Wisconsin sure is beautiful in the Fall. We have such a bounty of color - from our apple trees, pumpkin patches and colorful sugar maple leaves. I LOVE Fall!
This year, I'm really loving the "reds."
This burning bush is keeping true to its name.
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
I saw something in the woods - these adorable mushrooms. They were just perfect the way the sun was hitting them.
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
Do you ever feel like this? When I saw this lonely red leaf in a pile of yellow, I thought about a post.
This reminded me of a scripture that says: "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your father which is in heaven." Matthew 5:16
Unfortunately, in today's media driven world, the "lights" that shine the brightest - don't always glorify God. It is important to remind ourselves and children of that. Be conscious of what you put on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or your blog.
You might be a red leaf - stand out. Just keep in mind that your talents are "gifts" - use them to glorify Him.
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
I've been busy getting ready for our Popplewood 4-H 17th Annual Harvest Day. It is Saturday, October 12, 2013.
I made some "creepy" folk art - jars with old doll parts, watch parts, scrabble pieces words and misc. old stuff.
My booth is - as always - full of primitives and farm finds
Hope you can come out. Here is the link to that blog I also write: http://ringleharvestday.blogspot.com/
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
I have been down to the Madison area 3 times this past week. All for different reasons. I did find some really cute shops on those trips. However, this one really is a stand out.
Paoli, Wisconsin is 9 miles SW of Madison. It just might be the cutest little town in Wisconsin. Paoli was a bustling town in the mid 1870's with historic stone buildings constructed before the Civil War. These now house antique shops, art galleries, cafes and this adorable shop - Cluck!
http://cluckthechickenstore.com/
http://cluckthechickenstore.com/blog
"Cluck is all about the backyard chickens." This is on their card. I didn't have my camera with me so I don't have any pictures of this shop. However, it was absolutely adorable. I loved that everything was chicken related. She showcases local artists along with American made items.
While walking around talking with the shop owner, she tells me she wrote a book: Cluck From Jungle Fowl to City Chicks. The book is about chicken stories and facts. The stories are about her chickens as well as other stories shared. They feature the insight of the simple chicken. If you own chickens you know all about their wonderful characteristics and personality traits. Well, I had to buy a copy and have her autograph it.
The book also has beautiful illustrations from another Wisconsinite - S.V. Medaris. Almost every page has a piece of her beautiful art.
I created a link to her blog in this post. So for you followers that love chickens - check it out. If you love historic little towns - I would highly suggest your going to Paoli, WI.
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
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"Are you still smiling?" My mom asks as I come in at the end of the day - after working for several days - setting up her rummage sale. I laughed and said "I always smile." She says "I know, but after dealing with all those people - you are still smiling."
You know, being happy is a choice. I know I've posted about this before, however it is TRUE. You can choose - happy or sad.
I really "busted my butt" over a 24 hour period. I basically set up my tents and pulled stuff out of the garage and basement on Friday - the sale was Saturday. This was on purpose...as, I knew the longer time my mom had to look at an item, the more she would want to keep it. We did "pull" it all out, set it up and let her look it over to see if she wanted to keep anything before the sale. I know this was hard for her - it was on the family as well. Seeing all of the items we grew up with, played with and have memories of - sell. I was just happy that by doing this it let the family have a chance to buy something they wanted - first. My mom wanted each grand/great grandchild to have one of her cookie cutters for a memory. That was such a nice addition to the sale. I loved watching each little one choose.
(Some of the great grandkids at the sale)
I'm the youngest of 6. My one sister said to a customer that wanted a price on something - "go ask her - she's the boss here...the youngest sister and the boss." My other sister said "I am happy YOU did this, as I'm not emotionally strong enough to do it." My mom thanked me over and over for helping her do the sale.
I know I'm the youngest, I know I'm bossy and I know I'm strong. It all goes back to choice. I guess I would rather choose to be strong - you can you know. My inner peace and strength come from my faith. Not just faith - like my religion - the faith that comes from learning to trust in Jesus to help me in EVERY situation.
Yes, I could have been sad. There were a few items that pulled at my heart. You can't keep everything. I just let it go - it is only stuff. Now someone else will be able to enjoy it.
What I was most pleased with was that no one was fighting. Trust me when I say this - I've bought out and worked with MANY families over the past 20 years - MOST fight over something. We had none of that. My immediate family is huge - my brothers and sisters and their children - over 80 of us. That is a testament to how my mom and dad raised us. We love and respect each other.
So, the next time you start to feel sad, mad, bitter or whatever, remember you have a choice. It is that simple. Only you can control your emotions!
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
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"If you can't use your head, you gotta use your feet" Pete Hittner. One of my old bosses. I would hate for him to use this line on me.
When Pete would "buzz" one of us to come into is office - we had to be on top of what we anticipated his needing. Without fail...if we came in unprepared, he would say..."if you can't use your head, you gotta use your feet." I hated it!
So, when he would "buzz" me, I would come in with all types of things I thought he needed. That might be a document, staple gun, stamp...an answer to a question on a case...who knew. It became a game for me to think ahead of what he wanted. In turn, making me think - keeping me engaged through out the day. I was like a puppy getting praise for not pooping on the floor - "good job."
I would laugh when one of the other girls came out of his office - shaking her head repeating that quote - looking for something he needed.
I might have hated that quote then - however, I have used it over and over in my life. My kids know it - I have used it on them. I just said this yesterday while running back out to the barn forgetting to do something..."Jacky, if you can't use your head you gotta use your feet."
So, thanks Pete Hittner - that actually was a pretty good quote. It has kept me on my toes for many years.
Blessings from Ringle, Wiscosnin.
