Monday Monday a fine morning in September

 

Monday.

A fresh start.

As we wipe away the sleep from our eyes this new day I am 

praying that this time forward will be the start

of a new era.

Not because something awful happened, no.

But because we came together to recognise how wrong we were.

About a lot of things.

And now wish to make it all correct- for us, but mostly for 

future generations. 

Let healing start here.

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Moving forward...

Here, on this blog I will focus upon everyday living from my own perspective.

I live here in New England and love the seasons.

I also love living a rural life, away from suburbia and the

chaos of too many people squeezed into a too small space.

I visit there quite frequently, but that is not the life for me.

Here is not perfect, but it is quiet, with the sounds of the waterfall

as a daily soundtrack to living.

I raise chickens. I am a grandmother and my husband ( viking) and & I

have worked as a team now for 41 years at our business and in life.

Stone Hollow is our place.

If you are interested in our daily life, homespun recipes, and some

mindful thoughts that ease you in the direction of peaceful living,

then this is your space.

Welcome.

This weekend we visited our friends at the local zoo.

I tend to gravitate towards the fallow deer and baby giraffes while the boys

enjoyed the monkey's and turtles.

The zoo has been one of our favorite places to visit.

It is family friendly as well as accommodating to all ages of people.

There is something about being surrounded by the wildlife enclosures and the

animal energy that brings a smile to most peoples faces.

It is a happy place.

I packed us a lunch and we drove the 30 minutes to see our friends.

I like that he thinks they are all our friends now.

I do hope that picnicking is a new trend that sticks. I saw many

family's with lunch baskets.

I made us delicious grilled turkey and apple sandwiches with local cheddar.

Simple.

This recipe below has no meat but brings the spice for sure.

I may add bacon... because why not? 😋

The chips are an unexpected surprise, just grill it up like a standard cheese.

We are entering the season in New England that is all things

cozy and lovely. Roadside stands chock full of apples and pumpkins,

maple syrup and honey. I will always buy mums...whether I remember

to water them is another thing! You can spend a whole day just traveling back

roads, past farms and old homesteads without ever hitting a main road.

I love that.

I celebrate the season bringing in as much of the outside as I can,

collecting acorns and drying flowers....

I started watching my dvd's of Gilmore Girls again.

It debuted September of 2002 , when the world was a bit more innocent

and we appreciated charm and wit, nuance and relationships.

And whoever not?

Choosing anything that hits your soul in just the right way 

is a fine way to build a happy life.

This life is your story to write.

It can be anything you wish it to be.

By doing so, you will also be sending a powerful message to

the rest of your world that they can as well.

It is not a global world that will heal, it is our small communities

where we dwell, were we worship, where we gather to meet that

will nourish us all.

Even with all of the downsides of the internet, one can find

communities of people who just resonate and provide comfort

in all seasons of life.

This is one of them.

Welcome new friends.

We who have been here a bit hope that you stay and 

take a moment out of your day to visit.

I love to hear what you all have to say.

Email, or message or comment below.

I love meeting new people and adore checking in with

old friends.

My name is Raven.

Welcome to Stone Hollow.

xoxo

Bless you today.