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Warmth of Kindness

Posted on December 2, 2019 by hernibs

I place another dry fir log onto hot coals in the wood stove, I am warmed and filled with thankfulness for a tree once dead and seemingly useless that fell one windy night across our power lines. Hydro was there … Continue reading →

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged bc, home, inspiration, kindness, Life, memories, memory, morning, nature, poem, remember, warmth, winter, woods | 3 Comments

Crafts: Sammy Seal

Posted on November 24, 2019 by hernibs

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged crafts, crochet, home, inspiration, photograph, Sammy the seal, seal, toy | 6 Comments

Homemade Cedar Doors

Posted on November 10, 2019 by hernibs

Finished and hung. From the inside looking outAnd from the outside looking in. Trim and hardware still to do but we love our homemade doors.

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged Beauty, happy place, home, inspiration, Life, nature, photograph, seeing, woods | 3 Comments

Ultimate Recycling

Posted on November 8, 2019 by hernibs

Fallen cedar tree reborn into beautiful cedar posts that will hold our new French Doors.

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged Beauty, cedar, Fall, forest, home, inspiration, Life, nature, photograph, post, Recycling, seeing, survival, tree, woods | 2 Comments

Fall Back

Posted on November 3, 2019 by hernibs

Fall back to golden chilly days to crackling fire and morning haze, woollen socks to warm our toes, curled up in our mohair throws. Back to winter’s basic norm, splitting wood and keeping warm. ©2019 Sharron R. McMillan

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged bc, Beauty, Fall, forest, home, Life, nature, Peace, sky, survival, thoughts, winter, woods | 3 Comments

Living The Simple Life

Posted on October 17, 2019 by hernibs

The easeful days, the dreamless nights the homely round of plain delights The calm, the unambitioned mind which all men seek, and few men find. ~ Austin Dobson

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Together

Posted on October 1, 2019 by hernibs

How good and pleasant it is when brothers live together in unity. ~Psalms

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged brothers, ducklings, harmony, home, hope, inspiration, Life, Muscovy, nature, Peace, photograph, Psalm, share, soul, survival, thoughts, together, unity | 4 Comments

Ducklings Are Growing

Posted on September 27, 2019 by hernibs

Hanging out with Boris, their daddy. They really are cute little critters.

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged garden, home, Life, Muscovy ducklings, nature, photograph, seeing | 2 Comments

Mocha In The Puzzle Box

Posted on September 26, 2019 by hernibs

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged cat, happy place, home, Life, Mocha, photograph, puzzle box, seeing | 2 Comments

Sleep

Posted on September 25, 2019 by hernibs

The sleep of the working man is pleasant whether he eats little or much but the full stomach of the rich man does not allow him to sleep. ~Ecclesiastes

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged bc, Beauty, Ecclesiastes, happy place, home, hope, inspiration, Life, Peace, photograph, Quote, remember, sleep, soul, survival, thoughts, words | 2 Comments

Crafts – Crocheted Mat

Posted on September 22, 2019 by hernibs

I used up most of my old embroidery and cross stitch threads on this mat. I used one teal coloured thread throughout and added to other strands of colour as I went. It was fun making it and I’m enjoying … Continue reading →

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged cotton, crafts, crochet, home, inspiration, Life, photograph | 2 Comments

Crafts – Drawstring Bag

Posted on September 20, 2019 by hernibs

Crocheted cotton Drawstring Bags, green and blue. These were fun to make.

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged bags, cotton, crafts, crochet, crocheted, happy place, home, inspiration, photograph, seeing | 2 Comments

Clearing A Spot

Posted on September 19, 2019 by hernibs

To begin is half the work. ~ Decimus Magnus Ausonuius.

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged begin, Decimus Magnus Ausonius, forest, freedom, happy place, home, inspiration, Life, photograph, Quote, thoughts, words, work | 1 Comment

Our New Great Grand Babies

Posted on September 8, 2019 by hernibs

17 Muscovy ducklings! Just one day old and already exploring the big world.

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged Beauty, birth, ducklings, happy place, home, Life, Muscovy, nature, photograph, seeing, survival | 1 Comment

Empty Nest

Posted on August 30, 2019 by hernibs

The day a child realizes that all adults are imperfect, he becomes an adolescent; the day he forgives them, he becomes an adult; the day he forgives himself, he becomes wise. ~ Alden Nowlan

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