Friday, May 17, 2013

Random Five Friday



A very old, slightly sloping, section of a hardware store here in Smalltownland.  

School's out, school's out!  This teacher let her sweet, little monkeys out!  

Heavy frost appeared again this week.  *sigh*  Let's hope that was the end of it.  

The planting of flower seeds is on the agenda for today. 

At this very moment, my house is silent.  What a sweet, early morning sound. 

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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Thoughtful Thursday

They are a mere patch of blue in a sea of purple.





Planted by this farm's former owner, many years ago, they are like a gift each spring.  



And then.....someone else always wants in the scenic photograph.  




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Rurality Blog Hop #14




Tuesday, May 14, 2013

The Funny Farm

Beehives during the painting session.  The purple hive really does not look purple enough.



While working on the hives this weekend, my son stopped to take in the scene.  Actually it was more like he gave me fair warning that I was going to need ear protection as he was about to use the grinder.  

I was touched that he was concerned with my hearing  that he might get in trouble if he fired that thing up and scared me to death.  

Then, he really looked at my hives and wanted to know why we lived on a farm where beehives were rainbow colors.  I told him I thought we just needed a llama and some ducks to round out the situation.  

He agreed. 

"There are two spiritual dangers in not owning a farm.  One is the danger of supposing that breakfast comes from the grocery, and the other that heat comes from the furnace."  

Aldo Leopold 
A Sand County Almanac 

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Moms are the Bomb

In many ways I think we cannot fully appreciate the work our parents did for us, until we become parents ourselves. Being a mom is often a thankless job. I mean, making sure everyone in the house has clean underwear doesn't exactly make one feel like a super hero.


My mom, Babs, at a family dinner a couple of years ago. 

My mom was the person who always made sure I had clean clothes, a clean face, and a full tummy.  

She cleaned our home everyday and supper was on the table every night.  With. out. fail.  

She endured being an Air Force Wife, meaning due to my Dad's job, he wasn't always around to help with parenting.  

She went to cosmetology school when I was in high school.  This meant that she gave my friends, and myself, punk haircuts out on the car port.  

She has helped me pick out countless prom dresses, and one wedding dress. 

She has always listened to my drama. 

She sends my kids, "Nana Boxes", in the mail complete with whoopie cushions, pretend slime, candy, and assorted items that make me cringe.  The kids have always loved them.  

She and my daughter have nightly phone conversations. 

And, I miss living near to her.  

Love you Mom.....

Talk to your Mom today....she is important.  




Friday, May 10, 2013

Random Five Friday



An oldie, but a goodie, unearthed from the archives.  Taken in Colorado several years ago, truly out in the middle of nowhere.  

A visit to the podiatrist for my daughter, (all is well), showed me many displays for anti-fungal nail polish in several new, bright colors.  Who knew?! 

Just how many times can a Jack Russell jump in and out of the bed during the night?  A lot....I was too tired to keep count.  

A pound or two of beef tips (or cut up cheap steak) placed in the bottom of a crock pot with an envelope of onion soup mix, cream soup, and a cup of ginger ale on top, AND cooked on low all day makes a wonderful beef/gravy dish.  I know it sounds weird, but just go with it. 

Ferns out on the front porch.  Finally.  

Linking up with Nancy at A Rural Journal.  


Thursday, May 9, 2013

Thoughtful Thursday



Yet another peek at a barn down my road, out here in the boondocks/woods/end of civilization/where real life happens.  

Dirty dogs, crazy kids, bees, lopsided farmhouses, and busy schedules are rolling me on through the week.  

"Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes.  Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow.  Let reality be reality.  Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like."  

Lao Tzu 

Linking up with Madge.....

Rurality Blog Hop #13


Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Slow But Sure



"No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn."  

Hal Borland