Snow and ice-skating and mysterious symbols of love
Last week we had our first snow. By many accounts, it was a long time coming. A certain 7-year-old boy that I’m intimately acquainted with mentioned it quite often, how…
Read moreFirst Snow: a sad tale
Last week we had our first snow of the year. We got about 6″, and it came down softly and silently during the night, which meant it was absolutely breathtaking…
Read moreSurprising chickens: bobbing for corn on the cob, and winter feeding tips
My chickens surprised me this week. That happens, from time to time, believe it or don’t. Chickens–though they are single-minded eating and dust-bathing and bug catching machines–are apparently capable of…
Read moreSo much to be thankful for, plus hoop house goodies
This week, Old Crabby Man Winter gave us a preview of what’s in store for us for the next few months to come. Oiy. Sigh. Ack. Harrumph. After a delicious…
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