Kate Lloyd's Blog, page 19
June 23, 2015
Amish Collectibles?
Am I the only person who hides things from herself? With the best of intentions, mind you. I did it again last week. Before company arrived, I dashed around picking up and straightening. In my hurry, I stuffed a mish-mash of business cards, pens, and do-dads into a plastic bag, and stowed them out of sight. And apparently out of mind.
A few days later, I checked every nook and cranny looking for the bag. On the bottom shelves of the dining room cupboards I scrutinized my collection of pink De...
June 16, 2015
Kate’s Favorite Pics!
These pots inspire me. Except one, even though it needs no watering!
I love this sweet and simple pot.
Could not help admiring this canine planter!
This pot is owned by a dear and practical man.
Congratulations to Susan Conceicao, winner of Martha, the Amish-made doll from Lancaster County, PA! Plus a signed copy of one book from the Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy, her choice. Winner has 3 days to respond.
Many thanks to the many people who left a comment! If there were a way to send you each a...
June 9, 2015
More to Learn from the Amish
Am I the only one left who thinks boys and girls are different? In my experience, boys tend to be boys, no matter how much their mothers dislike their converting sticks into weapons or throwing rocks. And girls? Well, they are far more apt to like this little Amish-made doll.
Do you think a man or woman owns this pickup?
Some might disagree. They could scoff at the fact that as a child I wanted to be like my mother. All nurture versus nature, they’d claim, not knowing that I was a bit of a To...
June 2, 2015
Kate’s Favorite Pics!
My husband and I spent a peaceful weekend at our beach cabin.
Saw this cute bit of whimsy down the beach.
On a sunny day the view from our deck is Mount Baker.
Our neighbors are getting a new bulkhead!
Took a breather on our long beach walk.
Congratulations to CJ Stringer, winner of the Amish-made spiced Potholder from Lancaster County, PA, and the Bigelow 8 Flavor Assortment Tea Bags, 64 ct. Plus a signed copy of one novel from the Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy! Many thanks to all who entered....
May 26, 2015
Sensational
The nervous system has a specific organ devoted to each of our five senses: Sight, Hearing, Taste, Smell, and Touch.
Can you hear a sparrow twittering outside, feel the softness of an Amish quilt, detect the fragrance of your favorite tea or brew of coffee? Three of your senses are having a field-day.
An aroma can catapult me back to the past. To my childhood. For instance, I still love the smell of mothballs; they remind me of my grandma’s attic in Litchfield County, CT. The core of her hous...
May 19, 2015
Kate’s Pics
The Amish do work-parties better than city folk!
Browsing through a local plant nursery
Bald Eagle I spotted near our beach cabin.
Can you tell I miss Lancaster County, PA?
Congratulations to Jenny Propst, winner of the Amish-made tea towel and Potholder from Lancaster County, PA, plus a signed copy of one book from the Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy!
I appreciate everyone who entered the Giveaway. Thanks for your great insights and suggestions!
May 12, 2015
Hurry Up or Slow Down?
What’s the hurry?
Is the whole world in a hurry? Try standing on a bustling city street and you may be swept away like a piece of driftwood. Or driving the speed limit on a country road. I’ve pulled off to the shoulder to allow a truck on my bumper to pass. Let him get the ticket, I’ve told myself. Plus, I want to see the scenery! Wasn’t that my motivation for driving this route instead of the freeway?
Can you think of anyone who doesn’t hurry? Even the Amish. One evening in Lancaster County,...
May 5, 2015
Kate’s Favorite Pics!
Rowers warming up before the races on Lake Washington.
Fire boat has last laugh after the races.
I resisted buying more yard ornaments!
Love this arbor cloaked in Wisteria.
Congratulations to Anne Rightler, winner of the two Amish-made potholders from Lancaster County and a signed copy of one book from the Legacy of Lancaster Trilogy!
Thank you to all who entered! I wish I could send you each a pair….and one for me.
April 28, 2015
Mother’s Day Expectations
Last week, while we enjoyed lunch with my mother-in-law, my husband mentioned Mother’s Day. His mom’s eyes lit up; she loves parties. The two decided it should be celebrated at our house. My husband’s handy in the kitchen and I’ve often told him since I’m not his mother, please concentrate on her. She won’t be with us forever.
A lovely visit with my mother-in-law.
Some wives might come unglued if their husbands didn’t put on a big show for them alone. Is there something wrong with me? Now, if...
April 21, 2015
Kate’s Favorite Pics!
Join me on a meandering spring drive through Skagit Valley, WA.
Congratulations to Mary Ellen Ashenfelder, winner a signed copy of Marta Perry’s newest book, Where Secrets Sleep!
Thank you to everyone who left a comment!
