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It seems a little early to be talking about Christmas, as it isn't even Thanksgiving yet. But when you make almost all your own gifts, you have to start early. So starting next week, I will start posting how-to's or how-not-to's depending on how things...
Remember these two? On the left is Winston. On the right Winona
Winston seems to believe that these twigs protect him from me.
And is this not the face of true bliss? Urth is happily mowing down the Tiffany hay that we were able to purchase last...
Outside, underneath the spigot attached to the house, is an old metal wash tub. We usually keep this full of water for the dogs. Sam however has discovered it. I don't know if you want to call it laziness or spoiled, but when it is empty, instead of...
I have been purposely staying away. Not that I don’t like you, it is the stench of failure that I can’t seem to scrub off of me that keeps me from approaching. I have tried specialized soaps, and fancy deodorants. Even expensive perfumes. But it...
One of Large's friends came over fr a visit the other day. As I stood on the front deck and explained to him that Large was away, I saw that the friend neglected to shut the gate.
:"Hurry, go shut that before Sam sees it." As the boy ran for the gate,...
Phelan knows her stuff and is happy to pass along her knowledge without snark, rudeness, or a mightier-than-thou attitude. She has a self-deprecating sense of humor which always has me in stitches.
For someone who is trying to learn how to homestead, this site is great. It makes me feel like I'm not the only newbie out there, plus the header picture makes me laugh every single time I visit.
Good person, good writing, good information.
This blog is a well-written, from the heart, and very informative to anyone who wants to learn the skills for country living and self-sufficiency. In today's economy, we need to listen up!
