What does the rooster say?? Cockadoodledoo!!! But, did you know that roosters crow differently depending upon the situation? If you listen (and hear enough crowing) you can tell the difference. They different pitches communicate to the hens if there’s danger, food, or if they are fighting each other. We have […]
The Secret Bed and Breakfast Blog
“Jesus loves the little children, All the children of the world. Red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight”-Georg Frick Root We are all human. Breathe the same air. Kindness doesn’t know color. Something to remember with everything going on in the world. Love they neighbor […]
Jesus Loves Me
Last week we pulled out the Christmas movies for the grandkids. “The Star” was right on top. My favorite because its about a donkey who saves Jesus from being killed. I cried. Jose’ loved Christmas. He was proud to be a Christmas donkey. Its going to be really hard to […]
Jose’ Memories
Anticipation. The first really cool morning of Fall. Slowly the leaves on the trees have begun to turn. The excitement of sitting surrounded by the cool, dry air enjoying the sun as it peaks over the horizon. I’m sure that by the time February gets here I will be wishing […]
Anticipation
Why are there frisbees on the bluff??? Well, when our youngest son went to college and our oldest decided that baseball wouldn’t pay the bills Charlie and I went to the dogs!!!! We had a dog that came to us catching frisbee so we started going to competitions with Maggie. […]
A Frisbee Story
With school back in session many turn their thoughts to the upcoming fall season. The leaves will soon turn to beautiful yellows and reds, smoke from evening fire pits will sit in the air and there will be a crispness to be enjoyed with morning coffee. It does stay quite […]
Schools Back in Session!
There’s a slight breeze blowing across the mountain this morning. If it were September I would think it would be change in the air but I know we are in for a couple of hot months here in the South. School now starts back much earlier than it did in […]
Summer’s still Here!
Thunder in the morning. The last few mornings I have been awakened by the rumble of thunder. I quickly get dressed hoping to get all the dogs out before the storm. I have been fortunate to get this task accomplished although I cut it close a couple of times! Rain […]
Thunder Mountain!
It’s Spring at The Secret. The Blackberries are blooming, a sure sign that Winter’s cold has come to an end. It’s during this time that we see new beginnings. Flowers in bloom, Hummingbirds returning, the beginning of rainbow season. A time of rebirth. This mountaintop is special and those who […]
New Beginnings
Spring is officially here! Two of my favorite things to do once the weather turns warm are hiking along the river and having dinner on the patio. The dogs love it to, as they get to lay in the sun and watch the birds on the feeders! It also means […]
Spring is HERE!!
Memaw’s Christmas Sugar Cookies. Finally got the energy up to make them with the Grandson who is 3. No, I did not attempt to make them with the 1 year old, but I did let her help frost them!!! They turned out perfect and thanks to my Daughter-in-law, Jake did […]
It’s Sugar Cookie Season!
The holiday season is upon us!!! First of all, we will be having special activities beginning in December. I will post more about that later. We are still doing our dog food drive in honor of our beloved Presley. Anyone who donated dog food or money for food will be […]