I have taken the 30-day Blog Your Brand Challenge. I am very excited to be a part of this challenge because I know I am going to read some really great blogs and hopefully receive some wonderful feedback to get …

Blogger or Sluggard: To Be Determined Read more »

I hear “Mom, Mom, Mom” through the open kitchen window. I quickly glance outside to see a two and a half-foot tall boy wearing overhauls and a white short sleeve shirt. He is holding a red fishing pole in his …

When the float drops Read more »

A few days ago my husband posted a video of me milking our first goat, Maybelle. I knew we would get some flack about it because I am a beginner. Being a beginner, I don’t have the procedure perfected yet. I …

Bear With Me Please Read more »

I look outside to view what I expect to be a beautiful sunset. The wide open space made available by a large field along the river banks affords me an expanded view of the heavens. I love the deep red …

Celery Slop Read more »

Recent headlines have raised concern for the value of our money, internet neutrality, gun control, homeland security, immigration reform, terrorist cells working within our borders, and human trafficking. I even saw one where muslim prayers were allowed while Christian prayers …

Prepare for Calamity Read more »

Does anyone remember the old TV commercial that shows people walking around at a slant. They were lacking in vital nutrients the ad proclaims and of course the remedy is a dose of what the vegetable drink company is selling. …

Are you a leaner? Read more »

I don’t know how ya’ll feel about cows. But, it seems to me they are always chew’n. My bovine literate husband has explained why to me on more than one occasion. Obviously I was listening because I, for the life …

Chew’n the Cud Read more »

Our oldest son loves sports. While stretching his back muscles after a long practice he said,”Mom, I sure am sore but I will play again anyway.” In other words, the work was worth the sacrifice.  Sometimes, we as Christians need …

Stay in the Game Read more »

Planting season is upon us and I am reminded of a humorous situation that occurred last year about this time. My husband  purchased a hanging cherry tomato plant.  It was covered with a multitude of small green fruit when he …

The Ball Plant Read more »

I have heard it said,”God’s not answering my prayers.” God hears us but do we align our life to hear Him? If we are doing all the talking we are probably missing the answer. Many times God’s reply comes with …

Are you yeilding? Read more »