My husband and I were walking on our property one day. It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining, and the temperature was comfortable. We were making new discoveries when we saw a thistle in full bloom. It was about three feet tall, full of sharp spines lining the leaves with purple blooms at … Continue reading Beauty in Difficulty
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A New Year
This past year has been such a paradox in so many ways. It has seemed to rush by in a blur while at the same time I felt I was in slow motion like a slug. I knew some of the darkest, hurtful, and sad days ever; and some of the brightest, healing, and … Continue reading A New Year
Pullin’ Corn
This past week our corn in the family garden “came in,” or ripened. In all the years my kids were growing up it never crossed my mind to take them with me spending the night before picking something in large amounts. The older I am, the more wisdom I see behind Mama taking my brother … Continue reading Pullin’ Corn
Cindy Chandler Pye 