This is how I spent my day yesterday, with more to come today. 46 quarts of peaches, 5 jars of jam, 6 pints of syrup. Peaches are a lot like babies. They need a lot of attention. Right. Now. 1/2 bushel is crying for attention this morning…
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4th parade buckets
No matter what happens today or tomorrow, I still love my country. I’m looking forward to a great holiday! I remember going to my hometown’s parades and collecting a t-shirt full of candy. One year during high school, my clown troupe from church entered the parade. We ran up and down the streets playing gags […]
Wonder Bubbles
If you haven’t entered the drawing yet for a copy of Cecil Murphey’s book Unleash the Writer Within, do so here! Nothing draws a crowd of neighbor kids like a giant tub of bubbles. Well, with the exception of juggling fire, but that’s a story for another day. I grew up in a family filled […]
Food on Fridays
A few weeks ago while we were in South Haven, Michigan, we stopped into the Olive Cart, who according to their website, are “purveyors of superb flavored olive oils, balsamic vinegars and olive products.” According to me they are, “Oh. My. Word. The most amazing store filled with balsamic vinegars, olive oils, and lots and […]
Friday’s Finds
I’m super excited to be over at She Sparkles today with my friend Cindy Bultema. We’re talking about body image. Please come join the conversation! From some friends: Cheated, by Erica Stidham – great thoughts on how comparing ourselves to others hurts us What if this Defined a Woman Instead, by Culture Rebel – great […]
SDWSC winner
It’s been a long and eventful week around here. T-Rex missed the whole week of school because of illness and today was a snow day. I have much to blog about next week when everyone is (hopefully) back in school. In other news, my husband Kedron has been doing a month long design challenge spreading […]