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In the quiet

Posted on January 18, 2019January 20, 2019 by Mme. Annette

We didnt see the sun today as the sky was blanketed in clouds pregnant with snow. The chickens didnt venture far from their coop and a heavy cold holds everything down. The fine snow began a few hours ago and...Read More

The Season of Giving

Posted on December 1, 2018August 20, 2018 by Mme. Annette

The holidays bring a special kind of stress to families; here, we opt to make the season of giving as stress-free as possible. I admit that this time of year, even now, instills a sense of... panic? desperation? Overcoming societies expectations...Read More

Be The Change

Posted on October 8, 2018October 11, 2018 by Mme. Annette

Our inner and outer worlds reflect each other with every thought, word, and deed. Sifting through prior drafts of this blog, I am reminded of who I was and the hopes and dreams of a me that has changed, reshaped...Read More

Just Peachy

Posted on September 8, 2018October 11, 2018 by Mme. Annette

We are at the end of peach season and I almost missed it! Thankfully the orchard we go to for peaches, strawberries, etc. has sunday hours and we were able to snag a bushel. From these golden orbs I was...Read More

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