Nancy
@ethersmith.bsky.social
Retired state administrator, married, mom to triplets. Enjoying animal posts, beautiful landscapes, nature, black coffee, red wine, dark beer, and no drama. Disabilities and child advocate. Appreciating and living in my present moment. 💙🌈☮️🫶🇺🇦
Ally won't be sipping juleøl, but she will gladly help with the baking. Wishing you both a speedy recovery.
God Jul!
God Jul!
December 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Ally won't be sipping juleøl, but she will gladly help with the baking. Wishing you both a speedy recovery.
God Jul!
God Jul!
It was short-lived, but Ally and I played a bit. Enjoy your day, Jim!
December 23, 2025 at 6:29 PM
It was short-lived, but Ally and I played a bit. Enjoy your day, Jim!
Ally loves cookie baking season!
December 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Ally loves cookie baking season!
The first snow is always so cleansing.
December 14, 2025 at 9:27 PM
The first snow is always so cleansing.
We will continue the fight.
December 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
We will continue the fight.
The holiday season baking has officially started. Mom's Chex Mix is always the first one made and the first one gone.
November 29, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The holiday season baking has officially started. Mom's Chex Mix is always the first one made and the first one gone.
We started a new tradition this year of homemade spaghetti on Thanksgiving. Clean up was so easy!
November 28, 2025 at 6:25 PM
We started a new tradition this year of homemade spaghetti on Thanksgiving. Clean up was so easy!
Same sun (hiding behind rain clouds), different morning.
November 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Same sun (hiding behind rain clouds), different morning.
It sure was a quiet and beautiful morning yesterday.
November 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
It sure was a quiet and beautiful morning yesterday.
Same sun, different morning.
November 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Same sun, different morning.
Beautiful! Here's my morning in Ocean City, Maryland. Seems like we both started our day watching the same spectacular show. Enjoy your day, Jim.
November 25, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Beautiful! Here's my morning in Ocean City, Maryland. Seems like we both started our day watching the same spectacular show. Enjoy your day, Jim.
A beautiful morning. This will be my wake-up view for the next three days.
November 24, 2025 at 11:29 AM
A beautiful morning. This will be my wake-up view for the next three days.
She's beautiful. We told Reese goodbye last week. She was with us for 14 1/2 years. She and Lily are resting peacefully.
November 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM
She's beautiful. We told Reese goodbye last week. She was with us for 14 1/2 years. She and Lily are resting peacefully.
Exactly why ovens must have large windows.
November 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Exactly why ovens must have large windows.
Needed some homemade spaghetti sauce today.
November 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Needed some homemade spaghetti sauce today.
We said goodbye to this old girl today. My heart hurts.
November 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
We said goodbye to this old girl today. My heart hurts.
My daily text exchange with my furloughed daughter.
November 5, 2025 at 8:21 PM
My daily text exchange with my furloughed daughter.
Sometimes you just need warm bread.
November 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Sometimes you just need warm bread.
On the train, heading to DC to spend the day with my daughter on her 31st day on furlough. Sadly, there will be no museums or casual strolls today.
October 31, 2025 at 11:30 AM
On the train, heading to DC to spend the day with my daughter on her 31st day on furlough. Sadly, there will be no museums or casual strolls today.
Thank you for sharing. This 14+ yo girl is soon to start her next adventure and be joined with Bandit (22 yo cat) who passed a few years back. She loves kitties!
October 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Thank you for sharing. This 14+ yo girl is soon to start her next adventure and be joined with Bandit (22 yo cat) who passed a few years back. She loves kitties!
Yes, we have Trudy and some are still going strong!
October 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Yes, we have Trudy and some are still going strong!
I, too, know that joy! I had a new shed put in after my dad died and they dug out his flower beds to lay the new foundation. I was crushed, then these daffodils came up the following spring. Things we love come back to us!
October 1, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I, too, know that joy! I had a new shed put in after my dad died and they dug out his flower beds to lay the new foundation. I was crushed, then these daffodils came up the following spring. Things we love come back to us!
Ha! It reminds me of this little find on a recent shopping trip.
September 29, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Ha! It reminds me of this little find on a recent shopping trip.
Yep. Every single time.
September 27, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Yep. Every single time.
They are! We had one that had to be over four feet frequenting our little garden pond. It would cast a huge shadow when flying over the house and deck to get to the pond. We believe it ate our favorite frog, Blue, pictured here.
September 10, 2025 at 2:34 PM
They are! We had one that had to be over four feet frequenting our little garden pond. It would cast a huge shadow when flying over the house and deck to get to the pond. We believe it ate our favorite frog, Blue, pictured here.