Wildenblue Farm Journal: Christmas Tidings and A Give-Away!

Excerpts from A Country Pathway

I come upon it suddenly, alone-
A little pathway winding in the weeds
That fringe the roadside; and with dreams my own,
I wander as it leads.

Full wistfully along the slender way,
Through summer tan of freckled shade and shine,
I take the path that leads me as it may-
Its every choice is mine

A chipmunk, or a sudden- whirring quail,
Is startled by my step as on I fare-
A garter-snake across the dusty trail
Glances and- is not there.

Above the arching jimson-weeds flare twos
And twos of sallow-yellow butterflies,
Like blooms of lorn primroses blowing loose
When autumn winds arise.

The trail dips- dwindles- broadens then, and lifts
Itself astride a cross-road dubiously,
And, from the fennel marge beyond it, drifts
Still onward, beckoning me.

Why, I am as a long-lost boy that went
At dusk to bring the cattle to the bars,
And was not found again, though Heaven lent
His mother all the stars.

And lo! through the mists that may not be dispelled,
I see an old farm homestead, as in dreams,
Where, like a gem in costly setting held,
The old log cabin gleams.

Oh, darling Pathway! lead me bravely on
Adown your valley-way, and run before
Among the roses crowding up the lawn
And thronging at the door,-

And carry up the echo there that shall
Arouse the drowsy dog, that he may bay
The household out to greet the prodigal
That wanders home to-day.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Christmas Tidings and A Give-Away!

Sigh... December 1st, and still no snow. I do tend to get impatient when Christmas Time is coming and there is not even a hint of snow. I remember when we were little, we would have snow at Thanksgiving... and occasionally when we were out on Hallowe'en, we'd be spreckled with snow flurries! We had more snow then than now, that's for certain!

Well, I am having another Give-Away! I have been trying to get my workshop in order (there is still SO much to be done!), and I have discovered exactly how many Rubber Stamps I possess! And whilst mom has been sewing my curtains, I've been trying to feel useful! So I will present a very primitive looking set of six Sledding Crow hang tags to one reader, whom I will select on December 15th!

If you'd like to enter the SLEDDING CROW HANG TAG GIVEAWAY, simply send an email to WildenblueFarm@aol.com, attention Hang Tag Giveaway, and include your name and address. On December 15th, I will select a winner and will mail your Hang Tags to you!

Each grubby tag measures 2 1/4" by 4 3/4". They are stamped in red, brown and black, and feature two prim Crows on a sled. They top phrase reads "Christmas Blesses Little Hearts" and the bottom says "BELIEVE". The back is stamped with a bottom row of red hearts, and "to" and "from". I have drawn a line of "stitching" all around the tags.They are tied with scraps of red checked cotton Homespun.

Well, I just had to stop in with holiday wishes to you and yours! I'll be back in a few days with recipes for homemade truffles. They make wonderful little gifts, and you'll want some, too! Til then... remember the true meaning of this season, and that the best gift is a gift not from your wallet, but from your heart!

2 comments:

janetDecember 1, 2009 at 7:50 PM
I love the new blog look! Can't wait for the truffle recipe too!
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Laura ofDecember 1, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Hi Janet! Thank you! It seems I promised you a recipe a while back... I think it was for Red Onion & Pecan Bread. I'll post it soon, I promise! Sorry about that, my brain is a wee bit frazzled! Your blog is wonderful-er as of late with all those delish recipes you've posted. The Mac and Cheese is something I'll have to try very soon. THANK YOU for your blog too, my dear!
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