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Mondays Washing Day

Posted on August 27, 2018August 27, 2018 by Mme. Annette

I remember this little rhyme from a Little Golden Book; Mondays wash day, Tuesday Irons .... Cannot remember the rest of the rhyme and it is difficult to find online. As a grownup, wash day is whatever day I can...Read More

How Does One Find Happiness?

Posted on March 1, 2017October 11, 2018 by Mme. Annette

For me, I just walk out the back door, and there it is; happiness and joy just lying everywhere. In the dirt, plants, chickens, bird song, rain on the gravel, etc. This morning Luna went with me to the backyard to...Read More

A Bit Of Snow

Posted on January 29, 2017December 10, 2017 by Mme. Annette

In case you are coming to the area to ski, there is something you need to know.... The slopes are currently open on Thursday - Sunday, meaning closed Mondays - Wednesday. Tubing is closed. The ski slope webcam can be...Read More

A Simple Life

Posted on November 20, 2016December 10, 2017 by Mme. Annette

Planning a simple life is like writing a love letter to yourself. You can include what you want to include, you live by your own values, love who and what you love, develop your own usefulness and eventually you become...Read More

Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival

Posted on June 26, 2016December 10, 2017 by Mme. Annette

I must admit that this festival was so much more than my expectations - WOW! Anything and anyone fiber related was there: plants used to dye naturally, fleeces, sheep shearing demo's, auctions, wheels, etc. It was a spinning/weaving/crafting palooza. While the...Read More