It has been a long time since my last blog post. Like, a REALLY long time. So much has changed in my life in the past year and a half, that at times I wonder if I even know the girl I was before. Luckily, I think I am finding myself again and reflecting …
In case you didn’t see it on Facebook yesterday, here is the official bovine birth announcement for the newest member of our homestead! After a long wait, Beulah Belle the Jersey Cow gave birth on Halloween to a sweet 60 pound (give or take) calf that we named “Bellatrix” after one of the Death …
I went this weekend and stocked up on supplies for the milk room! No, I didn’t go to Tractor Supply, or my local feed store. I went to the Dollar General down the street. No, really! I’m trying to make a conscious effort to have a more organized milk room this season, so that started …
It’s pecan season again!!!!!!!!! Can you tell I’m a little excited? In fact, I’m having a little trouble getting back in the house whenever I go out front! Like a good little squirrel I gather nuts every time I am near the trees. What happens is that I see one and bend to pick it …
Today I have something kind of embarrassing to tell you. I’m sort of obsessed with making dirt. Now don’t blame me, my grandaddy was at least as interested in dirt as I am, so I come by it honestly! We do a lot of composting around here. I thought I would give you a tour of my …
