by Amanda Read Sheik | Jan 24, 2007 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal
I had my 17th birthday yesterday. I had a very enjoyable little party with my family. Grandmomma and Granddaddy came for supper. They gave me a pretty gold colored jacket and crocheted beret. I also received a lovely scented candle from Mom. To our surprise, the new...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Jan 15, 2007 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal, World Views
Never take advantage of Providence, I must humbly admit. Right now I am continuing my study of the Reformation, which is including a study of the hymns written by Martin Luther. I’m always trying to learn new songs to play on the piano as it is, so I decided...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Oct 25, 2006 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal
It is the season for cold weather. It has been freezing. I hope that it stays that way! Now we can enjoy pleasant fires in the fireplaces. Summer was nice enough while it lasted, but I think that the time is nigh for cold weather to be...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Oct 19, 2006 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal
When I have been absent from writing in a journal, on a blog, or perhaps even in correspondence, I tend to want to say, “I haven’t written in awhile”. However, if I decide to just use common sense and resist explaining a truth which holds itself to...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Sep 28, 2006 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal
We have had a series of surprising events lately. Mitzi, much to the family’s astonishment, had a little tom kitten the other morning in the kennel. That was not supposed to happen. She was not supposed to have a third litter of...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Sep 9, 2006 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal, World Views
Complacency is really a most intriguing word, as it brings to light both pride and humility in one breath. My siblings and I are fortunate in so many ways. We have never been forced to sit in a bland classroom for hours on end. We now enjoy a lovely place in the...
