Archive for December, 2009
Tuesday, December 29th, 2009
grateful
With New Years fast approaching, I try to take time to look at where I am in life. Where I am going. And where I have been.
Six months ago we moved to this little farm in our tiny cottage. We are caretaking 160 acres and every day we remember to be grateful for this opportunity!
This [...]
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Sunday, December 27th, 2009
Dec 27th Potatoes
So ya know how yesterday I was complaining about my lack of planning. If you will remember, I mentioned not having a garden to eat out of. Well, go ahead, prove me wrong…
Today I abandoned my tea for a good 15 minutes and tromped out to the garden. This is not a big endeavor as [...]
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Saturday, December 26th, 2009
A Christmas Carrot
After spending a few days off (tiny) island with my “up-island” family, I have taken hibernation to a whole new level. And my thoughts are starting to turn to “What’s next.” Yes, you may all realize that I am not very good at living in the moment.
I am beginning to think about the garden. This [...]
2 Comments » - Posted in Advent, Beekeeping, Family, Food, Growing, Homesteading by Amanda
Monday, December 21st, 2009
Who’s needles
Yes, we have left our small precious island for a few days for Christmas Merrying. There has been a great richness in food, a surplus of laughter, a mingling of family and in between, a few stitches cast on.
But on who’s needles?
This Christmas, Gramma, the quiet knitter, has been reading my blog and has seen [...]
3 Comments » - Posted in Advent by Amanda
Friday, December 18th, 2009
What I read today that inspired
There are two things I read that inspired me today. If you have time in the hussle and bustle of Christmas, I hope you enjoy them.
Down to Earth- Living A Deliberate Life
Soule Mama- My Little Elf
In all the busyness, I hope you get a moment to enjoy a cookie and a cup o’ eggnog in [...]