Month: June 2014
First Timers
Our first self picking experience began with these strawberries. We were pretty happy to fill our little buckets to save a few dollars.
These Blueberries were recently picked at Berkeys in Lebanon, Oregon. Another fun time!
These are called Dukes, and we picked enough to last us awhile. I am looking up recipes for either scones or blueberry muffins. So far, I don’t have all the ingredients needed, so it will mean a trip to the grocery store. Some recipes are calling for buttermilk, cream, or lemon zest. Hmm! Something easy would be nice! But putting them in our cereal or yogurt will work out quite well.
Weekly Photo Challenge:Contrasts
This photo is busy but my choice for the Photo Weekly challenge of Contrasts. Fabric stores, nurseries, book stores, bakeries and libraries are my top places to visit in a town.
Falling Into Place
This morning, I thank the mystery person that left me a note to write, write, write! Thank you for that reminder!
So, it brings me to that place of thinking of all the reasons and excuses I have to not write. I think that what I have best to offer is to go with my original idea of writing from my heart. It is where all of me is stored up in files, life experiences, the failures, the successes, the doubts, the highs and lows, faith, fears and more. Observing these petals this morning made me think about how my life is falling into place after a major move, just over six months ago. I often have to combat fear of not having the potential. In my day-to-day existence I strive for low key…peaceful days. I really like simplicity, and therefore have been trying to not jump to quickly for finding things to keep me busy. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities that one can commit to in our area. I am careful to not overextend myself and being prayerful about this helps to keep me in order. The following is a little artsy endeavor I am working on. The last collage I did was in 2012. It was a first time experience for me. It was simple and fun. Kind of childlike but it brought something out in me, that maybe I actually missed out on during my childhood.
I am not finished..
I like this!
Our plants drinking rain water..
Each day, truly is a gift. It may not feel like it, or look like it, but there will always be a light at the end of the tunnel, if you wake up and and start your day on the sunny-side up.
Be Still My Heart
John 14:27
Country Road
There is something about a country road fence that appeals to me, and when there are wildflowers around, it makes it extra special.
One Step at a Time
I got this book in the mail yesterday. I’ve read before but I wanted my own copy. It’s a great book!
Today I am sharing a couple of links to hiker’s that I am following on the Pacific Crest Trail. They each have their own experience and perspective. I like reading about the amount of food they eat. I can’t say that they are all eating a well-balanced diet, but when they get to town, it sounds like they try to make up for it. There are a few more hiker’s that I will introduce you to when they update their blogs. So for now meet these adventuresome individuals.
Liquid Gold
We recently purchased a small jar of honey at a street market. It was delicious! The next time we went back, we purchased the quart size for $15.00. We don’t use a lot of honey, so I think it will last us awhile. On our way through a different town we stopped at their Thursday street market and the same size jar of honey was being sold for $25.00. I am not sure what kind it was, but the amount was too pricey for our pockets. This morning I read a post by blogger Melanie at Love Library. It hit home as she addresses the practicality of living in a frugal manner. She and her husband live in a restored Airstream. They both work and are saving money in hopes of purchasing a house with cash. As I thought about this, it made me review how I spend money, on what, and am I saving any. I thought about how I had just purchased a couple of denim shirts and a pair of denim capris. Well, they were all on sale. I don’t pay full price for any article of clothing. Last November, before going to a wedding, I got online looking at dresses and the prices were crazy. If I am in the vicinity of thrift store’s I like to check them out. It’s amazing what you can find at a decent one. Sometimes items are like new. There are many that are living on meager incomes. I would like to think that one could find some bargains at a street market, as in considering that they keep their products at a reasonable rate. I believe that we are meant to be good stewards of money, and yes, important to consider others with what we have. In this day and age some people live in the MORE is Better mentality. I know I sure have room for improvement. Prices continue to escalate. I love reading about families that are growing their own food and making use of what they have and being creative. Everyday we are bombarded with ads and commercials that try to influence us to buy this brand or that food. Maybe it’s time to get my piggy bank out and start filling it up. I just might surprise myself.. ps You may or may not have noticed that I have changed this blog name to Words Like Honey. The reason for this name, is because I truly believe in the importance of words that we use in our everyday life. Words can bring hope and encouragement and in our world of unpredictability they can bring light and sunshine to any heart.
Proverbs 16:24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
Prim and Proper
Oddly Charming
This photo was taken through our car windshield. It was raining and gave it a kind of weird but interesting look, that I happen to like.
In Other Words and Pictures 