Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. Albert Camus Autumn is a beautiful time in Kentucky, but I always want the leaves to cling to the branches of the maples a little longer. Some maples are still showing off their colorful leaves but the ones in my yard let theirs drift down to be chewed up by …
Unplugged = Treasured Summer Times
“Life is truly lived in the moments of simplicity!” ― Avijeet Das Readers have been sharing with me some of the favorite summers. Summer is such a special time of amazing vacations, summer camps, times at the pool or beach, and so much more. But sometimes we take a deep breath and remember times that might not be considered exciting or …
Birthdays Rule!
Are you this happy about birthdays? Well, maybe you would be if you got a purple cake to match your purple dress. 🙂 But most of us grow up to find our own ways of having fun on our birthdays. Thanks to those of you who shared your happy birthday fun when you entered my annual Birthday Giveaway. Still a …
Another Mystery Picture to Guess
Here’s the new mystery picture. We’ll see if I can be a tad trickier this time than last time. I was trying to be tricky last time, but obviously I missed the mark on that. I had no idea that all of you were country girls like me who knew your wood. Here is the picture nearly all …
What are Your Everyday Summertime Joys?
A “An unthankful heart is like a finger trying to sift the sand for iron–it doesn’t discover God’s mercies. But a thankful heart, just like the magnet, sweeps through life’s circumstances and finds daily blessings from God. …
Life’s Simple Pleasures
Finding fun in simple ways makes the happiest days. (Unknown author) Are you happy? I hear you. Some of you are out there saying nobody can be happy all the time, and of course, you’re very right. But do you seek and find an underlying happiness that brings joy to life in many little ways? Like the fun of …