I’m still planting seeds

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You'd think, after planting seeds since last month, I'd eventually get done. Right? Not so! I've been planting squash, pumpkin, muskmelon, watermelon, and today my brassicas, the cabbage family. A friend works at our...

You know the old saying, roll with the punches?

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That's what I've had to do. I planned to start planting my peppers today but yesterday didn't go so well with rehab. I came home in intense pain and could barely walk. Now, I...

Old Rusty came home Sunday

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My oldest son, Bill, has a 3/4 ton diesel pickup with a gooseneck trailer that can haul the weight of Old Rusty, Will's new guy-toy (Dresser bulldozer) so we planned on having a family...

Our first flowers are blooming

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We were quite surprised to see some beautiful white crocus blooming at the base of our lilac bush, on the edge of the front yard. I'm not sure where they came from, as I...

Holy cow, our bad luck has returned

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Our friend, Dara, says ghosts have taken up residence at our place, creating all sorts of mischief. I think it's just another run of bad luck for the Atkinsons. Yesterday, Will was busy hauling...