The Weekly Bleat
San Gimignano, Italy “Love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful, and optimistic.” ~Jack Layton Former Member of the Canadian House of Commons (1950-2011)
Tuesday Tunes
“I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day When it’s cold outside I’ve got the month of May…” ~The Temptations Well, we haven’t exactly had a typical warm and cheerful month of May around these parts, but today is fair and beautiful. And, all of the rain has made my New Dawn climbing rose the loveliest it’s ever been. […]
Green Hill Farm: A Retrospective
Originally posted on fourth generation farmgirl:
Ten years ago this year, my husband, Scott and I moved to the place where I grew-up. Although Green Hill Farm in rural Virginia is a 100-year-old family farm, the main house was built around 1790, the brick cottage between 1750-1775, and the farm was referred to as Green Hill as early as the mid-1800s.…
Tuesday Tunes
I think we can all agree that music has the power to inspire, uplift, entertain, motivate, and move us. I know it certainly does for me. For those folks who are familiar with this blog, you may recall that I’ve shared posts regarding my love for music and dancing. In my experience, music is like therapy, transforming my mood and motivating me at challenging times. Not only does music soothe or entertain us, but hopefully, it enriches us as well. With this in mind, I’ve decided to add a music post as part of my weekly contribution to this blog. I enjoy all kinds of music, so you never know what you may find here. This musical selection is my first endeavor for Tuesday Tunes. It’s from Act II of Puccini’s opera La Bohème, “Quando Me’n Vo’” or “Musetta’s Waltz.” I hope you enjoy this beautiful and moving soprano aria by Anna Netrebko.
Friday Farm Favorites
I’m truly grateful for this place…Green Hill Farm. And, what I’ve come to realize is that no matter the challenges of living here, my love for this farm is constant and irreplaceable. I love it for its enduring ability to lift my spirits, fill my heart, and give my life direction. The very thought of it…is joyful. I hope […]
Friday Farm Favorites
Sunrise on Green Hill Farm “Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” ~Gautama Buddha (c 563 BC-483 BC)
Dedicated Blogger Award
Rob, of The V-Pub, graciously nominated my blog for The Dedicated Blogger Award. I am truly honored that he considered Fourth Generation Farmgirl for such a meaningful accolade. Rob was nominated by Barbara, of The Idealistic Rebel, and she states: “This Award is dedicated to those bloggers who consistently provide wisdom, inspiration, kindness, gentleness and truth to the world through their blogs.” Thank you so very much, Rob. I would like to express how happy I am to be a part of a community of bloggers who reflect these same principles into the world everyday through their heartfelt kindnesses to one another, intelligent and moving writing, and wonderful humor. I so appreciate and enjoy reading your contributions. There are no requirements for this award, only a recognition of like-minded bloggers and a request to “pay it forward.” This is just a sample of the many blogs I follow that deserve this award: Riddle from the Middle The Off Key of Life Hugh’s Views and News Joeyfullystated Sue Vincent Decoding Happiness 2015 Chronicles Meals With Mel Modern Theologian Nareszcie Urlop Once again, many thanks to Rob for this beautiful award.
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