A Year of Gratitude – November 2, 2024

A Year of Gratitude – November 2, 2024

I found my gratitude in a cookie today. More importantly, I found myself being thankful for the reminder of how much I love to bake these cookies for the people I love. Do you ever forget how much you love to do something in the Read More

A Year of Gratitude – November 1, 2024

A Year of Gratitude – November 1, 2024

I found my gratitude in what will most likely be the final bloom of the season here in our gardens. There’s always something special about the first bloom of the spring and the last bloom of fall. This year, the last bloom reached November, something Read More

A Year of Gratitude – October 31, 2024

A Year of Gratitude – October 31, 2024

I found my reason for gratitude by sitting still today. I gave myself the gift of a few minutes to just sit and take in the beauty around me. I don’t often give myself that gift, but today it was particularly wonderful thanks to this Read More

A Year of Gratitude – October 30, 2024

A Year of Gratitude – October 30, 2024

My reason for gratitude was on the ground in front of me this afternoon. Fall had made a carpet of gorgeous color glistening in the sunshine.  It was such a beautiful sight to see. And yet, it’s the sort of sight that I often overlook. Read More

Salsa Chicken

Salsa Chicken

This cold watermelon salad is a refreshing bite on a hot summer day. I blend fresh mint and crumbled cheese with the watermelon for a delicious treat.

A Year of Gratitude – October 29, 2024

A Year of Gratitude – October 29, 2024

It’s easy to find a reason for gratitude when my family gathers around our dinner table. I was fortunate to be able to experience that happy moment this evening. When I look around our table to see the people I love with all my heart, Read More

A Year of Gratitude – October 28, 2024

A Year of Gratitude – October 28, 2024

I didn’t have to look far to find my gratitude this morning. It was right outside the door. Somehow, this one single daisy bloomed on a plant we had already counted as finished for the year. I guess that this plant had other plans. It Read More

A Year of Gratitude – October 27, 2024

A Year of Gratitude – October 27, 2024

I found my gratitude in the mountains of Vermont. Who could have guessed that it would be waiting for me there? The sun was shining, the trees were beautiful, and I had great company on my little morning road trip. It’s easy to be grateful Read More

A Year of Gratitude – October 26, 2024

A Year of Gratitude – October 26, 2024

I found my gratitude with a rake in my hand today. It’s leaf season here on the farm and we have so many grand old trees that you can watch the leaves rain down from limb to the ground below. They pile up so quickly Read More

A Year of Gratitude – October 25, 2024

A Year of Gratitude – October 25, 2024

It’s easy to find gratitude in beautiful things. At least, it should be. I found mine in this view from inside the car just driving down the highway. No, I wasn’t driving while taking the photo. I was riding in the passenger seat. I looked Read More

A Year of Gratitude – October 24, 2024

A Year of Gratitude – October 24, 2024

I found my gratitude at the sewing machine today. I will admit that I haven’t been finding it there as often as I would like lately. I was so happy to find it there today. Life has been busy and it hasn’t allowed much time Read More

A Year of Gratitude – October 23, 2024

A Year of Gratitude – October 23, 2024

I found my gratitude today in a place I can always count on finding it: holding Penny Lane’s leash on a long walk. We had another beautiful day and we made the most of it. This spot right here is my favorite portion of our Read More