September | 2011 | Raising Jane

You know that pondering tilt of the head a person gives a work of art they’ve just completed? Writing about your life is that exactly. You step back, pick up your paint brush, apply a dab of compassion here, a brush stroke of flair over there. Putting your life on canvas allows you to see what your life looks like through the eyes of others.

Going Granny (actually my grandkids call me Nanny) is my best achievement yet! Here’s a phone message my barely two-year grandgirl left for me on my 58th b-day. I guarantee it; this will make your day.

Big Day for Little Horse

Posted on September 27, 2011 by maryjane

We’re considering a name change for our little Palomino mini-horse, Nutmeg. Today, she fearlessly and ferociously sprung into action to protect her pregnant Jersey pal, Maizy. What did our little “gunner” do?

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Cindy Bennett says:

November 7, 2011 at 11:51 am

That’s a precious story! (i’m just scanning back pages to cheer myself up) this helped :)) thanks for sharing it. love horses!

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Judy Jones-McCown says:

November 15, 2011 at 3:03 pm

Wow! What a brave little horse she is…was…is! *giggle*
I just listened to your Birthday message from your Grand-Baby. All I could say was awwwww…awwww…awwww….brought tears to my eyes, since I don’t have kids or Grand-kids. THAT was just too precious! Thanks for sharing that with us MaryJane!

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rootstalkfest.com

Posted on September 26, 2011 by maryjane

This just in from Oregon …

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Jessie says:

September 30, 2011 at 10:24 am

…if anyone wonders where they can get one of those magnificent leather masks in the top photo, they are made by Jeremiah, leatherworker extraordinaire (and Mountain Rose employee). His stunning creations can be viewed at http://www.etsy.com/shop/TrygslandMasks?ref=pr_shop_more.

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Back in the U.S. E.R.

Posted on September 18, 2011 by maryjane

Shocking (cont.) http://www.raisingjane.org/journal/2017

The next morning Meg was back in the ER with chest pain. There was a moment while we were waiting for the elevator that I was no longer the picture of calm. Meg said, “Momma, if my heart is threatening to go haywire, I need to remain calm. And SO DO YOU.”

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Karen England says:

September 19, 2011 at 12:50 pm

waiting to hear how you BOTH are today … and praying!

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- MaryJane says:
  
  September 19, 2011 at 1:04 pm
  
  We are GLAD to be home. Meg is still having some strange symptoms but I think it’s just a matter of time and she’ll be fine. Thanks for asking.
  
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Brenda Udy says:

September 21, 2011 at 2:12 pm

I just talked to Jordan and she told me of your accident!!! Jo Jo has been pretty worried over you Megan!! Speedy recovery sent your way from the Udy household!!!! We love you!!

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Claudia Ramsey says:

October 14, 2011 at 1:17 pm

OK…it has almost been a month. I’m not sure if follow-ups have been posted elsewhere, but I’m concerned about Meg. What did they decide and is Meg OK? Afterall, she is a part of our adopted family.

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- MaryJane says:
  
  October 14, 2011 at 4:03 pm
  
  Thanks for asking Claudia. Meg went to the doctor again yesterday. Recovery is slow but sure. She’s still having a lot of muscle spasms, rib cage pain, and she tires easily. But every day she feels better. She still can’t lift any weight–hard when you have a 2 and a 4 year old. Today, we have several B&B guests coming and she’s been running around getting everything ready. It’s nice to see good color in her cheeks again.
  
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More Creative Connections

Posted on September 18, 2011 by maryjane

Fantastic round-table discussions, panelists …

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Elizabeth G says:

September 19, 2011 at 4:40 pm

Sad to have missed this year — looking forward to next year — I’ll be there!
Kudos to everyone who planned, presented, and participated!

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Shocking

Posted on September 16, 2011 by maryjane

Good morning St. Paul. Here we come! http://www.thecreativeconnectionevent.com/ (Stunning view from my hotel room.)

The first event, a luncheon with three speakers was everything and more. Humor, tears, and all things international. Women are one world! Their business advice and presentations were perfect.

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ace says:

September 16, 2011 at 10:04 am

My goodness!! Megan, MaryJane come back safe! It is a jungle out there, we miss you and are thinking of you in the design studio this morning. Big hugs! -Carol, Alicia & Ace

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Alicia says:

September 16, 2011 at 11:01 am

Thinking of you Megan!

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Le Vern Burback says:

September 18, 2011 at 9:07 pm

Oh, Megan and MaryJane…I wish for you “safety”. I hope you are well, prayers.

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CJ Armstrong says:

September 21, 2011 at 4:05 pm

Oh my! Oh mercy! As you can see I’m just now reading this . . . I’m sooooooooooooo sorry! You’ve been home, been to work . . . opened your box from me. You didn’t say anything in your email . . . . I’m soooo glad you’re okay and back home, Megan.
MJ . . . I KNOW how much you love your girl! Yes, I do! I’m sure that this was a frightening experience for you both. Glad you are all safe!!!! . . . and home!!!

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Laurie Dimino says:

September 26, 2011 at 7:30 pm

O my goodness!! I am a little late with my gasps, just reading this post now….but prayers are sent your way that you are feeling 100% (that goes for both of you!!) I am so glad to hear that you are ok Meg, and MaryJane I can only imagine as a mother how you must have felt.
Blessings to you both- thank you for filling us in, and keeping us part of your lives.
Smiles and Farmgirl Hugs,
Laurie
Farmgirl Sister#1403

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All Lay and No Play

Posted on September 15, 2011 by maryjane

“lay and no play … makes Jane a dull girl” was the title of this piece of artwork I picked up at last Saturday’s Farmers’ Market. The Artist is Julene Ewert, http://www.presentbydesign.com/ who recently graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in graphic design.

(Psst, she grew up in a small town in a family of artists. She said her inspiration comes from nature.)

Not only did I love the title of this piece, but it was made using thin layers of beeswax.

Julene says:

September 16, 2011 at 11:25 am

How lovely to find my art posted on your blog! Thanks so much for sharing my work.

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Christine says:

September 16, 2011 at 12:03 pm

I adore this print…and everything Julene creates! LOVE your blog too! 🙂

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You Know You’re a Farmgirl When…

Posted on September 14, 2011 by stellajane

You know you’re a farmgirl when your Nanny is getting ready to leave for a trip so she asks you to get a wet rag so she can clean her boots and they’re covered in … you know what, BUT there’s a frilly pair of socks laying next to them.

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Horse Diet

Posted on September 9, 2011 by maryjane

Have you heard about the horse diet? Yanno, the one where you drop pounds per day? It involves soaking all your grains first before eating.

You haven’t heard of it?

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It was a laborious day!

Posted on September 8, 2011 by maryjane

As has always been the case with us farmer types, the Reverend and I thought Labor Day meant TO labor, as in work, not a day free FROM labor. After all these years, we da’stn’t change.

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Meg says:

September 9, 2011 at 1:53 pm

The best jobs I’ve ever had include working alongside this guy! 🙂

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Gonna Get Married

Posted on September 8, 2011 by maryjane

Ooooh, I really love you …

My graphic designer, Denali, was married last Saturday.

This tale starts at the end of the event/day, or would that be the beginning? For Denali and Andrew, it’s the beginning but it’s the end for me because she’s moving.

(However, we’re going to give “remote work” a try. Did you know that entails leaving a computer set up here just for her so that when she’s working at home, remotely, her computer here is tied up? We’re calling her computer the Ghost of Denali.)