Posted by admin | Mar 3, 2010 | Uncategorized |
The Genius Husband bought this sturdy old butcher block table some ten years ago at a school auction. It was, he thought, an ideal place to put the 20 quart Hobart mixer I used for mixing larger batches of soap. He sanded...
Read MorePosted by admin | Mar 2, 2010 | Perspectives |
The passage of the seasons seems more dramatic in certain places. One such place lies some ten miles up the road from the farm. There, steps lead down the steep slope to a cliff’s edge. I stop there often and follow...
Read MorePosted by admin | Mar 1, 2010 | Birds and Beasts |
Geese are, by far, the most entertaining of the barnyard birds. We’ve two kinds, a small flock of American Buffs and one lone white Embden that was destined for the table but hasn’t yet met her fate. The Buffs are...
Read MorePosted by admin | Feb 28, 2010 | Birds and Beasts |
Morning light can be harsh. After a long night’s work on predator patrol, a dog needs his sleep. Someone should find him a doggie sleep mask. The turkeys have a different perspective. This Blue Slate tom particularly...
Read MoreAnother sign of spring’s approach – flats of seedlings growing under lights. On the left are tiny petunia seedlings, which can be a challenge to grow. I start with pelleted seed, which is more expensive, but worth...
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