Nothing as literary and poetic as the Steinbeck story, but a story nontheless, about both mice and men here at At The Rainbow. When you have a fire, nature has a way of moving in on you. Months ago we were seeing all sorts of things getting knocked around in the pantry, before we had … Continue reading Of Mice and Men
After ten months since an arson fire, the author received a permit to restore their house. Reflecting on their struggles and blessings during this period, they express gratitude for community support while detailing ongoing needs for restoration, including materials and labor. They emphasize faith in divine provision and the importance of giving back.
Today I am going to write from the colloquial Einsteinian Definition of Insanity. For I just confirmed to myself that I am by that definition insane. I am insane because I will not do something also insane by that definition. I am insane because I have this belief that if I talk to my in-laws … Continue reading A Rant On or Of Insanity
To some it is great hubris. To others great hope. To many, it is the ordinary work of each extraordinary day. Are you a bearer of the Light? Am I a bearer of the light? Sarah Hoyt on her blog According to Hoyt today once again reminded me of the importance of light. I thought … Continue reading Bearers of the Light
I know this post is going to get accused of sexism, or dismissed as sexist, but that is no reason not to write it. I have seen up close and personal two examples of wives who thought they were protecting their husbands, but were actually emasculating them. Both acted out of fear at the failing … Continue reading Wifely Emasculation
Friday I experienced something that took me so aback I found it VERY hard to sleep Friday night. An experience of medical negligence so callous I had trouble believing I had been witness to it. So callous, that, while I report it today, I am yet willing to (temporarily) withhold some of the names of … Continue reading Prescription: Pain and Suffering, with high probability of death
There are a whole bunch of people out there who have warned us about people around us who hate and are going to make our world into a hellish place to live. These people shout down the other people and refuse to listen to them. They spread scaremongering stories about things they have heard with … Continue reading Stop the Hate Mongering
Is what is wrong with our thinking in America. No, I don't mean that we should all insure with Progressive. It is the idea that saved money is free money. Rather than money that needs to be returned to where it came from. Government saves so much money that it then spends 3 times over … Continue reading Passive Progressive
I am not the type to make new year's resolutions. I prefer to make my resolutions as I go along instead. But this year someone talked about an idea that made me decide to adopt a version of something she does. The Wise Woman of Gracemor sent Jasini and I a text today about her … Continue reading I make a new year’s resolution (gasp)
The author shares their experience at Extended Stay America where they stayed for over 10 weeks while restoring their house. Despite initial comfort, they were unexpectedly expelled due to alleged "multiple disturbances" without warning. The author questions the hotel's management practices, expressing disappointment in communication and service, ultimately advising against staying there.
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