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Welcome to my little corner of the world where the cattle and horses graze in the pastures, gardens are being tended to, cats and dogs play, family and friends are gathering and pottery is being made.
These times
"Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light" Steve Kloves I am not really sure what this blog is going to be about. I have ideas and thoughts running through my mind. I am not sure how I am supposed to...
Individualism
I am a drafter by profession. The "old style" of drafting and design is still in my blood. Instead of the computer aided drafting I use today.. where all the drawings look the same.. Same font, same north arrows, same leader lines, same everything. No individuality....
Being Articulate
With the signs of spring emerging, the frequent sounds of bird songs and baby calves being born, I have a renewed understanding of what it is to be articulate. I am not talking about being articulate in my speech pattern, but being articulate in the way I perceive...
h o m e
h o m e home..It mean different things to different people. To some, it may mean a palatial spread with lots of ornate decorations, expensive art and an out of this world technical amenities. Some may prefer a country setting with pastorals view or even a...
Laughter
Laugher: [laf-ter, lahf-] noun 1. the action or sound oflaughing. 2. an inner quality, mood, disposition, etc., suggestive of laughter; mirthfulness: a man of laughter and goodwill. 3. an expression or appearance of merriment or amusement....
Three Things
Simplicity, patience, compassion. These are your greatest treasures. Patient with both friends and enemies, you accord with the way things are. -Lao-Tzu I need simplicity to keep my grounded. I need patience to accept the things I can not change.. And I need...
The Gift of everyday Joy
"To affect the quality of the day, that is the highest of arts." Henry David Thoreau I was listening to a podcast while on a walk the other day. The speaker was doing a series on "The gift of everyday joy". She spoke of doing our chores and mundane tasks with joy...
New thought process
Life gets busy, one day turns into the next, our to-do lists gets longer and longer, obligations and appointments sneak up on you. It seems from the minute I open my eyes until I close them late at night, I am going 90 to nothing, with very little sleep in between....
It isn’t that hard to be kind..
I haven't written a post in a while. I have been just living my life. Doing what I am suppose to do. I am enjoying summer. Taking things a bit slower and being grateful each day.....but I have a few things that bug me... There are issues in the world that...
Dad
It is almost Father's day. I have been thinking about my Dad and what I wanted to tell him on Father's Day. I tell him everyday that I love him when I call him in the afternoon to see how his day went. He is my advisor, sounding board and cheerleader. An electrical...
For such a time as this
Life can be a bit tiring sometimes. With the news blasting terrorism, hatred, and dramatic sensationalism. It wears me out! I believe that we must possess the spiritual strength to overcome our challenges. To look for goodness and kindness.. I am reminded daily of all...
Walking the fence line
There are chores that I like to do, like walking the fence line. We walk the fence line looking for broken fences, fallen trees that may have snapped the wires, posts that have been pushed over...just general...
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