Jan 8, 20212 minMy Favorite (Kitchen) ThingsI have acquired a lot of kitchen gadgets. Pretty much, if you make an infomercial about it, I'm gonna buy it. So I have had a lot of...
Jan 1, 20211 minThe Bitters TruthOver the summer, I finally got around to formalizing my lifelong interest in all things herbal, and finished my education to become A...
Nov 29, 20202 minThe Priorities of PainI had a bad feeling this would happen. I felt the first disc give way on November 10 - it was kind of a slow slide into disintegration...
Oct 1, 20201 minTo Every Thing, There Is A Season2020 has brought many changes to how we go about our business, and our lives. For many years, the Double Up has opened our doors to the...
Jul 6, 20201 minStone Cold Pepper-DoodleI have dogs because I love them, not because they serve a functional purpose. But when they do, well.....sometimes I love them just a...
Jun 21, 20202 minThe End of the World As We Know It?This has been some kind of year. I have very strong opinions about most things, and in most cases, I find it is best to keep them to...
Jun 21, 20201 minCatching Up With KennedyThe people who hang out with me on Facebook already know about the K-Kitty. In December, a friend sent me a text message at 8:00 in the...
Jun 12, 20201 minRadio SilenceWe've been busy, lots of time to think, little time to write. Now that it is a bizzillion degrees outside, I have time in the afternoon...
Apr 13, 20201 minSoap - Ingredients MatterSomeone asked me if I thought my hand crafted soap was better than other soap. I am only an expert on one thing: ME (and even with that,...
Mar 8, 20202 minShearing Day 2020It's the Day After - I am tired, my feet hurt, my back hurts, my head hurts - and yet, I remain oddly giddy and euphoric. For a few years...
Dec 24, 20193 minYou Kids Get Off My LawnIt was only a matter of time until I transitioned into being Mr. Wilson. I have a lot of time to think while I am cleaning the sheep shed...
Dec 10, 20192 minShe Works Hard For A LivingWarning: this is not a happy post - if you need a bit of sunshine and light, you may want to go the Disney site. I’ve been thinking a...
Nov 7, 20192 minMaple PuddingIn answer to the age-old question: Is there such a thing as too much delicious pudding? Yes....yes there is - but the secret is to pace...
Sep 25, 20193 minFRUITCAKE!!!!You may have been around me long enough to remember the Great Fruitcake Adventure a few years back. I set out on a mission to find the...
Aug 27, 20192 minOne Fish, Two FishI grew up poor, although like a lot of poor kids, I didn't really know we were poor until much later. I believe the politically...
Aug 8, 20191 minPay It ForwardToday was a good day. After meeting friends for coffee, I stopped by the market to get some lettuce (you know, because I only eat...
Aug 4, 20191 minWhat is a Farm Tour?My friends Angela and Kate came out to the farm last week. Angela is diligently trying to teach me to crochet (not working, I just make...
Jul 29, 20191 minA GiveAway!!!Sometimes, I just like to make things to see if I can. I saw these nifty bird feeders for sale - you use a mixture of peanut butter and...
Jun 23, 20192 minKefir, Kefir EverywhereYes - I have climbed onto the Kefir bandwagon and I am not getting down! A while back, I learned how to brew kombucha. It was really fun...
Jun 9, 20191 minTo Have and To Hold<<sigh>> I do love a good wedding.... In March, at our Shearing day, my friends Mary and Adam became engaged - it was so sweet, in a...