Your Best Pet Yet

by | Aug 18, 2015 | get to know me, giveaway

As a girl, I was an animal lover. And still am. My parents gave me a fish tank, my first foray into the kingdom of animal ownership. In no time, I begged for a hamster. Later, a gerbil. And a German shepherd. And a cat. My parents indulged me, but they must have...

How Do You Deal with Stress?

by | Jul 21, 2015 | giveaway

I seldom get stressed-out. So, why did I awake with a start after a dream about meeting someone for lunch and not being able to locate the restaurant? Was my sleepy-time foray merely a worrisome dream or a nightmare? Should I take this recent...

A Hearty Breakfast

by | Jul 7, 2015 | amish, giveaway

I smile as I recall my father-in-law telling me about growing up in South Dakota. Born in 1921, he commenced working summers at age thirteen as a cook’s helper on a nearby farm. An arduous bicycle ride away from home, but his family needed the money during the...

Sensational

by | May 26, 2015 | giveaway, Uncategorized

The nervous system has a specific organ devoted to each of our five senses: Sight, Hearing, Taste, Smell, and Touch. Can you hear a sparrow twittering outside, feel the softness of an Amish quilt, detect the fragrance of your favorite tea or brew of coffee? Three of...

Hurry Up or Slow Down?

by | May 12, 2015 | amish, giveaway

Is the whole world in a hurry? Try standing on a bustling city street and you may be swept away like a piece of driftwood. Or driving the speed limit on a country road. I’ve pulled off to the shoulder to allow a truck on my bumper to pass. Let him get the...

Mother’s Day Expectations

by | Apr 28, 2015 | giveaway

Last week, while we enjoyed lunch with my mother-in-law, my husband mentioned Mother’s Day. His mom’s eyes lit up; she loves parties. The two decided it should be celebrated at our house. My husband’s handy in the kitchen and I’ve often told him since I’m not his...