Due to out of control Canadian wildfires, our sky has been orange with smoke
We're always on the lookout for fire, here in the Northwoods. After all, we are in a very dry period and often, city folks burn their trash, have campfires, bonfires, and roast marshmallows with...
The Arctic Vortex is about to hit us
For two days now we've been preparing for the icy cold that's forecast to drift down upon us from Canada. Will hauled extra round bales for the horses and cattle, square bales for the...
Have a very happy Thanksgiving!
I've been cooking and baking up a storm today in preparation of our family's Thanksgiving feast. I managed to do two of Will's very favorite "pumpkin" pie made with Hopi Pale Grey squash, an...
We’re getting ready to boot up our solar capability
After Will installed our last, nine-panel solar array, I did the happy dance. Then I could run not only the household electric needs but also do the complete laundry, including the wringer washer and...
Sorry I didn’t blog Monday
We were hugely busy getting ready for me to take a two day (or more) jaunt to Mayo Clinic with our carpenter friend, Tom, who was due for his once-every-three-year checkups. It's a six...