ramblings from an arkansas farm girl
Happy Independence Day, America!
Did you know…?
Thirty-three-year-old Katherine Bates wrote America the Beautiful after hiking to Pike’s Peak. “It was then and there, as I was looking out over the sea-like expanse of fertile country spreading away so far under those ample skies, that the opening lines of the hymn floated into my mind.” (biography.com via Library of Congress)
Bates received $5 for the initial publication of her poem and released all future royalties.
Christmas 2015 is a wrap. I put all my decorations away yesterday, and now my house looks bare. I seriously can’t remember what I had on my dining room table before Christmas. After hauling all the containers back into the garage, I’m left with a stack of pretty Christmas cards from friends and family. I don’t know about you, but I can’t stand to toss out Christmas cards. I mean, some have glitter on them. And cute animals.
So today I have a fun, simple craft project for you (good for kids, too). This is my favorite way to upcycle Christmas cards—I repurpose them into gift tags for next year. When Christmas comes around again, you’ll be happy you did this.
Happy Birthday to my husband, John! He’s a New Year’s Eve baby. As a kid he thought the whole world was celebrating his birthday. I think the world should. ???
Happy New Year’s Eve to all my readers. I appreciate you. ???
Happy everything to everyone! ???
I’ll see you next year,
Grace Grits and Gardening
Farm. Food. Garden. Life.
“Saying next year like it was a long time off was a fun thing to do when next year officially started next week.” The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee (yes, I’m quoting myself)
Musical Pairing:
Barbra Streisand, What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?
