na-da farm life...with anne marie

It's a bit after 6:00 am Sunday morning and here I am

instead of making coffee I heated some up from yesterday's second brew

for my mind was awake and my eyes were still shut

My younger sister came for a few days....we don't see eachother much....we don't see eachother enough!!

All this time I am devoting to making "prairie swags" and prairie this and that - all that wasn't going to be for sale...it got me thinking how much I am just making for fun....made for you.....

when you enter onto our humble farm...don't expect grandeur........there's no 'fancy' here

there aren't playsets for children or a bin full of corn for the kiddies.........

it's a place of peace.........

resting your eyes upon the horizon of soon to be harvested golden soybeans........fiery red grasses and golden rod reaching towards the sky........geese flying overhead to usher in winter's call..........

A small little farm

A humble little place

What you'll find here is your choice..........you may not find peace walking in the prairie.....you may walk for the heck of it and see only weeds, and look at the horses and chickens in disgust of their "smells"

You may just come to shop and find nothing while shopping and think it was a big waste of time

or maybe you choose......choose to really see with your heart..........

In anticipation of spending time with your girlfriends, husband, or even alone, you wear your favorite worn in jeans and comfy jersey top (and a few accessories that express "you") and you make plans for a country drive.....finding parking 1/4 mile down the road you grab your shopping bag, sling it over your shoulder and enjoy the walk up to the farm's gates.....upon entering the farm, you walk past the kitchen garden coming to an end and glance at one of the perennial beds that surround the house.....you look out and see the horizon....up is the very clean and clear blue sky....and if it rains, your umbrella pops up to keep you dry, or your unabashed childhood rings in and you enjoy the fresh rain upon you.......the crispness of the day invigorates you......you don't know or care what is for sale....no expectations.....

Browsing the wares under the tents...you find those perfect unique gifts for your niece and mother...you know  you won't be able to purchase these things again, so you seize the chance.  Talking with new people, or keeping quiet to yourself, being on the farm is energetic yet calming.  You see the white pillar/posts swagged with autumn prairie.....it leads you to the barn while your tummy starts to grumble with scents of pie and coffee, soup and whole wheat rolls....and music....the guitar playing is stunning.....you order a cup of coffee and vow to eat a cupcake before the night's end.....taking it all in, you listen while your eyes browse the shop....being inspired......
no regrets coming

The cupcake was delicious, and with your hands cupping your homemade soup bowl, you venture under the trees in the prairie to sip your soup and feel the warmth of the peace within your soul....a deeper connection with nature....within yourself....thanking God for giving you this opportunity to be outdoors with a warm bowl of soup.  Your heart warms even more as your sweet friend and you laugh and talk as you walk the prairie....hearing the hum of the bees and picking a tuft of grass as it twirls in your fingers.....
memories

Your life is utterly unique to anyone else's..........your experience here on earth can be that of thanksgiving and connection

Don't disconnect with the good in life.......

peace+blessings,