We need to find meaning. We need to be useful. We need to know that who we are matters. I give, you give, we all give.
Winnie Nielsen says: This eerie photo reminds me of Halloween. The image that comes to mind is a throw back to Snow White and the poison apple. I love the color contrast of the Granny Smith. But………quite the contrary to a poison apple. These little beauties are sweet and juicy!
MaryJane says: I was hoping you’d see your apple. Good morning Winnie in mourning. Hugs to Warren and a nod to your kitty pillow.
Winnie Nielsen says: Thank-you MaryJane. I am really enjoying seeing my Bump pillow on his favorite chair. It is sweet to me!
Winnie Nielsen says: Love, love, LOVE this photo!! I would love to be able to pick this chilled apple and eat it all up.
MaryJane says: How did I know this photo was for you? Anything apple speaks Winnie to me at this point.
Diana Shelton says: Beautiful pic! I agree with Winnie, love, love, love this photo. My mom just passed away a few months ago, and I had the privilege of picking off her apples from the homestead apple tree. I reminisced through the whole process of making apple butter and pies, because of the precious memories of my mom and I just a year ago, making apple butter together and freezing pies for the winter. The photo is picturesque of days gone by looking out her kitchen window and seeing the frost on the tree limbs of apples left from the fall season. Maryjane, your eye for photo shop pics is wonderful, keep them coming. I don’t always commit, but I do enjoy them.
MaryJane says: Will do! It’s nice to be reminded they’re appreciated:)
Winnie Nielsen says: Diana, your sweet reply just brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful last memory of your dear mom by picking apples from her tree and making them into all the favorite recipes your Mom created in your home as a child. I am glad you had this experience and a chance to “preserve” her memory and love in everything that you made.
And yes, MaryJane, your photos are a wonderful way to start my day! Thank-you for sharing with us the many scenes and details of your beautiful farm. I love them all.
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How clever is this little ornament! It looks like it is coated in cinnamon sugar. Perfect for a small tree in the sewing room or any tree.
Santa must be busy checking his list and feeding his reindeer some good alfalfa hay for their breakfast. Or more realistically, giving them a field plentiful in green lichens. When we visited Finland a feed years back, we went to where the native Sami people live which is mostly above the Artic Circle. The reindeer are part of their indigenous diet and they graze on lichens in the areas. Who knew lichens had everything they need for health? I love their fuzzy antlers and their gorgeous grey and brown coats.
For me, I will let the reindeer alone and just enjoy Lingonbenrry jam on light crepes! The Lingonberries grow wild on the ground as well and the Sami make them into a jam to serve with the reindeer meat. Ummmmmm, who can choke down Dancer, or Prancer or Comet or Vixen???? I just couldn’t . I meant talk about getting permanently on Santa’s naughty list!
Santa’s naughty list–indeed! Thanks for the smile on my face this morning, Winnie. Brrr. It’s 8 degrees here. Hope my “reindeers” teats are okay:) Their goods are part of my indigenous diet.
Brrrrrrr is right!! My poor Miss Daisy must feel a bit chilly? Like the real reindeer, most likely your reindeer are barely noticing much difference. Thankfully, Ma Nature has your back on this one!
Yeah I found out the hard way that reindeer don’t eat carrots as I had been taught by my parents. We would leave milk and cookies out for Santa and carrots for his reindeer.
When as an adult I got to finally meet real reindeer I brought along bags and bags of carrots for all the children to give to ” Santas 9 reindeer ” ( the usual 8 plus Rudolph ) that were visiting in our area. Well the “Elves” ( reindeer handlers) told me : “Miss ,reindeer don’t eat carrots! ” and I countered with : ” Oh yes they do since all these kids are waving carrots to give to the deer. Now, Mr Elf, you just collect the carrots for their reindeer midnight snack , ok? ” . And he dutifully did just that.
Merry Christmas, Mary Jane. May you & your family have a blessed coming year. Keep your wonderful magazine coming!
Merry Christmas to you also, Lorraine. And thank you for reading my magazine!