While I was mowing with the tractor this morning, my mind was covering a lot of ground of its own. I started to contemplate some things that I will admit I hadn’t given a lot consideration to—at least not in a long time. I have always considered all the work required to keep our…
DetailsLife here on our little farm/ranch has a definite rhythm of its own. It’s tied closely with nature’s rhythm. The length of the daylight hours is getting shorter, and nighttime is getting longer. Summer grass is going dormant, and leaves are turning colors and falling from the trees. The animals know that winter is coming.…
DetailsIt is hard for me to sit here typing out this week’s blog while there are so many things still to do. Today is actually Friday, so keep that in mind while you read. This week has been a trial of my own focus and procrastination issues. Several weeks ago, I committed to setting up…
DetailsWhenever I get to talk with someone I haven’t talked to for a while, after the catching up on what’s new in each other’s life, the conversation invariably turns to reminiscing about old times. This is especially true in regard to former coworkers. After working in the same place for the last 24 years, I…
DetailsJust 6 short days until Christmas. Despite this last week being very busy, with no spare time, I managed to spend just a few minutes a day to decorate the house with Christmas cheer. I am not done yet, but I am no longer stressed. I will have everything ready when my stepson and daughter-in-law…
DetailsIt’s funny the expressions we sometimes use. Books have been written to explain the meaning and origin of some of the more obscure sayings; and I actually have one. I like to read it every one in a while. Some sayings though are very simple and direct. Sometimes, it’s all about the context in which…
DetailsCan you believe that there are just 14 days until Christmas Day? This year I am feeling a little behind on decorating the house. I finished gift shopping early this year, but haven’t gotten motivated to decorate the house. Last Sunday would have been a perfect day to put the lights on the house, but…
DetailsThis past week has been a little strange. My daughter’s Corgi, Sadie, had surgery for bladder stones on March 2nd. I have been caring for her since my daughter lives on the 3rd floor of an apartment. Sadie’s discharge instructions from the vet were to keep her in a kennel, unless under direct supervision, for…
DetailsOver the last several weeks, many of us in the family have been silently working toward something important. It’s as though, collectively, we all feel that the time is ripe for taking things to the next step. For some, the change began deep inside. A longing, a yearning for something more significant. A re-evaluation of…
DetailsA couple of weeks ago I found myself bogged down in a quagmire of apathy and indifference. I was hoping a trip out of town would spur me to break free of the feelings of loathing and procrastination I was having. It was something that started about a month ago. I started getting behind in…
Details