Wonder

Wonder

Do you see those shepherds?   Yes, those up there above this text … the guys who look so mature and majestic in this rendering. I think I share this every year, but I can’t help remembering it each time I see a nativity scene.   How many of you remember...
I love Christmas

I love Christmas

  I LOVE CHRISTMAS! I love that even though there is a lot of focus on the secular — there is also MORE focus on the birth of Jesus everywhere I go.  I love hearing Christmas carols and hymns in the department stores!  The truth is proclaimed through songs...
Burlap, Plaid, and Curious Chickens.

Burlap, Plaid, and Curious Chickens.

I thought I’d give you an update on my chickens.  I haven’t posted about them in quite a while. But first, let me show you the fake tree (I know, I know) that I decorated inside of our Christmas tree sale house. I am going with a country theme this year. ...
It eludes so many people I know.

It eludes so many people I know.

Is it over? That quickly? The weeks of preparation … Thoughts and images swirl through my mind.  I see pictures of my Mom who appears to have slipped into an even more difficult place.  Pictures of beauty contrasted with gluttony and sorrow. PEACE ON EARTH is...
I am Unwrapping!

I am Unwrapping!

It isn’t time to unwrap is it?  It is only December 8th!   Isn’t the tradition, “Don’t open until Christmas?” I guess if I were referring to earthy presents it wouldn’t be time, but that isn’t what I’m referring to at...
Yes, it happened the day after Christmas.

Yes, it happened the day after Christmas.

We received a lovely Christmas present.  December 26th we awakened to see this:  SNOWHere is my hubby with our faithful dog, Peanut.  His tail is wagging so fast it looks like a blur.Teaching our Princess how to throw a good snow ball.Little snow...