Tag: life lessons
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In which we enjoy unseasonably warm weather
I previously remarked on the great fun I had finally walking out on the lake after years of wishing to do so. Now that I’ve done it once, it seems like such a simple thing. Like, what was I even scared of? The ice is so incredibly thick and solid, but from my view, I…
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In which I walk on the lake
I did it! After years of missing my shot, I finally went out on the lake. Today, it is beautifully sunny with clear skies, and the temperatures are mild. Without the wind chill, it would be pleasant to go out in just a sweater. The ice was surprisingly thick, six inches by my estimation, and…
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In which we battle a fever, and I give up sewing
Sickness has struck in our home again. Little Lion has been battling a high fever since yesterday, and refuses to take any form of medication for it. I hate to force him to take the syringe, and he has a very effective method of spitting it out. Even the little chewables were rejected. This boy…
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In which I reflect on 2024
Happy New Year. It’s another foggy night here in Shadow Lake, but people are still launching fireworks anyway. It’s been a week of foggy nights, cloudy days, and the occasional sunny day. We have had a few warm days, pushing into the 50s, but tonight, we settle back into frigid lows, with a potential for…
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In which we celebrate Christmas
It’s a cloudy, almost foggy day here at Shadow Lake. A flock of geese just settled down in the middle of the lake, which officially froze over this week. Everything feels calm and peaceful. The smell of chocolate chip cookies and hot cocoa fills my little home. Tomorrow is Christmas, and today is the day…
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In which I make candles for Christmas
Hello friends, it’s me again! Thanks so much for your patience as I get my blog set up and figure out where to put all my thoughts. What did I do today? Since my husband is home this week, I had some time to run errands. Yay!!! I hardly ever get to run errands by…
Little Home on Shadow Lake 