https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2026/02/still-not-too-old-note-from-jack.html
A Journal of Days: Still Not Too Old, A Note From Jack, Surprise!
I was relaxing in the living room when a quick movement out the window caught my eye. I got up to investigate thinking maybe an animal had...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2016/08/celebrating-thirty-five-years.html
A Journal of Days: Celebrating Thirty Five Years!
There's no way we've been married for thirty-five years. No.Way. This is a photo of Steve from our honeymoon. He was twenty-one yea...
a journal of dayscelebratingthirtyfiveyears
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2014/04/country-mouse-to-city-mouse.html
A Journal of Days: Country Mouse to City Mouse
1. An evening cruise on the Potomac took us past the Washington Monument after dark. It was brightly lit and standing tall below a full moon...
a journal of dayscountry mousecity
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2026/02/snail-mail-new-sewing-macine-and-dear.html
A Journal of Days: Snail Mail, A New Sewing Macine, and a Dear Friend
It took forever , but all of the grandchildren finally received my Valentines. I do not understand why the mail to New Hampshire takes so l...
a journal of dayssnail mail
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2016/02/so-sad.html
A Journal of Days: A Force to Be Reckoned With
Suddenly there is a shift in the breeze and life blows in an entirely different direction. Words like "palliative care" and "hospice" a...
a journal of daysto beforce
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2012/01/shelter-weather-game-save-it-for-last.html
A Journal of Days: Shelter, The weather game, Save it for last?
Cedar timbers are the supports of the run-in shed. 1. The run-in shed is peaceful and calm with every good smell of earth, hay, wood, an...
a journal of daysthe weather
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2015/05/preening.html
A Journal of Days: Preening
Sometimes, for lack of binoculars, I will grab my camera and zoom in to get a close up look at something far away. In this case, it w...
a journal of dayspreening
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2010/11/fall-in-kitchen-new-view-only-few-left.html
A Journal of Days: Fall in the kitchen, A new view, Only a few left
1. The aroma of simmering McIntosh apples draws a smile from anyone passing through the kitchen. By evening, jars of applesauce line the cou...
a journal of daysin the kitchen
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/04/road-goes-ever-on-by-jrr-tolkien.html
A Journal of Days: The Road Goes Ever On by JRR Tolkien
The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing...
a journal of daysthe road
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2010/08/local-lunch-victory-new-experience.html
A Journal of Days: Local lunch, Victory, A new experience
1. Girl's lunch at the White Oak Tea Tavern. My choice was a sun-dried tomato bagel with artichoke and red pepper cream cheese and a glass o...
a journal of dayslocallunchvictorynew
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2024/03/on-high-brown-beef-stew-march-winds.html
A Journal of Days: On High, Brown Beef Stew, March Winds
1. A winter bare maple tree reveals a small nest perched high up near the tip of the branch. 2. I seek out the recipe from my mom's old 1947...
a journal of dayson highbeef stew
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2012/03/job-perks.html
A Journal of Days: Job Perks
The Little Fellow His mama is gentle and doesn't keep him from exploring. He snuffled my face and gave ticklish, whiskery kisses. ...
a journal of daysjobperks
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2013/09/who-invited-you-sqeaky-clean-made-by-man.html
A Journal of Days: Who Invited You?, Sqeaky Clean, Made by the Man
1. My quiet, morning solitude is shattered by the brash call of a crow. It hits my ears like grating steel. As I fuss to myself at the nerve...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2015/04/
A Journal of Days: April 2015
"Forever is composed of nows." Emily Dickinson
a journal of daysapril
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/05/sun-for-short-walk-i-crack-myself-up-he.html
A Journal of Days: Sun for a short walk, I crack myself up, He solved it
1. I still don't mind the rain. But when the sun briefly breaks through, we're inspired to take a short walk alongside the rainbow it has cr...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/06/here-leah-it-seems-normal-to-me-doing.html
A Journal of Days: Here Leah, It seems normal to me, Doing whatever
1. She assumes that babies are like puppies, if you give them food they will like you. 2. My mom asks me if I've heard from Claire in Alaska...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2015/07/a-tale-of-zucchini-chapter-three.html
A Journal of Days: A Tale of Zucchini, Chapter Three
Another wonderful recipe from my grandmother that I've shared before are these tender rounds of zucchini dipped in batter and fried ...
a journal of daystalezucchinichapterthree
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2010/06/
A Journal of Days: June 2010
"Forever is composed of nows." Emily Dickinson
a journal of daysjune
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2025/09/winds-from-north.html
A Journal of Days: Wind's From the North!
The sky is clear and the upper and lower fields are mowed. Oh what glorious, cool air comes through the windows on the north side of the ...
a journal of daysfrom thewindnorth
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2010/09/meandering-freshened-up-coming-home.html
A Journal of Days: Meandering, Freshened up, Coming home
1. Walked alone, in circles at Target, comparing items and taking my time. 2. A haircut! The last week leading up is always the hardest, but...
a journal of daysup comingmeandering
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2013/07/close-but-no-cookie-good-read-man.html
A Journal of Days: Close But No Cookie, Good Read, The Man Handled It
1. On the highway leaving NY, Tess says, "The sign looks like it says Downton Abbey". At a glance it does. In reality it says Downtown Alban...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2010/12/fun-time-beautiful-book-cuddly-little.html
A Journal of Days: Fun time, Beautiful book, Cuddly little guy
1. Play time with the gingerbread cookies, adding a bit of whimsy with the Royal Icing. 2. I purchased " The Mitten" for a special, little ...
a journal of daysfun timebeautiful book
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2012/12/our-town-greenfield-second-half-of-today.html
A Journal of Days: Our Town, Greenfield, The Second Half of Today
Painting by Ed Bordett depicting Main Street in Fincastle 1. Old-fashioned Christmas lights are strung across the streets, crisscrossi...
a journal of daysthe second half
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2013/06/new-in-nest-needs-good-home.html
A Journal of Days: New in the Nest, Needs Good Home, Replenishing the Well
1. Each time Mother Mockingbird returns to her nest in the trumpet vine, we hear her babies cry out to her. 2. Neighbor W. offered us some ...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2012/08/life-in-general-always-saving-me-im.html
A Journal of Days: Life in General, Always Saving Me, I'm Impressed
1. It's one of those warm afternoons of late summer. The ceiling fan lazily ticks its rotations, stirring the air in the shaded bedroom. Out...
a journal of dayslife in general
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/01/hubby-in-kitchen-new-recipe-party-time.html
A Journal of Days: Hubby in the kitchen, A new recipe, Party time
1. Chad stopped by this morning for my Carrot Cake recipe. He was baking one for Chelsea's birthday. 2. B. gave me this recipe for turkey m...
a journal of daysin the kitchen
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2015/01/warm-springs-on-ice.html
A Journal of Days: Warm Springs on Ice
1. On the road at 10:00am with skates, boots, scarf, gloves, layers of clothing, coffee and Kahlua. I also have a lot of determination and a...
a journal of dayswarm springsice
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2010/08/auction-candy-corn-vineyard-evening.html
A Journal of Days: The auction, Candy corn, Vineyard evening
1. A country auction quickens my pulse. On certain Saturdays our firehouse will move the trucks out to make room for an auction. People arri...
a journal of daysthe auctioncandy cornvineyardevening
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2012/04/rainy-morning-good-lunch-cant-wait-to.html
A Journal of Days: Rainy morning, Good lunch, Can't Wait to Give It
1. Rain patters on the tin barn roof. Light bulbs high up on the rafters add a small glow to the huge space. The horses shuffle in their sta...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2014/11/love-is-not-hearts-and-bows-little.html
A Journal of Days: Love is Not Hearts and Bows, A Little Shopping, Pop's
1. I saw this video over at Sayable where Brene Brown talks about love and forgiveness; real-life topics which both fascinate and overwhelm...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2013/04/with-brief-peek-of-sun-learning.html
A Journal of Days: With a Brief Peek of Sun, Learning Something New, Home
1. Day after day of mist and drizzle, but I don't mind it one bit. The grass is thick and long. I make a point to remember it this way for t...
a journal of dayslearning something new
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/06/long-ago-big-on-personality-grilling.html
A Journal of Days: Long ago, Big on personality, Grilling
1. Today's music to drive by is Stephane Grappelli and Shades of Django. Souvenir De Villingen has all the sorrows of the world poured int...
a journal of dayslong agobigpersonalitygrilling
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2015/07/eight-months-meets-ninety-three-years.html
A Journal of Days: Eight Months Meets Ninety-Three Years
a journal of daysninety threeeightmonthsmeets
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2014/05/weekend-dinner-party-out-on-town.html
A Journal of Days: Weekend!, Dinner Party, Out on the Town
1. Steve is home from his week long trip, it's Saturday, the weather is pretty, and we have no major commitments. Perfect! 2. I attended th...
a journal of daysdinner partyon theweekend
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2012/06/wake-up-thanks-dad-hard-to-be-still.html
A Journal of Days: Wake Up!, Thanks Dad, Hard to Be Still
1. A cold front has delivered crisp, cool air that energizes one's senses. I dress into my gardening clothes and quietly slip outside while ...
a journal of dayswake up
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/12/i-dont-wanna-grow-up-one-of-my.html
A Journal of Days: I don't wanna grow up, One of my favorites!, Christmas Cheer
1. 'The Ladies' came for coffee this morning. When Steve got home from work, he noticed the silverware was out. "Did you have fun playing ho...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/04/planting-day-volunteer-baby-lettuce.html
A Journal of Days: Planting day, A volunteer!, Baby lettuce
1. Today we picked up our hemlocks from the nursery. They're gorgeous! It's been raining so Steve got right to digging the holes while the g...
a journal of daysplantingvolunteerbabylettuce
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2010/12/ready-or-not-missed-you-all-comfort.html
A Journal of Days: Ready or not, Missed you all, Comfort food
1. Snow flurries whirl at the window on this cold, blustery day. This is the cue to turn on Christmas music while I bake. 2. Back to our boo...
a journal of daysready or not
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/09/lovin-jacket-apple-dumpling-gang-its.html
A Journal of Days: Lovin' the jacket, Apple Dumpling Gang, It's a date
1. The hood on my windbreaker was a welcome accessory in the constant downpour today. 2. While I was standing in the checkout at the market,...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/01/adorable-lands-of-snow-and-wind-im-out.html
A Journal of Days: Adorable, The lands of snow and wind, I'm out of here
1. Claire sends me a video of the baby. She is happy and smiling. My heart leaps toward the computer screen wanting to scoop her up with hu...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/09/joyful-noise-good-for-anything-good-for.html
A Journal of Days: A joyful noise, Good for anything, Good for everything
1. Some of the singing voices are exceptional, most are average and maybe a few are not so good. But, combined as one, the voices create bea...
a journal of daysjoyful noisegood foranythingeverything
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2010/10/my-favorite-part-ironing-quality-time.html
A Journal of Days: My favorite part, Ironing, Quality time
1. The kids comment about the abundance of carrots in the stir fry. I tell them it's fine if they don't like them, I put all the extra in fo...
a journal of daysmy favorite partironingqualitytime
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2014/09/feeling-creative-ginger-narnia-in.html
A Journal of Days: Feeling Creative, Ginger, Narnia in Fincastle
1. Spending a rainy, dreary Saturday morning in a creative environment somehow feels just right. Not at an art studio, but at our local home...
a journal of daysfeeling creativegingernarniafincastle
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2012/08/marian-joy-of-my-heart.html
A Journal of Days: Marian, Joy of My Heart
1. Her choice of attire: a dress with a watermelon swimsuit worn underneath, a dozen bracelets on her arms and ankles, some necklaces, and p...
a journal of daysmarianjoyheart
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2010/09/ivory-variety-censored.html
A Journal of Days: Ivory, Variety, Censored
1. I unwrap a bar of Ivory Soap and place it on the shelf in the linen closet. The big old house we rented in Maine was stocked with Ivory S...
a journal of daysivoryvarietycensored
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2012/07/vino.html
A Journal of Days: Vino
The grape leaves looked like tissue paper, filtering the sunlight in a dappled effect. Sparkling Pointe made only sparkl...
a journal of daysvino
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-perfect-day-goodies-peeps-on-fire.html
A Journal of Days: A Perfect Day, Goodies, Peeps on Fire
1. B. arranged a day out for us in Charlottesville. It had been ages since I'd gone out for a day like this. We walked in and out of all the...
a journal of daysperfectgoodiespeepsfire
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2015/10/ikea-and-parts-south.html
A Journal of Days: IKEA and Parts South
If Steve and I could have three days away with the only restriction being that it's within driving distance, where would we go? Why IKE...
a journal of daysikeapartssouth
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2016/10/rains-come-and-rains-go.html
A Journal of Days: Rains Come and Rains Go
This is the weather front that moved in last week bringing torrential downpours and considerable flooding. It was the coziest book r...
a journal of daysrainscomego
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2012/04/for-cobbler-praise-lazy-day.html
A Journal of Days: For Cobbler, Praise, Lazy Day
1. Large, red stalks of rhubarb show a ring of green around their centers when sliced. 2. We are a church that enjoys our music! People rai...
a journal of dayscobblerpraiselazy
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2010/06/sparkling-green-cut-off.html
A Journal of Days: Sparkling, Green, Cut off
1. The glass lamps sparkle and shine after I clean them. Now I realize how dusty they were. 2. Pea pods from the garden turn bright green af...
a journal of dayssparklinggreencut
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2014/03/heart-beds-graffiti-nice-day-for.html
A Journal of Days: Heart Beds, Graffiti, Nice Day for a Walk...Except...
1. Steve designed and built these twin-sized beds in 1989 for our two oldest daughters. They were toddlers at the time and we wanted beds...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/02/perspective-of-story-hollywoods-cafe.html
A Journal of Days: Perspective of a story, Hollywood's Cafe, A painting break
1. Circumstances had me at two different study groups today, covering the same book and the same section of pages. Even though the assignmen...
a journal of daysperspective
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2012/04/
A Journal of Days: April 2012
"Forever is composed of nows." Emily Dickinson
a journal of daysapril
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/11/colors-of-today-planning-ahead-didnt.html
A Journal of Days: Colors of today, Juggling the week, So much for not bothering
1. As I was driving along, I noticed my sweater bore the same blues and rusts of the landscape. I was wearing the day! Later, Chelsea and Ch...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/05/saigon-1951-added-interest-cold.html
A Journal of Days: Saigon 1951, Added interest, Cold candy,Spring cleaning- sort of
1. I indulged myself on this rainy afternoon and watched The Scent of Green Papaya . In contrast to yesterday's Arctic landscape, the scener...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/09/added-to-collection-revived-my-next.html
A Journal of Days: Added to the collection, Revived, My next creation
photo courtesy of circlemakers.org 1. Steve spotted a recipe in Reader's Digest,...
a journal of daysto the collection
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2024/06/the-garden-in-june.html
A Journal of Days: The Garden in June
The garden in June is like the new Eden. It is freshly created, laid out according to plan and not yet gone awry. It is tidy and easily te...
a journal of daysthe gardenjune
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2022/04/beauty-beauty-everwhere.html
A Journal of Days: Beauty, Beauty Everywhere!
Imagine the gaudiest procession of bridesmaids dressed in poufs of ruffles and flounce in all different colors. Wedding guests would...
a journal of daysbeautyeverywhere
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2013/01/adventure-1-adventure-2-color-of-things.html
A Journal of Days: Adventure #1, Adventure #2, The Color of Things
1. We had a beautiful snowstorm! It was as if someone flipped a switch and three and a half days of rain suddenly turned to snow falli...
a journal of daysthe coloradventurethings
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/03/here-we-go-again-how-spring-looks-my.html
A Journal of Days: Here we go again, How spring looks, My kitchen window
1. Spring taunts me with mysterious scents. I sniff and follow my nose to an elusive scent that I cannot quite place. I want to say Witch Ha...
a journal of dayshere we go again
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/04/study-of-dogwoods.html
A Journal of Days: A Study of Dogwoods
These photos are for The Plant Gardener . Take a moment to visit her lovely blog and gardens on Vancouver Island. Dogwoods grow everywhere a...
a journal of daysstudydogwoods
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2014/10/subtle-shift-new-path-dinner-parties.html
A Journal of Days: Subtle Shift, A New Path, Dinner Parties, It's the Little Things
1. Autumn colors have shifted from a palette of blue, green, and gold to deeper burgundy, yellow, and red. 2. Henri and I walk across the f...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2012/12/reach-out-and-touch-it-ups-and-downs-in.html
A Journal of Days: Reach Out and Touch It, Ups and Downs, In Liquid Form
1. Monday settles in with dense fog. By mid-afternoon it hasn't budged from the valleys and remains thick and unmoving. The word 'surreal...
a journal of daysreach out and touch
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2012/12/eleanors-elf-moms-time-out-red-on-white.html
A Journal of Days: Eleanor's Elf, Mom's Time Out, Red On White
1. This dear little elf belonged to Steve's grandmother. He's old and faded and he still sits on the hutch and watches over our Christm...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2013/08/a-slice-of-long-weekend.html
A Journal of Days: A Slice of Long Weekend
1. According to the nature almanac; "Count the number of foggy mornings in August. This number will be the same as the number of snowfalls ...
a journal of daysslicelongweekend
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2012/01/favorite-bird-coffee-time-is-that.html
A Journal of Days: Favorite bird, Coffee time, Is that...?!
photo courtesy www.statesymbolsusa.org "If you want to know his heart, listen. Listen to the bluebird sing." 1. A flash of neon blue ca...
a journal of dayscoffee timefavoritebird
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/03/todays-dessert-extended-hours-and-it.html
A Journal of Days: Today's dessert, Extended hours, And it smells good too
1. Store bought tart shells made dessert a snap today. I made pastry cream for filling and then decorated these little gems with fresh fruit...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2013/09/the-waiting-game-from-attic-patton.html
A Journal of Days: The Waiting Game, From the Attic, Patton
1. Today began the school year routine of weekly piano lessons for Tess. I figure I've spent about one hundred and two hours waiting for her...
a journal of daysthe waiting gameatticpatton
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2025/06/warm-springs-va.html
A Journal of Days: Warm Springs, VA
We took a weekend getaway to this lovely cottage in Warm Springs. It is a beautifully renovated three bedroom, three bathroom VRBO located...
a journal of dayswarm springsva
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2012/02/mucky-muck-i-scoff-at-you-checkbook-i.html
A Journal of Days: Mucky muck- I scoff at you!, Checkbook- I scoff at you too!, ...with a smile
1. Waterproof, insulated boots are my super-hero power shield. I can walk in muck, mud, snow and water without a drop of it on my socks. Imp...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2010/10/gift-lost-at-once-duct-tape.html
A Journal of Days: A gift, Lost at once, Duct tape
1. I shopped for Tess' birthday gifts today. I like shopping with someone special in mind. I think of her while I search and I get excited w...
a journal of daysat oncegiftlostduct
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/05/treats-for-teachers-multiplied-fields.html
A Journal of Days: Treats for teachers, Multiplied, Fields of green
1. Moms come and go, dropping off baked goods at the school office. On my way out, I pass a dad carrying in a pan of bar cookies. He leaves ...
a journal of daysfor teacherstreatsfieldsgreen
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2010/11/surprise-surprise-really-surprised.html
A Journal of Days: Surprise!, Surprise, Really surprised
1. Each morning I open the shades as a matter of routine. The brilliant pink sunrise, bright as a neon sign, makes me pause at the window an...
a journal of dayssurprisereally
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2013/01/losing-track-blue-and-white-day-gift-of.html
A Journal of Days: Losing Track, A Blue and White Day, The Gift of Smell
1. Our regular schedule was tossed out the window this week and today was an 'anything goes' kind of day. We're in a time warp and we've ...
a journal of daysblue and white
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2015/04/a-weekend-in-south.html
A Journal of Days: A Weekend in the South
Look how green everything is in North Carolina! The weather was picture-perfect for a visit to Claire and Daniel's. The plan was f...
a journal of daysin theweekendsouth
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2019/01/snow-days-and-on-frame.html
A Journal of Days: Snow Days and On The Frame
We have had multiple snow days off from school since Christmas break ended. This week we were off Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. I really...
a journal of dayson thesnowframe
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2010/12/buy-buy-buy-pressure-shelter.html
A Journal of Days: Buy, buy, buy!, Pressure, Shelter
1. Stumbled in on Macy's sale quite by accident. I went in to check on an item I had my eye on as a gift for someone. Regular price $80. Tod...
a journal of daysbuypressureshelter
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2013/03/too-much-beef-texting-guys.html
A Journal of Days: Too Much Beef, Texting, The Guys
1. We're discussing the co-purchase of a calf, to become a cow, to become our food. The problem is, we only have two refrigerator- freezers ...
a journal of daystoo muchbeeftextingguys
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/07/everyone-should-have-one-barn-swallows.html
A Journal of Days: Everyone should have one, Barn Swallows, Red in white
1. We happily relaxed in our exclusive, private pool this afternoon. 2. The bird identification book with its beautiful illustrations is lef...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2012/09/clean-brown-new-and-old.html
A Journal of Days: Clean, Brown, New and Old
1. In keeping with the joy that all things clean and organized bring to me, Steve power washed the house. It makes a big difference. I think...
a journal of dayscleanbrownnewold
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2024/12/november-blows-through.html
A Journal of Days: November Blows Through
And just like that, it is December. Three of our daughters spent the Thanksgiving holiday with us. It was a busy, productive, joy filled we...
a journal of daysnovemberblows
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2012/07/cookie-cutters-moonrise-gravity-and.html
A Journal of Days: Cookie Cutters, Moonrise, Gravity and Birds
1. I rummaged through my collection to find just the right shapes for today. I chose a leaf for the green leaves of summer, a flower for ...
a journal of dayscookie cuttersmoonrisegravitybirds
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2012/04/just-right-spot-with-lump-in-my-throat.html
A Journal of Days: Just the Right Spot, Home, Pretty Good!
1. My friend L. gave me a package of note cards with this bee on them and suggested it would look pretty in a frame. I agree! I found the...
a journal of daysthe right
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/08/flipping-through-magazines-mr-grumpy.html
A Journal of Days: Flipping through magazines, Mr. Grumpy, Complete
1. I gave myself permission to sit and do nothing much today. I was the solo driver yesterday, staring at Interstate 81 for ten hours and cl...
a journal of daysflippingmagazinesmrgrumpy
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2026/04/the-april-garden.html
A Journal of Days: The April Garden
Not much to see yet. But it is tidy and that is the nice thing about the garden in April. When we purchased those pepper and tomato plant...
a journal of daysaprilgarden
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2010/08/keeping-on-budget-steve-bails-me-out.html
A Journal of Days: Keeping on a budget, Steve bails me out, Make-believe new wardrobe
1. First I have my grocery tab totaled. Then I give the cashier my shopper's card and watch as the total goes down, down, down. Then she swi...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2011/01/poured-in-feeding-5000-or-5-summer-in.html
A Journal of Days: Poured in, Feeding the 5,000 (or 5), Summer in a box, More normal
1. A newly opened tub of Vaseline has ripples over its surface and I run my finger gently over the bumps. 2. There's always enough food for ...
a journal of days
https://ajournalofdays.blogspot.com/2025/05/primitive-linen.html
A Journal of Days: Primitive Linen
Last minute preparations are underway for our rug hooking Landscape Workshop, I ordered a twenty-five yard bolt of linen foundation fabric...
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A Journal of Days: Saturday's #1 A beautiful day for a race, #2 Amazing endurance
Chelsea after competing in her first Cyclocross race. Thirty minutes of slugging through fields, up hills, over barriers and through mud. Ch...
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A Journal of Days: Meadow Farm B&B, New Hampshire
The third leg of our journey took us to Meadow Farm Bed and Breakfast in Northwood, NH. Our stay here was a Christmas gift f...
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A Journal of Days: Balmy, Birds, and a Chick
Using the word, "balmy" to describe the weather in the month of February is not something I take for granted. It began raining o...
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A Journal of Days: Salty sweet, A new book, The way it should be
1. Chocolate ice cream with potato chips. A rare craving introduced to me by my sister in our childhood. 2. A nice big, hunk of a book; New...
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A Journal of Days: Still, A familiar sound, They're ready!
1. A hummingbird perched on a branch, just sitting. 2. I'm hanging out in Tess' room upstairs, dozing on her bed while she reads. Audrey is ...
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A Journal of Days: Peasant Goes Gourmet, Lost Treasure, Man in the Kitchen
1. We love the chunks of crusty bread soaked in oil and vinegar in the Panzanella . So simple and so delicious. 2. I found a folde...
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A Journal of Days: Signs, Perked Up, Leftover from the Weekend
1. The rocks from my little succulent garden are scattered all over the path. Granddaughter has been here, doing the busy things that toddle...
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A Journal of Days: Easter Weekend in Photos
Mari in her new hat. Then, 1999 And now, 2012 Dozens of Praying Mantis babies on our back steps. Everyone found four lea...
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A Journal of Days: From the Eastern Shore, Brrr, Noser
1. Virginia bloggers from The Frog and PenguINN are visiting our beautiful Roanoke Valley this week. We had an opportunity to meet this aft...
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A Journal of Days: Trust, Energized, Boiling Down
1. The young dentist promises I will feel better. He is so sure that I believe him. He prescribes steroids, along with the antibiotics I'm...
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A Journal of Days: Daughter #2 Sews, Sitting with #2 and #3, #1 visits with #1a.
1. Chelsea spent the day here sewing the cutest little apron for her friend's bridal shower gift. I liked hearing the hum of the machine and...
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