Monthly Archives: January 2025

For Fun

A recent blog posted by a gal I follow was fun to read and think about. She wrote about a big, old yellow bowl that had been in her childhood years and is now in her home. It makes her smile with all the childhood memories surrounding that cheerful bowl. The fun about it is that I too have a big yellow bowl, just like hers, that I can remember was in our grandmothers cabinet. We made Christmas cookies in them every year.

Originally the yellow bowl was the largest in a set of four nesting Pyrex bowls. Four bright colors, from largest to smallest they were: yellow, green, red and turquoise. Finding a complete set is not especially easy, and paying the asking price may make one gasp.

At any rate, here is her link to her fun story:

https://donteatitsoap.com/2024/12/23/the-yellow-bowl/

It put me in mind of two huge glass storage container jars I purchased decades ago from the Dollar General store in town. They have served many purposes over these years. Currently they hold dog treats for our corgis, HoneyPie & Buster.

They are not American made, nor are they antiques, but they are not to be found in dollar stores anymore either. But they will stand the test of time with their own stories to pass along.

These storage jars are big and heavy. They are 13” tall, and 7.5″ in diameter.
With pretty wooden tops and rubber seals.
Isn’t the pattern in the glass pretty?
Yes, made in China, decades ago when I never gave it a second thought. Look at the price–$5! That was long ago.
So how about a treat? HoneyPie wants to know.

How about you? Do you have something old and utilitarian that makes you smile?

Winter Visit

Old Man Winter has enjoyed a good long visit with us lately. Snow has blanketed the ground for these past two weeks. Freezing temperatures, except two days, have happily kept company with the snow.

Light is a photographers dearest friend. Making all the difference in the ‘feel’ of a photo. My most favorite time for light is evening twilight when I go out to feed. Most especially when the light of day is nearly equal to lights peering from windows of buildings and snow is all around.

Cold as it was, taking these evening photos was fun, and I hope you enjoy them. When is your favorite time for taking photographs?

Temperatures have been freezing, but this bunny does not seem to mind.
A peak inside barn from outside frosty window. It is cozy and warm inside there.
Barn lights starting to light up the night.
Plenty of hay and straw for the cattle.
The glowing, warm light beckons one inside.
The warmth of house lights is comforting.
Snow has happily been here for these past couple weeks.

Thank you for stopping by. Enjoy your evening wherever you are.

Feeding Time and Staying Warm

Six inches of snow fell earlier this week. More is called for today and into the weekend. Gusts of wind across the northwest corner of our farm has created drifts of snow along with patches of ground exposed. Our plowed path to the barn is now covered over with drifted snow.

A Scandinavian proverb says: There is no bad weather only bad clothing. I say that to myself as I trudge through snow drifts to feed the livestock and out in the fields to open gates. Thankful for the big hood of my coat I keep pulling over the knitted one already on as the gusts of wind make every effort to blow them away. The snow is not deep enough to go down the tall farm boots, but the drifts are. Yes, good clothing is great.

Seventeen degrees outside on this dark, early morning though the wind makes it feel colder. Anxious hungry eyes record every trudging step taken closer and closer their way. Telling me with a hungry whinny or moo to hurry up!

Hay is spread far and wide in front of the barn out of the wind. Horses rule over cows, but they can only keep rule over one pile of hay at a time. One more heap of hay over number of animals keeps the peace. Hay is piled liberally, while, Duke, our senior horse munches grain.

A midday feeding is made too on days like these when Ole Man winter blows across our farm. Hay is best for keeping the animals warm.

Speaking of hay, it is time to go out…

The horses are sure ready for feeding time.
Every step towards the barn is marked with anticipation.
Wind makes horses fractious, so does hunger.
Could you move a little faster, Raggedy wants to know.
Waiting for feed.
Well, we’re waiting…
Harold is ready to retire on this cold evening.
All fed and tucked in. Good night!