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Jul 6
1 min

Stone Cold Pepper-Doodle

I have dogs because I love them, not because they serve a functional purpose. But when they do, well.....sometimes I love them just a li...

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Jun 21
2 min

The 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 mys...

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Jun 21
1 min

Catching Up With Kennedy

The 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 ...

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Jun 12
1 min

Radio Silence

We'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 ...

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Apr 13
1 min

Soap - Ingredients Matter

Someone 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, ...

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Mar 8
2 min

Shearing Day 2020

It'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...

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Dec 24, 2019
3 min

You Kids Get Off My Lawn

It 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...

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Dec 10, 2019
2 min

She Works Hard For A Living

Warning: 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 lo...

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Nov 7, 2019
2 min

Maple Pudding

In 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...

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Sep 25, 2019
3 min

FRUITCAKE!!!!

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 pe...

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Aug 27, 2019
2 min

One Fish, Two Fish

I 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 incorrec...

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Aug 8, 2019
1 min

Pay It Forward

Today was a good day. After meeting friends for coffee, I stopped by the market to get some lettuce (you know, because I only eat healthy...

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Aug 4, 2019
1 min

What 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 ...

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Jul 29, 2019
1 min

A 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 ...

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Jun 23, 2019
2 min

Kefir, Kefir Everywhere

Yes - 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...

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Jun 9, 2019
1 min

To 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 w...

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Jun 7, 2019
1 min

Itty Bitty Harvesting

Many years ago, when I first started gardening, I planted lots and lots of vegetables. My harvests were amazing. And then I remembered ...

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Apr 30, 2019
1 min

A Lady of Leisure

Not sure if I mentioned here that I am no longer working. I think I am supposed to say "retired" but that is not exactly the status, alt...

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Apr 8, 2019
1 min

Of Unicorns and Such

Sunday was just a magical day all around. My friend Lulu came to celebrate her 6th birthday with us at the farm. With her came her wond...

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Apr 2, 2019
1 min

Making It Harder Than It Has To Be

Of course, I think my way is the right way. But it does make for a lot of extra work. Most of the people I know who keep sheep, keep the...

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