I recently had an adventure. An adventure to me sounds exciting and fun, but I often use the term to describe anything that may end up being memorable (and ‘memorable’ may not always mean in a happy, fun, way, but…
Archives for October 2017
Finding Joy in the Journey
Some years ago, when our children were little, I planned a big family trip – the first of its kind for our young family. I spent months planning, mapping, discussing with my husband how it could work. I worked out…
How Well Can You Fly It When Everything Goes Wrong
Though I have never piloted a plane, I learned a valuable lesson from one who has. Years ago, as a teenager, I read an article written by Robert E. Wells about his experience learning to become a pilot. It came…
The Power of Suggestion
Yup! We’re still trying to farm here, (though the weather is making it extremely difficult) so, I think there is time for another farm story. 🙂 Working out in the fields always seems to be time pressured – “the dew…
I Don’t Believe in Looking Only to the Future
The farm taught me a valuable lesson this week. Looking behind is necessary – not only when driving a tractor, but in life. I’m a pseudo farmer. My husband is the real farmer. And because I’m a transplant to this…