An Announcement

I have always had a fear.

 I know that to get the good things in life,

sometimes you have to say a little prayer

and then jump in to what needs to be done...

 despite the feelings,

and the knee-knocking view from where you are.

 And when the only thing between you and a nasty fall

is a somewhat nasty place itself,

or at least,

not a very comfortable place...

 the only choice is to get the job done.

 The knowledge that, sometimes, doing what you fear...

 is done for the ones you love,

especially those who love that cherry pie so much,

that makes it worth it.

I hate heights.

 I'm scared to death of them.

A couple feet on a ladder is about all I want to do.

 When we bought our farm

the only way to get the cherries was for me to fly up into the air

and flap my wings.

(Okay, not really,

but that's just about how it felt.)

 

Yes, I do realize it's probably not too safe...

but what about those cherries?

I am not much of a risky type.

I like for things to stay normal and predictable,

but I want to stretch myself.

 I am going to start a link party.
My good friend Tammy started one a few weeks back
called Rustic Restorations
and it has been fun watching her take that step.
(She's always so helpful with me when I need blogging help, too!)

I've been thinking about it for months now...

but I'm nervous.

I am worried it won't be of interest,

that there are enough of these link parties,

that I should just stay where I am comfortable.

But I don't have time to visit many of you.

The time gets swallowed up with picking cherries

pitting cherries,

 making cherry pie,

and then cleaning up the dishes.

So I thought if I had a party here,

I might get a chance to come visit you

since you'll be leaving your blog address right here.

 I would like that!

But I don't want anybody to feel pressured.

You don't have to join in,

but I'd love for you to.

"Show and Tell"

That's my name for it,

since that was my favorite part of school

(besides art class and recess).

I want to try it here.

I have different categories for the coming weeks,

ones that appeal to my love for all things:

photography, painting, writing, cooking, farming, health,

and life in general.

 Sure, there might be some categories that will be pits.

 But I think I want to give it a try...

and fly up to scary heights.

Next week will be the first link party.

Show and Tell:

Gardens and Parks.

I know not everyone gardens,

but everyone has a favorite place to go to walk,

a favorite place to think.

I'd love to visit your gardens

or favorite place to stroll.

So, if you'd like to join me,

please come back next Wednesday.

That leaves a week to get outside...

if you'd like to give it a try!
(Or you can link up a previous post, if you've already done one).

And I'll be having a giveaway Wednesday for it,

the bird and swirl wooden blocks that are in my header.

I will be trying to post the upcoming categories in my sidebar

(just as soon as I make some cherry pie for the hungry people in this house.)

Linking up to:

Wearethatfamily.com

Hiphomeschoolmoms.com
Notjustahousewife
Raisinghomemakers
Nominimalisthere.blogspot.com 
Gnowfglins.com