Category: life in general

06.08.2023

45°F clear SR@0521 ENE@5mph SS@2043

Morning Offering given

Village quiet

The man sleeps

Coffee good

The boy coming for breakfast

Chimney removal happens next week, then comes roof repair

Copy work finished for this round

Roses are blooming

Too dry for the strawberries to turn

Resurfacing of Irish Ridge Rd has started. The road is closed from Weister to Parker. This means Miller’s Greenhouse, Miller’s Produce, Bent & Dent, Kaufmann’s Buggy Shop, Kaufmann’s Variety Store, Kaufmann’s Greenhouse, Miller’s Replacement Windows, Miller’s Sawmill, 2 other sawmills, the buggy blanket shop, 3 greenhouses, Vernon Sales are almost inaccessible until the 15th of the month. No traffic has been requested, and barricades are up. This project has been long in coming. The past 12 years have been long ones. Looking forward to no cavern potholes.

The FBI turned over the form that incriminates Joe Biden while the VP. I’m thinking it has lots to do with that video they showed back then when he said “fire him” or “no money”. https://www.wsj.com/video/opinion-joe-biden-forced-ukraine-to-fire-prosecutor-for-aid-money/C1C51BB8-3988-4070-869F-CAD3CA0E81D8.html#

What is the “narrative” going to be on this one?

Who’s writing this all down so that history is correct? You know an internet search isn’t going to bring up any details of this in a few years.

I am smiling, yes I am. Along with shaking my head and wondering if the “woke” society will comprehend what is really going on or if they will continue to allow themselves to be brainwashed. I cannot for the life of me understand how someone can believe something that had to be implemented by brainwashing techniques. Using common sense even when everyone else is telling you something different is difficult, but necessary. Know yourself, define your boundaries, talk to God, and trust him. Don’t fall for the if it is right for you. Look at the whole picture, think it through. remember right and wrong… ask yourself, does this bring glory to God? If not walk away, yes it will be painful.

Are you devoted to loving God? Seriously think about that. Are you devoted to him? “Devoted” focused on that particular thing/person almost exclusively. Working to achieve its goals, placing its needs/wants before your own. “Exclusively” restricted/limited to the area of concern. Again I ask are you devoted to loving God? Read Mark 12:30, Proverbs 3:5, 1Peter 5:7

Know you are prayed for.

Copy work

It started as a favor to a friend… photocopying, I had a machine, so why not. They reimbursed my cost of supplies.

That was 12 yrs ago.

Things have changed greatly. Today’s job was 700 label sheets of 5 different sheet and 3 different label sizes.

BTW… Online labels has been a good source of label supplies. https://www.onlinelabels.com/?branded=true&gclid=CjwKCAjw1YCkBhAOEiwA5aN4AbXXC33WgftgFLGXt56SbVYY6gWEaSxx2la2V9ciSAMXJVXRgNEEyRoCJgsQAvD_BwE

The increase in the alround cost is unbelievable. Shipping costs are a real killer. Getting supplies locally is hit and miss.

Why am I bothering you with this post? Good question. Once I figure that out, I will let you know.

06.06.2023

64⁰F overcast SR@0521 ENE@8mph SS@2042

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps it should be at this hour

The man sleeps

I’m getting ready to head out to Eau Claire for an early morning appt. Hopefully, this won’t take all day.

Interesting voicemail on the landline. A voice yelling for my cell phone number. Leave your name, number, and message; I will call you back. Although I have one, not everyone does… just leave a message.

Hoping for rain, we need it.

Interesting devotional read this morning. Brings me to wonder how I approach Jesus… is it with honesty and humility or guarded and suspicious. Am I struggling with giving up a bad habit/sin or accepting a Church teaching? Am I suspicious of those he sends to teach me? What if I lose my status, status is all I have left right now? Regardless… all He really cares about is truth. Give him the truth and he will take care of the rest. Ahhhh but you say, if I give him the truth he will then expect me to go forward on that. Yes, he will. But what if I know I cannot go forward right now. It is too much work, it is too involved, it is too hard to make these changes, yah dah yah dah… He gets that, just take one step and move forward. He is the way… Read Tobit today.

Know you are prayed for.

06.05.2023

57°F overcast SR@0522 NW@4mph SS@2041

Morning Offering given

Village quiet

Coffee strong

The man still sleeps

Peaceful Sunday, very relaxing

God gives us everything we need (perhaps not everything we want) to grow into the holy people he wants us to be. Read Mark 12. Jesus came, he call disciples, some followed, some didn’t, some betrayed, and some went sadly away because they couldn’t give up earthly things to follow Jesus. Jesus is killed so that we sinners can live with him in eternity. Before he ascends he gives us the Holy Ghost/Spirit to guide and walk with us on our journey to heaven. Once again we are called, some will follow, and some will continue on their own path because they cannot see the value of giving away earthly things to gain heavenly treasure. Then there are those who accept the call, willingly go, and immediately get labeled by the world as odd, holier than thou, marches to a different drummer, or more Catholic than the Pope. Christ calls us to a personal, intimate, relationship with him. He calls us…

I’m old enough to remember small family farms when they were the norm, small family businesses lined the main street, the doctor, the dentist, the lawyers, policemen, etc. all local, all known by just about everyone in town. The postmaster knew where the mail went even if a card hadn’t been filled out for a change of address. The bank knew who would/could pay off a loan even if the numbers didn’t work (did they even use numbers back then?) The pastor knew everyone in the church and was in for dinner most Sundays with one of the families from the church. When someone wasn’t there he found a way to check up on them in the coming week. The setup wasn’t perfect, and neither were the people, but the thought process worked…” the good of the whole”. Now we live in a world that is all about making the most money, having the most things, and being busy all the time, with the thought process of “if it’s right for me then it is right”. Many have no clue who their neighbor is and frankly don’t care to find out. We look for how to improve our community and totally miss the obvious. KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR… shop your community, check on those you haven’t seen in a while, etc.

Have an awesome week.

Know you are prayed for.

06.04.2023

61⁰F clouds SR@0522 E@8mph SS@2040

Morning Offering given

Village sleeps

Coffee good

Looking forward to a peaceful day. Perhaps a few projects will get completed. They certainly need to be finished.

Bella’s graduation party was enjoyable. Very hard to believe she’s off to college in the fall.

Whatcha Reading these days?

Any travel plans?

Know you are prayed for.

06.03.2023

61 sunny SR@ 0523 E @7mph SS@2039

Morning Offering given

Village busy

Coffee good

Glorious bird song and cooling breeze on the porch this morning.. pleasant to sit herself e and enjoy the coffee.

Val & Mark, great to see you last evening. Hope to see you at the graduation party today.

Quick Walmart run to do, copy job needs doing.

Maybe I should be boycotting Walmart. They are selling the same stuff. Target is being boycotted over. I sit here trying to think of where I would have to travel for the things I am picking up today.

Nice to receive some rain last evening. We needed it.

Horseshoe pit is ready for play.

1st Saturday today.

Rosary, St. John’s Summit 730 tonight.

Know you are prayed for.

06.02.2023

62⁰F overcast SE@5mph SR@0523 SS@2038

Morning Offering given

Village silent

Coffee good

Nice little rain last evening. Hoping for more. Perked things up.

Produce auction today. There will be 🍓 and 🍅

Car in for general maintenance today.

Knee still giving me fits. Guess I should think about having it checked out. Or maybe I’ll just put a knee sleeve on it.

Hosta by front gate needs spilting. What is removed can be split in two and can be planted on either side of the front steps. It’ll look good there.

Bell tie-up needs to be moved to the back by the shed.

Flagpole needed.

The man must just shake his head each morning as he reads the additions to the to-do list.

Others must wonder why such drivel is blogged about. I blog here because FB and other social media is disgusting. This way, I don’t subject people to that stuff. They click on my blog, read it, comment, or like if they wish or can get this in an email and never have to come to the site. Fast easy uncluttered. No wasted time.

Jesus, let’s talk Jesus. I’m not going to grab your hand and ask you to pray with me. I will let you know that having a personal relationship makes all the difference in the world. I will pray for you. But know that each prayer will come with, if it be God’s will or if it brings glory to God. I won’t be asking for things that only profit you. Finding a close parking spot, winning the lotto, etc, are things you and Jesus can discuss during your time together.

Have an awesome day.

Find a good book.

Know you are prayed for.

06.01.2023

62⁰F clear SR@0523 SSE@8mph SS@2038

Morning Offering given

Village peaceful, bird song fills the air

Coffee good

Knee bad

Prayers for my friend and her families safe travel in Mexico

Happy Anniversary to Tom & Cheryl

Have you noticed Maple Valley’s expansion? They’ve done an awesome job making the old cooperative functional again. The mess has been cleaned up, and things have been put in order. Hats off to Maple Valley for this positive improvement to the community.

May the Lord richly bless you today.

Know you are prayed for

Day is done…

Patio sitting while asparagus spinach pie bakes in the oven. Watching the man finish the rock boarders around the flower beds. Soaker hoses have been buried.

The street out front was seal-coated today. Looks nice. Scott from church was on the crew.

Modular home halves and a log truck are parked in the lot by the house.

The girl and her husband parked their pontoon in the back parking area. Makes me want to lay on the deck and catch some rays.

Wish I had a round cow tank. I’d paint the inside sky blue and the outside grass green. Fill it with water and my air mattress and float the afternoon away.

Come join me in my happy place.