Yep, we got more snow

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Six inches of it, blowing sideways. You can guess we didn't move much, except to take care of the critters. It does absolutely no good to even try to plow the driveway while it's...

Getting ready for spring planting; I’m saving squash seeds

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Our pumpkins and squash are storing very well. We have them tucked here and there around the entryway and closet. They don't go to the basement, as both pumpkins and squash like a warmer...

Like everyone we’re trying to get ready for Christmas on our homestead

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Like most homesteaders we know, we struggle with cash this time of the year. Grain prices have been horrible. Hay, which we buy from a neighbor in big round bales, is expensive and we...

After three days of a family cold, we’re back at it again

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All three of us came down with a "spring cold" at the same time. Will and I had  severe headaches and the blahs, while David had the headache along with a sore throat, fever,...

%$^%#^()&) COMPUTERS!!!!!

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Needless to say, I've been having computer issues.  You see my Vista won't let me attach photos to articles or e-mails, including my blog.  We've tried everything humanly possible, but finally Dave said to...