My son and his beautiful family are with us during this Christmas and New Year season. My cup overflows with goodness and blessings. I can already feel the sadness of their departure for home trying to sneak into my emotions, but each time sadness tries to invade I shove it aside so not to dampen [...]
Archive for December, 2008
Wordless Wednesday and Update
Posted in Branches and Roots, Chasing Rabbits, Wordless Wednesday on December 31, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Can you see?
Posted in Chasing Rabbits on December 30, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Until next time…
If you are waiting for something to turn up, try your sleeves. ~ unknown ~
interesting history lesson
Posted in Chasing Rabbits on December 30, 2008 | 6 Comments »
I received this via email this morning…it is an interesting read and food for thought.
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interesting history lesson
It is now closer to reality than you think………….
You’re sound asleep when you hear a thump outside your bedroom door.
Half-awake, and nearly paralyzed with fear, you hear muffled whispers. At
least two people have broken into [...]
Then There Were Three
Posted in Chasing Rabbits, From The Kitchen on December 29, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Moments ago I removed four yeast cinnamon coffee cakes from the oven…The first disappeared in minutes. The recipe was shared by a friend last winter. It was passed down to her by her mother. Laurie’s mom used these delicious cakes to boost her income as she brought up her family as a [...]
Penuche Candy
Posted in From The Kitchen on December 23, 2008 | 3 Comments »
In response my last post Angie asked if Penuche candy is easy to make. It is! It is easy, and it’s quick! It’s so easy to make I don’t think it can be botched like many candies. I’m going to share the recipe and get busy with the rest of my Christmas preparations. (The kids [...]
Daybook, December 22, 2008
Posted in Chasing Rabbits, Simple Woman's Daybook on December 22, 2008 | 4 Comments »
For Today…Monday, December 22, 2008
Outside My Window…Bright sunshine peeks through the trees to the east. It’s work of warming the cold air is cut out for it this morning.
I am thinking…it is only a few more hours until my dear son and his beautiful family arrive for their visit. My heart is filled with joy [...]
Buk, Buk, Buk, Buk, Buuuuuk!
Posted in Chickens and Guineas on December 19, 2008 | 8 Comments »
Over the past few days there’s been some frantic cackling in our chicken coop. Each time we’ve checked the laying boxes feeling sure we’d find an egg. Our hens will be 20 weeks old on the 23rd of this month so we’ve been feeling pretty hopeful we’d have early layers. This morning before I went [...]
A Somber Day
Posted in Chasing Rabbits on December 17, 2008 | 6 Comments »
Lucky is not so Lucky anymore…this video made me laugh till I cried.
Until next time…
Savor life’s little opportunities.
Life List
Posted in Chasing Rabbits on December 16, 2008 | 4 Comments »
my life list
This list has been posted on a several blogs, and I decided to join in this morning. I’ve marked the ones I’ve done in purple.The final 7 are added by me.
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more [...]
Christmas Giveaway Winner
Posted in Giveaways and Exchanges on December 15, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The winner of THE CHRISTMAS SWEATER is Tammy (MyWhirled). Tammy, if you will get your snail mail address to me via email, I’ll send your book on its way to you.
I thank each of you who took part in my Christmas giveaway and wish each of you a very merry Christmas.
The CHRISTMAS SWEATER has [...]




