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Dave
Southern Indiana
USDA Zone 6bAn organic (mostly) gardener shares his thoughts about gardening, nature, food and striving to be self-sufficient.
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Category Archives: Traditions
Homemade: 2011 Christmas Ornaments
As is our custom, my wife and made Christmas ornaments this year. But we did something a little different for 2011: we made them together! We had a lot of fun making these ornaments. I got the basic idea from … Continue reading
Homemade: Ornaments Of Christmas Past
I’ve been making Christmas ornaments ever since I was a teenager. My mother and several of my aunts made them too, so you could say it was a family tradition. Here’s a selection of some of the ones I’ve made … Continue reading
Giving Thanks
Today I pause and give thanks for the many blessings in my life, including plentiful food and warm dry shelter. Today Lynda and I will help dish up Thanksgiving meals at the Evansville Christian Life Center, where volunteers have been … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day
The last time I really celebrated Mother’s Day was in 2003. I lost my mom in 2004, and with no children of my own there was no one to really celebrate with any more. I was adopted by my parents … Continue reading
A Day To Remember, Eat Hummus
Today my wife and I are celebrating the anniversary of our first date. Six years ago, we met at a local restaurant for dinner. I’m guessing a lot of people don’t remember the first words they ever spoke to their … Continue reading
Merry Christmas
From all of us here at Happy Acres, we wish you a Merry Christmas!
Decking The Halls
We’re a little behind in our Christmas decorating, but today was the day we cleared our schedules and devoted a little time to getting Happy Acres in the Holiday Spirit. We put on some Christmas music to listen to while … Continue reading
