And, no, I do not believe in New Year's resolutions. I believe in everyday resolutions - the kind that you can actually complete.
Why have new lists to fail? January 1 is no different than August 1. Live each day like a new day!
Many people are obsessed with the Amish. I know at one time I was as well, and to a degree I still am. But my perception has changed with experience. It started a long time ago when my family went to an Amish-held auction (no, it's not a place where you can buy Amish children, but a place where you can buy things from the Amish). I was eleven years old and enthralled to be surrounded by so many Amish. I loved the cockscomb flowers they sold everywhere. I bought a whole box for $2 and dried them for seeds so I could plant my own. But then I experienced my first reality shock concerning the Amish. I had assumed since they lived a simpler life everything about them was completely old-fashioned and natural. Imagine my horror when I saw Amish walking around with soda cans and store-bought ice cream. " Mom ," I said. "He's drinking soda!" Left to right, back row: Jonny, Jonathan (Dad). Front row: Jacob, Keturah, Rebekah (Mom), Jonah (on Mom's
I like that! I also like your picture.
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DeleteIt seems like we are always both online at the same time!
DeleteThat's because i have my blog on my cell phone, and my email, too, so I hear when I get messages, and can check it pretty quick
DeleteGood one!!!!! And a Happy New Year to you too!!!!!!!
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