You win some, you lose some: an afternoon hailstorm
Follow me It was a humid and overcast afternoon last week–it wasn’t out of the ordinary in any way, really. The kids and I were doing our usual late-afternoon stuff,…
Read moreHappy Summertime Sunday
Follow me Here’s a poem for you to enjoy on this summertime Sunday, my Gentle Readers. I hope you have a lovely day! The Summer Sun Shone Round Me by…
Read moreComfort Measures: Natural itch relief for Chicken Pox
Follow me I have learned a lot about chicken pox this week, to wit: When your 18-year-old son comes home from work one day with his face covered with pimples,…
Read moreTo Thin or Not to Thin Your Garden Veg . . .That is the Question
Follow me No matter how carefully you seed your garden crops, you’ll often need to perform the tedious and necessary task of thinning them. There are a number of crops…
Read moreA Slew of Varmints
Follow me After the loss of a couple of chickens, and after exposing our Cornish cross meat birds to the dangers of an outdoor chicken yard, we’ve stepped up our…
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