Monthly Archives: May 2013

A Swim at Night

There is nothing more intoxicating than to go swimming at night. To be able to walk out your back door, with complete privacy… Gentle lanterns  ringing the the pool or lake… Complete solitude, no sound but that of nature and … Continue reading

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The “Quack Shack”

It sure has been a busy spring! Life on the new farm is moving along and summer is right around the corner. My dreams of a lovely garden are dying with my plants who have not enjoyed the mulch as … Continue reading

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Jacob Barnett & My Boys

This morning as I drank my coffee and perused Facebook I happened upon a link that looked interesting about a boy genius. That boy is Jacob Barnett, a boy who’s parents were told would not ever amount to anything. Here … Continue reading

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Goat Wrestling

Goat wrestling, the newest sport and not for the faint of heart! How do you goat wrestle? You simply go out 2 hours late to feed and milk your goats! Open the gate to the milk parlor and all your … Continue reading

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Homestead Blues

Today is one of those days. You know, the ones where you just want to go back to bed and pull the covers over your head, maybe take a Valium with a large alcoholic drink and forget about the world … Continue reading

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Goat Moving Adventures

I am finally going to share the stories from our goat moving adventures! I know you have all been on the edge of your seats waiting for this one 🙂 Let me tell you, buying out a herd is an … Continue reading

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