This post is dedicated to one of the strongest and most vivacious people I know– my dear and sweet friend, Rhonda, who happens to be feeling a little under the weather currently. You’ll be back to your Dancing Queen self before you know it! Love you! xoxo
“How many times can a man turn his head And pretend that he just doesn’t see?” ~Bob Dylan
Quiet, cold, and crystal clear. This is the Green Hill Farm I woke up to on Saturday morning–the first snowfall of the season. And, there’s nothing like the serene beauty of the country when it’s blanketed with snow. All of the hustle and bustle and noise just seem to stop. I breathed in the peaceful views while realizing that […]
I’m fortunate to be a member of my local book club–The Friday Book Club. This wonderful band of readers was established in 1935. And, this year, I have the privilege of being president. As such, I thought it would be fun and festive to ask Becky Ellis, author of The Bubby BEE to speak to all of us about sparkling wines and Champagne for the holidays. We enjoyed Becky’s presentation, and of course, her sparkling personality. Many thanks, Becky! , One of the best things about blogging is meeting fun people who share the same interests. At first glance Tonya, author of fourthgenerationfarmgirl.com, and I could not seem more different…she lives on a farm complete with chickens and sheep. I get nervous if I get too far from a city sidewalk. But we both love […] via Size Matters When Drinking Bubbles + A Sip Of English Bubbly — BubblyBEE.com
“Barbara,” 11 x 14 oil on canvas by Donna Whitmore Tuten This painting of my favorite chicken was given to me as a Christmas gift by our sweet and thoughtful friend, Donna Tuten. Donna is a talented artist with a wonderful range of ability. She paints everything from portraits to landscapes beautifully, and I think she did a fantastic […]
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In the mood for something healthy and delicious? Well, I have just the thing for a nutritious and flavorful meal: kale, butternut squash, pears, dried fruit, nuts, and goat cheese–just add your favorite dressing. Some of you may not be big fans of kale, but it is really quite good, especially when combined with…
That Still and Settled Place by Edward Monkton In that STILL and SETTLED place There’s nobody but you You’re where I BREATHE my oxygen You’re where I SEE my view And when the world feels full of noise My HEART knows what to do It finds that STILL and SETTLED place And DANCES there with YOU
We all know that life is full of ups and downs. It’s just a part of living. Sometimes, however, we tend to focus more on what’s wrong instead of what’s right. I believe there is more beauty in this world than anything else. And, this year, I refuse to be defeated by anything ugly or negative; instead, I have resolved […]
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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