Some things get worse with age. Onions, potatoes, garlic, computers, grey hair, flab, swimming pools and Wal-Mart’s. Just to name a few. Other things get better with age. Wine, certain cheeses, men, movies (with Hugh Jackman, Robert Redford, Julia Andrews, Charlton Heston and Meryl Streep. Obviously, not all on the same film), books and true…
Since I introduced y’all to Rachel the calf last week she has experienced drama, love and fine cuisine as well as making several friends. A well-rounded first week of life if you ask me. Addie, Gus, Rob and I were her first friends. Then the chickens joined in the fun. Unfortunately our dog, Nosey, did…
Christmas eve is a day I love. Christmas eve is spent at my grandparents, which is where I spent much of my childhood. I am joined there each December 24th by my aunties, uncles, cousins, my cousins children, my brother, sister, parents and pets of various species. We visit, cook, laugh, catch up and take…
I like to make all my dressing for Thanksgiving ahead of time because it freezes beautifully and reduces stress on the actual day. Just pop in the oven and bake! So I was running a bit short on time when I went to walk, my sister and Addie joined me today. We have an acre…
It’s raining, it’s pouring…..the Silkies are mourning! Their feathers are drenched, what a dreadful pinch, and they won’t be dry in the morning! Bless her heart, and we are supposed to get around 3 inches tomorrow. Thank goodness for a warm, dry home and a covered coop! Happy Friday all!
Have you ever noticed (if you are a women) that stuff seems to always break, deflate, rip and fall apart when your husband is out of town? Last January not only did our outdoor shower pipe bust and spew at a rate of speed and height to make Old Faithful jealous but the heat went…
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…
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…
The last hay cutting sends a beloved message to my soul, a message that autumn is here with winter nipping at its heels. Hailing in fallen leaves, crisp mornings and cool nights with scents of smouldering pine lingering in the air. The fields, dotted with square and round treasures, are silent. Leaning against a freshly…
I have a Chicken. I have a Child. I have a Chicken and a Child who are both dearly loved. The Child and the Chicken are both consumers of watermelon. See the evidence below…. People often tell me that Addie needs a little brother or sister otherwise she will never learn how to share. I…
The Wicked Chicken 