Ringnecks in Our Yard
There are at least three ringneck pheasants in our yard each morning, often only one at a time, but sometimes I see three on the edge of the cornfield. It is fun watching them. A pheasant and a crow searching for breakfast. Then a squirrel joined him. Pheasants remind me of royalty because of their […]
Puppy ~ Dinner ~ Train Station
Sunday, November 15 After seeing our granddaughter Diana’s Facebook entry introducing Ralph (puppy) to her readers, I told her that I would love to meet him. He is a Rottweiler (I think I got that right) and a gift from her handsome boyfriend Donovan. We were delighted that they brought him to see us. Later in the […]
Berries I Never Noticed
Saturday, November 14 We got a treadmill several weeks ago and put it in the guest room. Because I like to walk with the solar blinds up so I can see what is going on outside both windows – I have the blinds totally open. One day when the sun was shinning on our fire bush, […]
Time of Migration
Saturday evening, November 14 I went outside to take a picture of this… …when I heard the distant sound of honking geese. I love to be outside in the evening when geese are flying overhead.
From My Praise & Prayer Journal For Today – November 19
PRAISE Thank You, Lord, for the people who have been and are a blessing to me My parents Cerwin’s parents My step-mother Cerwin sons – sons-in-law daughters – daughters-in-law grandsons – granddaughters grandsons-in-law great-grandson brothers – sisters – brothers-in-law – sisters-in-law step brothers – step sisters – step family aunts – uncles – nieces – nephews – […]
A Beautiful Night
Friday, November 13 There is nothing quite so peaceful as a quiet evening at sunset. This reminds me of the book, “Guess How Much I Love You?” when Big Nutbrown Hare said, “I love you to the moon and back.”
Red Sky At Morning, Sailors Take Warning
November 12, 2015 From the Internet:The common phrase “Red sky at morning” is a line from an ancient rhyme often repeated by mariners. Red sky at night, sailors’ delight. Red sky at morning, sailors take warning I had difficulty believing that this beautiful morning was going to soon turn to rain. However, the red was […]
The Last Flowers & Leaves Of The Year
Monday, November 9 I thought I better get some pictures before all the flowers and leaves are gone. Yarrow Most of the leaf-shedding trees will soon be bare. I was surprised to see that our one cherry tree still had many leaves. I think this was a dogwood tree. Most leaves on the trees and on […]
Amish Country Tour of Lancaster County – Part 3 of 3
Saturday, November 7 We enjoyed seeing how their apple cider is made. Inside the store, there was an active bee hive. Transporting an Amish sulky. Our last stop with the guide was Kitchen Kettle Village where we had time to shop before a late lunch. By this time of day the village was full of people. […]
Amish Country Tour of Lancaster County – Part 2 of 3
Saturday, November 7 As we drove in the lane, our guide told us that this tourist stop began when the lady of the house set aside one room of their house to sell quilts, then another, and another. Eventually she told her husband that they needed a separate building, because she wanted her house back. Our guide […]
Amish Country Tour of Lancaster County – Part 1 of 3
Saturday, November 7 One of our Sunday school classes reserved a school bus, driver, and tour guide for a day-tour of Amish Country in Lancaster County. They were looking for some extra people, and we happened to be talking to Ron and Brenda after church one evening when they asked if we were interested in going along. We had […]
John J. Jeffries With Jere & Kristen
Friday Evening, November 6 This was a very belated birthday meal for Kristen. There was a lot going on back in spring with their daughter, Jana’s health, then it was the busy summer. Now we finally got a date together – and it happened during their twenty-fifth anniversary week. By-the-way, for those who have not heard, Jana […]
Morning Beauty
Tuesday, November 3 I suppose by now you can tell that I enjoy beautiful fall mornings. Our tall shellbark trees were pretty this year. Our Japanese Maple My brothers are letting this corn dry in the field – I expect to harvest the ears. It seems like many years since they have done this. I guess they had enough silage this year. […]
Happy Birthday To Our Favorite Nathaniel
We love you, Grandpa & Grandma High
Beauty on the Ground and in the Sky
Thursday Evening, October 29
Special Luncheon With Mother High
Thursday, October 29 I was honored to take Mother to a luncheon at Landis Homes to honor residents who have lived there for twenty or more years. A van/bus was used to transport patients who do not live in the same building as Harvest Room. I was going to push mother across campus in her wheelchair, but the weather was a bit threatening […]