It’s a Grand Pumpkin Patch
We drive out to the pumpkin patch. Pumpkin Patch I let my daughter loose against the Autumn landscape. She finds the one she wants,
October 23, 2011
Live With Flair
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Go and Find a Contra Dance
Last night, I attend my first contra dance. My own husband has invited the family (including my parents!) out dancing. Contra dance, otherwise known as
October 22, 2011
Going Back to Old Dreams
I remember the story of an older friend of mine who went back to an old dream once her children left for college. All her
October 21, 2011
“The Best Things in Life Aren’t Things”
My friend delivers me a little card with the quote, “the best things in life aren’t things,” from journalist Art Buchwald. I want to remember
October 20, 2011
How We Made Acorn Flour (A Lesson in Bitterness)
We gather the acorns from our oak tree. A Bowl of Acorns Then, we carefully crack the shells and remove the nutmeat (I use a
October 19, 2011
What We Take for Granted (My Plan to Make Acorn Flour)
I will never look at flour the same way again. It’s because I’m actually going to gather acorns, extract the nuts, leach them, grind
October 18, 2011
When Life Gives You Acorns
I’m standing under my oak tree, and acorns bombard my head. The Oak Tree “Ow! Don’t do that!” I cry and shake my fist with
October 17, 2011
The Books that Shape Your Life
While cleaning my bookshelves, I wonder what I would do if I had to choose a few of the hundreds of dusty books to keep.
October 16, 2011
Using Your Question Words Again
I’m stuck in traffic with an entomologist. If you ever have to be stuck in traffic, I highly recommend finding an entomologist to help the
October 15, 2011
A Prudent Man Overlooks an Insult
I’m reading Proverbs, and the wise counsel I find convicts and inspires. A simple verse in chapter 12 challenges me: “A fool shows his annoyance
October 14, 2011