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An Old Fashioned Campmeeting
~The lake & picnic area~My Mother and I traveled up to Missouri with our church--We drove through the night, and arrived that next morning. We were deep in the country, and the surrounding acreage...
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~:A Cottage is:~
Heavy doors that crreeeaakk and squeak...An open door to neighbors and friendsAn entrance to a refuge~Antique piano keys...Played with expression and feelingA warm comfort to listen to and...
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September
The cool breeze seems to whisper that Autumn is just around the corner."Cottage schooling" has begun, and homemaking continues :)~My sister in the kitchen Kneading bread dough~Breadsticks are an easy...
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A quiet week.
I love how misty our road looks in the morning. My sister and I got up early to work in the garden before the sun came out, and enjoyed the cooler weather.~My Dad started a fall garden; uprooting our...
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A visit to the city...
Small town shops...Last week we drove up to Washington DC to attend a wedding reception and visit relatives.~We went through Historic towns on the way...~In one of the antique shops, upstairs was...
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Old Fashioned Picnic
Setting out the pens & ink for guests to sign, the cool breeze & clear skies let us know it would be beautiful weather for an Autumn picnic.~ As we brought out our baskets and began to set the...
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Gentle Living
"I cannot endure to waste anything as precious as autumn sunshine by staying in the house. So I spend almost all the daylight hours in the open air." - N. Hawthorne~Roses against the fence...~Last...
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Life in a rural village
I just returned home from spending most of the week in a working class 1860's town...We stayed in the original homes, were given local/seasonal food rations to prepare, and were to remain 'in...
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November Moments
The month has seemed to fly by!Everything has been going well, I apologize for the lack of updating, it really has been too long!!~ The acoustics of the season keep me outside, enjoying the crisp...
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Living a quiet Life
"That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving,and tell of all thy wondrous works." Psalm 26:7~ My brother baking his first Apple pie for Thanksgiving...~Never Fail Flaky Pie Crust*3 cups flour,...
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A reflective week.
On the bookshelf...The chilly weather has inspired a marathon of warm sweaters, soups, tea & books. Quiet activities fill our days...the record player is always in use--the vintage melodies...
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Winter's Eve
My sister bringing in pine, nandena leaves & berries~For the past few years, the way we celebrate this holiday season has really become more homespun, centered around simplicity, and giving honor...
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In Celebration of a New Year
"...let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD." Psalm 105:3 ~This is the first week of the New Year, and its gone by so fast already ;)As I think back to last January, it's amazing how much has...
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Back Home
{A short update}For the past 3 weeks, I've stayed with a dear family (from our church) to help out, as the Mother just had a newborn! So having the opportunity to run a home, take care of their 4...
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'Tis the simple things in life...
Kneading dough for Buttermilk Dinner rolls~"And I will fetch a morsel of bread, and comfort ye your hearts..."Genesis 18:5~Throughout this winter, we've really been enjoying our home canned-goods!...
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The Blessings of Everyday...
View of the side porch and cottage garden~*~These beautiful pre-spring days have flown by, and now the month is nearly over! Where has the time gone...please forgive my tardiness. I need to slow down...
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Springtime update
There's something beautiful about coming to the countryside. It used to be a well known cure for ailments. The clear fresh air. relaxing sounds of nature. Worries and stress are replaced with letter...
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The Quiet days of May
Although the days here have been pleasant, the strong winds of late are the result of the nearby tempest that has swept through the southern states & has affected many. Thank you for your...
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June inspirations and meal ideas...
The days here have been sweltering hot and dry, but I must say, the veggies growing on the vine have made it all worth it :) There's nothing quite like your first crop of tomatoes and cucumbers!~ A new...
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The Beauty of the Summer months
{A homemaker preserving fruit, 1943}I always look forward to the summer months.The plants that were so fiercely protected during the biting winds of March are now flourishing with harvest! One of my...
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