Heaven-not-Harvard

Fall fungi

We took adavantage of the rain clearing and the sun peeking out, to go out an observe the different fall fungi on our property.  Our mushroom field guide in hand we set off in search of the whimscal mushrooms, that one cannot help but find enchanting.  and find we did!

 

marshmallow root

I spent today, harvesting several of my plants. The roots need to be 3 uears old, but you can harvest and use the leaves anytime.  This plant is so prolific it and easy to grow, every home should start some.

Both the root and leaves contain a gummy substance called mucilage. When mixed with water, it forms a slick gel that is used to coat the throat and stomach to reduce irritation. It is also applied topically to soothe chapped skin. Also great on burns!

why, thank you

to our hens, that have decided to start laying eggs in the window box, under my kitchen window.  Normally, these boxes are filled with flowers, but after this summer's drought and  neglect from ahem.....me, they are now handy nesting boxes.

sure makes collecting eggs a snap

 

now to find the rest.....

Handmade Holiday 2010

Yesterday we started the Christmas list making. That is- what shall we make for each other this year.  I found this group of mamas doing the same thing, we joined in, I hope others will too! 

 

reflecting on summer days...

Feast of St Francis-festival going ons...

Siena selling Wit's End wares!

With friends, anxiously awaiting pre-conversion Francis.

The arrival- heralded by bagpipes!

Another long day!

For Mary, yes!

I will live this month full of hope and new life, I may even blog about a little of the daily happenings, here at Wits End.

But for now, since life on this small patch of grass, is full of activity and new life, i will post some pictures of life so far this spring.

Happy Spring

Flannery and Zelie at a cold Lake Erie.....

Easter morning.

 

Liam and Siena, at the Pirates game.
 

Hand work for spring

We have been taking advantage of the snow and illness to accomplish much hand work. 

Nothing like being snowed in and a couple nasty illnesses to get the creative juices going.

Siena has been perfecting her cakes, cannot wait until St Patrick's day!

 

We have all been working on embroidering, these tea towels begged to be stitched.

 

A new book bag, we love the brown and turquoise toile.

 

And a lovely new hand embroidered pillow.

Happy Spring!

Wild about Red

With the ending of the holidays fast approaching, dreary days of winter looming, I thought I would share glimpes of my passion for anything red!

my new sneakers

My 80's leg warmers

my laundry soap container

Our vintage highchair

antique tea cup quilt, anyone know why this pattern is called tea cup?

and who can resist.......

 
 

Feast of the Most Holy name of Jesus

Litany to the Most holy name

Lord, have mercy, (Christ, have mercy.) Lord, have mercy, Jesus, hear us. (Jesus, graciously hear us.)
God, the Father of Heaven, God the Son, Redeemer of the world, God, the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, one God, Jesus, Son of the living God, Jesus, Splendor of the Father, Jesus, Brightness of eternal Light, Jesus, King of Glory, Jesus, Sun of Justice, Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary, Jesus, most amiable, Jesus, most admirable, Jesus, the mighty God, Jesus, Father of the world to come, Jesus, angel of great counsel, Jesus, most powerful, Jesus, most patient, Jesus, most obedient, Jesus, meek and humble of heart, Jesus, Lover of Chastity, Jesus, our Lover, Jesus, God of Peace, Jesus, Author of Life, Jesus, Model of Virtues, Jesus, zealous for souls, Jesus, our God, Jesus, our Refuge, Jesus, Father of the Poor, Jesus, Treasure of the Faithful, Jesus, good Shepherd, Jesus, true Light, Jesus, eternal Wisdom, Jesus, infinite Goodness, Jesus, our Way and our Life, Jesus, joy of the Angels, Jesus, King of the Patriarchs, Jesus, Master of the Apostles, Jesus, Teacher of the Evangelists, Jesus, Strength of Martyrs, Jesus, Light of Confessors, Jesus, Purity of Virgins, Jesus, Crown of all Saints,	h a v e m e r c y o n u s
Be merciful unto us, (spare us, O Jesus!) Be merciful unto us, (graciously hear us, O Jesus!)
From all evil, From all sin, From Thy wrath, From the snares of the devil, From the spirit of fornication, From everlasting death, From the neglect of Thine inspirations, Through the mystery of Thy holy Incarnation, Through Thy Nativity, Through Thine Infancy, Through Thy most divine Life, Through Thy Labors, Through Thy Agony and Passion, Through Thy Cross and Dereliction, Through Thy Sufferings, Through Thy Death and Burial, Through Thy Resurrection, Through Thine Ascension, Through Thine Institution of the Most Holy Eucharist, Through Thy Joys, Through Thy Glory,	d e l i v e r u s, O J e s u s
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, (spare us, O Jesus!) Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, (graciously hear us, O Jesus!) Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, (have mercy on us, O Jesus!) Jesus, hear us, (Jesus, graciously hear us) Let us pray. O Lord Jesus Christ, Who has said: Ask and ye shall receive; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: grant, we beseech Thee, to us who ask the grace of Thy most divine love, that we may love Thee with all our hearts, words and works, and never cease to praise Thee. Make us, O Lord, to have a continual fear and love of Thy holy Name; for Thou never ceasest to rule and govern those whom Thou doest solidly establish in Thy love. Who livest and reignest for ever and ever. (Amen.)