"It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important." ~ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Photo by Keegan Checks on Pexels.com Having to save money to work on an old house can be a real downer. Not being independently wealthy, I must work a full-time job. Throw in … Continue reading It’s the Little Things
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Archaeology at Home
"Archaeology is like a jigsaw puzzle, except that you can't cheat and look at the box, and not all the pieces are there." ~ Stephen Dean If you've been following my blog, or if you've happened across it somehow . . . I love old houses. I have owned old houses. I currently own an … Continue reading Archaeology at Home
Vines
"The strength of weak people constantly appalls me. Have you ever seen a vine kill an oak tree? Deadly." ~ Rae Foley Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com English Ivy. While beautifully green and artfully climbing everywhere, it can also manage to gracefully kill trees and bushes. It slowly but beautifully wraps itself around the tree, … Continue reading Vines
De-glaze = De-stress
"Cooking can be a great stress reliever. Where else can you chop, grate, beat, cut and char something with delicious results?" ~ Unknown Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I've written before about rhythm and repetition and their calming effects. Thus the use of music or meditation to lower stress and anxiety. For me, the rhythm … Continue reading De-glaze = De-stress
Life Stresses
"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." ~ William James Photo by Marta Wave on Pexels.com That stretch up there . . . that one right there. That is how I end my meditation every morning. After spending 5 min cuddling the puppy so he doesn't attempt to … Continue reading Life Stresses
Strength & Resilience
"The human capacity for burden is like bamboo - far more flexible than you'd believe at first glance." ~ Jodi Picoult Photo by Andre Moura on Pexels.com Bamboo is quite a fascinating plant. Some shoots of bamboo have been shown to grow 3" in one day. the Bamboo Wisdom website states, "Bamboo is a symbol … Continue reading Strength & Resilience
Be Ready
"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour." ~ Matthew 25:13 ESV Photo by KEHN HERMANO on Pexels.com In the Bible passage above, Jesus was talking in a parable, telling his followers to keep watch and always be ready because they do not know when He will return. I prefer … Continue reading Be Ready
White Chili (aka Chicken Chili)
"A recipe has no soul. You, as the cook, must bring soul to the recipe." ~ Thomas Keller Photo by Polina Tankilevitch on Pexels.com In the mood for something soothing, with a little spice, but not regular chili . . . I chose to go with White Chicken Chili for dinner this evening. I hadn't … Continue reading White Chili (aka Chicken Chili)
Twas the Night Before Christmas
"Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse . . . . " ~ Samuel Clement Moore Photo by Vinu00edcius Vieira ft on Pexels.com "The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there . . … Continue reading Twas the Night Before Christmas
Facts Have No Feelings
"Your feelings are not facts, and your thoughts are not truth." ~ Unknown Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Raising children is a difficult job. Raising teenagers is even worse. There's the comparisons, the hormones, the angst, the drama, the wishful thinking, the budding romances, the heartbreaking break-ups, school, jobs and family life. Everything is literal, … Continue reading Facts Have No Feelings
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