The Sigh of September
The Sigh of September. I look forward to it. Each year we start off with the pop of Champagne corks and the explosion of fireworks.Read More →
2019-09-19
Essential Tools on the Farm
During the summer, my days are filled with mowing the lawn, working in the garden, and doing all the other chores a farm requires. ButRead More →
2019-08-22
Firearms on the Farm
Firearms on the Farm is just a way of life. We live a simple life. But as I have said before, simple doesn’t alwaysRead More →
2019-07-04
Grow Flowers – They’re More than just a pretty face
Flowers are not just a pretty face. They are actually so much more. When we think of ‘farming’, vegetables immediately come to mind. Or livestock.Read More →
2019-06-27
Find your Tribe
First, to be able to ‘find’ your tribe, it helps to know what it is: ‘Tribe’ – a social division in a traditional society consistingRead More →
2019-06-18
Folding Fitted Sheets
Mama taught all of us girls the basics of laundry. We learned how to use the washing machine, the proper way to hang clothesRead More →
2019-05-23
Hand-me-downs
(thanks to Gary Truckey at La Ferme Sabloneuse for the inspiration for this post. Be sure to visit him at https://www.facebook.com/La-Ferme-Sabloneuse-1691898761092072 When we think ofRead More →
2019-05-17
Of Vampires and Chain Gangs…..
I hope you are enjoying the Self Reliance Challenge. To be honest, I am learning some great ways to take my self-reliance goals to theRead More →
2019-01-18
In The Spirit of Raising a Barn
Having great neighbors is a true blessing. Around here, we go to them for advice, as well as just an opportunity to sitRead More →
2018-12-18
Farmhouse Bowls
Small bowls, big bowls. Red bowls, green bowls. You name it, and we have a bowl for it! Bowls are probably one of the greatestRead More →
2018-12-11
Hidden Strength
I am not strong. But I am determined. I am not strong. But I am creative. I am not strong. But I am resourceful.Read More →
2018-11-13
First You Make a Roux…
Talk to 10 Cajuns, and you are going to get 12 different recipes for Gumbo. “Back in Maman’s day…” “Why you adding file, Cher?”Read More →
2018-10-18