We had very strange weather at the end of October. One day it was a beautiful fall day with the trees a mass of color. The next day, this was the view with 10 inches of snow eventually falling. The night after the snow fell, there was the constant sound of trees falling and limbs breaking….
Author: Mary
Amish Double Nine Patch
The Amish Double Nine-Patch is one of my favorite quilts. This quilt hanging is unusual in that it is made of woolen fabrics. It was purchased in the mid-1980s at an Amish farm in Lancaster County. The colors are very bright and the quilting stitches are tiny. It is a great example of quilt artistry.
Apple Bread Pudding
Bread pudding is a great use stale bread or when you buy a brand of bread that no one in the family likes. It is also a good way to use up extra milk if you find yourself with an extra carton that is starting to get old. This recipe includes sliced apples with…
A New Year and New Commitment
I join many other people in using today to consider the past year and thinking about the upcoming year. Last year was filled with the joy of two granddaughters and the fun of having an adult son living at home, in addition to the usual activities of going to work each day and caring for family. Each year,…
Nature and Life Notes 