Thoughts of Grace

“Chats on the Farmhouse Porch” is a group of friends
gathering to visit,
sip their favorite beverages,
nibble delicious treats
and share their likes and dislikes.

Patrice and Wendell have invited me to join the chatting.
Patrice provides the questions,
we answer.

Today’s questions:

1. How many load of laundry do you do each week (about)?

Now that we are retired and just the two of us, I do 2-3 loads a week, quite different when all five kiddies were at home.I still love sheets drying on the line.

2. Where do your household pets sleep? If you have no pets, please skip to the next question.

I have two cats. They sleep where ever they want, except on our bed at night – the Farmer doesn’t like sleeping with cats.

3. What is your favorite thing to listen to while you drive?

I love listening to audio books, on cassette tape, on CD or on my ipod. On long trips the time goes faster and in town I don’t mind waiting in traffic .

4. Do you have to do a big clean-up when you have company, or are you always ready for guests?

When the kids were home and saw me frantically cleaning, they would ask “Is someone coming over?” Sometimes the answer was “yes”, some times, “no, things just need cleaning”, sometimes I was working off my upset. Now – there isn’t much to keep clean, but I still end up needing push to for company.

5. What’s your favorite breakfast food?

I am searching for the perfect chicken fried steak and eggs. The one restaurant that cooked the way I liked went out of business (it wasn’t my fault).

Hope everyone’s enjoys their spring time on the porch this week.

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“Chats on the Farmhouse Porch” is a group of friends
gathering to visit,
sip their favorite beverages,
nibble delicious treats
and share their likes and dislikes.

Patrice and Wendell have invited me to join the chatting.
Patrice provides the questions,
we answer.

Today’s questions:

From Suzanne at p.s. Annie!: Are you part of the back to nature/ecological group or are you more of the mindset of “I’ll do what I want and everything will work out in the end”?

I’m not a tree-hugger nor do I recycle (we have very little to recycle). I do watch electricity usage and plan my errands to conserve gas.

From Stacey at Happy Bride to be: What’s a favorite dinner dish to make?

That would be either meatloaf and baked potatoes/broccoli and cheese sauce or chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes with gravy. (Frying steak as I type) yum.)

From Melanie at Melanie at A Year of Jubilee Reviews: What animals have you seen give live birth?

Cats, dogs, guinea pig, cow and pig, at the fair, and was midwife to a goat.We had Nubians, like these:

I love their Roman noses and floppy ears

From Anne at Homeschool on the Croft: If you had the opportunity to teach something, what would you teach?

I haven’t wanted to teach groups,; I like teaching one on one — knitting & quilting

From Madonna at Butterfly Acres: What did you love most about school?

Grammar/diagramming sentences and bookkeeping were my favorites.

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“Chats on the Farmhouse Porch” is a group of friends
gathering to visit,
sip their favorite beverages,
nibble delicious treats
and share their likes and dislikes.

Patrice and Wendell have invited me to join the chatting.
Patrice provides the questions,
we answer.

QuestionsMelanie asks “What kinds of seafood have you tried and liked? What is the most unique seafood you’ve eaten?

I’m not very adventuresome when it comes to food. Red Snapper, tilapia, tuna, halibut, crab, shrimp, cod are my favorites. At a wedding reception in Hawaii, I was super encouraged, dared, it was insisted that I try the raw fish. I don’t know what kind it was. I wasn’t impressed.

Anne says, “An unforgettable holiday moment is_____________________. (She’s on the other side of that BIG pond. I believe a holiday is a vacation on this side. )

In 2007 the Farmer and I took a cross country road trip, 53 days long, visiting 32 states. One deadline – complete freedom. We loved every minute of it. Our dream is to do more traveling.

Arlene wants to know, “When was the last time you tried something new?”
I tried a new to me recipe last night ‘Barley, Peas, and Lentil Stew’ the Farmer is a vegetarian. I’m always on the look out for veg-recipes. It was good.

Becky asks, “Who or what inspires you?”
The Word of God, my mother and my children, all encourage me, You can do it!

Madonna wants to know,” How did you chose the names of your children. Wendell adds,”If you don’t have kids, how do you choose pet names?”
Daughter #1, praying I asked the Lord for a name my baby would like. “Mary Ruth”, but Lord I can’t name the baby that I’m going to have a boy! this was before untra-sounds.
Son #1, My choice Aaron Clifford; Clifford for my brother. Aaron looked so much like my brothers at birth, the Farmer didn’t want a Topper name, so he was named Aaron Howard, Howard after the Farmer’s father.
Daughter #2 Margaret Ellen, I was thinking after a favorite aunt. Later we found out it was the Farmer’s grandmother’s name also.
Son #2 Daniel Ripley, I just liked the name Daniel, Ripley is my mother’s maiden name.
Daughter #3 Dan and I read a book whose main character was Emily Susanne. So she is. (Picture of the 5 is in the previous post, ‘Ten on Tuesday’)

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“Chats on the Farmhouse Porch” is a group of friends
gathering to visit,
sip their favorite beverages,
nibble delicious treats
and share their likes and dislikes.

Patrice and Wendell have invited me to join the chatting.
Patrice provides the questions,
we answer.

Furry Bottoms asks: Did you grow up in a small town, or a big town? Did you like it?

During school years, I lived in small towns or rural areas.
I loved it walk to school, stores, library, the pool in the summer.
I always felt safe, good times.

Lisa wants to know: If you could pick one song to hear for the rest of your life, what would it be?

This one is hard, but I guess the song
I could listen to for a long, long time
is sung by the Cathedral’s in this link.
My song “Don’t Be Afraid”
http://youtu.be/giWalWKIOaA
(Chorus)
So don’t be afraid when the darkness is closing
The Master is near, His voice calms every storm
So when the world says it’s over, the Master says, “No, I’ve just begun”
In your darkest of times, whether rain or in sunshine, don’t be afraid

Karen asks: What are your pet peeves?

Drivers that pull out in front of me,
causing me to slow down
and when I look in the rear view mirror
there is no one on the road for a mile.

Colletta says: Do you remember your dreams? Are they in color or black and white? What is the craziest dream you’ve ever had?

My worst dream/nightmare was floating eyeballs,
getting closer, receding = scary to me.
Then it was hard to go back to sleep
because I kept seeing th eyeballs.
I can see them now.
I hope I’m not setting myself up for a wakeful night.

Rachel asks: What is the perfect pair of shoes for you?

Oh my poor feet,
these days they prefer something comfortable with a little heel.
Shoes that don’t draw attention to themselves,
I don’t like people looking at my feet.

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“Chats on the Farmhouse Porch” is a group of friends
gathering to visit,
sip their favorite beverages,
nibble delicious treats
and share their likes and dislikes.

Patrice and Wendell have invited me to join the chatting.
Patrice provides the questions,
we answer.

At Cozy Acres, I don’t have a farmhouse porch.
I do have a deck,
gather with me here
to sip, nibble and share.

Beth asks: What’s your favorite movie of all times? The one you’ve seen multiple times.

“I don’t watch movies,
I can’t remember the last one I watched,
but ask me what books I’ve read/listened to over and over,
anything by Rosamunde Pilcher,
The Shell Seekers… September,…Winter Solstice”

Clairity says: Name three things that are permanent residents in your handbag or purse.

“My wallet
An old eye case home of my pens and pencils,
A copy of the New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs”

Red asks: What’s the best way to your heart?

“That one is easy quality time.”

Mamaw wants to know: Do you like going to yard sales?

“No I really don’t,
occasionally an antique shop or used bookstore.”

Cathy says: If you could slide down a rainbow, what do you think you’d find on the other side?

“I’d rather not slide down a rainbow, I’m not fond of heights.
I would like to drive to the end and see all the sights.
I love day trips.”

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I saw this rainbow from the deck,
not a very good picture of a perfect arc.

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