About 12 years ago, our family was looking into adopting a dog. We had previously lived with Golden Retrievers and loved the breed, so we thought we’d try to find one, and while we wanted a puppy, we also wanted to adopt a rescue dog from a shelter. I spent a lot of time online looking for the perfect Golden… Read More »Saying Goodbye
This past weekend, I happened upon Silas in the back yard, working as hard as his little shovel and four-year-old body would let him. I asked what he was doing. “Diggin’” was his reply. I asked what he was digging for. “Treasures”. Of course! And on his way he went. I don’t know if his work was rewarded with any… Read More »Treasure
Growing up, I remember being told that April showers bring May flowers (what do Mayflowers bring? Pilgrims!). But that was in a state a bit south of where we live these days. And the April showers are more like April snows. The showers come in May (though some of the flowers do too. ) This week has been mostly rainy,… Read More »What do May Showers Bring
I’ve been sewing a lot this week. Like, more than I have this whole year, a lot (if you follow me on Instagram, you’ll see a few hints of a little of what I’ve been making). And I’ve been loving every second of it. I’ve learned a few things while I’ve been at my task, and not just about the… Read More »Making Way
If you’ve never been to Maine, or to one of Maine’s fairs, you are missing a treat. There are two that we try to go to every year. One is the Blue Hill Fair (we missed it this year), and the other is the Common Ground Fair. The Common Ground Fair is held pretty close to home, and it is,… Read More »Going to the Fair
Summer has been lingering long around these parts, though I’m not really complaining. The Littles still ask frequently if we can go to the beach, and it has certainly been hot enough, but I haven’t quite found the time (or energy or motivation) to get there, as Home has so many needs right now. After a week of two of… Read More »Closing summer
While my husband was working on the addition, the Littles were eating lunch on the back deck. Husband was putting some roofing shingles on, peeling off the paper backing and setting it aside. A swift breeze came by, picking up one of the discarded papers and sending it down to the table where the Littles were sitting – a brown… Read More »Hunting for Treasure
I once worked at a company that had encouraging words posted above doorways, and one I remember well said, “Complacency is Devastating.” Complacency is closing your eyes to the realities around, choosing not to look at possibilities, choosing to accept what is without exploring what could be, giving up. Contentment is different. Contentment is choosing to be satisfied, but it… Read More »contentment vs. complacency
I’ve been working on saying Yes to more of the kids’ requests. I can easily get caught up in all there is to do around our home, both work and play, and I’m a bit of an introvert these days. I’m perfectly content to just be home. But my children? Well, there’s a whole world of adventure out there for… Read More »Just Say Yes
Friday night on my way inside after taking care of the goats and chickens, I passed by our dog, Abby who was staring up at a tree. It’s common behavior for her, as she takes her squirrel and chipmunk chasing career pretty seriously. So as I walked by I glanced up at the tree to see if I could spy… Read More »Found