It is a chilly Sunday morning. I sit at my kitchen table sipping citrus tea and eating slices of fruit. It’s calm, it’s peaceful and the soft music that plays through my old Victrola only adds to the ambience. There’s that certain feeling that only a Sunday morning can hold. With the calm comes time … More New Year/New Perspectives
As my last two Thanksgivings have been, since moving far away from home, today is quiet. But, if I’ve learned anything in my time out hear it’s that quiet isn’t all bad. It gives you the chance to pause, take a breath and reflect on the year and it’s happenings. And truly this year has … More Thanksgiving, a Time to Reflect
Looking back on life often brings mixed feelings. All the fond memories come rushing back… you’re struck with how fast time sometimes flies. And yet amidst the flying weeks and months are days that roll by slowly, each filled with its own challenges and victories. It’s with a feeling of joy that I can look … More Looking Back on 2 Years of My Apprenticeship
Hello Friends, Let’s talk ‘Victory Gardens’ what are they? What purpose did they serve? And why are they relevant to todays modern age? During WW2 food shortages occurred, many products were rationed, and it became important that every American citizen became as self sufficient as they could. One of the answers was to grow your … More I Grew A Victory Garden! Here’s Why I Think Everyone Should!
Hey Friends,Am I the only one that is really noticing the difference of our current era compared to, lets say, the era our grandparents grew up in, and wishing things hadn’t changed so much? DISCLAIMER: (Yes, I am fully aware that not all guys in the past were great people, and I’m also fully aware … More Reasons I Wish I Lived in the Past When It Came To Dating…
Hello Friends, Do you remember last years post? Book of the Month Challenge Where I challenged myself to read a book every month? And while I did not quite manage to read 12 books, I did reach over 75% of my goal and today I’d love to share with you the books I read! Book 1: … More Book of the Month Challenge, Did I meet my goal?
It is once again Thanksgiving! Such a wonderful holiday! And yet it seems it is sometimes the holidays filled with the most warmth and love that can also be the loneliest. This year I once again find myself far from home. Its a quiet day for me, a small dinner, some light music and a … More A Quiet Thanksgiving
September is here and in full swing! All of us seem to be counting down the days till autumn, when cozy sweaters, hot cups of chai tea, and pumpkins are ‘allowed’ in our homes! While I am definitely in the top ranks of people dreaming of fall, I also think there is something to be said about enjoying the end of summer. … More 7 Ways to Enjoy Late Summer/Lavender Field Photo Shoot!
Wow!!! It was truly a dream come true to attend my first ever Civil War reenactment! (drum roll please). From watching the battle, to building a fire, to dancing the evening away, it was such a great experience! … More My First Reenactment!!!
Hey Friends, Have you ever had the privilege of meeting a celebrity or someone you looked up to? Maybe it was planned, maybe you had to pay a great deal of money, or maybe just maybe it happened when you least expected it. This was just the case for my teacher and I when we … More A Surprise Encounter; Meeting the Chrismans!
Girl of a different Era 