Lady in a Small Town

what three things would you tell yourself? Only 3 things?  Wow! Sweet Briar is a great college and you will have a terrific four years if you go there…but…look around New England a little more.  Can you get into Mt. Holyoke?  Is there a small college nearby that has a great teacher’s program?  And take [...]

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Japanese lore suggests that if you fold 1,000 paper cranes, your wish will come true. What would your wish be, and what would you be willing to do 1,000 times to get it? Wishes.  I am one of those people who would wishes for 1000 more wishes.  I don’t like to make mistakes, and so [...]

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You’ve just been given a million dollars. You are not allowed to keep it or give it to anyone you know personally. What do you do with it and why? No one I know personally…hmmm…that’s hard.  I would have to give the money to someone I know, but for them to pass it on to [...]

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It’s probably not a very good apology if you say, “I am sorry you are so high maintenance and difficult to deal with I can no longer be friends with you.” How about, “I am sorry your pettiness and immaturity caused me to choose others to be my friends”? Or maybe, “I am sorry you [...]

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Today was a very long day. This morning was rehearsal for next week’s Children’s Sunday program.  Bug and I watched the rehearsal and then ate pancakes with the girls.  It is hard to believe I have been there Sunday School teacher for 3 years.  I have known all of the girls since they were babies.  [...]

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This was the 9th year of our annual Strolling of the Heifers.  We have been to every one, except the year of the thunderstorm, even I am not dedicated enough for that.  It may sound like the silliest parade ever, but it sure is popular.  Our town fills up with locals and out-of-towners, all to [...]

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Friday Gallery Walk tonight dinner out no bath for baby! Saturday Strolling of the Heifers!!!! Dairy Fest and Green Expo early to bed after a long day Sunday Sunday School (last day, after 3 years of teaching the same girls) Church long drive to Bradford lunch with Bee long drive home early to bed

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If I Could Tell You Time will say nothing but I told you so, Time only knows the price we have to pay; If I could tell you I would let you know. If we should weep when clowns put on their show, If we should stumble when musicians play, Time will say nothing but [...]

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