When bad times (or weather) arrive … we have a new motto around our house . . . Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Sugar, Almond, Pecan, Raisin, Snickerdoodle, Chocolate, Butter, Praline, M&M, Lemon, Gingerbread, Meringue, No-Bake, Oreo, Chips A’Hoy, Nutterbutters, Lorna Doone, Pfeffernuesse, Biscotti. Any cookie will do, really. Our favorite? Chocolate Chip. There are … Read More
A cruel joke.What else do you call snow on April 12th? This is what I woke up to this morning. I was sure I was in some time warp stuck in early March. If daffodils could talk I bet they would have a few choice words too! Keep up with the weather “out my window” … Read More
Some days there is blog fodder all around, some days not so much. Today was a banner day in blogdom!First, I had coffee with a friend and she complimented my husband as someone who is trustworthy, who has wisdom and is respected. (I hope I’m not putting words in your mouth friend!) Anyway, her words … Read More
midweek visit . . . by Danae Joy.Because DJ’s roommate needed a ride to Roch today, we get our baby girl overnight tonight! Typical college student…in the first 5 minutes she says, “what we got to eat?” (or something to that effect — I’m sure she’ll correct me).Then we HAD to play a little guitar … Read More
Work & Play . . .today I managed to do both! My morning and early afternoon was spent looking at stained concrete samples, meeting with someone who does the staining, talking to the painter and Lonzo (the building supervisor), convincing Lonzo that “we really do need an outlet up there”. There was also decisions made … Read More
Oh Happy Day!the grass is getting green..ok, so it is only in one spot….and that spot just happens to be where the septic tank is, but it’ll do – for now anyway. More happiness…I spent some time with our friend Dennis working on my new website for a little business venture I’m exploring. This new … Read More
Bless the Broken Road . . . Today our friend Brent was married to Beth. It is a day he has looked forward to for so many years as he waited on God’s grander plan for finding his true love. The bride’s brother-in-law sang “Bless the Broken Road” by Rascal Flatts during the wedding. It … Read More
fire or sunset?Kirk and I went out this evening to run a couple errands and this is what we saw! It’s a sunset with rain clouds moving in…but I think it looks like a fire too! I’ve done some cropping and the location isn’t obvious, but some of you local folk might recognize it. Some … Read More
Thursday . . .signs of spring — dinner — garbage day — 4 eggs —The pussywillow bush in our front yard has begun to bloom! I’ve cut several branches which are in full bloom in the kitchen. Looking for green grass … not holding breath. A beautiful sight . . . Tonight’s dinner ready for … Read More