My Favorite Mixture of Christmas Smells Here are the “simmer pot ingredients” I assembled this holiday season for neighbors and friends. Two small Halo oranges (quartered when you assemble the ingredients), Two tablespoons of whole cloves, Two tablespoons of whole anise, Two or three 6-inch cinnamon sticks, A sprig …
Several Unexpected Things Before Bedtime The Old Sinclair Station in Elberta, Utah at the crossroads December 2020. This is the old Sinclair Station at the crossroads in small-town Elberta, Utah. Someone has recently adopted the old building and fixed it up. Grass has been planted and a fence built. …
There is much more to planting a garden than pushing seeds into the ground. If you plant a garden with someone else, especially with someone you love, you just might find yourself talking about important things. That is because there is no clock in a garden and people forget about …
Grandma Took the Time Fast approaching is the Christmas Season. Reminders of Christmases Past are sweet and touching, especially when a little girl is wearing a Christmas tree on her head and Grandma’s apron around her neck. Spread throughout this blog are some of my favorite pictures of ways that …
Quick and Easy Family Treats I loved the idea when I found it. There is nothing quite as easy as making Rice Krispy Treats. They are so yummy and simple and take almost no time to make. I used a deep cookie sheet to make this batch and melted the …
The List is Long and the Mountains Are High (And, Heather took the pictures.) Grandpa is 75. If you are five, that number is very very big. You will want to remember how Grandpa just kept going. You will want to know that he overcame some obstacles to keep doing …
Nothing Quite Like It The Grandchildren named it “The Potato Chip” but it is officially called the Wonder Wave. I bought it online and it was a nightmare to put together. It took three adults to accomplish the task. But, when it was done, it was wonderful. During the yearly …
Just for Me Millie and Olive made a little visit. They brought their mommy along. Millie arranged the little red chairs for the dolls and animals but quickly realized that she was just the right size for sitting on one herself. The playroom is still very new to her. * …
The cycles of life and the passage of time are illustrated so well in the keeping of a garden. Grandpa keeps one faithfully every year although most of the food is given away. Children are fascinated that the food they eat grows under the ground. Harvesting potatoes is very much …
journal entry: Just a quick post about Grandpa and his painting. This summer he shifted from Watercolors to Oils and is having the time of his life. He has chosen to paint in the garage rather than in his office room because he doesn’t have to worry about spilling on …
