Lynette Spencer

Happy New Year! It is very, very cold here at the start of this year, and our thoughts are already jumping ahead to spring and the plans for gardens, outdoor projects, camping, or just being outside without the air being painful. At the new year, we tend to make resolutions to lose weight or exercise…

It’s the time of year when we harvest our gardens, eat fresh foods, and store the excess. Even tiny gardens like the one I have have excess. In a rural area with multiple farmer’s markets and local food stores, any weak areas have more as well. We’ve been eating beans and corn, lettuce and chard,…

“We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing . . .” For a severe introvert like myself, gathering together takes real effort. I don’t feel like getting out and interacting with people. I’m happy right here, with my books, computer, and handcrafts. But there is a blessing in gathering. I enjoy talking with friends and…

I hope your weeks are going well. Spending time gardening this week gave me time to think about the creativity and variety God has worked into the world for our benefit. We’ve added some raised garden beds to our yard this year. Just for my tiny garden beds, I had to choose between three kinds…