I have a family chock-full of fine artists. They can sketch, draw, paint, watercolor and make any canvas a thing of beauty. Then you have me. I am really good at raising chickens, I cook a mean pie and am unintentionally funny (I run into things and fall down a lot). I took art once. …
You know all the months and dollars spent preparing for Christmas? The wonder, the excitement? And then what happens? I’ll tell you what happens. It is all over in less than 20 minutes and you spend the afternoon burning boxes and going thru wrapping paper to make sure any cash and/or gift cards don’t make…
I discovered something Thanksgiving day. I totally, absolutely, undoubtedly am the worst washer player. Ever. I found myself comforted somewhat by the fact I was playing with my brother and sister who were almost as bad. However, I was the lone player who didn’t make a single point the entire game. I managed to hit…
After making the 2 day journey by truck to Colorado, the real work begins after we arrive. Packing in is a huge process that requires the same amount of care and consideration no matter if you are going 2 miles or 20 miles. The packs must all be weighed and even, they must be secure…
I’ve wanted, for most of my life, to make a scarecrow. So, at the ripe old age of 32 I finally realized my dream. Upon completion we sat together on the porch for awhile and when I finally decided to go inside I caught a glimpse of my recent creation out of the corner of…
Love is found in many forms and fashions. There have been numerous tomes penned on the subject of love by people much smarter than I could ever hope to be. The poems, songs and movies dedicated to this complicated emotion are endless. For me, love is simple and love is pictured here. My Two Great…
Elk Camp was very unique this year. Every year is special in its own way but this was one for the books, I think there may be a poorly rated, low-budget Lifetime movie in the works someday soon but until then I’ll just give you the pleasant high-lights and leave the rest for your imagination. …
I haven’t had much time to write this week, no time actually. But I did manage a thought. I find it very funny that when people find out you homeschool, their initial reaction is always (at least in my experience) something along the lines of “How is she going to make friends!?”, “Aren’t you worried…
I’ll not bother writing about why we ‘pulled the plug’ on cable over 5 years ago. There have been PLENTY of talk shows, radio shows, books and blogs on that very subject. And we all know the basic message. I’ll just say that while it took me a few months to convince my husband we…
Every year, during the latter part of October, my family makes the 17 hour journey to the state of Colorado in hot pursuit of the wapiti. Not only do we take ourselves, we take a friend or two plus 6 horses, 2 canvas wall tents, 2 wood burning stoves, as many coolers are we can…
The Wicked Chicken 