tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post5272730343105709772..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: Calm before the stormUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-7078621355197845342010-02-09T13:52:13.748-05:002010-02-09T13:52:13.748-05:00My great grandparents homesteaded in northeaster I...My great grandparents homesteaded in northeaster Iowa. They came over from Norway and that area was supposedly very like their homeland in Norway. I love to read the stories about their beginnings. Your blog brought it all back to my mind. Thank you for sharing!Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12213862245635073343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-64575987813476236782010-02-09T13:01:26.043-05:002010-02-09T13:01:26.043-05:00Stockpile those books, polish your glasses, simmer...Stockpile those books, polish your glasses, simmer some tea water, and GET READY!<br /><br />I wish you good luck!<br /><br />Sharon Lovejoy Writes from Sunflower House and a Little Green IslandSharon Lovejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04321160956925191137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-36226292121693238072010-02-09T11:59:32.751-05:002010-02-09T11:59:32.751-05:00My father used to take us kids into the country fo...My father used to take us kids into the country for the day. He showed us areas that were untouched and how snarled the land was and thick the woods. To go into them you would have to hack your way through. There he would read us stories of the pioneers and we would gain a new perspecitive of their trials. We now only see open lands and roads...there were none.then. The lands ahead were often unknown totally to the person who ventured on. Other times we would just picnic and pick out pretty stones and wild flowers to take home. One spring time he took us and showed us a very thick thorned vine and made a small wreath for each of us out it and read us the story of the crusifictioin. Never had it seemed so real. These lessons cost nothing but were aabsolutely priceless. JodiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-25432478217475270112010-02-09T07:40:02.246-05:002010-02-09T07:40:02.246-05:00How pretty! The local schools are closed today in ...How pretty! The local schools are closed today in my part of Indiana. I'm not quite sure how to tell my girls that they STILL have to do THEIR school (homeschooled) while their step brother gets to be OUT of school today!<br />We did go to the grocery store last night to buy milk and bread...and some "fun" lunch type things. Maybe today can be fun with a "history" movie thrown in the mix...that might make them happy!<br />Have a lovely BLUSTERY day!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507427205366570463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-59999497022757513522010-02-08T22:59:07.462-05:002010-02-08T22:59:07.462-05:00Lovely pictures! I always think of the pioneers ca...Lovely pictures! I always think of the pioneers carrying everything they own on their backs and WALKING to their new home. What strength!mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06749881104429358524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-33900398221195210422010-02-08T22:36:48.867-05:002010-02-08T22:36:48.867-05:00Pretty corner of the country you live in that'...Pretty corner of the country you live in that's for sure. Stay safe and be warm and cozy. We'll expect lots of good book reviews from these storms. You'll have to come to the Northeast for a break from such weather!Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-65684064484124530982010-02-08T22:08:51.948-05:002010-02-08T22:08:51.948-05:00I'm ready for Spring too, but your snow pictur...I'm ready for Spring too, but your snow pictures are so pretty.<br /><br />It sounds like Victoria is keeping you just as entertained as my mischievous kitties are. No dull moments.<br /><br />About empty bedrooms--my middle son just moved back out for second time after being with us 2 years. You never know, but I have a guest room again.Lalleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11299403428288111249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-77943405642029584592010-02-08T21:51:57.467-05:002010-02-08T21:51:57.467-05:00We got 21 inches of snow over the weekend. Storm i...We got 21 inches of snow over the weekend. Storm is expected Tuesday into Wednesday moring. Last I heard we were supposed to get 6-12 inches maybe more depend on the storms track. Snow is beautiful but it does present problems.Tracy https://www.blogger.com/profile/16518741920689939720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-6421849533252861422010-02-08T20:18:25.326-05:002010-02-08T20:18:25.326-05:00What a beautiful setting. I love the pictures. You...What a beautiful setting. I love the pictures. You have such a gorgeous view. I imagine you could sit and look out the window and see these scenes and it must calm you. I believe it would me. My daughter and I hope to come up to Indiana in April, but I'll bet the snow will be long gone. It's so pretty!Nana Trish is Living the Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401202649082669911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-2120497462524606422010-02-08T20:07:32.102-05:002010-02-08T20:07:32.102-05:00We were disappointed today by large, lovely snowfl...We were disappointed today by large, lovely snowflakes falling and melting on contact, so I'm enjoying your snow pictures and word pictures. JuliAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com