This is what you get when the rain dumps all the rose bushes down on to the ground right at blooming time. The smell is enchanting though. Glorious imperfection.
Summer Tablescape
On my table this morning. The local advertiser which we seldom look at because FB Marketplace, right? Last year's escrow activity from the bank because we own this beautiful old stone house in the Northwoods. Classy napkin rings because sometimes you have to lay a lovely table and breathe a bit. The very last, last… Continue reading Summer Tablescape
Gracious Living
We had a rainy week and cool days. So I found an excuse to light candles during grey hours. And there was time to do a bit of sewing. One day I baked cookies in Amy's little kitchen for her cookie jar, well ... really the cookies were for Tim and the boys. The frequent… Continue reading Gracious Living
Our Rich and Varied Life
We took a little trip to see the Nebraska part of our family, taking two granddaughters along. An evening hour in the pasture after a busy day was relaxing. The children were pulling up masses of these flowers and wearing them in thick ropes on heads and waists. It was almost surreal. Sweet clover and… Continue reading Our Rich and Varied Life
Peony Blooming Time
It's that time of year. Peonies are blooming. Ants are invading our house. The garden is up, ready for hot sunny days for leaping into full fledged plants and crops. The grass is always in need of mowing. The patio is all set for sitting and we're too busy and so are the mosquitoes. Same… Continue reading Peony Blooming Time
The Cabin
Sometimes we are asked about our cabin. People wonder different things about it. We try to explain that it's off the grid and rather unfinished. We realize in those moments that we don't have ready pictures either, though we have ten plus years of pictures, actually. So I'll attempt to do a little show and… Continue reading The Cabin
Good Good Father
Sitting at baggage claim waiting on granddaughter Gwen and nephew Keagan to show up. I drove down here by myself to pick them up praying about this part. I kind of get a kick out of city driving, but I dislike trying to make connections at the curb. So I decided ahead that I'm just… Continue reading Good Good Father
Summer Day At Home
Actually, I did go over to have coffee with Amy this morning, because she invited me. Monday came around with an open schedule. I woke up realizing that I didn't have anything pending: nobody coming, no babysitting, no need to cook or clean. So I was free to take my time doing my morning things.… Continue reading Summer Day At Home
Almost Through May
In the end, May has been a quick exchange of quiet spring to lush June-like green and glory. Now we're mowing the grass every few days. Trees are leafed out. And the patio flowers planted. The church calendar was too full, but it all took place with or without us while we did our best… Continue reading Almost Through May
What I Really Wanted To Say
I've been thinking about this for a long time. I knew I wasn't nailing it all along last summer while I prepared to give the workshop. And then, the moment it was over I knew what I had really wanted to say and couldn't figure out how to. What a fiasco. I still lay awake… Continue reading What I Really Wanted To Say
Stone House Scribblings 