Some of the things I do around here… Feeding Belle: Checking on the kitties and feeding their mama: Gathering an egg: Betsy: Planted petunias: Pepper plant: Lavender amidst the ivy: Basil and rosemary planted along with the two remaining strawberry plants: Boiled eggs: Egg salad for sandwiches: A couple of loads of laundry: Getting ready…
Earth Day Kitties…
“I can has cheezburger now? Iz big!” Snuggling: Playful kitties:
This is why we don’t have goats…
People sometimes ask us why we don’t have goats. We have plenty of room and fresh goats milk is oh, so good for you. Well, aside from the fact that I really am not interested in milking a goat twice a day, every day, there’s this little thing I call the annoyance factor. There are…
Pictures on Apple Tree Farm
The Farmer’s Wife
Several years ago, PBS aired a riveting documentary about a young, Nebraska farm family. “The Farmer’s Wife” is one of those rare television experiences that captures your heart and soul — truly unforgettable. I just happened to catch the first episode and was immediately captivated by it. I ended up being able to record the…
Life in the Country: A Cautionary Tale
Living in the country for an extended period of time can cause one to become complacent about certain things — like wearing clothes, for instance. When your nearest neighbor is nearly a quarter of a mile away and the space between is heavily wooded, clothing is optional. Now, don’t get me wrong. We are in…
Life on Apple Tree Farm
Apple Tree Farm –that’s what we call our place here in rural Oklahoma. It’s really kind of a joke since it isn’t truly a farm and we only have one apple tree. But it is 40 acres of lovely property in the country with the potential to be a small farm. I no doubt watched…