Author Archives: Rebekah Teal

Dreams Fir Snowe

Posted on December 4, 2011 by City Farmgirl Rebekah Teal

Yes, I know. Snow doesn’t have an “e” on the end. And sure, it’s “for” not “fir.”

Funny, my daughter (she’s 10) is super-attuned to southern accents; and for some reason, she doesn’t want one. (Can you imagine that?) She corrects me on “fir” and also gets me on “dee” for “day,” as in Mon-dee. No, no, no, she says. It’s “daaaay, not deeeee.” And you know what else? She tries NOT to say “y’all.” (Whose child is she any way?)

Anyway, I spend my winter in the south dreaming of snow, chanting for snow, dancing for snow. I saw a flurry the other day and was THRILLED!

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Thanks Giving

Posted on November 21, 2011 by City Farmgirl Rebekah Teal

“Dear God, Thank you for everything. Amen.”

That was the first prayer my daughter said from her heart. You know, the first one that she hadn’t learned from some one else.

When she said it, I got on to her. “Go on….you’re not done. You need to do better. Name the people and things you’re thankful for. Tell the good Lord your petitions. Give more details.” I thought she was being a lazy pray-er.

Now I realize how perfect her prayer really was. “Thank you for everything.” No begging, no whining, no complaining, no asking. Just a big, fat thank you. For all of it.

This Thanksgiving Day, what is your prayer?

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Growing Family Ties

Posted on November 7, 2011 by City Farmgirl Rebekah Teal

This is a two-fer. Two-fer-one. Two totally unrelated topics, squished together in one post.

Topic Number One. Family. What does your family mean to you? Who do you include in the definition of family? And here’s the big question of the day: What do YOU do to nurture your family bond?

I came to the conclusion this week that each family member has a job, a duty. And that’s to nurture the family bond.

But the thing I haven’t figured out is how to do that. We all know that a family is what you make it, right? But specifically. Exactly. Precisely. What? What does each member need to do to help it along?

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I Ain't 'Fraid of No Ghosts

Posted on October 24, 2011 by City Farmgirl Rebekah Teal

It is that time of year. Orange and black. Skeletons. Candy corns. Witches. Goblins. And ghosts. Or “haints” as the some old-timer southerners call them.

You scared of ghosts? No me. “I ain’t scared of no haints.” Ain’t. Haint.

But you know what has always kinda scared me? I mean besides snakes. Ouija Boards. It seems like at every slumber party I went to as a kid, somebody brought out an Ouija Board. And I just never knew for sure. Was somebody moving it? Or was it a SPIRIT? Creepy. Did you have one as a kid? Leave a comment and let us know what you think about the Ouija.

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So, What's Your Story?

Posted on September 26, 2011 by City Farmgirl Rebekah Teal

Yes…yes, it was. The Creative Connection Event was indeed wonderful. I enjoyed absolutely everything about it. One of my favorite parts was getting to visit with MaryJane. Could I love her any more than I do? Nope, I don’t see how. She is everything you think she is, and more. And Meg is as precious as she seems. I was so happy to finally meet her. She’s a doll.

And you wouldn’t believe the creative talent and energy buzzing around the room. Such remarkable women. But, you know the thing I liked the most about attending?

Listening.

I sat back and listened intently to all the stories the women there shared with me. Treasures.

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Hard Harvest Moon

Posted on September 12, 2011 by City Farmgirl Rebekah Teal

The moon last night. A total wow. How fitting for 9/11. A full moon, low in the sky illuminating the earth, illuminating our hearts.

Last night’s moon was the last full moon before autumn’s official arrival. That makes it the “Harvest Moon.” It was named “Harvest Moon” because this time of year is crop gathering season for many farmers. And that big, bright moon gives them extra time to harvest their produce.

I don’t know about you. But I wasn’t bringing in any crops. My garden is quite bare. Sadly bare. My major harvest this summer was tomatoes and basil. They are both long gone now.

But being a “harvest” moon and all, I knew I should harvest something. So I got rather loosey-goosey with the definition, as I often do. I’ll tell you what I’m harvesting in just a minute, but how about you? Did you harvest anything? Either in your garden, or in your career, or in your home, or in your family, or in your head, or in your heart?

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Becoming A Little Old Lady

Posted on August 29, 2011 by City Farmgirl Rebekah Teal

I love little old ladies. They make me smile.

(I wonder if I’ll love being one as much as I love interacting with them.)

Eyes of wisdom. Hands of work. Voices altered by time. Wisdom galore.

When I drive up to the local Wal-Mart and see vans from local “homes” parked out front, I’m thrilled. Yep, I’ll see plenty of white hair and red lipstick inside. All that wisdom and experience flying around the place, maybe some of it will wear off on me while I’m there.

I never ever miss a chance to chat with “my elders.”

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Wear Sunglasses

Posted on August 15, 2011 by City Farmgirl Rebekah Teal

Thirty years ago, I was 18.

Thirty years hence, I’ll be 78. (oh my! is that correct?!)

I’ve never really thought about it like that before. But my 30^th high school reunion is coming up. And, quite frankly, it’s got me thinking about a lot of different things.

Like aging and growth. Like making decisions and making mistakes. Like Bruce Springsteen’s “Glory Days” song.

I wonder: what do I know today that I wish I had known when I was in high school?

I wonder: what do you know today that you wish you had known when you were in high school?

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