Stepping Back
I’ve decided to step away from my blog for a bit. I have seriously considered doing away with it for lack of time and energy. Between work, our farm, homeschooling, and some personal goals my days are full. I will … Continue reading
{this moment} Sap’s running….
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Homemade Pop
In my efforts to quit drinking “Swill” (diet pepsi) as Maine Man calls it I have been doing a fair share of experimenting with beverages. It has taken me a year to get off the crap as I have slowly weaned myself. … Continue reading
Storm Nemo
Back when I was a kid this much snow was normal. Not so much these days. Just two days ago there was barely any snow. For the most part the fields were clear. Last night into today I would say … Continue reading
A lost skill….
It is not usual to walk in our kitchen and find Maine Man cutting up meat at the kitchen table, especially in the Spring and Fall. This past hunting season he cut up 3 deer. I suggested maybe he should … Continue reading
Surprise!
On a regular weekly basis the kids make messes science experiments and document some of them with pictures. When I download my camera I never know what I might find. You just never know what you’ll find at our house or in … Continue reading
Making Gravy
Not sure why but I’ve struggled at mastering the art of making gravy. Seems as though it would be one of the easiest things to cook but every time I attempted it either came out lumpy, runny, or nearly in a solid … Continue reading
Words to Live By….
(All the pictures in this post where taken by my dad up country in his front yard) “Learn to like what doesn’t cost much. Learn to like reading, conversation, music. Learn to like plain food, plain service, plain … Continue reading
Winter Kids
IMPRESSIVE ….this big, bad, fort was in my front yard a good part of last winter. They have yet to build a fort this winter but our days have been filled with plenty of outdoor activities including skating, sledding, cross … Continue reading
