WHERE IN THE WORLD WAS LINDA FORD?
Yes, I’ve been away and visited a number of places. Can you guess where I was? Here are the first set of clues. I want to know specifics. Not just a general area. … Continue reading →
Linda
LOVING THE THOUGHT OF GARDENING.
An early spring for us. Who can complain? Yes, we will likely get snow again and more than likely about the time of the May long weekend. It’s a tradition in Alberta. But for now, our snow is gone. Tulips … Continue reading →
AN OLD FASHIONED WRITER
I am fascinated with old journals, old writing instruments, and the stories of old writers. There is something so tactile about the way they worked. I expect in reality it’s about as romantic as having an outdoor biffy but that’s … Continue reading →
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
No doubt you’ve hear our family name—Ford. I may have married into the name, but I figure it gives me the right to access all of its fame. And the family has many claims to fame. A man sharing our … Continue reading →
Modern Picasso
My three year old granddaughter shows real talent. Pretty good. Right? I believe everyone is born with creative talent. It might be in painting, writing, understanding math or mechanics. But something happens to most of us. http://www.fastcocreate.com/1680919/the-7-biggest-creativity-killers This article talks … Continue reading →
A COWBOY WITH A BROKEN HEART
I hope you visited LynneRose and met her hero, Walter Sherman from her book, Frannie Buckets. (http://littleloosecannon.blogspot.ca/2015/02/the-character-interview-blog-hop-heroes.html) Check it out. I think you’ll enjoy this amusing hero. The story sounds like a lot of fun. In case you don’t know … Continue reading →
TINY HOUSES—GOOD IDEA OR NOT?
We’ve all seen the posts about tiny houses. http://tiny.cc/a9gsux They’re cute. They’re low maintenance (always a bonus). And they’re very small. I find myself attracted to these. But could I really live in one? There are a number of considerations. … Continue reading →
PEEK-A-BOO IDEAS (AND CAT)
What do a cat and story ideas have in common? My cat, Peanut, hides around corners. He hides under the footstool and pokes out his paws to chase a toy. He searches under cushions for toys. … Continue reading →
BRENDA’S BUNS
No, this topic doesn’t hold a shade to a certain movie making the rounds. I will not even put the name on my blog. My BFF shared this recipe for buns, aka dinner rolls, many years ago and it’s a … Continue reading →
A PLACE OF JOY
I have an old chair in the corner of the room where I like to sit each morning with a cup of coffee, my Bible, my current journal and a handful of different colored pens. It’s where I ease my … Continue reading →