I saw our first robin today!

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First of all, I'm sure you're wondering how I came out with my stress test. I passed. It seems like I got a case...

Q and A: dehydrating celery and jelly not setting up

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Dehydrating celery My first attempt at drying celery proved disappointing. I used a brand new dehydrator (Presto). The process took twice as long as suggested:...

I had a great time at the Self Reliance Expo in Irving, Texas

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I was so happy to get to meet so many of my extended BHM family at this show! Thank you, all of you, for...

My sister and I took a birding expedition

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Although I live in the middle of the woods and feed hundreds of birds, my sister, Sue, and I decided to make a trip...

We’re beginning to get ready for Christmas

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Well, make that two Christmases. It's sort of like 12 Days of Christmas — only just two. The first will be Christmas Day when...