Slaters' Funny Farm

 Hello readers! I am back. It's been a while since I connected with you here and I will say that I sure have missed you all. There is so much that has happened in life, but the most recent was another surgery on my left foot. UGH! I am happy to say that recovery has been much easier than in the past.  As many of you know, I had bunion surgery a couple of years ago, but following the surgery on my left foot, the hardware was coming loose, and it required another surgery shortly after. This was a massive reconstruction of my left foot. All seemed good for a bit other than the pain truly never went away. Finally, when it felt as though my toes were being smashed, I made another trip to the podiatrist, and he informed me that he knew we would get to this point and surgery was needed. I hesitated-seriously, number 4 on that foot alone! Why if he knew we would get to this point was it not fixed to begin with? After explaining that my risk for infection alone the last time was great ...

The Yada Yada Prayer Group (The Yada Yada Prayer Group #1) by   Neta Jackson Carol Slater 's review Jun 05, 2025   ·    edit it was amazing Neta Jackson was a new author to me, but I must say she is a master storyteller and an author that keeps you engaged in the story and threw a twist into this story that I never expected at all. As Jodi is preparing to go to the Chicago Women's Conference with the principal of the school she works for, she is unsure that she even wants to attend- after all, how can she possibly enjoy being thrown into a room full of women isn't her idea of fun. She cares enough about her friend, Avis to go. Once they arrive, the discover that they have an unexpected extra roommate, a stranger. Florida "Flo" Hickman. It's obvious by looking at Flo with the scar on her face that her life has not been an easy one. Not liking the idea of sharing a suite with a stranger makes Jodi even more unsure of this entire conference. Along with this stran...

 Good Morning and Happy Monday! Several bloggers will be writing and linking up to the Happy Homemaker over at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom today and I hope that you will visit and read each of the blog posts that they have taken the time to write for you. It is a special post each week that is written to share the amazing work that each lady does for her family and her home.  THE WEATHER IN MY NECK OF THE WOODS: Finally, it looks as though we may have some warmer weather ahead of us, but with daily chances of rain.  I am thankful for the warmer weather, but tired of the rain. It looks as though we may be looking at temperatures closer to summer than spring. I won't complain as I truly do not mind. I want to be able to sit outside and spend some time enjoying nature and the world around me. These are things that make me happy being able to be outside working or just sitting around a fire, reading a book on the porch, etc.  BOOK THAT I AM READING:   I finished t...

  As I was searching Google for an image to post here today, I knew it needed farm animals in it, so this was one of the ones I found. After all, who can resist a cute farm animal? I know it is hard for me. I think goats are some of the cutest animals ever!! I want to wish all of my readers here the happiest of mothers' days - whether you are a mother or not, I pray you have a nice day. Many people do not wish to celebrate the day, as they no longer have their mother with them. Many mothers have lost their child/children as well.  I understand that, although it is not fair to expect others not to want to share the day with their moms or children. My husband is struggling this year as it is the first mothers' day without his mom and I truly understand, but our children and grands are coming over to celebrate with me. I told him we can simply treat it like a normal Sunday dinner with the kids. I just felt very hurt when he said he would rather us not do anything. Sorry, but my k...

 Every day of the week brings more items on the to - do list than I ever seem to mark off. Finally, the weather is to be a bit nicer today and it will be a little dryer so I have decided that once preschool is finished with my grandbaby, it is out the door to play and work. Farm chores never seem to end here either and just as with housework, a daily routine can be quite an asset to keep things running smoothly.  Starting the morning with a cup of fresh brewed coffee and my Bible study is always best. It sets my mind and spirit where it needs to be. I like to wake up before my husband and start my morning in the quiet of the day. He likes to watch the news, etc. and the grandbabies are here by the time he's moving. There is no quiet then.  Once I drop the oldest off at school, then it is home to start the load of laundry for the day and make sure dinner is planned for the most part. I look at my calendar and I look at the daily cleaning charts that I keep and decide how I...

  May is really here! It seems to be a cold start here as our temperatures are in the upper 40's this morning and we have had rain all weekend, but it will get better! I do have the garden planted and our flower bed is beginning to look quite ready for the summer. Lilacs are blooming here, and the hobby farm smells nice when you are near them. I love LILACS!!!! Anyway, let's get started with our Happy Homemaker and if you want to join hope over to  Diary of a Stay at Home Mom  and link up with Sandra and all the others that write these posts on Monday. Be sure to read the other entries and comment on them. Let's all share the love we have for our homes and the hard-working moms out there. Motherhood can be tough. THE WEATHER IN MY NECK OF THE WOODS:  Cool and rainy! I believe the high temperature for the day is to be around 52 degrees. Cold for this time of the year, but it is so wet from all the rain. April showers bring May mud, THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY: My grandb...