Why Did I watch That? – Small Talk Six

Want to join in? Go here to learn how and to view the weekly Small Talk Six topics for 2010. Today’s topic is “6 of the worst films you’ve ever watched.” You can answer this with a list of 6 words, 6 phrases, 6 sentences, 6 paragraphs, 6 photos, 6 videos, etc . . . […]

Blind Pig & The Acorn Guest Post by Tipper Pressley

Hello. My name is Tipper Pressley. I write at the Blind Pig & The Acorn a website, I own, dedicated to preserving and celebrating Appalachian heritage and culture. As long as I can remember I have craved a connection with my heritage and the creativity that abounds in it. My hope is that through the […]

Wordless Wednesday – Silly Face Pie

A few more forgotten December pictures.One of those “Look what I found on my camera” moments.I had to giggle at my girl’s silly faces! For More Wordless Wednesday checkTwo of a Kind Working on a Full House, MomStart,5 Minutes For Mom, Extraordinary Mothers, Jolly Mom and Momdot!

Luggage Tips Guest post by Wendy VanHatten

LUGGAGE TIPS by Wendy VanHatten   In case you want to get on your way more quickly when traveling, think about these tips to become a carry-on traveler. Even if you still check luggage, these tips come in handy as you prepare for upcoming trips. 1. Know the rules and limits for carry-on bags. This […]

Wordless Wednesday

I forgot all about this picture taken in December. Pie got a kick out of what our gingerbread cookie initials spelled! Somehow fitting for us girls ;) For More Wordless Wednesday checkTwo of a Kind Working on a Full House, MomStart,5 Minutes For Mom, Extraordinary Mothers, Jolly Mom and Momdot!

20 Year Passion for Whitetail Deer – Guest Post by Rick Kratzke

My 20 Year Passion for the Whitetail DeerBy: Rick Kratzke / Whitetail Woods When I came across Henrietta’s “A Hen’s Nest” request for guest posts I felt sure that I could come up with something, when she mentioned the guide lines of what she was looking for I definitely knew I could write a post […]

Wordless Wednesday – Ginger

I just can’t stand how cute those litle toes peeking out are!All she can think is “Please let me in, I’m freezing”. For More Wordless Wednesday checkTwo of a Kind Working on a Full House, MomStart,5 Minutes For Mom, Extraordinary Mothers, Jolly Mom and Momdot!

Wordless Wednesday – SNOW!

What do you do with a pot of fresh snow? Make snow ice cream of course! Yum! Just make sure it isn’t the yellow kind ;) For More Wordless Wednesday checkTwo of a Kind Working on a Full House, MomStart,5 Minutes For Mom, Extraordinary Mothers, Jolly Mom and Momdot! Wordless Wednesday – SNOW!   Save […]

On the Subject of Retirement – Guest Post by Bob Curtis

“On the Subject of Retirement”By Robert Curtis I have been with the Utah Transit Authority as a bus operator now for over three decades. How the time has flown! I have seen many come and many go over the years. But I have just begun to notice, in recent months, how many are retiring that […]

Follow Your Passion – Guest Post by Nancy A. Kaiser

I came out of the womb with an innate love for animals – all animals. As a small child vacationing in Florida, my folks took me to a dolphin show. We went each night. The owner felt sorry for my folks and stopped charging admittance. It is apparent to me that my passion was firmly […]

Why I love reading the old-fashioned way – Guest Post by Katherine Swarts

They predicted a “paperless society” for the Internet age. Like space colonies and household droids (both once expected to be commonplace by 2009), it’s been slow to happen. I’m in no hurry for it. Nothing personal against the electronic world; to read the daily news, I’ll gladly go online rather than juggle floppy, smudgy newspaper […]

Unexpected Joys – Guest Post by Carrie Howe

If you had asked me three years ago if I saw myself loving and serving teenagers, I would have laughed you out of my house. However, my oldest son became a teenager and I wanted to know where he was, what he was doing and who he was hanging around. So, in the words of […]