Atticus Update 23 Jun 2012 | 07:12 am

It's been almost a month since this handsome gentleman showed up on our porch.  That story is here . His name is Mr. Atticus Darcy - but of course we call him Atticus. Or Buddy.  Who knows why we .....

Knee Deep in June - Happy Father's Day 16 Jun 2012 | 06:40 am

Happy Father's Day to my husband who so greatly loves his children and grandchildren. He would do almost anything for them and prays for them daily. My children and grandchildren gave me this hamm.....

Holy Words 24 May 2012 | 12:00 am

Mother's Day 2012. . . . late edition! 23 May 2012 | 08:27 am

Well, it's taken me long enough, but here are a few shots from Mother's Day 2012.  We had a great dinner here at the Cozy Little Cabin.  We also celebrated Amanda's birthday which was earlier in the w...

Untitled 17 May 2012 | 01:58 am

Well, it looks as if the dog may be staying with us!  Yay!  At least that's what WE say.  The cat, on the other hand, is quite displeased. Now realize, since we haven't yet taken him to the vet for a...

Another Dog for Us? 16 May 2012 | 06:57 am

In October our Golden Retriever, Shiloh, died.  I don't know if I ever wrote about it but will need to because his burial was quite memorable. He was a big, old goofy dog who dearly loved children......

Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friends 15 May 2012 | 02:30 pm

While it's true I enjoy costume jewelry, I am not a big fan of fine jewelry.  Diamonds are not my favorite, although I am fond of emeralds and really do like turquoise.  The jewelry my children give a...

Happy Mother's Day 13 May 2012 | 10:23 am

Happy Mother's Day to all my blogging friends who embrace all the different aspects of motherhood. And Happy Mother's Day to all my blogging friends, who may not have children, but they too em...

50 Years Ago 6 May 2012 | 02:42 am

2012 is the 50th anniversary of the movie, To Kill a Mockingbird.  I was 12 years old then and the movie made a huge impression on me.  When desegregation came to my Texas high-school in 1964, I was r...

Simplicity in the Kitchen 27 Apr 2012 | 11:24 am

My most resent post was about finding a great, SIMPLE  custard recipe, via the internet.  The one before that was a post about a SIMPLE, albeit rustic apple pie recipe. Today's post is in that same v...