Joy of Country Living

We think of Christmas as the season for Miracles and Hope – and as such wanted to share an email I received. I don’t know if this is a true story or not but it is touching.   And, I do have a true miracle story of my own I want to share with you this Christmas season, [...]

I find the year coming to an end to be somewhat maudlin – taking a peek back at what was accomplished during the previous eleven months, what wasn’t accomplished, loved ones no longer with us and whether I’m  happy with my life in general.   I can definitely answer ‘Yes’ to this last question – but could I have [...]

Back on the computer this week… sort of. My body is here and I’m typing but my brain is still relaxing on the deck sipping  iced tea while I watch the hummingbirds on the feeder. It was so nice to take some time off and relax – even at that did manage to get a [...]

Yikes!! I’m having a hard time getting myself back into a routine after the holidays. Sitting here trying to think of something interesting to talk about – and all that comes to mind is that I want to go lay down on the couch, read a book while eating a bowl of Eggnog ice cream [...]

Halloween is just around the corner. We don’t have trick-or-treaters out here in the country where we live . . . instead there are a lot of organized parties at community centers for the children. That being said it seems to me that the grown-ups have gotten more into the holiday than the kids. Some [...]