Love/Hate Challenge
I was nominated by the lovely Judy, author of Edwina’s Episodes, to take part in this fun challenge. Please take time to visit her fantastic blog. It’s always fresh and original and full of lots of humor and wit.
This challenge consists of listing ten things that I love and ten things that I hate, and nominating ten bloggers to do the same.
Things I love:
1. Quiet mornings with my husband and menagerie of pets and farm animals.
2. The singing and chirping sounds of wrens and mockingbirds coming from my garden.
3. Making a true connection with another person.
4. Gracious and kindhearted people.
5. Those first little, yellow blooms on a tomato plant that turn into wonderful, juicy tomatoes.
6. Creating something: a poem, a sketch, a story, a new dish or recipe, or something crafty.
7. When the lilacs, peonies, irises, and roses are all blooming at the same time in my garden–so beautiful.
8. Watching a thunderstorm from my front porch.
9. The sound of my dad’s old tractor and the smell of freshly cut hay.
10. A glass of Champagne and the view of my sheep grazing in the pasture.
Things I hate:
1. Abuse, neglect, or mistreatment of humans or animals.
2. When one of my animals is hurt or not feeling well.
3. Worry and anxiety—SIGH.
4. Being TOO busy.
5. Disrespectful behavior.
6. Stink bugs–especially when they dive bomb me while I’m reading in bed…YUCK!
7. Bad timing.
8. How certain unfiltered red wines stain my teeth blue–EEEK!
9. Weeds in my flower and vegetable gardens.
10. Frozen pipes.
These are my ten nominees:
I nominate the following bloggers for this challenge. There is no obligation, of course.
1. Barnraised
4. the belle abroad–a southern belle on an adventure abroad
5. Random Writings on the Bathroom Wall
Categories: Reflections on Farm Life
fourth generation farmgirl 
Thank you! I will look to do this over the next few days 🙂
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Have fun! 🙂
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Thank you Tonya, I will enjoy pondering this and will respond soon. I will enjoy reading Edwina’s blog too. I agree with you, those little yellow flowers on our tomato plants hold so much promise…can’t wait ’til tomato season is in full bloom!
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It’s my pleasure. No rush! You’ll certainly enjoy Edwina’s blog. And, I’m looking forward to my first tomato sandwich of the season. 🙂
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Just to let you know that I’ve scheduled my challenge answers for tomorrow 🙂 Thanks for nominating me!
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You’re most welcome! I’m looking forward to it! 🙂
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A most excellent list!
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Thanks so much!! 🙂
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Oh fresh cut hay reminds me of my grandmothers farm..so miss it and her
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It’s so interesting how a particular smell can bring back a memory. Smelling the freshly cut hay on our farm is an experience I’ve had almost every year since I’ve been a child. I understand why that brings back special memories of your grandmother. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
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Mistreatment or abuse of animals is my #1 no-no, too. I love your love list, especially #4!
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Thank you! I find that being kind is such a seemingly small thing that makes an enormous impact. 🙂
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If I had to write a list on the things I love, I guarantee we will have at least seven things in common 🙂 Lovely list!
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Thank you, Prajakta. That’s nice to know! 🙂
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Thanks for the nomination challenge Tonya this will be fun 🙂 and I love all of your answers especially the little yellow flowers on tomato plants.
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Thanks, Mel! I’m glad you’re going to do it. I’m looking forward to your answers! 🙂
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Lovely list 🙂
Stink bugs, no no no, lol!
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Thank you so much. 🙂 Stink bugs are the worst!
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You have some really great things there on your list Tonya, I love the one about your dad’s old tractor and the smell of the hay in particular 🙂
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Thank you, Judy. I’ve listened to my dad crank up that old tractor and smelled the hay every May and September since I was little. It’s such a special memory. It was really nice of you to nominate me. I enjoyed it! 🙂
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Good I am glad you did. Thanks so much for taking part 🙂
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Love your lists! Especially No9 of loves – ‘the sound of your Dad’s old tractor’ – brought back nostalgic memories of my Dad on his tractor. ❤
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Thank you! 🙂
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