PinShareShareTweet0 SharesExtraordinary Influence speaks to a belief I have carried since childhood concerning the importance of leaders using affirmation instead of constructive criticism while still addressing the need for changes and improvements. To be honest, seeing the need did not automatically give me the skills to conduct myself in such a manner. This book provides… Continue reading Book Review: Extraordinary Influence
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Planting Seeds Indoors
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesI found a neat planting calendar on The Old Farmers Almanac, www.Almanac.com to enter ones location and view the suggested times lines for planting various garden vegetables. Here I discovered that tomatoes, onions, lettuce and peppers need to be started the first to the middle of March (if starting indoors). Actually, onions could be… Continue reading Planting Seeds Indoors
Book Review: Eat and Think Yourself Smart
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesI realize it has been some time since this book has launched. I felt a huge affirmation as I read Eat and Think Yourself Smart in 2016. I sensed strongly that my desire to raise as much of my own food as possible, teaching others as I learned, sharing my ideas and experiences was… Continue reading Book Review: Eat and Think Yourself Smart
Choosing Garden Vegetables
Pin1ShareShareTweet1 SharesWhen it comes to eating, we all like different foods. What goes into a garden is much like planning menu for a week or month. Choosing what we plant and how it develops may actually influence our food menus in coming months, based on what choices we have available. We have many options when… Continue reading Choosing Garden Vegetables
Book Review: She Believes
Pin1ShareShare1Tweet2 SharesI was given the opportunity to read She Believes as I participated on the book launch team the last half of 2016. My heart was changed as a result of reading this book. I began believing a bit more that I was indeed created for a purpose. Debbie Lindell shares how we are created… Continue reading Book Review: She Believes
Roots and Wings: A Living Moment
PinShareShare1Tweet1 SharesI celebrated Christmas in a different way this year. I often find myself missing someone at Christmas and feeling lonely. It gets in my way of enjoying the day. Now I know grieving the loss of a loved one is going to happen, but this has become a pattern for me. A habit of wanting what… Continue reading Roots and Wings: A Living Moment
Preparing for cold Weather
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesWe are getting ready to have much colder temps here in northern Indiana. The following is an example of what my to do list looks like when frigid weather is in the forecast. Adequate supply for heat source Haul wood into woodshed. It is the best feeling to have wood ready to provide warmth for coming… Continue reading Preparing for cold Weather
Roots and Wings: My Favorite Holiday
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesExciting! In one week, we get to celebrate Christmas, my favorite holiday! I was born on Christmas. It was no easy feat to even arrive. I required a forceps and broke my moms tail bone getting here. I have in years past, and may again, been unhappy with the fact that I was turning one year… Continue reading Roots and Wings: My Favorite Holiday
Roots and Wings: Christmas Candy
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesI had the pleasure of making Christmas candy with a neighbor and friend last evening. I met her a little over a year ago. I stopped by her house to introduce myself as I realized there were people living in a house that had been empty. She had moved into the area from Iowa.… Continue reading Roots and Wings: Christmas Candy
Roots and Wings: Importance of Peripheral View
PinShareShare1Tweet1 SharesI am an advocate of intentional planning to be sure, but certain excellent experiences lurked in my periphery. I heard this idea put into words recently. Don’t get too far ahead of yourself, you won’t see the shiny thing out of the corner of your eye. ~ Tim Minchen A few such times come to mind in my… Continue reading Roots and Wings: Importance of Peripheral View