April, how can it be April already?! The promise of spring is in the air, and here on the farm, it's been a time for making plans, catching up with friends, and being filled with anticipation!
Like so many of you, we're preparing for incoming severe weather in the next few hours. Stepping outside is deceiving; I'm greeted with sunshine and birdsong, I've even put some clothes on the line to dry. However; it's best to be prepared...emergency backpacks are put together, firewood is stacked by the door, and other odds & ends are completed that help us feel ready. And who knows, maybe, just maybe, the weather predictions will be wrong!
And so, with those things taken care of, it's time for a quick catch-up; here's the latest...otherwise known as This, That, & The Other Thing!
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is the cute little face of a new cat that's been visiting lately. While still a shy fellow, I'm sure we'll win him over in time. We've named him Barnum...so now we have Barnum & Bailey!
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is the souffled egg sandwich my daughter treated me to on my birthday...it was so delicious! We went to a fun little bakery/coffee shop called Fox in the Snow and had a wonderful time.
& the other thing -
In my last post, I said that I hoped soon I'd have a surprise to share. Well, it was official right before my birthday. One of my favorite sayings is: Never Stop Making Wishes. That goes for all of us; we're never too old to start something new and chase dreams.
For years I've been a fan of Mary Janes Farm - the books, the magazine, her story. Now, I'm so happy (okay, tickled, thrilled really!) to be a little part of the MaryJanesFarm family.
I'll be joining the other terrific Farmgirl Bloggers - Beach, City, Ranch & Suburban, writing online as the Rural Farmgirl...my first post can be found here. Now, know that I am NOT crazy about having my picture taken, and honestly, I think my daughter took 27 before I found one I kind-of liked - oh well, it was a must for the MaryJanesFarm website, and so, here we go...
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If I looked like you, I'd be taking my picture all the time! ;0D You're adorable. Congratulations on your new role. I look forward to reading your posts.
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Aww Daisy you’re too kind-I tried posing with the goats, but they just weren’t cooperating! I’ve learned so much from your blog – I’m already thinking I should write about winter sowing! So grateful to have found a kindred spirit in NC
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely picture! I was a subscriber to Mary Jane's farm for years and let it go last time it was up for renewal not sure why I also have one of her books. Congratulations to on being one of her bloggers.
ReplyDeleteThat sandwich looks sooo good!!!
How nice that sweet kitty has you to feed her/him
I hope you are safe in the storms. We are just starting to get snow now.
Cathy
Thank you so much Cathy...the picture was taken in the milkhouse, but truly, I'd rather have been surrounded by goats! Oh yes, the sandwich was great, why is it MY egg sandwiches never look like that? Thanks also for the congrats...I'm very happy to have the chance to join the other bloggers. Keep warm and safe in the snow...sending warm thoughts!
DeleteCongrats on your new venture! Your picture looks fantastic. We had a cat once named Smokey and our dog was called Bandit. Janice
ReplyDeleteThanks Janice! The picture was a silly whirlwind of “What should I wear?” and “Where should we take it?” The goats wouldn’t cooperate for a group picture, so into the milkhouse we went😉. Smokey and Bandit are great names-Sometimes we just have to have some fun!
DeleteCongratulations on your exciting news. I look forward to reading and checking it all out! How exciting...and your picture is perfect!! Oh...Barnum and Bailey - I love it!! Too sweet:)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jennifer! So glad my daughter was there to help with picture taking! The blogs are fun because each of us live in a different area – so things that are happening on a ranch (cattle wrangling!) are probably not happening in the suburbs. 🙂 But it really doesn’t matter where we live, we’re all kindred spirits looking for simple, old-fashioned inspiration and ideas to share.
DeleteHello!!!! You, my friend, are beautiful! I am so happy to put a face to the friend I have made here! And congratulations!!!! I am so excited for you, and am going to follow along with you. Have a cozy evening!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my Billie Jo - you are too, too kind - look closely and you’ll see all of those sneaky gray hairs! Thanks for following along over there, and let me know if there’s anything you’d like to read about. Hope all is well!
DeleteCongratulations on writing for Mary Janes Farm! You look wonderful in your photo! Such a pretty little cat and I love the name. Wishing you pretty spring days ahead!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much - I always wanted to be a writer “when I grew up!” Barnum is still shy, but another one has shown up as well - and is so very friendly. 😊Thanks for sharing your spring photos - hoping for color here soon!
DeleteWhat a sweet post. Congratulations! I'm happy for you!! And your photo is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for the sweet sentiments you left on my final blog post. 😊
ReplyDeleteStaci - Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words. I took so many screenshots from your blog, there are just such wonderful things I need to try! I will miss all the inspiration and knowledge that you have shared - thank you so much. It’s been a joy to have discovered you !
DeleteLovely to see you and it is indeed a lovely photograph.
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting Chris, and from far-away Wales…I look forward to visiting your blog to see what’s happening in your corner of the world!
DeleteYou are absolutely and positively beautiful....there is something radiant about you. I'm not certain why it took me so long to find you, but I am glad I did and am looking forward to following along on your adventures and life. Congratulations on being chosen as one of the Farmgirl bloggers. I am not familiar with them, but certainly will be checking them out as well. It sounds like a true honor. Love little Barnum! ~Robin!
ReplyDeleteAwww Robin, you're so gracious with your sweet note...I'm glad you did find your way here! Oh Barnum is not a lap-cat by any means, but we're working on him. Another little one has shown up that is definitely a love-bug...it's just the time for new critters to show up. I keep hoping a Jersey cow will wander in! Thanks again Robin, I'm on my way over to read your blog!
DeleteThat's fantastic news. Congratulations! X
ReplyDeleteThank you Jules for the happy good wishes! I’ve always loved to write and now I’m so grateful for the chance to share that. “Never stop making wishes” has never meant more!
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