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04.30.09 at 12:45 pm by Kara_S
Today, at 3:30 p.m. (EST), we have our “continued” mediation to hopefully settle the Farmer’s workers compensation case. Again, like a couple of weeks ago, we’re praying it will finally be over. If we don’t settle, our next important date is June 30 for the final hearing before the judge. (If you’re new to Ramblings-n-Writings, you might want to read this post for a little background.)
Would you keep us in mind as you go about your day? Ask God to give us wisdom and peace about what is put before us. We need His guidance, yet we know that He alone can supply all our needs above what we ask or think.
Two little blessings from this morning…
I skimmed over my Twitter feed, and clicked on a video that @judithbailey shared. The words to Praise Him in the Storm (Casting Crowns) were words I needed to hear…
And I’ll praise You in this storm
And I
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04.28.09 at 8:26 pm by Kara_S
Imagine my surprise when the Farmer walked in tonight with Buttons in his arms!
Buttons had been missing for 3 weeks to the day, and we assumed she had met up with some local predators.
The Farmer was out on the front porch when he heard a cat meowing. Way across the road, coming down the hill behind the chicken coop, was a black speck that looked like a furball. It was Buttons! And, yes, she is very vocal, and yes, you can hear her meowing a mile away.
Needless to say, we’re quite excited to have one of our furbabies back. Just last week, I wrote about our two missing furbabies, Winks and Buttons.
P.S. – Buttons isn’t allowed outside for a very, very, very long time.
04.27.09 at 10:10 pm by Kara_S
Honey, our cinnamon Chow mix, doesn’t visit Ramblings-n-Writings very often since Mandy, Sadie, and Spot (a.k.a. the Puppy Pack) arrived on the farm. However, I wanted to show you what a beautiful dog Honey is …
Isn’t she gorgeous? Those photos are untouched too. This year, her fur is incredibly thick after the winter making her all the fluffier. I don’t have an actual current photo of her except for these …
She showed up on the front porch looking like that. To get the true effect, you should really click on the photos to see them bigger.
All, I repeat all, of her fur is caked with dry mud. Actually, I’m not even sure that the word “caked” covers it. More like drenched. The Farmer said it reminded him of dreadlocks.
Yep, she isn’t so soft and fluffy now. And she didn’t exactly want to cooperate with the camera either.
Best we can figure she wanted to
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04.27.09 at 9:30 pm by Kara_S
In A Vote of Confidence, the stage is set for some intriguing insight into what it was like during 1915 to be a woman in a “man’s world.”
Guinevere “Gwen” Arlington is a beautiful young woman determined to remain in charge of her own life. For seven years, Gwen has carved out a full life in the bustling town of Bethlehem Springs, Idaho, where she teaches piano and writes for the local newspaper. Her passion for the town, its people, and the surrounding land prompt Gwen to run for mayor. After all, who says a woman can’t do a man’s job?
But stepping outside the boundaries of convention can get messy. A shady lawyer backs Gwen, believing he can control her once she’s in office. A wealthy newcomer throws his hat into the ring in an effort to overcome opposition to the health resort he’s building north of town. When the opponents fall in love, everything changes,
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04.26.09 at 8:02 am by Kara_S
As you can tell by the number of book reviews this past month, I’ve started reading a lot more books for review. I love being exposed to new authors and new stories. And I enjoy sharing my insight and opinions about the books.
I try to set aside time each day to do a little reading. Sometimes, even with the best of intentions, life just gets in the way, and my reading time disappears. If I miss a day or two, I know I have to make up that time by spending a morning or afternoon reading.
Once I finish a book, I often let the book germinate in my mind. I don’t write my review right away. Usually there’s one aspect of the book that stands out to me and that’s what I like to write about in my review. For some books, it’s the characters, others it’s the theme/message, and others it’s the storyline. When
Continue reading For the Love of Reviewing Books
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