A little tidbit worth sharing and hopefully, taken to heart…. There’s not enough singing in this world–of that I’m convinced. I don’t mean singing on the radio, in school or churches. I mean in the family. Before our family grew up and married we were always singing. On Saturdays one sister and I might be…
Author: Laurie Aaron Hird
There Are So Many Sweet Things to Think About
A few thoughts by a housewife, written in 1932…. As I stood ironing yesterday, my mind began to dwell on little troubles, misunderstandings, the slight of a supposed friend, problems which were beyond my control. And as my mind clung to such thoughts, each trouble, or misunderstanding, or slight, seemed to grow and grow and…
My Garden is Full of Teaching Lessons, 1927
It feels good to post a letter about gardening. Our last snowstorm was on April 18th, so spring has been a long time coming to northern Wisconsin. But now in May, the grass is green and there are a few buds on the trees and bushes. I am looking forward to planting and enjoying my…
Rest Where You Are, 1925
With the exception of one aspect, I have truly loved my 40+ years of being a housewife. What is my one exception? The following old saying states it best: “A man works from sun to sun, but a woman’s (housewife’s) work is never done.” Since my home is my workplace, my many duties are always…