Archive for the 'family' Category

30 Jun

The Art of Divining

Fact or fiction, I am convinced it works.
Have you ever heard of anyone who can add the art of dowsing or divining to their lists of accomplishments?
I have had the joy of knowing such a person and I am a believer.
Are you aware of what a Dowser does?
Dowsing dates back to ancient times, and it [...]

20 Jun

All That Hair!

He has been gone for over 12 years now, but I remember it well.  As pet owners, we all put up with a lot.
Our dog had a lot to share with us - including tons of hair.
We also had two cats at the time, so the hair could get out of control if we didn’t [...]

28 May

Better Think Twice

We live in the country - about ten miles from town.  This decision was made carefully over 26 years ago - we wanted to raise our family away from the city.
Our sense of security was enhanced by our location, and we have been comfortable here.
Still aware that we need to be careful, we always keep [...]

09 May

Happy Mother’s Day

A young boy said to his mother, ‘How old were you when I was born?’ His mother replied, ‘23.’ ‘Wow, that’s a lot of time we missed spending together.’

-author unknown

I thought this was a sweet one for Mother’s Day.

Our children are in our hearts forever.

Happy Mother’s Day blessings!

06 May

Picking Fiddleheads

Spring arrives with a special treat in our area.  Picking fiddlehead ferns is always a welcome time.
This delicacy is here for only a week in the spring, and it is something our family has enjoyed for many years.
The best time to harvest these ferns is just as they are starting to grow with their [...]

02 Apr

Planning a Fishing Trip

The ice hasn’t even completely melted off the top of the pond yet, but the boys are already planning a fishing trip during their April school vacation.
It should be gone by the end of the month when vacation arrives, but the evenings and most of the nights will still be below freezing.
Last year [...]

11 Mar

Eagle Cam on the Coast of Maine

I borrowed the this image from the National Geographic site so I could share with you an interesting web cam that my niece shared with me a couple of days ago.
The site is the Bio Diversity Research Institute and they have a web cam set up 70 feet high in a pine tree on the [...]

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