Two posts in one week? Welp… it’s dark and damp and chilly outside and while the barn chores beckon, they can sleep for another hour, yet I cannot… so here I sit. Middle middle age has not been kind in the sleep department. I wish I had a good solution for that.
I used to talk politics a little (well, mostly my outrage) here on this blog but I’ve tried to get away from it as much as is responsibly possible for my own sanity. What I will say is I am truly so discouraged by the state of things in this country regarding our governing bodies. The infighting that prevents solving our critical issues, the division between civilians, not just our elected officials. The corruption, the egos, the greed, the failures.
Out of that rabbit hole we go… On to more cheerful things… and one place I find solace is in the writings of a now deceased author who’s words still ring true for me in all matter of things,……. Gladys Taber. I wrote more about her here in THIS blog post if you’re interested. AND.. if you’re a Gladys fan already, I just discovered I ordered a book of hers that I already have in my collection. So, I’ll happily ship it off, once it arrives, to one of you if interested. Let me know in the comments and one lucky person will receive it. The Best of Stillmeadow is the volume I refer to. Her books are no longer in print so I find them occasionally on old book seller sites.
Some snapshots of my days here on the farm….
These photos above and below taken days apart – New England weather fluctuates tremendously. No jacket one day, hats and gloves the next.
Sometimes you just buy your own damn flowers 🙂
Sunset on our hill
My heart 💗💗
My favorite folksy artist… Jane Newland out of the UK
Words to live by……
Till soon –
I’m so glad you’re posting again – like many others, I’ve missed your voice. You are so fortunate to have your two beautiful grandchildren living so close by. My grandchildren – now three young adults and two teenagers – are one of the greatest joys of my life.
Well that’s such a lovely thing to read here this morning, thank you for taking the time to stop by! I thank the powers that be, every single day, that my kids are so close by. I know what blessing that truly is – And I share your sentiment, they are my greatest joy besides my children. 🙂
So happy to see you blogging again. I enjoy your posts so much! I would love to read Gladys Taber’s book. If you read author Susan Branch’s blog, she mentions her often. Thanks for sharing your beautiful farm.
Rachel, I’ll mail it out to you! I love Susan Branch, too. That’s how I found Gladys! If you feel comfortable, send your mailing address to trailblazer65@hotmail.com Thank you!
Thank you, Karen! That’s so nice of you. I’ve sent my address. Can’t wait to read my first Gladys. 🙂
So happy to find posts today, I needed these! Your grandbabies are precious and it’s wonderful you have a gentleman to walk with. We have Ollie a two year old bernedoodle who is full of joie de vivre! I fell a few days before Christmas walking the other dog and broke wrist. At seventy with Osteopenia this will take a while to heal. Taking time to enjoy the small things now is what I need to concentrate on so you’re message is needed and gratefully received!
I’m glad you’re on the mend… as we get older those falls can be very unsettling, and the healing not as quick. Yes indeed, the ability to notice, be grateful for and enjoy the little things is so important, especially as we get older. Thanks for stopping by-