Hello! We are still in the midst of transitions here that are consuming most of my mental and physical energy, but I’ve been anxious to update you all. The school year has begun and I’m trying hard to be a really good homeschooler. Seth, Phoebe, and Elsie have moved into their own home, and I am honestly grieving. It’s one thing to say goodbye to grown kids. It’s another to go from sharing breakfast with your grandaughter on your lap nearly every morning, to not being sure when you wi...| small things
This weekend we are trying to get the chicks moved out to a used coop we bought for cheap. Jonny is in the process of making changes and getting it secure. I am excited at the thought of getting the chicks out of our garage. Our garden has done pretty well, definitely better than expected. I’ve made squash casserole, zucchini muffins, and begged friends to take the yellow squash off my hands. I made one batch of refrigerator dill pickles, and there have been plenty of tomatoes and green pep...| small things
This has been a very hot summer thus far! I am grateful because highs are now in the upper 80s rather than 90s as they were over the last couple of weeks. I’ve taken over morning chicken chores and I was coming inside drenched from the minor exertion at 8 am. I’ve gotten fancy with […]| small things
We have these processions in Poland. The 1st Communicants from the previous May always walk in procession first behind the Eucharist and behind them are the younger girls and boys in the parish who are awaiting their 1st communion. The girls dress in traditional costume and throw flower petals and the boys dress in small albs and ring bells. We walk from altar to altar (usually 4) and sing psalms and stop at each one and hear a short scripture and reflection. Each day after, for 8 days, there...| small things
We are having such wonderful spring weather here and I am trying to balance inside work with outside work. I had an unusual burst of energy and motivation a couple of weeks ago and completed the basement storage room cleanout that has been on my to do list since last summer. My goal was to complete it in May this year rather than having it a mental burden all summer long again. It’s hard to work inside right now though because there are so many exciting things happening outdoors. The birds ...| small things
