In autumn, I love the way different trees drop their leaves in their own unique way. It's like they've got their own personality. But it's not personality, or even animalality. I guess it's treeality. We've got an ash tree that starts getting itchy to shed leaves in late September. On the other hand, our beautiful red oak in the back holds on to its leaves for dear life. It has barely … [Read more...]
The Pig Is A Comedian
November 11, 2013 by
I've always loved to laugh. It's one of my favorite things to do. I'm not terribly discerning about what makes me laugh. I'm not above sophomoric humor. But I really appreciate smart humor. I should have gotten a pig sooner. Doink makes me giggle every single day. I don't know if he intends to be funny, but he is. Oddly enough, his humor is mostly smart. He's funny because he's all … [Read more...]
One Hard Workin’ Pig
November 9, 2013 by
I've got another project going in the barnyard. I needed to dig into a little slope and build a small rock retaining wall. Doink got his snout into action and helped with the digging. When we were finished, he was one pooped pig! Enjoy your well-deserved nap, big man! (Shared at Clever Chicks Hop, Homesteaders Hop, Homestead Barn Hop, Tuesdays With A Twist, Backyard Farming Connection … [Read more...]
A Barnyard Out of Balance
November 7, 2013 by
Is it the change of seasons? Or the ongoing molting of the hens? Or Brandy's diet crankiness? I haven't been able to put my finger on it exactly, but it feels like there's an imbalance in the barnyard now. Nothing dramatic or anything, just a slight dissonance in the overall tone of the place. Oh, and an almost total lack of eggs. Come on ladies - you can do better that that! The sleeping … [Read more...]
I Had A Bad Day
October 29, 2013 by
To be honest, it was not a bad third world day. I simply had a less than pleasant Monday. It was full of those things that make my ridiculously easy life a bit frustrating. Clothes shopping was on the list, which for me is never fun. Then there was the laundry, housecleaning, phone calls, health insurance reimbursements, grocery shopping and needing food for the animals. It added up to lots … [Read more...]
The BEST Halloween Craft EVER
October 27, 2013 by
I have a cousin, Beth, who is crazy talented. Crazy. Talented. Everything she touches turns freaking awesome. She has always been kind of magical to me. She was the older cousin I looked up to, the sister I never had. She married the second most wonderful man in the world (Very Excellent Husband Don gets top honors - sorry Fayne!) and they have more fun than any two people I know. They … [Read more...]
Life Lessons In The Barnyard
October 20, 2013 by
I had a glorious afternoon in the barnyard this past week. A glorious, nutty afternoon. I started by making a to-do list then headed out into the beautiful, sunny day. First chore? Moving the rock pile. It's too close to the proposed site of the shed that will hold up the roof I bought. Not fun, but hey, I've got a cart and a strong back. How hard could it be? I didn't factor in my … [Read more...]
Congratulations, Ethel!
October 9, 2013 by
Yesterday just before I took off for work I looked out back and saw Ethel in the yard again. Deep sigh. They have such a nice barnyard. The grass is NOT greener on the other side, damn it! I usually always go out and put them back over the fence when I see them in the yard, but I was running late and skipped it. When I got back she had returned her bad self back over the fence. "Thank you, … [Read more...]
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