
Christmas Mittens
For Gwen
Progress In December
A light snow is falling outside all day, recoating the six lovely inches that fell late Saturday night. We woke up Sunday morning to a changed scenery. THIS snow will stay. In our story hour book, we have gotten Ben Hur off the galley ship and adopted and enriched by one, Arrius.… Continue reading Progress In December
A Skiff Of Snow And Other Stuff of December
All we have is a skiff of snow. Not enough for anything but making the back roads slick and to be able to say that there IS snow. Not enough to play in, or make a snow man of, or plow even. I doubt you can measure it although I saw that someone… Continue reading A Skiff Of Snow And Other Stuff of December
Pine Cones Again
Here's a link to the pinecone curing post for those of you who had more questions.
The Days Between
We have three short weeks between the two holidays in which to have good school, bake Christmas cookies, listen to Christmas music, and plan and prepare for our family Christmas events. I enjoy these days. Today is Monday after Thanksgiving and the boxes and bins of Christmas decorations have been dug up and are… Continue reading The Days Between
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