Have you begun to notice the subtle changes as fall tries to inch its way in while summer continues to hold on? Recently I took a drive in to town, the sun was up, windows were down and the breeze which I felt across my face was that of fall. It was light, crisp, and…
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History of our Historic Home
Hi Friend! If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen last Thursday the history of our homestead. However, I wanted to be sure that everyone had a chance to learn about this history of this gem we get to call home and care for each and every day. While many may come across…
How do you define your “status?”
Hi Friend! Have you ever thought about how often you are asked about your “status?” Many of us log on to social media nearly every day and share what is new in our lives but even beyond social media, our titles at work define who we are in a company and our health care providers…
June Homestead Report
This report marks our very first “Homestead Report.” I chose this title in effort to pay homage to the Wehr family who built our home and whose decedents lovingly refer to it as the “Homestead.” I hope this report will give you a bit more of a peek of what life is like here in…
Take the back roads with Jeannie Taylor
When moving out to the middle, it was never a thought that one day I would be connected to a network of people who would have the same love for old houses and in some cases even a bit more. With having been inspired by this community, I decided it would be fun once a…
Feels Like Summer
How do you make the most out of the longer summer days? Do you feel a change in rhythm when school is out or when we reach June 21st on the calendar? Are there other signals that notify you or give you permission to live differently in that season? No matter your official work hours,…
Farmhouse Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are a classic treat that most everyone loves to enjoy including our three children, Landen, Caroline, and Parker. Over the past few years, we have together put our favorite ingredients that make, in our opinion, the best chocolate chip cookie! These are also a favorite of some of our closest friends out…
Finding yourself in a Field of Dreams
Hey there! Thanks for popping out to the middle today! I’m so glad you’re here. I thought I’d share this beautiful field with you today that instantly had made me think of the movie, Field of Dreams. Have you seen it? If you haven’t or it’s been a while, maybe plan for a throwback this…
This Week on the Podcast- Being Open to Advice
Have you ever had someone share some advice to you that you hadn’t solicited? It’s not always easy having others point things out to us as adults but if we take the time to listen rather than respond immediately, we can sometimes learn something about ourselves and maybe even slightly change. On today’s podcast I’m…
The Latest from the Middle
Hey there friends! I hope this finds you well. I’m currently sitting in our dining room, admiring the successful fire I built (it usually fails) with our dog, Riggs, at my feet. It’s a gray but cozy day here in the middle. So I thought I would drop a line here with the latest. We…