Home & Homestead Living
~ happy butts ~ Yes, you’re entirely correct…it’s not nice to say butts, but, in this case it fits so beautifully. All three pups have butts in the air, noses to the ground as they snuffle out voles, moles or some other rodents. They, and I, are so easily entertained. How has it been today where you live? It’s…
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~ wet November ~ “So dull and dark are the November days. The lazy mist high up the evening curled, And now the morn quite hides in smoke and haze; The place we occupy seems all the world.” ~ John Clare, November ~ I love November even with the lengthening and darkening days, the colder weather, the snow, the rain….
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~ heart within hearts ~ “It may well be that the world is denied miracle after miracle and triumph after triumph because we will not bring to Christ what we have and what we are. If, just as we are, we would lay ourselves on the alter of service of Jesus Christ, there is no saying what Christ could…
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~ Emmanuel College ~ Dave and I were doing errands last week and as we slowed for traffic, saw this bus. Many decades ago, I attended Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, GA. It’s a Pentecostal Holiness college and, back then, wasn’t accredited nor was it a four year college. Going to EC wasn’t my idea, it was Mom’s idea. She…
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~ ready for winter ~ Today is Veteran’s Day, formerly known as Armistice Day and set to honor the end of WWI which took place November 11, 1918. In 1954 the word “Armistice” was struck and the word “Veterans” added to honor all those who had fought in all USA wars. “In war, there are no unwounded soldiers.” ~ Jose…
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~ cozy mornings ~ Usually, the dogs and I are early morning risers; this morning we left the warmth of our bed at 5 a.m. They go outside, most of the time, as I’m making coffee and readying early morning dog treats, then, we all go into the sun room where the gas logs are lit and I read my…
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~ first snow ~ It’s been a warm autumn and we still have flowers blooming on protected porches although, in one day, I took photos of beautiful blooms and snow. I wonder if this is an indication of the coming winter? ~ still blooming ~ ~ summer gifts ~ Each summer, humming birds use horse hair to make their nests….
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~ the summer view from my window ~ Then Job replied: “Even today my complaint is bitter; his hand is heavy in spite of my groaning. If only I knew where to find him; if only I could go to his dwelling! I would state my case before him and fill my mouth with arguments. I would find out…
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~ Sadie-pup ~ We’ve been so blessed with fabulous dogs and Sadie is no exception. She’ll be two in March so is still a puppy, albeit a rather large puppy, playing and romping with the abandon of an animal who knows she’s loved unconditionally. She’s trained, but not as well as she will be; she obeys, but not as good…
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~ sheep treat ~ The local WalMart, only fifteen miles across two mountains, has pumpkins for fifty cents. What a bargain so I bought four and brought them home to cut up for the sheep. They like pumpkin and it’s a good treat for them…full of the same vitamins and nutrients our bodies ingest and it pleases me to please…
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~ grateful hearts unite ~ As yesterday’s post ended, a grateful heart was mentioned. I said it was my intent to end each November post with something my heart held in gratitude. And, so I did. Later in the day, traveling around the i-net, I visited Mama Craft who led me to Walk A Mile who, in turn, led me…
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