Growing Our Life in Northern Michigan
EJ and I had a nice Christmas together. After years of struggling with Christmas, we have intentionally created a Christmas that we enjoy. He had four days off from work. The weather has been warm with rain and fog instead of snow. I like… Continue Reading “Christmas Joy”
I wasn’t planning to write for a few days because I know everyone is busy with the holidays. However, I was cuddling Little Bear and meandering through Christmas memories and thought up this true story.: I used to love decorating for Christmas. I had… Continue Reading “Oh, Christmas Tree”
Last Tuesday our bread machine died. EJ discovered it after he measured the ingredients into the loaf pan and turned the machine on. It whirred a bit but didn’t work. He was able to rescue the ingredients and make bread the old-fashioned way; it… Continue Reading “Christmas Eve Eve”
The weather warmed and all our snow disappeared. However, it began to snow early this morning and now I’m looking out the window at a beautiful snow-globe landscape. Occasionally the wind whips up the snow so it looks like the planet Hoth from the… Continue Reading “My Hanukkah-mas Story”
EJ and I celebrated Thanksgiving Day alone, but we had a Second Thanksgiving with our son and his girlfriend last Saturday (December 9th). Both Thanksgivings were very enjoyable. Having a first and second Thanksgiving made me feel very Hobbit-ish. A few days after Second… Continue Reading “Released”
There are thoughts I’ve been thinking for a very long time, but I’ve struggled to find the words to express them. I tend to see topics from many different angles, each connected to many other thoughts, so writing something complicated can feel impossible at… Continue Reading “Breathings Of My Heart”