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The Thing About Writing...
Happy Monday, Farm Friend! Sunrise over sorghum, complements of HubbsSince we've last chatted, I have spent a good deal of time wandering our woods, clad in boots and chunky, warm sweaters - walking...
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It's The Most Wonderful Season Of All....
This time of year is what I think of as Autumn‘s sweet spot. Summer blossoms, though fading, still linger, and autumn’s color becomes more vibrant each day.Mornings are cool enough to quell the insect...
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When Every Day Is The Same, But No Two Are Alike
I'm sure you will agree... every day is basically the same. Here on the farm, we rise with the sun and head out to the barn.The horses are grazed.The pig is greeted and fed.The chickens are given...
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Our Farm Intern
This year we tried something new... a farm intern. They are unpaid help (that term used loosely) just learning a little more about farm life with each passing day. Meet our intern:He's especially...
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Friday With Forrest
"What mud?"Luckily, a trip to the pond puts everything right again. He's the ultimate self-cleaning pup! Forrest would tell you, "Life needs to be lived to the fullest!"Have a wonderful weekend......
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Seasonal Stirrings
There is no doubt about it, we are in the midst of everything Autumn! Colder weather has moved in and nights, though not yet frosty, are quite cold. The leaves have just about arrived at peak color....
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Cats Meow
Yesterday morning arrived in the 30's - and Jack Frost paid us a quick visit. As I walked the horses up to the upper pasture for their morning graze, I noticed just the slightest hint of light frost...
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You Can Lead A Horse...Or Not
There is at least one day each week that I don't go out for morning chores. Saturday mornings we have off- Anna does the morning chores to give us a break each week. And sometimes, when I have an...
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This and That
Today... some photographs from around the farm from these spectacular, warmer, autumn days.Peak color is over, with half of our foliage now lying on the ground. Still, there is some beautiful color...
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Mystery Solved and More
Thank you to "Denny144" for the answer to our duck mystery. Our little mallard-like, light colored female is indeed a leucistic mallard and quite rare! (She is too small to be a domestic...
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Happy Spooky Season!
Yesterday was the perfect day to stay indoors and watch the world from our windows.This, however, is not farm life. No, we are in the thick of the weather no matter what it might be - and yesterday...
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It Came Sooner Than Expected
Happy November, farm friend!I will admit... I'm an Autumn gal. And, I have learned to squeeze every possible moment out of Autumn, because it never seems to last long enough. It is definitely the...
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Thoughts on The Next Season...
Let's talk about the weather... No, seriously, weather plays a big part of life on a farm. Life goes on in spite of whatever the weather does. And now, it is back to being on the warmer side. The...
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Morning Scenes
Yesterday was an outdoor work day... with temperatures that reached 60 degrees - it was a perfect day for doing a little garden clean-up. It was time to remove the wilted pepper and tomato plants....
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Hello, From The Neighbors
Yesterday was the latest in the season that we have ever been able to go for a bike ride (without jackets!). We headed out around noon - first stop was to vote - then off through the nearby countryside...
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The Current Situation
This is our situation at the present moment.Poor Forrest had his neutering surgery yesterday, rendering him quite sad at the moment. I assured him that all will be well in short order - maybe not as...
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Donuts - Love or Hate
Donuts have been a theme of the past few days here on the farm. Sadly for him, Forrest is still wearing his.His incision is healing nicely, but he is a little too focused on trying to lick his wounds,...
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Liberation!!
Once again I just missed a beautiful sunrise. These guys were waiting for me when I arrived at the barn, posing in front of the little bit of fire that was still left in the morning sky.Tomorrow......
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These November Days
We are mid-way through November and still our daytime temperatures remain relatively warm (50's to 60's). Nights, on the other hand, have been very cold - 20's.Finally, yesterday, I made it out to...
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Friday With Forrest - The Magic Of A Dog
Both Hubbs and I have been fortunate enough to have enjoyed the companionship of dogs for most of our lives. Our 21 years together have certainly been enriched by those canine souls that have shared...
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