Year-end roundup

In the beginning, there was no Circle M ranch. Thirty years ago, there was only the girl next door and the boy who was too shy to tell her he loved her … December marks one of the hardest winters the Miller family has seen in the few years they’ve been ranching in Montana. But…

Dear Lady, I hope this finds you and the Mopsies well, and our Rosie, too. Lewis assures me that this letter will find Athena with no trouble, saving us the bother of writing in cypher because the post must go through the English and Prussian mail systems. I hope he is right. I used to…

(written upon the back of a shipping manifest bearing the Meriwether-Astor crest) Myself: St. Ives pearls and grandmama’s ring 3 gabardine walking skirts (navy, not black) 5 waists (2 lace, 3 plain?) Shoes, half-boots, stockings 2 walking jackets 1 warm coat 3 hats 2 dinner gowns (if arrive in time from Davina’s modiste) Traveling papers…

Sincere condolences to Jay’s family and friends. The grandeur of his imagination was staggering and he will be missed.

Welcome–or as they say in Lancaster County, Wilkomm! Once I get rolling, you’ll find posts here on everything from quilting and canning your own food to opinions on fast food and Easter chicks. I’ll share tips for time management—and for finding time for yourself. Lots of us want to know how to simplify, streamline, and…