by Ingrid Lochamire | Jan 31, 2020 | Family, Good Books, Slice of Life, Story
I usually drink my black tea in a mug, and always Brit-style with cream and sugar. Today, as I reached for my favorite mug, I changed course and uncovered my clay Brown Betty teapot to brew a full pot of tea. I slid open the china cabinet handed down to me by my...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Aug 30, 2019 | Family, Good Books, Slice of Life
The car was filled “to the gills” and an equally full pick-up truck will soon follow. Our son is moving back to Chicago. This morning, as he and his brother headed north down the road that leads out of our valley, I didn’t cry or linger in melancholy...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Jul 5, 2019 | Faith, Good Books, Slice of Life
One of the benefits of living six decades on this earth is that gaining the approval of others matters less and less. As someone who spent too many years worrying about what people think, I’m finding great freedom in a new attitude — “take it or...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Jun 23, 2019 | Good Books
Summer is officially underway and I’m committed to making time for all the books I hope to read during this season. In keeping with my theme Summer of Culture: Friendship, Feasts, Fiction and Film, I’m focusing on works of fiction. If you’re like me,...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Jun 7, 2019 | Good Books, Writing
Our 140-year-old brick farm house sits on property that is known for its natural springs. In at least three distinct spots on our hundred acres, water bubbles up at will. Our spring-fed pond is freezing cold year-round, but rarely freezes over in winter because of the...
by Ingrid Lochamire | May 24, 2019 | Good Books, Slice of Life
It’s Memorial Day weekend and the unofficial start of summer. As promised, I’m going to focus on some “F” topics that are “A+” in my life. A couple of weeks ago, I teased you with promises of posts on friendship, feasts and fiction. I want to add another “F” to the...
