Clementine by Tonya R. Hengerer Calico kitty with a Lovely ability to Emote and communicate with Me daily— Especially mornings, when she requests Not one, but Two breakfasts. This second meal Is due to her increased Number of meows and Engaging, sweet personality.
“Grudges are for those who insist that they are owed something; Forgiveness, however, is for those who are substantial enough to move on.” ~Criss Jami, Salomé: In Every Inch In Every Mile “What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” ~Pericles
With 4th of July festivities fast approaching, The FACE Foundation has shared some helpful hints for keeping your beloved, furry friends safe and sound during the holiday as well as a number of helpful hints for summer safety in general. I hope you will take a minute to read this very informative post. Your pet will thank you! 🙂 Have […]
I received a wonderful surprise today when I was notified that I’d been nominated for The Happiness Tag by my creative and inspiring friend and fellow blogger, Judy from Edwina’s Episodes. Judy expressed in her nomination that my blog “always cheers her up.” I was touched by her lovely gesture and compliment. I was also happy to hear that my […]
Originally posted on fourth generation farmgirl:
I’d like to start with the fact that I don’t normally get emotionally involved or gush over dessert. Yes. I enjoy decadent treats in moderation: a piece of Victoria sponge or chocolate cake on occasion. I don’t, however, just lose my mind over sweet things…….until last week. It started out innocently enough. My dad is…
I’ve always loved Van Morrison’s music, especially their song, “Brown-Eyed Girl.” Maybe it’s a favorite, because it reminds me of happy times and the wonderful, relaxed moments of summer. And, being a brown-eyed girl myself, makes me fond of it, too. 😉 Enjoy your Tuesday! “Do you remember when we used to sing Sha la la la […]
Originally posted on Meals With Mel:
Hi everyone and happy Monday! Things have sure been busy here in Texas recently and when we are not busy we’ve been out of town. Recently we took a lovely trip to Virginia to meet up with a good blogging friend of mine, Tonya, from Fourth Generation Farm Girl. So here’s a little peek at…
Here’s the thing: As we get older, we come to realize that our parents are people, too. They’re not perfect, because no one is. They’re human beings just trying to help their children make sense of the world and learn to contribute in a positive way. I’m fortunate to have a father who taught me the value of self-respect […]
“Don’t accept that what’s happening is just a case of others’ suffering, or you’ll find that you’re joining in the turning away.” ~David Gilmour, songwriter Pink Floyd
“Be content with what you have, rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” ~Lao Tzu
My name is Tonya, and I grew up on a 300-acre farm in rural Virginia that has been in my family for over 100 years. After graduating from college, receiving my master’s degree in speech and language pathology, and living and working in a small city for six years, I decided to return to the place of my childhood. Here, in this rural area, on this patch of green, where for four generations my family has farmed, gardened, and lived, I, too wanted to be a part of this continuity. As a fourth generation farmgirl, I have many interests that not only include, but also go beyond the basics of farming, gardening, sheep and chicken-keeping. It is all of this and more that I plan on sharing in this blog.
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