About
I’m a wife, mother, writer/editor/speaker living in a little house in the big woods somewhere north
of Seattle. I love a lot of things that end with “ing”–cooking, baking, quilting, sewing, knitting, painting and gardening. I despise the telephone, and long for a world where you’d have to hitch up your team and drive your wagon over to my house if you wanted to talk to me, dagnubbit.
I hope you find some inspiration on Twig and Feather … ideas to help you add a twig or two to your nest (those elements that are necessary but functional if your home is to run smoothly) or maybe a few feathers (those things that bring warmth, comfort and coziness to your home). Those of us who love making our home a haven for world-weary husbands, children and friends are always on the lookout for the next great idea. While you’re out looking, please stop by Twig and Feather often.
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we should become Amish!!!! That way we won’t have any electricity or PHONES
Yes!
reminds me of the movie The Village, a bit crazy I know but the story idea is very tempting at times
I haven’t seen that one … but I’m making a note of it!
I’m so with you. We go to Cowboy church 20 miles down in the country and across the AR line. There is no phone reception there and no house phone on the premises. It’s a little shack which does have at least indoor plumbing, and we meet out in the yard around a huge campfire. Have had right at 100 there a few times. It’s so quiet and peaceful out there I never want to come home. Wish I could just live there.
Pat, I would love to visit a Cowboy church sometime! We have a few around here, but I’m always pretty busy Sunday mornings, lol
I’m glad you can relate. I would give up my phone in a second!
Im so sorry to leave a comment on here but I heard you speak to today at Calvery and you mentioned your blogg. I have a strong desire to send some special people peanut butter. Could you contact me via e-mail if that is possible at kristylongoria@hotmail.com.
Hi Kristy! Just sent you an email … thanks so much!
Hi! I was at the Calvary Chapel Lynnwood Women’s Conference last weekend and you mentioned about reading ‘the classics’ and good biographies. Would you have an idea of where to find a good list or do you have a list of recommended reading? Would love to get some ideas. Was VERY inspired by you! Thank you so much!
Hello Anne!
Thanks so much for coming to the conference … I had a wonderful time with all you ladies!
As to the classics, I recommend anything by C.S. Lewis, A.W. Tozer, D.L. Moody or Charles Spurgeon, “Confessions” by Augustine, “Knowing God” by J.I. Packer, “Pilgrim’s Progress” by John Bunyan, “The Imitation of Christ” by Thomas A’ Kempis, “The Practice of the Presence of God” by Brother Lawrence, “The Hiding Place” by Corrie ten Boom (which is what I think of as a more recent classic), “The Cost of Discipleship” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer … I know I’m leaving out a lot of people, but that’s a good start!
Hi Shannon,
I was at the ECPW retreat at Sandy Cove and really enjoyed your workshop. I was wondering if you have a main source for your quotes and poems. Do you keep a notebook for sayings you want to remember and use for your journals?
Thanks,
Karen
Hi Karen! I do keep a list, because I love quotes. You can find it on my other site: http://www.shannonwoodward.com . Most of them are writing-related, but they apply to so much more than writing.
Thanks for coming to the workshop!