Just before dawn the last blue moon until January 2, 2018, as it disappeared behind the mountain. Daddy John and Daniel found a few days window of no rain and managed to get my hay field mowed, tethered, put into wind rows and then baled into 5x5 bales. My upper meadow will be done same ... Read More about August 1 and Summer Plays On
The Blue Moon Magic of Dog Days
~ antlered male white tail deer ~ The above photo hasn't anything to do with dogs or blue or moon but it could be argued it is a magical. Let's face it: have you ever seen an antlered male (or any gender) deer urinating? It's rare and this is the first time I've ever seen, or captured in a ... Read More about The Blue Moon Magic of Dog Days
Sabbath Keeping
"His pride led to his downfall. He was unfaithful to the Lord his God." ~ 2 Chronicles 26:16 ~ "Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need." ~ Kahlil Gibran ~ "Too many people spend money they earned... to buy things they don't want ...to ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping
Life Lessons From an Intentional Country Woman
~ photo by Vicki at 2 Bags Full ~ ~ Every trail has a few mud holes, some of them deep. ~ If you loan money to 'friends', expect to lose both. ~ Keep skunks, bankers and the government at a distance. ~Locked gates help thieves make easier decisions. ~Do not corner something meaner than ... Read More about Life Lessons From an Intentional Country Woman
Sabbath Keeping
"Be very careful never to forget what you have seen the Lord do for you. Do not let these things escape from your mind as long as you live! And be sure to pass them on to your children and grandchildren." ~ Deuteronomy 4:9 ~ "Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping
Sabbath Keeping
"Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear not the reproach of man, nor be dismayed at their revilings." ~ Isaiah 51:7 ~ "He warned people to 'count the cost' before becoming Christians."Make no mistake," He says, "if you let me, I will make you ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping
The Cost of Freedom
Contrary to what you might have heard or may want to believe, the Colonies/New World were established to serve as religious sanctuaries. Pennsylvania was established as a Quaker state, Massachusetts as a Puritan state and Maryland as a Catholic state. "Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 ... Read More about The Cost of Freedom
The Best Marigold Hotel…now playing
As I don't have marigolds, day lilies will have to do as I'm watching The Best Marigold Hotel and recognize so many actors from other venues. Penelope Wilton, played Isobel Crowley in Downton Abbey, again playing a crotchety, disagreeable old woman who does not deserve the wonderful husband she ... Read More about The Best Marigold Hotel…now playing
Sabbath Keeping
~ Katie and Daddy, her new FIL ~ "And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh." ~ Genesis ... Read More about Sabbath Keeping
NOTE to Self…Life IS a Dress Rehearsal…
Life most certainly IS a dress rehearsal so keep preparing for a heavenly eternity. Be kind, choose words wisely, especially be careful what you say to yourself. Eat nutritious food, drink lots of water, be moderate in your intake of excellent whisky and dark chocolate. Write letters, send cards and ... Read More about NOTE to Self…Life IS a Dress Rehearsal…