Category Archives: Life

Snapshots of the good life!

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Mary

“Farmgirl livin’ makes for a more cheerful person, no matter where you are. It’s hard to describe in words what that means–you just know; you just live it.” ~Michaela Rosenthal, in the Apr-May issue of MaryJane’s Farm magazine Check out … Continue reading →

Posted in Chickens, Cooking and Food, Family Ties, Life and Odds and Ends | 10 Comments

Hard Life Knocks on the Farm

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Mary

A horrible sight greeted me in the field pen this morning. Let me preface this gory tale by saying I haven’t experienced this scale of blood boiling murderous rage and trembling hysteria ever! And all over a chicken! That shows … Continue reading →

Posted in Chickens, Christianity and Life | 12 Comments

On the Homeschooling Bulletin Board…

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Mary

This is a “scrapbook” post for all our family and friends who couldn’t make it to Homeschool Presentation Day this past Saturday! What a great time we had, celebrating all our students’ accomplishments this past school year. I especially appreciated … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Schooling and Life | 7 Comments

Fishing on a Saturday Night

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Mary

Ever since that first unseasonably warm week in February–when in shock and awe we shut the corn stove off and bought a watermelon to celebrate–my three girls have been begging to go fishing. Saturday happened to be a nice weather … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Ties and Life | 6 Comments

A stopping place for your child

Posted on February 26, 2009 by Mary

Today’s my Thursday at Writer…Interrupted. I’m musing about the incredibly delicate balancing act we mothers with “side-interests” face. Hope you come over there and share your thoughts too. On other fun topics, it’s about baby chick time again! And my … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Schooling, Life and Writing | 2 Comments

Dreaming of Spring

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Mary

Rainstorms last night and this morning have left the outdoors a bit too muddy for me, personally, to be out there enjoying it! But it’s 60 degrees out there and the wind is whipping,  sure to dry things out soon … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and Life | 6 Comments

Mothers and Dresses

Posted on January 24, 2009 by Mary

So the other day my eleven year old daughter comes up, hugs me hard and long and says, “You are just so lovable when you wear dresses!” Hmm. I began to wonder if wearing dresses produced a similar magic to … Continue reading →

Posted in Life and Parenting | 21 Comments

Winter Hike

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Mary

Got a fair-weather day up and coming? Grab it and go on a hike! We’d been waiting for just such a day to whisk my hubby off and show him some cool stuff we’d discovered with Farmer John and his … Continue reading →

Posted in Family Ties and Life | 12 Comments

Casualties of the American Dream

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Mary

Every dream has its price. Some of the costs are obvious, while others sneak up on you, gradually. In the name of progress, as Henry would say. That would be the Henry of Henry and the Great Society, which I … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Recommendations, Culture and Life | 12 Comments

Monday Mornings

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Mary

I love Monday mornings! Sundays are busy for us, so having a day at home is always something to look forward to! Plus, my children are usually over-tired from a busy Awana club meeting the night before, so they sleep … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Schooling, Homemaking and Life | 7 Comments