Friday, March 4, 2011
Ginger
About six weeks ago, Mandy, Chad and Daisy Claire brought a puppy by for us to see if we would be interested in adopting. She was 3 months old and a mix of rat terrier and mini-Australian shepherd. This puppy was a 1/2 sister to Delilah and to Satch. Of course, we thought she was so cute...what puppy isn't? We decided she would be an inside dog because we could not bear to lose another one as a result of being run over on the highway and there is no good way to fence in the yard for one. We chose "Ginger" as her name. We have delighted in watching her learn things. She had never been on the ground, did not know she could jump and had to learn that she could go up the stairs with me. Now she takes her tennis ball up the steps and drops it to watch it roll to the bottom so she can then run down and retrieve it. House-breaking has been a challenge since we have not had an inside dog in almost 30 years but she is doing quite well. I think she will give us lots of companionship as she matures and as we teach her to obey a few commands so she is not a pest to other people.
Monday, December 20, 2010
A life taken too soon...
On Thursday, Dec. 16th, Butch Bays was murdered by someone who entered his small place of business in our rural community. As of today, only one suspect has been arrested and the car seen at the store shortly before the murder has been located.
Although a few years older than me, I have known Butch all of my life. His youngest brother, Jack, and I started school together at Summerfield and graduated together in 1962. We attended LA Tech together for 2 years before I married and transfered to another college.
Since we moved back here in 1983, we have seen Butch often when we went to his store, attended community functions and at many other times. He was a generous person quietly helping many when they needed it. He provided summer jobs for many of the teenage boys over the years. After the tornado in 1999 left us without the equipment to keep our hay meadows cut, Butch brought his equipment to our fields to do this for us. He always gave generously to the school athletic programs and school auctions.
He will be missed by so many and our community will never be the same after this senseless, selfish act that netted the murderers only a meager amount of money.
Although a few years older than me, I have known Butch all of my life. His youngest brother, Jack, and I started school together at Summerfield and graduated together in 1962. We attended LA Tech together for 2 years before I married and transfered to another college.
Since we moved back here in 1983, we have seen Butch often when we went to his store, attended community functions and at many other times. He was a generous person quietly helping many when they needed it. He provided summer jobs for many of the teenage boys over the years. After the tornado in 1999 left us without the equipment to keep our hay meadows cut, Butch brought his equipment to our fields to do this for us. He always gave generously to the school athletic programs and school auctions.
He will be missed by so many and our community will never be the same after this senseless, selfish act that netted the murderers only a meager amount of money.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Good report
My oncology checkup on Wed. was good. All tests were within normal limits and I return in 3 months.
Really want to attend our revival services this week. The 3 churches are uniting for this and it is only for 3 nights. Audie is already saying he may not go. I get weary of his excuses for never wanting to do anything out of our stale routine. When he does go with me, he usually enjoys it but it is the getting him to decide to do it that is the problem. If I push too hard, he ends up having a bout of arrhythmia and feeling bad for several days. I really don't like going alone but will do it if I must for this.
Lara and family leave tomorrow morning for Branson, MO. where they will vacation until Thursday. Jason is going with them. One afternoon they plan to go visit Jana who lives a short distance from Branson.
Really want to attend our revival services this week. The 3 churches are uniting for this and it is only for 3 nights. Audie is already saying he may not go. I get weary of his excuses for never wanting to do anything out of our stale routine. When he does go with me, he usually enjoys it but it is the getting him to decide to do it that is the problem. If I push too hard, he ends up having a bout of arrhythmia and feeling bad for several days. I really don't like going alone but will do it if I must for this.
Lara and family leave tomorrow morning for Branson, MO. where they will vacation until Thursday. Jason is going with them. One afternoon they plan to go visit Jana who lives a short distance from Branson.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Great tutorial and pretty Christmas line
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Tuesday, July 20, 2010
The Beginning
I have delayed starting a blog but decided now was the time. There won't be lots for me to say and I don't expect many, if any, followers; but here goes!
My days @ Oakhills Farm are quiet and usually peaceful. My activities have been curtailed by the onset of lymphedema in my dominate arm and hand. I try to find positives in every situation and there are a few even in this one. My hubby has learned to do dishes quite well since I must wear a compression garment on my arm and hand and waterproof gloves don't fit over it very comfortably. I was also compelled to find someone to do major housecleaning chores as vacuuming and mopping aggravate the condition. The down side is that my gardening has also been curtailed and I do love to play in the dirt and see things grow that I have planted.
About six years ago, I started to scrapbook and it has become more important and more fun since it is one activity that does not affect my arm. A blog is required for some of the contests I would like to enter so that is the primary reason for beginning this blog. I look forward to learning how to personalize it and expect to have fun with this new endeavor.
My days @ Oakhills Farm are quiet and usually peaceful. My activities have been curtailed by the onset of lymphedema in my dominate arm and hand. I try to find positives in every situation and there are a few even in this one. My hubby has learned to do dishes quite well since I must wear a compression garment on my arm and hand and waterproof gloves don't fit over it very comfortably. I was also compelled to find someone to do major housecleaning chores as vacuuming and mopping aggravate the condition. The down side is that my gardening has also been curtailed and I do love to play in the dirt and see things grow that I have planted.
About six years ago, I started to scrapbook and it has become more important and more fun since it is one activity that does not affect my arm. A blog is required for some of the contests I would like to enter so that is the primary reason for beginning this blog. I look forward to learning how to personalize it and expect to have fun with this new endeavor.
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