In 2017, we moved to a house on a larger lot. In 2018, I implemented my dream of having chickens. They are entertaining, excellent pets, and always a source of adventure. Last night we had another night to remember. My chickens have two areas: the run, a huge wire pen, and the coop, where they sleep at night. The large coop has an automatic door, which closes at sunset and opens in the … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Lambs
Remember the old game of gossip, where you whispered something in someone's ear, and by the time the words got all the way around the circle, it was so convoluted it made no sense? For the last two or three years, at Christmastime I’ve received copies of an essay about newborn lambs—the perfect lambs intended for sacrifice—that were swaddled and placed in a manger. The essay says … [Read more...]
A Birthday Wish
December 20, 2021 Happy birthday to me! Today I am three-score and four . . . and I hope the Lord gives me more years to serve him. I’ll never forget the shock I felt a few years ago when I realized that I had entered the latter part of my life. I think it was around fifty . . . suddenly I realized that I didn’t have as many years ahead of me as I had behind … [Read more...]
Nine for the New Year
Over on my Facebook page, I host a giveaway every month--sometimes it's a piece of art, sometimes it's books, sometimes it . . . well, you never know. December's giveaway is nine books--some by me, some by my friends, some about family, some about dogs . . . and entering is as easy as telling someone you love them. Here's the link to my FB page, so just scroll down until you see "Nine for … [Read more...]
Nice to Meet You!
Hello! First, let me thank my friend Lynn Austin, who for seven YEARS has filled this spot on the first and third Monday of every month. I am honored to follow in her experienced steps, and grateful for the opportunity to share some thoughts with you each month. Lynn, thank you for a job well done. You will be missed. If we’ve never met—online or through the pages of a … [Read more...]
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