Showing posts with label 2014. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2014. Show all posts

Monday, December 29, 2014

Gardens End ~ Years End



Hello!  I am still here.  I have my new computer... I am getting used to it....spending a good deal of time with the tedious task of transferring things from the PC to the MAC.  Which creates a great opportunity to consider what I want and what a do not.  A perfect task to be doing at the end of another year.  I haven't taken the time to get my camera software on this computer so in the meantime here is a blog I began in the fall that I never finished.  Another wonderful way to end a year with reflection on the things gone by.  (Plus I am getting used to my keyboard and trying out various heights to see if I need DH to make a custom board to get it just right...ergonomically!)

I barely remember this day of digging.  All this food is now nicely tucked away in the cold room.  Some of it has been eaten.  We are already through nearly half the carrots!  Guess I should plant more next year.  This is the time of year we tend to take stock in all that has passed.  A time for goal setting and getting busy again after all the celebrations.  I have begun my long list of desires.  Hoping not to make my Self crazy with my goals but, to always remember slow and steady fills the pantry.  There can Be times for flurry and time for reflection all mixed together.

It has been a nice and quiet holiday here.  Just the 3 of us enjoying good healthy food and each others company.  I declined most invitations for big parties and listened to my need for quiet.  I feel refreshed rather than drained from this festive time of year.  I hope to continue to improve my inner "hearing" in the new year!


Well, time to get back to the transfer work, year end bookkeeping, garden notes, seed order, Etsy creating, and all the day to day ~ buzz, buzz, busy-ness!  Hope this little blog finds you and yours well.  And if I don't get back "here" before the New Year... Wishing you a Very Happy One!


Thursday, January 2, 2014

Between Old & New


 Well, folks I have been remiss when it comes to blogging.  I had many moments over the last week or so that I had hoped to write but, a few things have hindered my resolve.  The biggest one being ~WINTER~  We have had some very stormy and cold days along with intermittent power outages. 
This is the true color ~ a Violet Evening!

I have, also, been distracted by year end bookkeeping.  I got behind...I have always done my bookkeeping by hand.  There is something about a sharp pencil and ledger paper that I love.  I, gratefully, had a much better Etsy year than last so time to get my geek on and create a computer spreadsheet for 2014! I am resolved!



The reason I needed to get my bookkeeping done is so I could file the FAFSA for my son.  I want to do it on the first of the month to get him at the top of the pile.  If you are a parent with a college ready child I encourage you to be fearless about this fairly simple form.  You can file BEFORE you do your taxes.  It is easy to go in and adjust everything.  Plus, the folks on the helpline are very nice and helpful!  Federal Aid is awarded first come first serve.  My helpful hint!  Anyways, I tried yesterday but the website was down. I JUST finished NOW so I am writing to you while still in my PJs!  

Here is a little photo journal catch up of the last several days!  I have gone outside each day, no matter how frigid...thinking of you...with camera in hand so I can share this bit of paradise I call home!

Snowflakes the size of palm!

Runa contemplating a leap into snow that is over a foot deep... 

She Goes for it!




Feeding the Wild Turkeys


Vern & Runa Keeping Warm <3 so Sweet these buddies!

Vern ~ Dreaming of Spring from various windows...



The last light of 2013!  

I am grateful for your following and sharing of my life journey filled with makings and musings.  I look forward to whatever comes next.  I want to take this moment to wish you & yours All the Very Best in this coming year.  What I like to say is...

HAPPY HAPPINESS!

Dawn January 1, 2014