If you are reading this blog, you probably know that we had a major house fire last October, and I am actively involved with the rebuilding process. I have learned so many things since the fire happened, and had many mis-truths sorted out in the process. Here are a few things I have learned while …
Rain. Some people love it. Others hate it. It is life giving, and deadly. We can’t live without it, yet too much rain can make it hard to live. Rain has evolved from a simple word that can either be a noun (look at that rain!) or a verb (it’s raining) to a figurative concept …
“Awe”. This is a word that feels lost in society today. I feel like so many people are stuck with their noses in their phones, or absorbed into the television, video games or other form of distraction that they miss the ‘awe’ that exists all over! Just so we are on the same page, the …
I spent today doing major yard and project cleanup (among other things) at the farmhouse. For the last couple days a couple friends of mine have helped me install windows.. Now understand, this is the farmhouse that had the major fire. We haven’t had windows that functioned (if there was a window left at all) …
I moved all over the place as a kid. I mean it. Rarely were we somewhere over a year. It was a milestone if we made it for 2 Christmases. It just didn’t happen. Whenever we moved- I was the eternal optimist thinking things like- maybe we’ll be here forever. Or at the very least …
After our house fire, losing Rusty and Harley, the concept of having another dog was inconceivable… Until a call came through our church that a dog needed a home. Raven’s story is a pretty happy one. She came from farm life, with many other animals; cats, dogs, alpaca, birds and bunnies. But her human was …
One of my favorite things in life is word play. This poem was introduced to my in the Gilwell Gazette, on Woodbadge course C2-784-16-2. This is an amazing training course designed for Boy Scout leaders. I had recently gone through a difficult personal struggle, and found myself choking up (maybe I did actually cry…) when …
Hi! I’m Doni. I do too many things, take on too many projects and more than once I have been called crazy. But – this will benefit everyone in the long run! Because due to my crazy life, I experience things that can help others… all the time! Whether I am rebuilding my house which …
