Home & Homestead Living
~ Sam P. Spade, getting bolder as he wanders amongst the sheep ~ Cooler morning weather has arrived, until Indian Summer that is, and puppies are responding by being more energetic than ever. They play like the world is going to end this afternoon, perhaps we should live our lives the same way, eh? Coming home from exercise classes yesterday,…
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While it’s true the blog sphere does have pitfalls and nasty stuff, it’s also true it serves to bring positives and good into people’s lives. It’s sure done that to my life and there is much to be thankful for yesterday, today and tomorrow. Some kind folks have given me some delightful awards and they are all greatly appreciated.A Joyful…
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So, this is why it takes me so stinkin’ long to do virtually anything at the computer. The Awards post isn’t supposed to be up until Monday, tomorrow, but I forgot to do a delayed post option to that effect. Now, I cannot change it without losing all my hard work of the past few hours! I apologize. I hate…
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Love Constraining to Obedience Chorus: To see the Law by Christ fulfilled, To hear His pardoning voice, Changes a slave into a child And duty into choice. 1. No strength of nature can suffice To serve the Lord aright And what she has, she misapplies, For want of clearer light. (Repeat chorus) 2. How long beneath the Law I lay…
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~ The lovely Christmas cactus hangs at the studio, blooming on God’s time, not man’s time. ~ Ahem…clearing throat. By now it’s apparent I am not very good at group blog entries and, for that reason, I’m giving up the Friday Fiber Arts Carnival. I’m the weak link, have been from the start, and every Friday, to do a group…
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~ Zinnia, one of God’s happy flowers ~ I’ve been absent for a few days so this entry will be long, a catch-up post, if you will. I’m in need of a seated rest period and updating my blog is one guaranteed way to grab some chair rest. It seems like the more I get done, the more there is…
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~ The Cove ~ Be Still My Soul “Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side.Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.Leave to thy God to order and provide;In every change, He faithful will remain.Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly FriendThrough thorny ways leads to a joyful end. Be still, my soul: thy God doth…
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~ The Cove, photo taken earlier this evening. ~ Matthew, computer doc, brought my power pack back…all fixed. Yadda, yadda, yadda is what he said was wrong; all I know it’s working now -smile-. Thanks, Matthew! He’s a great young man, steady, dependable and is quite concerned with how government is being so intrusive in our lives. He told me…
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If I’ve not heard from Becky, NC, by 5:00 today, a new random generated number will be chosen. That brings the entries down so chances of winning are improving! -smile- I’ve been in the studio this week and have ready six baby quilts sewn together, needing hand quilting and a new mini-quilt inspirational wall hanging. Hopefully, I’ll show you on…
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why am I out of sorts today? You may read all about it here. Blessings ~ other people’s words because mine so often fail ~ all the time I’ve got coming ~ struggles, they make us stronger if we depend upon Him ~ prayer ~ the work of my hands when my mind fails to render comfort ~ prayer ~
Oh dear. I’m having computer difficulties and the computer has been taken to the computer doctor who says, “a few days…”. In the meantime, my posts will be short and sweet but you may look forward to the next post about meeting Cherie in Raleigh this past weekend. What a delightful time we had! I met Cherie, Aris her husband…
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