The other day I was remembering when I moved into a dorm room on campus when I was 18. At first it was so exciting, I had untold freedom to do what I wanted, and make my own decisions. But after a while, it got a little overwhelming, and I missed being at home. I … Continue reading Homesick
Those of you who know my style, know this title was just too good not to use! It is always my goal to encourage you while bringing a smile to your face, and maybe even generating a belly laugh. I have other posts in my Being series: Salty, Shiny, Fruity, Thirsty, and Oily. So this … Continue reading Being Hairy
There is nothing I like more than a game of peek-a-boo with a baby. What absolute joy to make a baby laugh! A baby's laugh lets me know there is a God who created beauty! Cover your eyes with your hands, open them up and say boo! Sometimes, I think we play peek-a-boo with God … Continue reading Games
Every spring on the ranch, before we turn the cows out onto the upper pastures, the fence line must be walked to check for breaks and damage. We have seen mountain lions, bears and coyotes here on our property. So whenever we do this task, we always carry protection. I have a 45 caliber, single … Continue reading Safety switch
Blinders are a piece of horse tack that prevents the horse from seeing to the rear, and in some cases, to the side. They are made of leather or plastic cups which are placed on either side of a horse's eyes. Racehorse trainers believe that blinders keep horses focused on what is in front of … Continue reading Blinders
Hi, I'm Ms. Sew and Sow. Not to be confused with being a so and so. I was inspired while sewing up a tear in a stuffed dog toy the other day. The puppy ripped a hole in it and the stuffing was falling out every time she shook it.. To sew is defined as … Continue reading Sew and Sow
It is my firm opinion that dessert is proof of the existence of God! I mean, a Creator who made the ingredients that when compiled would be dessert, well that is just plain awe inspiring! See if you can agree with me here. A beautiful, decadent dessert is placed before you. First you consume it … Continue reading Taste and see
Recently I awoke in the middle of the night with the word steadfast running through my head, and the infinity symbol. I prayed that God would show me what He wanted me to learn from this, and fell back asleep. In the morning, I looked up the definitions of those words. It's always a good … Continue reading Omni
“Weebles wobble, but they don't fall down.” That was the catchphrase for several lines of children's roly-poly toys from Hasbro's Playskool division created on July 23, 1971. (Yes, I am well aware that I am dating myself here.) The Weeble is shaped like and egg so the physic principle works as intended. The shape has … Continue reading Quitting is not an option
Back in the 1980's, my husband and I were doing a job in the Southern United States. We had the assistance of two elderly gentlemen who had a great work ethic. A younger man, the son of the owner of the company, came out and loudly began criticizing the two gentlemen. He proceeded to tell … Continue reading No Never Mind
