Archive for the ‘Contemplations’ Category

Beautiful Mud

The season of snow is on its way out. Snow is melting, slush is sloshing, and the “Season of Mud” is almost upon us. That means big white dogs (Great Pyrenees) turn brown and leave big muddy food prints. That means I give up heavy winter snow boots and exchange them for  rubber barn boots. […]

March 13, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
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More Country Wisdom

I love it when people “Overcome and Become”. Helen Keller was one of those.

March 1, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
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Country Wisdom For Everyday Living

“You can’t live in yesterday and find tomorrow. “

February 27, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
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A Good Way to Live

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In ALL YOUR WAYS ACKNOWLEDGE HIM, AND HE SHALL DIRECT YOUR PATH.” Proverbs 3 :5,6 I was reminded of this yesterday. Some of my friends need to hear this , loud and clear. It works for me.

February 4, 2014 · Sarah · One Comment
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Winter Wait

Winter is a waiting time. Today, I am waiting for the Great Pyrenees puppies to be born.  I am waiting for the plants  to germinate under the grow lights. I am waiting for my neighbor to plow snow that blocks the drive way. I am waiting for my Prayers to be answered on issues close […]

January 30, 2014 · Sarah · One Comment
Posted in: Contemplations, Garden, Great Pyrs

Bright Spots in Winter

In spite of  unreasonable cold,  slippery ice, and blowing snow, there are a few bright spots to this beast of a Minnesota winter. They are called Blue Jays. I have three males who politely take turns at my bird feeder. They are amazingly nice to each other. I think it helps them survive by getting […]

January 25, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
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Song from a transplanted Texan

“Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day. It’s 30 degrees below zero and all my sheep want hay.” I can sing or I can cry. Today, I will sing.

January 23, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
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Surival techniques

This winter in Minnesota is a BEAR, No doubt about it! Each day, I can make a choice. When the snow comes in a fury, I can make snow angels or shovel. My preference are angels. My plan for surviving today is in full swing.#1 Dinner will be hot, spicy, Indian food. It really helps […]

January 23, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
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Contend!

To successfully contend with this fearsome Minnesota winter, I recommend the following.  I triumphed yesterday, by doing the following. My day began with Psalms and singing. It continued with a cute, short,  haircut and a pedicure.  Some necessary housecleaning was accomplished. Bob brought home a pile of videos. They were three for $5.00 from Wal […]

January 22, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
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Honor

I give Honor and Respect to those who deserve it. Today, I honor Martin Luther King.  He was “the Man”.

January 20, 2014 · Sarah · No Comments
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