When we rely upon laws to enforce decent behavior, we end up spending our hard-earned money on attorneys. Rather than legal recourse, I’m on a mission to amp up my personal charm and collaborative kindness. Good manners are contagious.
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Lisa Von Saunder says: Happy Halloween MaryJane and all her critters. I have this very same postcard.It is so sweet
MaryJane says: Our card was a gift from Winnie. Fun card. Happy Halloween to you, Lisa!
Lisa Von Saunder says: thanks and have a spooktacular nite!!
Gerald says: Nice picture, does not look so evil as some, could be very enjoyable for children and adults.
Winnie Nielsen says: Is this the window where hay was hoisted into the barn? Or perhaps an attic window of an old house for a similar purpose for some sort of storage?
MaryJane says: Door for hoisting hay into barn, correct!
Winnie Nielsen says: This looks inviting to me. A delicious cup of coffee is simple but can kick start a day like nothing else.
Lisa Von Saunder says: Happy Friday the 13th! this photo looks like the house I lived in Vermont. It dated to the 1700’s and I don’t think they painted it more than twice since it was built!
Winnie Nielsen says: Lovely shabby chic look on this structure. All it needs no are some big random Rose bushes growing outside .
I had a great time yesterday at the state park of the Murrell House. It lives to tell the story of an Englishman who marries a Cherokee in the 1840s and their life and troubles through the Civil War. My friend is a volunteer docent here for events . She brings her spinning wheel and yarn and demonstrates dying the wool and then spinning it into skeins of yarn. Everyone gets to dress in period clothing . I was fascinated with the whole place. It is a true local treasure thatustherwal deal!!
Winnie Nielsen says: Such a nice vintage piece. It looks like a possible screen door?? I love the old wood and simple handle.
Happy Friday, MaryJane!
MaryJane says: TGIF here. I do believe that’s a photo Cydnie took of the handle on the screen door on our sewing cottage. You’ll be gripping that again some day:) Or it might be the handle on our little store that I hope to have some time to work in today. Both book and mag were sent this week! No more deskgirl duties for me for a few days. Farmgirl only!!!!!
Winnie Nielsen says: How did I miss that photo being the door on the sewing cabin??!!!!!!! Is the store the one that you moved from Moscow that I also adore? I wish I had been able to see it and shop there. I just loved the photos of it and the quaint size and all. My kinda place.
HooRay for no current desk duties for you!!! It must be such a free feeling to know you have several days to choose whatever else you have been itching’ to get caught up on. Enjoy every project you decide to do and when you are at the barn, please give my Miss Daisy a nice rub behind her ears for me. Farmgirl Only! I like that. It has a nice ring to it too.
Wanda Owen says: Oh for the good ole days!
Winnie Nielsen says: Only the best in clothespins! I love mine and they hold heavy items like no other brand.
MaryJane says: Good morning Winnie! Whatcha got cookin’ this Sunday? I’m thinking apple/raspberry crisp with homemade ice cream.
Winnie Nielsen says: Such a lovely and peaceful view.
Farmgirl Hugs, MaryJane!! I hope your final book work is going well. We are batting down the hatches and dreaming of Monday night when the storm blows onward to Georgia. Looks like nobody is going to be spared misery if you live in this quadrant of the Southeast! Forced camping for most of us for who knows how long!! I expect we will lose power for some days, so I will check back in when we get online. The storm hits us Sunday evening through Monday afternoon. Let’s hope it moves quickly up the road and loses strength with each mile over land!
MaryJane says: So, not heading out it sounds like. Hmmmmm. Anything we can do to help, besides worrying non-stop?
MaryJane says: So, you’re not leaving it sounds like???? Anything we can do to help besides worrying about you non-stop?
Winnie Nielsen says: This part of the state is not in any recommended evacuation area because we are in the middle of the northern part(about 1 1/2 hours from the Georgia state line). For sure we will get bad winds and 3-6 inches of rain, but we get that sort of thing when the bad spring storms happen. Plus, we are not on the worst side of the storm which means it won’t be as bad as it will be on both coasts. I just finished listening to the governor’s update and nothing has changed for this area. As a matter of fact, we are sheltering thousands from the south in our town and hotels. Again, if the governor gives us a different message, we are ready to head out. But this area is basically a shelter in place location because of our inland location. Try not to worry, I am doing plenty of that for you and lots of other members of my family.
I think I might do a chocolate run later today just to have it handy for when the storm is actually passing by.
MaryJane says: Thanks Winnie for giving good details about your situation. I’ll worry a little less now. Chocolate for sure. I’ll eat some for you.
terry steinmetz says: Love that sunset? Can’t tell as that could be either here–sunrise or sunset!
Just to let Winnie know we’re all praying for all of you in Florida. Keep safe, sister! And enjoy all the chocolate you can.
Winnie Nielsen says: Aren’t Bumblebees just so cute? I love the way they look and hear them buzzing away on flowers.
Mary Pitman says: what kind of flower is this??
MaryJane says: Thimbleberry.
Winnie Nielsen says: Wow, what is this gorgeous beauty? It almost looks like a tulip with azalea leaves which I know is ridiculous but that is the only way I can describe it.
MaryJane says: I think it’s one of my David Austin roses. When Karina gets in, I’ll have her point out to me where she snapped the photo. Good morning Winnie! How is Mr. Bump today?
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That squirrel looks like he’s about to talk to you. It’s like he has questions that need to be answered.
It is interesting how different your squirrel looks from the ones in my yard here in Florida. Many of ours have reddish brown fur and white bellies with a darker tail that is sometimes striped like a coon tail. Or maybe we have too much local inbreeding in this neighborhood?