There are many different reasons to follow your dreams. This week’s post comes from a heartwarming story that Nikki, my American niece-to-be, told me a few weeks ago. Continue reading “Cathedrals and Connections”
Winter Memories: Feeding Out On The Farm
Winter is an interesting season on the farm. It gets cold down here in the South. Not frigid like Siberia, or Alaska of course, but chilly by New Zealand standards. The grass doesn’t grow much in winter and feeding out takes up a big part of the farmer’s day. Of course, it wasn’t always as easy as it is today.
These days Terry can handle the feeding out by himself. The tractor. a feed-out machine and our new, automated grain bin are all he needs to be a one-man-band. But it hasn’t always been that way. Continue reading “Winter Memories: Feeding Out On The Farm”
Michelle Goggans: Portrait Of A Whimsical Artist
Art is one of my students’ favourite subjects at Garston School. Mine, too, because I love to experiment right alongside them.
However, even the 6-year-old children often produce paintings better than mine. It’s sad, but I’m afraid I don’t have even one artistic bone in my body.
But according to Denver and Kingston artist Michelle Goggans, that’s not necessarily the problem. The desire to succeed is far more important than talent.
What’s more, you have to be willing to work! Continue reading “Michelle Goggans: Portrait Of A Whimsical Artist”
Athol’s Graceland: A Hand-Built Home Infused With Love
What does it take to build your own house and home?
I’d guess at vision, perseverance and a whole lot of determination to get you through the many, many challenges that lie ahead.
Fortunately, Debbie Grace and Gerry Pearse have grit and determination in bucket loads. And that’s just as well because they certainly needed it to build their unique B&B home in Athol. Continue reading “Athol’s Graceland: A Hand-Built Home Infused With Love”