Experiencing New Things: A Rooster in the Hand
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Outdoors on 30. Dec, 2008 | 11 Comments
Yesterday I held a rooster in my hands for the first time ever! This exact white rooster. His name is Sylvester, and he belongs to friends of ours, as does this picture.
I was a little freaked out at first because my history with flapping, fluttering things is not very good. But I highly recommend holding [...]
Winner: On Being “From Away†and Christmas Oranges
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests on 27. Dec, 2008 | 4 Comments
Hope you all had a lovely Christmas! We did!
I am pleased to announce the winner of our last regularly scheduled Saturday contest, Meg S.!
Meg won the lovely book shown above, Prince Edward Island Seen From Away. Congratulations!
Meg, please email me your mailing address and I’ll send the book to you. But I am sad to [...]
Merry Christmas!
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Personal on 25. Dec, 2008 | 16 Comments
It’s Christmas! I just wanted to say all those good, happy greetings that should be said on a day like today!
Don’t you love these images? They were created by Whimfield friend and graphic designer, Michelle.
I think I was only supposed to share one, but I couldn’t choose just one!
We are laying low today. I’m missing [...]
Cutting Our Christmas Tree from our Own Property
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Outdoors on 24. Dec, 2008 | 14 Comments
Around this time last year, we were driving across the country with all our stuff in a trailer behind our car. We were driving to the maritimes, but beyond that we weren’t sure where we’d end up. As we traveled, we spent Christmas eve sleeping in our car, with our Christmas decorations packed away in [...]
Christmas Arrives So Fast
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Personal on 21. Dec, 2008 | 11 Comments
When are you supposed to put up your Christmas tree? Because it’s almost Christmas and we still haven’t put up a tree or any decorations yet.
I did send out about six Christmas cards, and I think we played Christmas music once, but that’s been the extent of our celebrating so far.
I have a vague recollection [...]
Contest: On Being “From Away”
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests on 20. Dec, 2008 | 24 Comments
Welcome to the final Saturday Whimfield contest!
My stash of prizes has grown low, so be sure to enter this contest as this might be your last chance to receive free stuff from our rickety little house in the middle of a snowy field!
(If you’re reading this and thinking, “Hey, I’ve got free stuff [...]
Should We Get A Dog? (Conclusion: No!)
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in House on 18. Dec, 2008 | 35 Comments
I’ve often toyed with the idea of getting a dog. They’re so cute and warm and cuddly. Don’t you just want one?
I mean, look at this one, our neighbour’s dog, Angel. She comes and visits us once in a blue moon. She looks menacing, but I’ve never trusted a dog more than I trust this [...]
How to Maximize Your Free Time: Making a List Can Change Your Life
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Life Dream, Personal on 15. Dec, 2008 | 9 Comments
You know those people who work full-time, raise children, volunteer, keep house, paint, sing, garden, and do yoga six days a week? There seem to be a lot of these productive people around, but I’m saddened to report that I’m not one of them.
But although I’m no time management expert, I have spent a lot [...]
Contest: Favourite Books (Winner) and Some Great Reads
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Contests on 13. Dec, 2008 | 10 Comments
Just wanted to congratulate Kim, who won a copy of the book “Roughing it in the Bush” by Susanna Moodie in last Saturday’s contest!
Kim’s favourite book:
City of Joy
by Dominique LaPierre
This novel tells the true life story of a priest who ministers to the inhabitants of a slum in India’s Kolkatta (now known as Calcutta.) An [...]
Why Snow is like a Good Friend
Posted by Laura-Jane - Whimfield in Inspirations, Outdoors on 11. Dec, 2008 | 11 Comments
I love snow.
I can’t help but love snow because it covers everything with such a perfect white blanket.
When covered in snow, our yard transforms from unkempt and overgrown to pristine and well-manicured.
When I look at our yard covered in snow, I see it at its best. All imperfections fade into the background and all I [...]
