I was picking up a few things here and there this weekend and was reminded of labels that has always made me roll my eyes. It brought to mind the recent post by Brian at The Farmers Life and I had to do a #BSLabels post. The idea that “one size fits all” is nuts. Granted, some marketers have figured… Read More
Need to Fix Your Whirlpool Washer on Christmas Eve? Here’s How
A couple of weeks ago, I had to call a plumber thanks to the laundry backing up into the back bathroom. Here it is Christmas Eve as I get ready for lots of family to arrive from out of town, I had a problem with the washer. Mind you in the three years since this pup was installed, NEVER an… Read More
Top 12 Indisputable Facts About Santa Being a Cowboy or Farmer
I was having a short conversation with Anna Lisa Giannini that was about something really important — it was all about the boot mug I got one day as friends and I got together for coffee (chai for me). She said coffee tastes better in a Christmas coffee mug. I said something about how drinking chai from a cowboy boot… Read More
Favorite Snack Food for Movie or TV Night
In my family, movies play a pretty big part of our holiday season. I am overdue for a few movies and am looking forward to catching up on them over the upcoming Christmas break. With that in mind, I wanted to do a quick poll on your movie nights. Then it became two quick polls. Anyway, I’d appreciate your participation! I’ll do more with the results soon!
Poinsettias Growing into Trees – Wordless Wednesday
I have to explain a TINY bit. The following photos were taking while on vacation in The Philippines last February. I loved seeing poinsettias growing outside in a garden. My mom has always loved the flowers and to see them not in a pot wrapped with foil was somehow thrilling. Seemed a good thing to share now with the holidays… Read More
Generations of Hands Working the Soil, Dirt or Clay
When you talk to farmers, the connections to their land and ancestors is almost always brought into the discussion. Images of their forefathers and foremothers using their hands or primitive tools to shape the land into something that would bear fruit. There is a pride in knowing your family’s heritage includes work that brings thing to your table. Well, my… Read More
