Author Archives: beiersdo

Making Dreams Takes Hard Work

This weekend I took my first steps toward realizing a dream I have been thinking about for years!  I am proud, excited, and desperately exhausted….. When my husband suffered a debilitating heart attach 3 years ago, our lives turned upside … Continue reading

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The Suds on Shampoo Bars

I have always purchased shampoo from the store.  I’ve tried shampoos made by a wide variety of companies over the years, with all kinds of attributes.  Some I bought repeatedly, others not so much.  Most liquid shampoos I’ve used require … Continue reading

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Chocolate Eclairs are Scrumpcious!!

Valentines Day was yummy at my house this year.  I came home from a tough day at work to find my husband had fixed a wonderful supper that tasted heavenly.  I wanted to do something nice for him in return. … Continue reading

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History Revisits in Peculiar Places.

My small farm has the good-fortune of having a creek work its way through the property.  It is located between my house and the garden.  It probably is more accurately described as a drainage ditch, but I like to think … Continue reading

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Tree Falling from an Icicle « Photo Nature Blog

Tree Falling from an Icicle « Photo Nature Blog. I have been following the Photo Nature Blog and recently I got a photograph that I had to share.  This picture is amazing! Nature at it’s simplest and best.  Please click … Continue reading

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Comfort Food Anyone?

  Everyone can think of a “comfort food” they turn to when feeling a bit needy.  I love anything related to bread or dough and this recipe is quick, inexpensive, and easy. I’d like to share a recipe for Spaetzle … Continue reading

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What is the Simple Life?

We unfortunately live in a culture where every self-respecting individual feels compelled to schedule each minute of the day with some kind of productive activity.  Adults go to work, meet with friends, go to the gym, work late hours, work … Continue reading

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Squeaky clean and loving it…

I made a batch of soap before Christmas I was so excited about, I could hardly wait the four weeks required to complete the cure, before using it.  I used my standard olive oil and goat milk soap recipe but  … Continue reading

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2011 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 4,100 times in 2011. If it were a NYC subway … Continue reading

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Simple Pleasure Treasures found in Florida

I could not help but laugh out loud at this sign.  I’m glad Indiana doesn’t have alligators out and about in the waterways. The beach is a great place to spend a winter day.  We actually spent several days at … Continue reading

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