Dec. 6th - St. Nicholas Day

Who's that knocking at the door?

Welcome, dear St. Nicholas...

We've been good children all year!

Actively Waiting

Season's end

One of the most enjoyable parts of working in a living history museum for me is the period clothing. The outfit you see here is my favorite, saved for best. On ordinary days, I wear plainer clothing since it gets filthy during the course of a day in the life of an 18th century indentured servant. The outfits are not costumes, but pieces lovingly made by a woman who specializes in authentic historic reproduction clothing. They are fine, rich in color, and worth every penny. This being the final weekend before winter closing, the farmhouse is decorated with fresh greens to celebrate the holiday season. We served hot cider to our guests as they explored the house and farm. During the holidays. handmade crafts are sold in the farmhouse. As a lover of 18th century dress, and a vain one at that, I had been wanting a new cap for ages. Happily, I was able to purchase an incredibly beautiful linen cap made by a co-worker. Well, enough about my wardrobe expansion...what follows are some quiet photos I was able to take between tours.

Counting Blessings #5

21 - the hospitality of dear friends

22 - celebrating 51 years of life

23 - an unexpected birthday gift from a faraway friend

24 - these two gorgeous girls

A little 18th century retail therapy

new cap!

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone

We thank thee then, O Father,
For all things bright and good,
The seed time and the harvest,
Our life, our health, our food.
Accept the gifts we offer
For all thy love imparts,
And what thou most desirest,
Our humble, thankful hearts.

from We Plough The Fields And Scatter

painting by Doris Lee

Close-knit

I'm having great fun hosting a knitting group in my home. The teacher/artist is my daughter-in-law, Michelle. She and our mutual friend, Kim, came up with the idea to start a knitting circle. Besides enjoying each other's company, the goal is to donate knitted items to worthy causes.

Michelle is a very talented and patient teacher. Some of the women who came had never picked up a pair of needles before. Everyone left on the first day knowing how to knit.

Love the colors, faces full of concentration, and glowing hands

Catching on quick!

Of course, not all of us were actually interested in knitting, but didn't want to feel left out...hooligan


"She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands" (Prv 31:13)