Chainsaw Burnout

Chainsaw Burnout

Yesterday’s blog post dealt with fights in marriage.  Disagreements, misunderstandings, miscommunication, annoyances!   When it comes to marriage … and to any relationship for that matter … forgiveness is the “oil” which keeps the relationship running smoothly.   This summer…
October 4, 2022Posted inMarriage, Relationships
First Fire

First Fire

Hubby and I recently had a wood-stove insert installed in our fireplace.  We are venturing into the new realm of using wood to heat our home.  In the past, having a fire in the fireplace was something to…
October 3, 2022Posted inMarriage, Relationships
A Picture of Marriage

A Picture of Marriage

I was sitting in the beanbag enjoying my peanut-butter-banana smoothie for lunch, while absentmindedly staring out the window … when it suddenly occurred to me how the enormous Big-Leaf Maple in the backyard is a remarkable picture of…
October 2, 2022Posted inMarriage, Relationships
Shed the baggage

Shed the baggage

I had a “PCC nightmare” the other night.  It’s been over 20 years since I’ve had a “PCC nightmare.”  Hubby and I attended a very “militaristic” college which had lots and lots of rules! … most of which…
September 30, 2022Posted inRelationships
Organic!

Organic!

It is really “with it” to be organic!  I just now took a peek in my fridge, and there I discovered “organic mayonnaise” … alongside “organic mustard” … and “organic salad dressing.”  Not to mention the “organic peanut…
September 28, 2022Posted inRelationships
Courage for something new

Courage for something new

I grew basil for the first time this year … and I attempted to make pesto for the first time.  I had grand plans for making petso!  However, I was completely unprepared for the exorbitant price of pine…
September 27, 2022Posted inRelationships