Lovely slow winter homemaking

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  • Опубликовано: 3 фев 2025

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  • @erinpetty4720
    @erinpetty4720 Год назад +511

    I’ve been a silent watcher for many years. One thing I’ve always admired about you is your ability to romanticize the normal, mundane, menial tasks. I really enjoy your content

    • @RunninUpThatHillh
      @RunninUpThatHillh Год назад +58

      The domain of the family, the housewife, has always been sacred. It's a tragedy to see it treated as something to be avoided by modern people.

    • @joanmatchett8100
      @joanmatchett8100 Год назад +16

      ​@@RunninUpThatHillh l couldn't agree more.

    • @MsG55580
      @MsG55580 Год назад +12

      Yes indeed...urban homeschooling mom here! ❤

    • @trishearing851
      @trishearing851 Год назад +12

      Romancing the ordinary

    • @ConceptsInHealth
      @ConceptsInHealth Год назад +14

      Perfectly stated! The voiceovers in her wonderful, relaxing voice are so enjoyable--I suspect her voice reflects her personality 🥰

  • @AnotherDayDIY
    @AnotherDayDIY Год назад +55

    Your kids are going to grow up and have such wonderful memories of the the sounds of their mama in the kitchen. Sounds of metal measuring cups being filled, spoon taps on bowls, water coming to a boil, stove doors opening and closing, jar lids popping; all sounds of love being poured into the delicious food they’ve tasted throughout their childhoods.
    I have these memories from my gramma’s kitchen and they are treasured. ❤
    Thanks for sharing your kitchen love.

    • @FarmhouseonBoone
      @FarmhouseonBoone  Год назад +3

      Thank you!

    • @Laneymac
      @Laneymac Год назад +4

      Such a nice compliment!

    • @AnotherDayDIY
      @AnotherDayDIY Год назад +1

      @@Laneymac just watching along and then lovely memories came bubbling up. ❤️

    • @AnotherDayDIY
      @AnotherDayDIY Год назад +1

      @@FarmhouseonBoone ❤️❤️❤️

  • @lindacook9300
    @lindacook9300 Год назад +140

    Sometimes I don't want these videos to end. There, I said it. 😃 Thank you!

  • @Eulampia
    @Eulampia Год назад +105

    Lovely video , my favorite part is when you were sitting by the fire outside with your 3 babies . Seeing you snuggle with them and you loving the moment made me tear up ❤️ God bless you and your beautiful family ✝️✨

    • @cashopa
      @cashopa Год назад +3

      Me too. That was just the best!

    • @hajrakhan5094
      @hajrakhan5094 Год назад +2

      That was my favorite too.

  • @lesliedavis6081
    @lesliedavis6081 Год назад +9

    I was just looking a photos of a friend’s birthday and anniversary party. It was glitz and glam and a lot of beautiful people enjoying one another. THIS is what gives me joy-caring for my family. Establishing a good routine. Spending time in my open Bible and loving on my husband and kids and grandkids. Making my home lovely and worshipping together with my brothers and sisters in Christ. Walks in the woods, the morning sunrise, even a beach with my Sweetie every now and again. Seasons. Baking. Cooking a meal. Simple life. I cherish it more and more every day.

  • @LynnBoergermann
    @LynnBoergermann 11 месяцев назад +1

    Listening tour stories is liking reading Laura Engels Wilder books with modern kitchen appliances !!

  • @Varykino1917
    @Varykino1917 Год назад +14

    Is this the Triple Crown when I get your sister's, your's, and Pine & Prospect all within the hour? What a great way to start the day! Thank you!

  • @oldtavernfarm
    @oldtavernfarm Год назад +7

    I think the culture of consumption steals the joy of being in the beauty of now; autumn decor in August, sparkly chocolate hearts before the new year has even appeared, and so on. Do I dream of the quiet, fly-free, dark days of January when I'm sweating through harvest? Absolutely. Do I moon over photos and videos of loaded lilac trees and dry sunny weather when I'm cracking slab ice off livestock drinkers? Yes. However, as I age, I realize how right your son is about wishing away today; its something I'm trying to be aware of and guard against. Thanks again for a wonderful, comforting peek into your life!! ❤

  • @salliwallace7962
    @salliwallace7962 Год назад +2

    Lisa, your videos give me hope for our society. Please continue to inspire and build your simple way of life, which is as it should be.

  • @karebear1526
    @karebear1526 9 месяцев назад

    I love watching all your videos for many reason
    1. Your voice is calm it helps me unwind at night.
    2. It helps my 16 month old fall to sleep
    3. During the day when I don’t feel like doing a choir that needs to get done I watch your videos and they motivate me to get it done.
    4. Watching you kneading dough or stretch and pull is so satisfying.
    5. I’ve been minimizing the amount stuff we own like clothes, home decor, kitchen gadgets, organizing closet bedrooms to only keep what is needed etc…This is definitely one of the biggest changes I’ve made because of you and it feels so good.
    My garage sale is going to be so good this year 😂
    Thank you!

  • @KellyLeAnne
    @KellyLeAnne Год назад +6

    These breads today were especially decadent!
    The images of you with your boys. Wow.❤ We don’t actually get to see you with your kids often (which I respect), so it was especially striking. What a beautiful mother you are!

  • @boething
    @boething Год назад +2

    I’m a retired elementary teacher who will turn 69 this month, and I miss my own adult kids and all my students. There is snow on the ground where I live in Central Oregon, and I’m embracing this slower pace. I’m about to start my sourdough ventures again, as well as jumping on the reading train again. I’m not used to downtime but am learning that it’s ok after years of working and feeding my family a healthy natural diet. I don’t have as much room for a garden but am exploring EarthBoxes. I love your videos!

  • @donna8212
    @donna8212 Год назад +34

    Always so peaceful and calming 🕊️🙂. Love the arrangement ❤.

  • @joanhunt7560
    @joanhunt7560 Год назад

    Peaceful. Celebrating women and their strength and beauty. I'm an RN working with midwives. Births make me so happy. Gardening is my other love.

  • @HoldensNana
    @HoldensNana Год назад +23

    Best kind of floral arrangements are things you find in your own backyard. Sticks and twigs-wild flowers-tall grasses-dried flowers and berries. All the elements you put in your pitcher/vase. 🥰 I love to do the same thing. I make a braided bread with cardamom in it. It’s a recipe from a small Pillsbury cook book I got at the checkout of my grocery store in the 90s lol. I love cardamom.

    • @gingerrogers5062
      @gingerrogers5062 Год назад

      Your comment made me smile. I fondly remember those little cookbooks. Somewhere, in a box, in storage, sits a few remnants of my collection of them. The photos were gorgeous, and I, too, picked up a few nice recipes courtesy of the “Doughboy”!

  • @lisatodd3446
    @lisatodd3446 Год назад +3

    I love how you just go for it - no worries about messes or imperfections! So refreshing. Thank you!

  • @lifeofatruckerswife
    @lifeofatruckerswife Год назад +24

    We're gearing up for a hard freeze...thanks for the content, it gives me motivation to embrace the things that can't be changed, and to find peace in those things ❤

  • @cmk01
    @cmk01 Год назад +1

    I truly wish you would show us more of your beautiful children and family because that is your true life.

  • @MelissaAlsup-ku8dt
    @MelissaAlsup-ku8dt Год назад +1

    I appreciate watching how you love and enjoy doing all the housework and cooking that i don't. I REALLY appreciate it when you find day, easy ways to clean or cook meals , make recipes better for those of us that can't figure out ANYTHING, even with having less children. Omg, you are so strong and amazing!!!!

  • @kimstormer4536
    @kimstormer4536 Год назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your basement. We live in a house built in early 1800's and let say I don't call mine a basement but rather a cellar. It needs lots of work organizing my husband's tools (which he won't allow me to do because then he won't know where they are, lol). But I don't know why I have a complex about having a cellar but that is what we have.

  • @rebekahritchie9012
    @rebekahritchie9012 Год назад

    You holding all the babies was a special moment ❤

  • @emeliarobbins
    @emeliarobbins Год назад +1

    Maine brown bread is completely different, yours must be more like Irish brown bread. Looks delicious! Maine brown bread is a steamed quick bread made with whole wheat, rye and cornmeal. I don't think there's a possible sourdough adaptation 😅

  • @sharyndonner6178
    @sharyndonner6178 Год назад +2

    When I baked bread, I would set dough to rise under my bread covers. Had a feather duvet at that time

  • @cynthiafisher9907
    @cynthiafisher9907 Год назад +1

    Your family sure benefits from your job in tangible ways!

  • @TheNoonie50
    @TheNoonie50 Год назад +1

    New sub here. Glad that short popped up that led me here. I'm loving these videos. Your baby boys are so precious!

  • @SunnyShire
    @SunnyShire 11 месяцев назад

    I love your idea about the candle making process. Also you look amazing after just having a baby! Thank you for these amazing videos.

  • @jennifermalcolm7362
    @jennifermalcolm7362 Год назад +14

    You are truly inspiring. It’s cold a frosty here in Scotland too, but I love the beauty of Winter
    picking catkins and berries for vases is one of my favourite things. I am hoping to try sourdough bread!

  • @inbark7809
    @inbark7809 Год назад +1

    The sight of you with the children by the fire is so cute and heartwarming

  • @phyllisanngodfrey6137
    @phyllisanngodfrey6137 Год назад +1

    I have long enjoyed the months of January and February for their calmer rhythms, comfort foods, cold weather et all……❄️🧤🔥☕️☃️

  • @samanthahoos9827
    @samanthahoos9827 Год назад +3

    I ❤ seeing your son in the yard collecting things with loppers! I use to pay my kids $1 a bucket of sticks they collected for kindling for the fireplace. It was a great way for them to earn $ for things they ‘wanted’ and they all learned how to create a fire for future warmth/activities. 😊

  • @donnarakitzis2719
    @donnarakitzis2719 Год назад

    Bonding time with the kidos is the best

  • @ladybugmom10
    @ladybugmom10 Год назад

    Congratulations on 600k subscribers Lisa!!

  • @karengaudiosi9390
    @karengaudiosi9390 Год назад +8

    I think a lot of us are embracing the slower moths this year. I know I’m enjoying the hibernation time lol. I love watching your videos so comforting and cozy along with inspiring!❤

  • @PlumOrchardFarm
    @PlumOrchardFarm Год назад +10

    I grew up in Fl and never experienced winter. Now we live in the N Ga mountains. This is my third winter here, and I’m finally able to enjoy it by doing similar things and embracing the slower lifestyle. I keep reminding myself that summer is always go go go, so relax and savor these quiet moments😁

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah Год назад

      Isn’t Ga summer, hide inside? It is here in Ms! Lol
      Feb - Jun is gogogo then Sept - Nov
      Shoot even the other mos are SUNNY usually

    • @PlumOrchardFarm
      @PlumOrchardFarm Год назад

      @@YeshuaKingMessiah We’re at the top of Ga in the mountains, so summers are beautiful and busy. February is still freezing (especially for my Fl blood) so I’m hiding inside till April😆

    • @YeshuaKingMessiah
      @YeshuaKingMessiah Год назад

      @@PlumOrchardFarm I was near u!
      An hr west of Chatt, in Tn on AL border, 1/2 mi from my house. It was mild (25 at night but sunny during day almost always, for a couple mos) but if I went up the 1900’ foothill, it was winter up there lol

    • @PlumOrchardFarm
      @PlumOrchardFarm Год назад

      @@YeshuaKingMessiah Yes! We’re a couple hours away from Chattanooga and love camping there! We’re at 2200’ so to me this is definitely winter lol.

  • @rachelrichards8312
    @rachelrichards8312 Год назад +1

    your jug of "dead stuff" is delightful!

  • @donnarakitzis2719
    @donnarakitzis2719 Год назад +1

    Wow u make ur own candles too 🕯️

  • @vmcgriff
    @vmcgriff Год назад +11

    I LOVE your channel! ❤
    The videos are so peaceful and heartwarming! They make me feel a little inadequate, but inspire me to strive to do better making my home as cozy as your beautiful home!!

  • @lacyblackburn
    @lacyblackburn Год назад +1

    You with your little boys at the fireside about brought tears... it's all worth it. Such a sweet scene.

  • @BengeFamily98
    @BengeFamily98 Год назад +1

    The breads look amazing! I think rooibos is pronounced ROY-bus. My step father was from South Africa, and that's how he pronounced it. It's a lovely drink!

  • @tonimason8737
    @tonimason8737 Год назад

    That is definitely not "a bunch of dead stuff" beautiful in your pitcher Lisa as always.

  • @stephanieo8925
    @stephanieo8925 Год назад

    Love this. That brown bread and those buns look soooo good!

  • @kalenclark
    @kalenclark Год назад +1

    I love seeing you happy with your hands full of babies. :)

  • @regenaguinn
    @regenaguinn Год назад

    My mom used to find things outdoors-stalks of cotton, wild grasses, and create things of beauty. This is one of my favorite memories of her, and she probably didn’t realize I noticed. M-m-m🙂

  • @susanpacheco8582
    @susanpacheco8582 Год назад

    Summer is my favorite season but I so enjoy the coziness of winter.

  • @heidimoore4981
    @heidimoore4981 Год назад

    Thank you for sharing those beautiful shots of you with 3 boys snuggled on your lap around the outdoor fire, you reminded me of when my 3 youngest (also all bays) were so little and I used to do the same thing….one in a sling and two on my knees. Such a beautiful time. Now they are 15, nearly 17 and 18, I have big tall men to hug now. Enjoy your tiny boys. ❤❤❤

  • @joaniejorn6692
    @joaniejorn6692 Год назад

    Your baby wrap is gorgeous!!!

  • @gloriastola1522
    @gloriastola1522 Год назад +1

    You amaze me! With all your children and caring for your family you make everything from scratch. I get tired just watching you! You’re an inspiration to many. My husband always says that no candle can take the place of a home that’s filled with good cooking. Lol! Your family is blessed to have you!

  • @andreamarshall9677
    @andreamarshall9677 Год назад

    I think about the reasons why we do the work of home keeping. If we can remember that we do it for those we love (and ourselves) in order to provide an orderly serene environment to be together in, or to come together in, that really lifts us beyond the ordinary work of it. We are providing “soul space”. What could be more important a gift to give our loved ones?

  • @rm5127
    @rm5127 3 месяца назад

    You have calmed my heart. Thank you, Lisa!

  • @kristinamikkelsoncasanova6287
    @kristinamikkelsoncasanova6287 Год назад

    You live the life that many of us would love to live.

  • @simplysena
    @simplysena Год назад +2

    A little helpful bit of info, if you get wax on anything or need to remove wax from the jar place it upside down in the freezer and it will just slide out. I like to reuse candle bowls and it has always worked like a charm

  • @BrendaPols
    @BrendaPols Год назад

    You and Gemma Louise Miles are the most relaxing

  • @roszcutler9724
    @roszcutler9724 Год назад +5

    I look forward to Fridays to watching you and your sisters videos Lisa. Thank you for your hard work. I appreciate your content.

  • @cynthiawhitcomb1780
    @cynthiawhitcomb1780 Год назад

    This was such a pleasant video. I appreciated the candle idea.

  • @AliceStanley-i5w
    @AliceStanley-i5w Год назад

    I noticed pumpus grass is best to collect in winter they are dry and perfect shape

  • @chasingmoonlightfarm
    @chasingmoonlightfarm Год назад +1

    Okay...I'm the opposite with after Christmas decor....I cannot deal with such an empty feeling in the house....so I leave ANYTHING that could even remotely be considered winter themed. 😂 So, garland, berries, pine cones, red tea towels, candles, etc...even a small tree with white lights and winter ornaments in the dining room...all stay. Maybe I just have a hard time letting go. Lol! 😅

  • @maryabbott9680
    @maryabbott9680 Год назад +2

    I don’t know what it is exactly, but the peace I get from your videos is wonderful. Almost like the peace I get when sitting with the Lord and talking with Him. Not exactly but close. I love the cuddles from the babies and kiddos. I miss my babies. They’re grown and their babies are almost grown. I could totally hang out with your family and soak it all in. It would be like a retreat!😁God continue to bless you and your lovely family♥️😊

  • @GwenMilley
    @GwenMilley Год назад

    Your child is very wise ... There is beauty in every season . We just need to look for it 🙂

  • @TheFabFarmer
    @TheFabFarmer Год назад +1

    My girls (2&4) love to cuddle up and watch your videos before nap-time!

  • @judylorito4838
    @judylorito4838 Год назад

    I am loving and enjoying your videos.

  • @Savour_the_Moments
    @Savour_the_Moments Год назад +1

    Lovely to see you drinking our beautiful South African rooibos tea ! Ps you pronounce it roybos

  • @c.e.9280
    @c.e.9280 Год назад +1

    You can get the wax of by keeping whatever you used in the dishwasher. Ir normally takes three to four times to get clean

  • @ramonaadams4540
    @ramonaadams4540 Год назад

    When I need to relax I just watch your videos!

  • @daniellepitzel
    @daniellepitzel Год назад +2

    Just what I needed this cold morning 🥰

  • @peggymajerus7531
    @peggymajerus7531 Год назад +2

    Your videos are getting better and better you’ve come into you own 😊

  • @leah-yv7xj
    @leah-yv7xj Год назад +1

    Inspiring me to go and warm up my cold kitchen with warm bread and comfort foods:)

  • @salberthal88
    @salberthal88 Год назад +3

    I know I shouldn’t be this way, but I am so jealous of your basement!! Oh, how I wish I lived up north 😂 Down here in TX, no one has basements. I can’t wait to see it! Have you ever watched Shae Elliott from The Elliott Homestead? She always has such an organized basement. I love it!

  • @KittehNow
    @KittehNow Год назад

    Cozy, beautiful, warm, sweet,......❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @carolwhisenhunt7504
    @carolwhisenhunt7504 Год назад +1

    I love your videos. You make mom life and house wife life look so easy and inviting. Ty Lisa. I could just watch all day.

  • @danafaber922
    @danafaber922 Год назад

    Oh my goodness! Is that what those little strings and loops are for on the duvet and comforter?!? 🤯😆 always a joy to watch your videos and learn new things ❤ thank you beautiful mama, for all your hard work that goes into making these videos and passing down to us your pearls of wisdom! Much love to you and your family.

  • @donnarakitzis2719
    @donnarakitzis2719 Год назад

    Winter us a time for being cozy and calm. You’re a baker extraordinaire.

  • @loric1909
    @loric1909 Год назад

    Yes yes yes! I am excited to see how you transform your basement for food storage. When we buy our house we are going to have a basement just for that very reason...but have no idea how. So you are not the only one excited about a basement lol

  • @jml238
    @jml238 Год назад

    A sprinkle of poppy seed in the rolls would also be tasty!

  • @lisascott4314
    @lisascott4314 9 месяцев назад

    That sounded so cozy😊

  • @debrademedici864
    @debrademedici864 Год назад

    You have inspired me to do so many new things… started my sourdough starter today!!! I’m so excited!!! Candle making looks fun !! Thank you !!!!

  • @KKCSaw
    @KKCSaw Год назад

    I'm excited to see your food storage solution for the basement!

  • @RunninUpThatHillh
    @RunninUpThatHillh Год назад +1

    I LOVE the winter most. I love all of the seasons though, the work as much as the play within the rhythm of each... because I love being alive. I could never live in a climate without the seasons. I struggle with my sourdough because my house is so cold in winter.. it's always sometime in the night I'd have to go on to the next step. :(

    • @karytaylor6920
      @karytaylor6920 Год назад

      Maybe you could try the warming mat she talked about? They also sell proofing boxes. Then you won't have to get up in the middle of the night!😊

  • @conspiratornot2215
    @conspiratornot2215 Год назад

    Dear lady, you made me hungry with the brown bred and the buns. Yum!!

  • @EE-hi4re
    @EE-hi4re Год назад +1

    You have a beautiful family culture. Btw just a fun fact - Rooibos tea is pronounced "roy-boss".

  • @bluewind1811
    @bluewind1811 Год назад

    Taking time to make more robust hot drinks is one of my favorite winter splurges. I'm watching with a Maple London Fog while a blizzard rages happily outside my window. I can't wait to see the trees wearing the ice and snow tomorrow. Its going to be beautiful, and maybe a cinnamon clove latte will be just the thing for the glittering morning.

  • @almathees3839
    @almathees3839 Год назад +1

    I love ur Winter re-set!🫶🏻
    Take down as you go room to room!
    Your kitchen is so cozy.
    All the bread baking looks delicious! Warm bread😋
    Great idea on ur basement re-set! The brick looks beautiful.
    Great idea 4/ food pantry.
    Your son, clipping the branches for ur arrangement;so loving❤

  • @lee4094
    @lee4094 Год назад

    This is like watching Asmr I love it. Very relaxing and calm. Love your homestead living. You ma’am are an inspiration to true traditional living. I’m a SAHM absolutely love it and watching your videos has inspired me to bake more, well at least try my best. Thank you.

  • @shellydehart8217
    @shellydehart8217 Год назад

    Lisa, I just love watching you do your sour dough bread n buns n ect.,,,
    Everything you make looks so good n I’m sure delicious. It just makes my day. Wishing many times you were around when I was much younger to learn all that you share but unfortunately I’m sure you weren’t a twinkle in your mom’s eyes yet😊. I truly admire everything that you do. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍👏

  • @patriciahusk3428
    @patriciahusk3428 Год назад +2

    There’s a world you take us to in your videos that sets the tone of curling up with our iPad and a cup of tea and totally relaxing and enjoying every second of your videos….it’s definitely something I look forward to with each of your beautiful videos💜!

  • @jonag2056
    @jonag2056 Год назад

    I put breads in the oven with the light on for a warm spot😊

  • @jennyknoetze7196
    @jennyknoetze7196 Год назад

    I get such inspiration from you. You are so restfull.

  • @hajrakhan5094
    @hajrakhan5094 Год назад

    Loving the cozy and calm vibes in this video. Stay blessed and protected.

  • @gwenewing6837
    @gwenewing6837 Год назад

    I looked up at the tv and saw these beautiful rolls, and said to myself, mmmm, someone is making delicious rolls! Then right away I thought, oh it's Lisa❤ You make homemaking a work of art! I always love your videos!

  • @kristinataddei8138
    @kristinataddei8138 Год назад +1

    Love your dried("dead") flower arrangements.....they would make a beautiful wedding bouquet 💐....such an inspirational channel filled with all kinds interesting ideas....thanks for all you do, Lisa.... it's sooo appreciated!!!....

  • @LynnBoergermann
    @LynnBoergermann 11 месяцев назад

    So peaceful

  • @janjentz1053
    @janjentz1053 Год назад

    Our son and his family live in Sweden. My daughter in law who is Swedish taught me to make the braided rolls. She of course just uses the cardomom inside the filling; I half and half with cinnamon. Some in the U.S. aren't used to the taste of cardomom. We sprinkle with pearl sugar on top inside of a drizzle. I get a box when we go there; and when they come here they bring me some. I have not found the pearl sugar even when we lived in CA. Now small town in Utah, so not a chance. haha.Thanks for all the inspiration you share.

  • @Shetlandmom
    @Shetlandmom Год назад

    Love your vlogs. Always a pleasure watching them.

  • @CountessKek
    @CountessKek Год назад

    Hi Lisa! I just learned that Candace Owens does sourdough too and loves channels like yours hehe of course i sang your praises and sent her a link. As always your videos are beautifully filmed and so comforting and relaxing- homey❤❤❤

  • @VickyLashenko
    @VickyLashenko Год назад

    Lisa, watching your videos is part of my self care. Love your beautiful videos and your positive perspective on a busy life at home. You have influenced my life in so many ways 🥹❤️🙏🏼 thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @vcrouch6041
    @vcrouch6041 Год назад

    It would be fun to braid the brown and white bread in one loaf.

  • @SilviaFigueroa-n1o
    @SilviaFigueroa-n1o Год назад

    I've been watching your videos and I tell you I absolutely love them. Your children are so blessed to be growing up the way they are. Appreciating the simple beauty of nature and home cooking from scratch. Good for you guys, wish you all the best.🫶

  • @JanGrimm-s2y
    @JanGrimm-s2y Год назад +1

    You are so skilled at so many things! You amaze me every time I watch you. I absolutely love everything you create weather it's cooking, decorating or cleaning I'm amazed! ❤

  • @lindafessant8021
    @lindafessant8021 Год назад

    You make such beautiful arrangements. And your baking inspires me.

  • @annechristine6827
    @annechristine6827 Год назад

    I really DO love listening to this silent music while i'm enyoing this Video. 😊❤

  • @kathrynmoll86
    @kathrynmoll86 Год назад +1

    It is so easy to sense a kindred spirit in your words. Your voice is calming and soothes one’s aspiration to better oneself.