Home & Homestead Living
~ maple, overhead and l to r – oak, maple, tamarack ~ I took a break and had a toes-up on the lawn while the dogs, cats and Carly wandered around me and the yard. There are ancient maple, hemlock, oak and tamarack trees in the yard which provide shelter, shade and color at varying times of the year. While…
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“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” ~ Isaiah 40:31 ~ “Seeing that a Pilot steers the ship in which we sail, who will never allow us to perish even in the midst of…
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“…Since the day you were born, I have carried you along. I will still be the same when you are old and gray, and I will take care of you. I created you. I will carry you and always keep you safe.” ~ Isaiah 46:3-4 ~ “I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized,…
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~ Lorina Blood Orange fizzy drink ~ When I do errands, it takes, at the bare minimum, half a day and that depends on whether I go to Bluefield VA/WV or to the county seat or across the mountain to Wal-Mart. Most people think my life is boring and it probably is but it suits me. Dave and I were…
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“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.“ ~ Psalms 119:105 ~ “Do more of what it takes to make you holy.” “Don’t ask God to guide your footsteps if you’re not willing to move your feet.” “The true contemplative is not one who prepares his mind for a particular message that he wants…
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Mary’s children and I were invited to the county fair to demonstrate making butter so Dalton and Kim used a Mason jar and a pint heavy whipping cream with a LOT of shake, shake, shake power. They didn’t understand the entire process was going to take a while so adults took their turn as well. The chilled, heavy duty whipping…
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“For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the Lord…” ~ Jeremiah 30:17 ~ “A healthy attitude is contagious but don’t wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier.” ~ Tom Stoppard ~ “The wish for healing has always been half of health.” ~ Seneca ~ “Health is a relationship between…
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Neighbor Daddy John is married to Ashley and they have a couple of wonderful children…Little John and Little Miss. Little John is one of those youngins’ that just make me shake my head in wonder. He knows more about farming…and him just going into the second grade…than do a lot of folks who think they know farming. Quick story…the other day, both…
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“Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in Him; and He shall bring it to pass.” ~ Psalms 37:3-5 ~ “Relationships of trust…
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~ milk weed with honey bees ~ Once again, it’s past time for Patrice and her Chats on the Farmhouse Porch. It seems all I do is visit her on Tuesdays, do Sabbath Keeping on Sundays and, sometimes, do a commentary post on Mondays. Summer is the time for w.o.r.k. and w.o.r.k. is wearing me slam down! This makes number…
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to two of the rare ones… Dave and Sandra in Ronda, Spain ~ Love Changes Everything ~ Michael Ball *Michael Ball and II Divo* Five Things to Say in marriage 1. I love you 2. I’m sorry 3. I forgive you 4. I made a mistake 5. You’re safe with me Blessings ~ 22 years of friendship and love, including…
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