| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jun 25 2023 : 6:28:43 PM
As I get closer to 70 in a few more years I have been thinking of all my wonderful Farmgirl Sisters and friends in there 70’s and 80’s. The Wisdom they have, the stories and memories they have to share, I want to hear their stories and listen to any memories and wisdom they want to share with all of us. How special will it be to get to know these wonderful women so much better. In our Wildflower HH we have a very special older lady who has been sharing her stories with me and others for years. I told her she needs to write her memories and stories down in a journal now to share with family and friends later. She told me she did not think anyone would be interested. I told her gently that I thought she was wrong as I want to hear about her life and I know others will too. It is important, it is history, it is love, it is caring all rolled in to one.
So, please all of us 60 and over share your stories with us, I for one want to hear them. I will never be too old to learn something new and offer any wisdom you have.
Then here it will be in MaryJanes History for others to read for years to come.
Thank you Beautiful Ladies.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| 25 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Lacey |
Posted - Mar 29 2025 : 4:26:55 PM
Vanessa you are so lucky your town still has a newspaper. My town out sources the printing of the paper and now it is about 6 page and half is advertisement. Miss having coffee in the morning and reading the paper.
Rea Nakanishi
Farm Girl Of The Month Jan. 2022
“Action is the foundational key to all success.”
– Pablo Picasso |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Mar 20 2025 : 6:30:01 PM
We have bound issues back to 1951. Back then there weren't as many pictures, but there were more local tidbits, wedding announcements and engagements.
I'll be speaking to 5th graders tomorrow during Career Day. There are many different jobs that contribute to newspapers that they can consider.
I give myself 4 more years of work. My husband wants to take a long trip but I just can't be gone that long.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| ddmashayekhi |
Posted - Mar 20 2025 : 2:48:27 PM
I also miss getting a real newspaper in print. I can't even find the Chicago Tribune in my grocery store. Good luck in your new offices.
Dawn in IL
“Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn. Lewis Grizzard |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Mar 20 2025 : 2:16:54 PM
Vanessa, what a marvel to still have the newspaper in your community that started back in 1899! America has gone through some incredible changes and growth since then too. Our city stopped the regular paper and it is all online now. It takes so much personality out of the paper , I find, when it is all online.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| windypines |
Posted - Mar 20 2025 : 05:10:13 AM
Enjoy the new offices!!
Farming in WI
Michele
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Mar 19 2025 : 6:09:28 PM
Good job Vanessa -- It's important to document local history.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
I'm old and I wear purple |
| Audra Rose |
Posted - Mar 19 2025 : 5:44:06 PM
At last our newspaper office has moved to a new location. The building is 2 doors down from the post office and across the street from the Courthouse. Besides the news about our moved, I traced the history of our local newspapers from 1899 to the present.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Feb 08 2025 : 3:27:14 PM
Sadly, times are changing. People are more careful about stopping to help someone, and likewise, we are more fearful of those who do stop. It is sad. I ran out of gas years ago on the freeway. Some bad things were going on in our area, and I was really scared. I man pulled up behind me and asked if I needed help. I told him that I had run out of gas, but that I would be okay. He went back to his truck and put 5 gallons of gas in my car from a can that he had in his truck. He got in his car and drove away without another word. I have always been grateful for his kindness toward me. I try to help others when I can.
Nancy 8352
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| Audra Rose |
Posted - Feb 08 2025 : 06:08:30 AM
I had the most enjoyable 10 minutes getting rid of all the annoying emails in my inbox. At first I unsubscribed, but then I found the "report as spam and phishing button, and voila! All on the way to Frankfort for a tour of Rebecca Ruth Chocolates. Pictures soon!
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Jan 17 2025 : 8:33:17 PM
It's sad but good people are afraid to stop nowadays. I recall once running out of gas and getting in a car with a unknown man who offered to take me to the gas station several miles away. Absolutely no way would I do that now. Trusting strangers seems to be a thing of the past.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
I'm old and I wear purple |
| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jan 17 2025 : 4:54:59 PM
Oh no Tara so glad your husband could take care of it for you. I guess there are very few good Samaritans around these days.
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jan 17 2025 : 4:29:56 PM
Oh Tara that is terrible. I am like you, I know how to change a tire but also know I am not strong enough, especially to get the lug nuts off. Happy your husband found you, I hope you did not have to wait to long. Shame on all those who passed you by:-)
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| lovecatsandsunshine |
Posted - Jan 17 2025 : 4:11:13 PM
Driving home from Walmart and bam. I knew I hit something, pulled over and saw this=ohhh. I thought I could make it home, nope. I had to drive a bit to find a flat area to pull off road, not easy when in the sticks. I called my husband and he found me. No one stoppped to help, even the mail carrier drove around me. I am not strong enough to change a tire. This has NEVER happened to me. Not a good start to 2025. The pin is 5 1/2 inches long.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Jan 14 2025 : 12:43:49 PM
Looks like everyone is off to a positive 2025! I love cooking at home and eat out of our pantry all the time. When you cook at home, you can use real food, and make healthier options.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| lovecatsandsunshine |
Posted - Jan 11 2025 : 4:01:52 PM
No need to go to the store as the snow moved in. I have everything needed to last months.
Today hubby and I canned. Long morning and my hands hurt. Good food for pantry. Dinner: cheese burger, collards and corn from 2024 garden.
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Carrots and blueberry preserves
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
| Nancy Joplin |
Posted - Jan 07 2025 : 2:16:57 PM
A Pantry Challenge sounds like a great idea to me! I should try it!
Nancy 8352 |
| windypines |
Posted - Jan 07 2025 : 03:25:30 AM
Tara good luck with the pantry challenge.
Farming in WI
Michele
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| YellowRose |
Posted - Jan 06 2025 : 08:27:00 AM
Tara, I have not heard of the Jan Pantry Challenge, but I can see where it is a good idea for any month. You scored some really great buys.
Sara
Lord put your arm around my shoulders & your hand over my mouth.
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| lovecatsandsunshine |
Posted - Jan 05 2025 : 4:38:10 PM
Anyone doing the Jan pantry challenge? No eating out, cooking from scratch and using what foods in your house/garden. I am limiting trips to grocery store to once every 2.5 weeks and keeping buys at $25 or less on that visit. No impulse buys-eh? I may need to go to farmer's market for eggs and salad greens. We were in Spartansburg for an appt. Decided to make quick trip inside store to use bathroom. On way out I noticed honey(made in Traveler's Rest SC on special. This stuff is $20 a jar, but it was marked down to $4.99 a jar. Oh I grabbed 2 jars. And there were bags of shredded carrots for 99 cents, bag of kale salad also 99 cents and 4 pack of avacado mash 99 cents. How could I pass up the deals.
Today's good mood brought to you by a lot of coffee!!!
Farmgirl in SC
Farmgirl #8548
FGOTM April 2023 |
| Wanda Sue |
Posted - Jan 05 2025 : 1:17:49 PM
Debbie I love this , thank you for sharing. So very heartfelt and comforting.
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Jan 05 2025 : 11:58:30 AM
My girlfriend in Colorado sent me this this morning so I thought I would share it with all of you. A wonderful daily affirmation for myself.
As you step over the threshold of time into a new year, receive this blessing: May health return to you if it has been absent and abide with you if it is present; May the challenges you face be easier than you imagined and the surprises you discover more joyful than you expected; May your love touch many lives and your compassion offer hope to even more; May peace surround you like the hours of a day and wisdom guide you with eyes that never close.
-Rt Rev Steven Charleston
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Jan 02 2025 : 12:15:43 PM
Vanessa, what a great photo!
Looks like they are getting the road ready for some snowfall. I don't think we will get any amount until Sunday. I guess I'll have to enjoy when we get it. I didn't get my white Christmas this year.
~Denise
Sister #43~
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured."
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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| nubidane |
Posted - Dec 30 2024 : 1:57:48 PM
You look radiant Vanessa! |
| Wanda Sue |
Posted - Dec 30 2024 : 04:01:07 AM
How fun Vanessa, and a great picture!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
Farmgirl of the Month: Aug/2022
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| StitchinWitch |
Posted - Dec 29 2024 : 8:41:00 PM
What a beautiful happy face. I'm so glad you had fun.
Judith
7932 FGOTM 6/21 6/24
I'm old and I wear purple |
