Archive for the ‘Contemplations’ Category

Respect

I have a lot of respect for the Mennonite community. Their work effect, simple lifestyle, and family values are to be admired.  While reading in one of my Farming catalogs this morning, I found the following quote from a Mennonite Proverb. ” I will charge thee nothing but the promise that thee will help the […]

December 9, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
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Winter

I know it is winter when the eggs from the chicken house are frozen. It is winter when there is ice on top of the rabbits water container. Winter is here when it starts getting dark at 4:30 p.m. What is the clincher for the arrival of winter is when I wear Long Johns  in […]

December 7, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
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Good Morning

I am in my favorite chair. There is a warm poodle sleeping on my lap. The Christmas tree lights are on. Christmas music is playing. The house smells like cookies.  It has been a good morning.  Smile.

December 1, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
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Christmas Tree

Every year, we cut down our own Christmas tree. This year was no exception. We have gone to the same Christmas tree farm ever since moving to Minnesota. There is something fun about tramping around looking for the perfect tree.  The tree was hauled home in the back of the Van. It will take several […]

November 29, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
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Leftovers

We had a beautiful Thanksgiving day with out of town friends.  Their children were delightful and the food wonderful! I love to visit these special people on Thanksgiving. However, the problem about going away for Thanksgiving is that we do not have any leftovers to nibble. So today, I am cooking a turkey. It is […]

November 25, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
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I will

I will say “Merry Christmas” to every one I speak to. The check out lady at the grocery store,  the man who picks up our trash, my neighbors and friends, the people I see at church, they will all hear it. Last year, we bought a new sofa at a local department store. I said […]

November 23, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
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Favorite

My favorite parts of Thanksgiving dinner are the LEFTOVERS!

November 22, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
Posted in: Contemplations, Kitchen

Thanksgiving Things.

Thanksgiving is near. I have been pondering about all my “thankful things”. There are so many, they are impossible to count.  People seem to think that the national debt is a big issue. My debt to the Lord is much, much, larger.  Thinking that it is better to focus on what we are thankful for, […]

November 21, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
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Liking This

“Be brave enough to live creatively” Alan Alda

November 20, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
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So Good

“Money often costs too much”. Ralph Waldo Emerson

November 20, 2011 · Sarah · No Comments
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