tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22232841738058327172024-03-14T03:08:30.407-07:00Always a.......Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger265125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-40103566734267716562012-05-04T03:41:00.000-07:002012-05-04T04:01:26.654-07:00This Weekend in Fairfield
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here's a great opportunity to grab the kids and plan on having a day filled with lots of scenes from a past era. In addition to reenactments (including the cavalry-(yes, horses!) there will be lots of food, music and wine tasting for those with more sophisticated aspirations. In a nutshell, there's something for everyone. Most events are free, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-41925975327717677692012-04-20T04:19:00.014-07:002012-05-04T04:03:40.850-07:00I Wouldn't Have It Any Other WayIt's been a while-and somewhere in the midst of all this stuff going on, Spring has sprung! This time of year is always busy-but somehow, this year it seems busier than ever. Between schooling the girls, work and horses it appears the time got away from me!There has been so much I've been wanting to share,so here goes: My main focus in the past month has been moving our horses closer to our Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-73551073937424236172012-04-03T03:48:00.004-07:002012-04-03T04:23:41.987-07:00Reflection for a Tuesday MorningOn my way home from Inn I often tune in to NPR and catch a few minues of the Diane Rehm show. I was listening to an interview with a writer, Cheryl Strayed. "She was in her 20s and facing a life crumbling around her so she decided to go on an 1,100 mile hike alone. She describes the brutal, physical and psychological journey in her new memoir titled "Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-60771438584809140002012-03-10T16:23:00.003-08:002012-03-10T16:33:26.607-08:00What I'm Listening To This Evening....Because I am Civil Girl it's only fitting that I celebrate everything civil, from wars to music. It's hard not to appreciate Joy Williams and John Paul White from The Civil Wars swooning chemistry and stirring harmonies. It doesn't hurt that John Paul White is not unlike Johnny Depp.....Enjoy! Joy's voice is incredible as well.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-83457403967431352672012-02-28T05:40:00.002-08:002012-02-28T05:42:13.071-08:00Your Daily InspirationSource: etsy.com via Vicki on PinterestUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-18948047320457320002012-02-22T03:55:00.001-08:002012-02-22T04:56:43.671-08:00February InspirationMy oldest daughter and I watched this movie yesterday.I always enjoy hearing about and seeing parts of the world that I have never been to, and especially love it when I get to hear the stories behind the places. (I am always searching for profound messages in everything and this film is no exception.) I suppose it's just me trying to hear God speaking to me. Well, He did through this movie. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-17291650089344882962012-02-11T03:13:00.000-08:002012-02-11T03:50:01.031-08:00A Girl's Dream...The Jacob Kime FarmSome of you might have read my post about this beautiful spot some time ago-it's funny how life can take a turn down a road you never thought you would go. But I suppose it's all about the journey. My oldest daughter, who is now in 9th grade, has decided she wants to save this place. Every time we would drive down Tablerock Road in Gettysburg, she would have a sad look on her face, and say howUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-32134907603426823412011-12-12T03:49:00.000-08:002011-12-12T04:03:34.128-08:00Something to Think About This Week..."Life is sentimental. Why should I be cold and hard about it? That's the main content. The biggest thing in people's lives is their loves and dreams and visions, you know." -Jim Harrison, born in Grayling, Michigan in 1937“I want to live other lives. I've never quite believed that one chance is all I get. Writing is my way of making other chances.” —Anne Tyler,born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-31877185352461484332011-11-16T08:48:00.000-08:002011-11-16T11:19:32.263-08:00Think.....Bubbles!I'm giving myself permission today to indulge in something that I have a great love for doing, and don't often find the time to do these days; writing! I recently had the opportunity to reconnect with a dear, dear friend with whom I'd lost touch and speaking with her reminded my of why I have always enjoyed her company so much. Not only is she a strikingly beautiful woman inside and out, she Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-29897479575167679612011-11-15T03:46:00.000-08:002011-11-15T04:07:01.838-08:00What I'm Listening to Now....One of the Most Fantastic Voices I've Ever HeardAn excerpt from her bio reads like this: "Growing up outside of Detroit in a family of musical evangelists, Worden studied multiple instruments (her father is an acclaimed accordionist and mother an organist). She became equally passionate about classical and Motown, later pursuing a degree in Opera at the University of North Texas where she wrote and recorded original material for the first timeUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-24103410172493228972011-11-14T19:31:00.000-08:002011-11-14T19:32:27.803-08:00Poem for TodayThe Return of the Subjunctiveby Tamara MadisonOh, the Subjunctive,May it make its bold return!May it ride back proudIn liveried coach,May its two fine horses snortAnd paw the ground, And, escorted by its staunchAttendants If and Whether,May it descend in velvet cloakAnd black-gloved handThe lacquered steps of hopeAnd happenstance.May it fix upon us its deepUncertain gaze!I shall be there to greetUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-52648129797130283822011-10-25T17:34:00.000-07:002011-10-28T19:58:48.479-07:00"A Wonderful Time"I have a lovely book that was graciously lent to me by a dear friend, titled "A Wonderful Time" written by Slim Aarons. He was an American photographer noted for photographing socialites, jet-setters and celebrities. Upon a further search and ending up at Wikipedia, I found the following: "At 18 years old, Aarons enlisted in the U.S. Army, working as a photographer at West Point and later servingUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-79198034961469783912011-10-25T08:41:00.000-07:002011-10-25T09:09:44.625-07:00A Beautiful Autumn DayIt's a gorgeous day here in Adams County, PA! I am enjoying Ella F. as I get in a quick post. We are going to take a much deserved break this afternoon and head over to Hanover to check out the new Hobby Lobby. I am hoping to pick up some fabric to re-upholster my oversized ottoman. Maybe some lovely heavy brocade? Or an updated toile? Of course, anything that has red in it is an immediate Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-24053052034144423372011-09-11T03:29:00.000-07:002011-09-11T04:04:43.571-07:00Yellow Hill Farm and Remembrance Day 9/11Take a magical journey to Yellow Hill Farm...Today is such an emotional day for everyone and there isn't much one can put into words that doesn't sound cliche. My kids are becoming young adults and I struggle with how to mark this anniversary. We will say prayers and reflect. I'll look back and think about how much has changed since that awful day and be thankful for this wonderful place we Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-6760800558427407912011-08-21T03:52:00.000-07:002011-08-21T04:10:44.403-07:00A Photo Essay of My Drive to Work One MorningIt was such a beautful morning I thought it would be fun to take some pics of my drive in to Fairfield. Forgive the blurriness as I was driving and shooting at the same time. It wasn't always the best picture, but nontheless, it gives you a sense of the beauty I am fortunate to experience.
Here's the Historic Round Barn....
the sunflower garden across the road from the barn...
a gorgeous oldUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-59905307497889326712011-08-21T03:50:00.000-07:002011-08-21T03:52:22.936-07:00Only in Gettysburg....Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-66033776195285219922011-07-05T06:59:00.000-07:002011-07-05T07:14:36.633-07:00Putting It All In PerspectiveAs much as I try to make each moment count, there are those times where I allow frustration to take over and I begin to sink into self pity. God has a great way of timing things, and as I was feeling sorry for myself about having to head off to work,(among other things), there was a piece that came on the radio. It was about young soldiers in Afghanistan coming home and the difficulties they Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-71271928610716861892011-07-01T17:59:00.000-07:002011-07-01T18:08:05.319-07:00What I'm Listening To This Evening....While this has nothing to do with history, family or Gettysburg, I think it is still noteworthy to share. This girl has an amazing, powerful voice and the song lingers long after it's over. I've taken to listening to more NPR sorts of things, but every once in a while its refreshing to get caught up in a tune like this just for the sheer enjoyment. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-33993782765547961592011-06-26T03:18:00.000-07:002011-06-26T03:22:35.415-07:00Thought for the Day....From someone I admire intensely:"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." - Anne FrankEvery time I feel like I just can't handle one more thing, I always think of her and what an incredible inspiration she is. My girls and I always say to each other when we are feeling down, "I bet Anne Frank would have given anything to be in our shoes."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-16976797608450176472011-06-14T03:33:00.000-07:002011-06-14T04:00:42.852-07:00Yesterday the girls and I attended the funeral of my dear Uncle Al. This was their first time attending such an event. I was conflicted about if I should bring them or not, but after praying about it, I knew it was the right decision. While these things are always very sad and difficult, they are also part of life. While they had only met their great uncle a couple of times, they were able toUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-61304930318113000162011-06-06T07:59:00.000-07:002011-06-06T10:11:14.407-07:00The Roller Coaster of YouthAhhh, summer vacation and the promise of all things wonderful. Its a time for carving out some well deserved time to sit down and relax with a glass of something cool topped off with mint from the garden. Then, it's time for catching up on those books I've been yearning to read for weeks as I'm rushing to grab my car keys, out the door, heading off to work, to the barn, running errands-well,youUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-3320454041624693302011-05-02T07:41:00.000-07:002011-05-02T09:57:46.500-07:00Some of My Favorite Things....Anytime I can combine two of my favorite things-(my kids and my horses are at the top of the list!) but after them, then there's poetry and music. Give me a good song, a lovely, well written poem, and I am in heaven. Maybe I can take Dancer on a trail ride with my Ipod loaded up and a well-worn copy of Tennyson's Poetry? The two of us can take a break and have a picnic under the shade of a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-14315493404696099692011-04-19T02:57:00.000-07:002011-05-03T03:56:33.315-07:00Just Sit There"Often we tell ourselves, "Don't just sit there, do something!" But when we practice awareness, we discover something unusual. We discover that the opposite may be more helpful: "Don't just do something, sit there!" We must learn to stop from time to time in order to see clearly.The foundation of happiness in mindfulness. The basic condition for being happy is our consciousness of being Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-47686863294451108682011-04-01T04:04:00.001-07:002011-04-01T04:04:42.893-07:00In Honor of Spring, I Think?Long Winterby Tim NolanSo much I've forgottenthe grassthe birdsthe close insectsthe shoot—the drip—the spray of the sprinklerfreckles—strawberries—the heat of the Sunthe impossiblehumiditythe flush of your faceso muchthe high noonthe high grassthe patio ice cubesthe barbequethe buzz of them—the insectsthe weeds—the dearweeds—that growlike alien life forms—all Dr. Suessy and odd—here we go again¬—Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2223284173805832717.post-84291019037557388692011-03-10T12:13:00.000-08:002011-03-10T12:15:48.771-08:00I Love This!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0