I spent some time recently in a sisterhood. No, did not enter a convent or escape to a nunnery! I spoke at the Root River Conference Spring Gathering at the Chatfield Lutheran Church. The church is beautiful with a rose window. I found the expert on the church organization, Michelle, the administrative assistant. She found a small table that I needed for a demonstration … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage – Hidden treasures
You never really know what a day will bring. I can make plans, but situations come about in which I need to reassess my “Do List” and make changes. Has that happened to you? Today I arose to do my daily reading. I read the Holy Bible. After my devotional time I read a couple of pages from some classic writer. Washington Irving is the author I have been reading lately. I … [Read more...]
Food truck hearing at Lanesboro City Council
The Lanesboro City Council began their regular monthly meeting with a hearing on permitting food trucks in the city. Many local restaurant owners filled the room and spoke of their concerns to the council. Hal Cropp of the Commonweal Theatre expressed his concern that the requirements of a 50-foot distance from a brick and mortar restaurant and the limitation of only two … [Read more...]
Fresh Off the Farm-History doesn’t take naps: Why you need a Poofy Pancake today
If today was the only memory your child would have, would you live it differently? Some of us would forget everything else and have a cake fest. Others would schedule things out to the minute. Maybe some wouldn’t leave the couch to allow for every last snuggle. I doubt any of us would carry on as usual. What does this have to do with a Farmhouse Poofy Pancake recipe? … [Read more...]
A goodly heritage – Triumph in the farmhouse kitchen
The milk production from our cow is tapering off, but the chickens are producing many eggs. Some days customers empty out our cache of large brown eggs. Then there are other days when 20 dozen sit in the cellar waiting to be used. My husband collects nearly four dozen eggs a day. You might imagine what a challenge it is to use all of them. We give many to our children to … [Read more...]
The Plant Lady – Gardening throughout the ages
In the Victorian Era, only the wealthy had time for gardening. Gardening was viewed as an escape from the filthy city air, especially healthy for women and growing children. Secret love messages (and messages of bitterness and hatred) were communicated by delivery of cut flowers, each flower having its own unique meaning. Mansions and villas had stunning conservatories off the … [Read more...]
Fresh Off The Farm – I stopped running around the yard with my tongue out… When did that become weird?
Does anything make you giddy from your toes? Or maybe a better question is - do you get excited over things as an adult? I’m not talking average, ho-hum “excitement.” I’m talking real, live, DELIGHT. As a kid, it’s ok to jump, squeal and holler from the bottom of your toes to the top of your head. Not so as an adult. That’s just weird – if anyone is watching. But should … [Read more...]
A little of this, a little of that
It all started with a walk on the beach to pick up shells. My sisters and I recently vacationed in South Padre, Tex. Take your time and hate me for a few minutes. I usually feel angry at people who take winter vacations while I am at home during February and March in Minnesota. Now that you have that out of your system, I will continue my story. I confess that compass … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage – When you were a kid
“What was life like when you were a kid?” Have you ever been asked that question? That happened to me just a few days ago. I met a young man from Russia who curiously, posed this query to me. I obliged him by listing a few everyday lifetime memories. Some are unique to my family, but no doubt there are those which many folks share. As the firstborn child in my family, Mom … [Read more...]
The Plant Lady – Tis the “seed” son!
‘Tis the “seed”son! Seed packets have arrived in masses at the local hardware stores, garden centers and flower shops. 2022 is the year to treat yourself! Grab what you need, then go ahead and buy a few packets that you’ve never grown before. Most seed packets will have specific planting instructions, so I’ll go over a few tips to guide you in this fun adventure. Our last … [Read more...]