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“Fair season” begins early in California

Living in the mid-west, ‘fair season’ is usually late summer and early fall. I really enjoy these events, so I was delighted to attend one in central California while we were traveling. A… more →

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"Fair season" begins early in California

oldentimes wrote 3 weeks ago: Living in the mid-west, ‘fair season’ is usually late summer and early fall. I really en … more →

Tags: is it food YET?, simple things, along the way, Crafts and Such, Friends and Family, animals, Food, Flowers, California

take a hike...

oldentimes wrote 3 weeks ago: Visit the Painted Desert in Arizona! Brett as we start our adventure I have made some amazing discov … more →

Tags: outdoors, along the way, Friends and Family, travel national park, paited desert, petroglyphs, Route 66, arizona, Pueblo Ruins

Down to the wire! — 3 comments

oldentimes wrote 1 month ago: I am giving a wedding shower for grandson’s fianceee. SATURDAY! Yes, in two days! Not that the … more →

Tags: simple things, Friends and Family, gifts, Food, Love, Family, wedding, Wedding Shower, Cookbook

From the past to the future...

oldentimes wrote 4 months ago: For the backstory, please go here: http://oldentimes.wordpress.com/2011/06/25/flour-sack-feed-sack-t … more →

Tags: Quilting, along the way, Crafts and Such, The Homestead, scraps, Friends and Family, writing, Challenge, quilt

Packing lunch - 1955 - 59 — 5 comments

oldentimes wrote 5 months ago: I can remember days when I was allowed to carry a ‘packed lunch’ to school. In grade sch … more →

Tags: is it food YET?, along the way, Friends and Family, Food, winter, lunch, School Days

Friday Fictioneers - It's a new year — 20 comments

oldentimes wrote 5 months ago: I have been remiss about playing the Friday Fictioneers recently. Click here to see the rules http:/ … more →

Tags: outdoors, Friday Fictioneers, writing, kids, Challenge, new year, fireworks, Homeless

They are not just knitting needles... but a legacy as well. — 2 comments

oldentimes wrote 5 months ago: Today I sent a selection of knitting needles, collected over the years to a young lady who grew up w … more →

Tags: simple things, along the way, Crafts and Such, Friends and Family, gifts, Daughters, crafts, Friends, Missouri

Gram's Snow Ice Cream — 2 comments

oldentimes wrote 5 months ago: Finally, finally, there has been enough beautiful white snow to make snow ice cream! It is one of my … more →

Tags: is it food YET?, along the way, The Homestead, ice cream, snow, great grandma, winter treat

Shooting stars

oldentimes wrote 6 months ago: At one o’clock, this morning, Miss Lily woke me up. We went outside and watched a few meteorit … more →

Tags: Faith and Blessings..., simple things, along the way, Friends and Family, kids, Random Thoughts, Love, Miss Lily, Shooting Stars

Cleaning the closet — 3 comments

oldentimes wrote 6 months ago: Here in my office/sewing room/’useful place to put everything you might need’ is a close … more →

Tags: along the way, The Homestead, Friends and Family, Giveaway, kids, Family, Christmas, Decorations, Snowmen

cute and easy — 3 comments

oldentimes wrote 6 months ago: This really cute little Christmas stocking pattern for crochet can be found here: http://jeanariespa … more →

Tags: Crafts and Such, The Homestead, Instructions, scraps, crafts, Crochet, easy fun, Christmas, pattern

And that was yesterday

oldentimes wrote 6 months ago: It is time to start baking cookies, to eat and give away! Yesterday, I made some of Hubby’s an … more →

Tags: is it food YET?, simple things, The Homestead, Friends and Family, baking, cooking, Family, Books

Still busy! Precious moments

oldentimes wrote 7 months ago: Yesterday, granddaughter, Bethany and great-grand Khloee came to spend part of the day in the kitche … more →

Tags: is it food YET?, The Homestead, Friends and Family, kids, Food, Family, Kitchen

Boxes! Boxes! — 2 comments

oldentimes wrote 7 months ago: My house is a ‘drop off’ point for a couple of other families for UPS and FedEx packages … more →

Tags: along the way, Friends and Family, kids, Random Thoughts, Family, Boxes!

Up on the hill — 2 comments

oldentimes wrote 7 months ago: Recently a young man and his mother asked Hubby if he would take him on his first deer hunt. Hubby h … more →

Tags: outdoors, Faith and Blessings..., along the way, wildlife, musings, animals, Friends

Honest, I didn't do that!

oldentimes wrote 7 months ago: Early thirty (4 am) this morning, I was sitting here at the computer, enjoying my coffee and early m … more →

Tags: along the way, The Homestead, Friends and Family, Life in general, musings

Peach lasagna! — 1 comment

oldentimes wrote 9 months ago: I had so much fun today! One of my nieces arrived about noon to spend some time. The beef roast was … more →

Tags: is it food YET?, along the way, The Homestead, Friends and Family, baking, cooking, Food, Life in general, Family

The 'evil' mom/gramma — 1 comment

oldentimes wrote 9 months ago: That is me, I’m talking about. The mom who expected respect and co-operation. The one who dole … more →

Tags: along the way, Friends and Family, kids, Behavior, respect, Life Lessons

Board games in the evening — 4 comments

oldentimes wrote 10 months ago: Grandson and I have taken out the old board games, dusted them off and started playing. I have sever … more →

Tags: simple things, The Homestead, kids, Challenge, Games, Evening


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