Things You Might Have Missed

We do not boast of big things where I live. It is not the six lanes going in one direction, tall buildings, or big statues of cities that inspire us. We are mostly laid back people who delight in what we have and who we are. Our roads are coffee table books that inspire, rocking chairs that fit, tables of food that satisfy. They are beautiful flower gardens, museums of the past, examples of industry, and vacation for rest. We know what we have because we put thinking into our looking.

Come with me. Peer through the trees. Sit at the edge of your seat as we weave through the hills. Take a deep breath. Think about what you see, since you might only see it once. This is our life. Enjoy it.

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Better to have an extra sled than to lose all your empty jugs

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Worn out in a beautiful setting is still worn out

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Two lanterns are not in the dark when night approaches

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The tourist sees an antique can, country folk see a milk can, the farmer sees a cow in the can

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Hope believes that there will be one more drop

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Today’s necessities for yesterday’s lifestyle

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It is nothing to quack about if you cannot afford a guard dog

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Watching tourists awakens horse sense

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Not all trees must become furniture

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And when they finished reading the old classic Animal Farm, they left without a backward glance

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Down The Road

Though my trip is not far down the road, I am taken to a different time

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where I am being cowed by road-hogs.

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Double take.

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The one with the most hat always figures it out first.

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Dressed up, and down the road we stroll.

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Straight ahead, one furrow at a time.

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Look around fellows, I am not your worst problem.

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And out of the wagon grew a big silo! And the horses pulled and pulled but they could not pull the silo.

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A hayride in the literal sense of the word.

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Stuffing their igloo lunch box between them, they thought about ice-cream, Jell-O, and how weird everyone was.

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When I started taking their picture, they remembered who they were . . . and turned away.

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Good Morning!

It is a beautiful morning. The fog slowly rises to meet the sun.

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Mother and daughter warm to the idea of another day.

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The little brook gurgles in delight as it skips over the pebbles on its way through the sun-washed countryside.

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A few cats and their people gaze curiously into the distance.IMG_7854

Walnuts wait patiently until they can snuggle deep into the grass below.

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Alarm clocks and horses get you out of bed and into the field!

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No, you cannot butt in. By the way, you need a horncut. And, don’t forget to trim your beard!

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I notice that I am not the only one enjoying the morning. “What are you looking at?”

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“Oh, I see. It is fall seeding time.”

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“Hey, check the barn. He isn’t even close to being finished.”

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Wow. I guess not!

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Well, anyway, you all have a great day. And, don’t forget to smile and be thankful.

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We live in a colorful neighborhood

We live in a colorful neighborhood.

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Where the best is within reach.

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Things generally line up.

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The wind is tested.

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The distance is not so distant.

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We use available resources.

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Getting there is always as great as being there.

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There is no Pennsylvania Dutch word for old fashioned.

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Stop in sometime. We are the first place at the end of the rainbow.

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It was one of those mornings that make you want to swing.

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Or maybe just drive through some freshly cut hay.

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The birds were having their breakfast. Hey, anyone for a squishy worm?

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Bet you can’t guess what direction the grass is the best!

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Flow winding stream, flow.

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Little streams make me feel alive and relaxed. Sitting on that bank with pretzels, cold ice water, and a good book could potentially save thousands of dollars in medical bills!

Try it. Tell your employer that you won’t be in tomorrow. Mm, what reason could you give him? Tell him that you have to get your medicine. Don’t tell him you are going via the scenic route.

Oh, and don’t forget the blanket!

Beautiful Morning

It was a beautiful morning.

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The Cultipacker had ended its job and lay waiting for the sun to brighten its day.

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The dove sat motionless, relishing the warmth of the approaching sun.

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The sun played peek-a-boo with this tree.

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I often wonder what is happening behind so many walls of so many big buildings. Of course, we see dimly as through a fog.

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The old school house stands as a monument to encourage us that though many things have changed, many things are still the same: like endurance, persistence, and rest.

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Oh, to be a meandering stream running shamelessly through green fields and past stately houses and strong barns!

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I have always thought that farm buildings snuggled up against hills offer some kind of security. Like going to bed on cold winter nights and tucking the comforter up to my chin!

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Red against orange was designed by God!

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I guess I will have to go now. The lane might be long but I will be home long before I get to the house.

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We will be seeing you. Have a good day.

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