Monthly Archives: May 2009

Confessions of a Former Rhubarb Snob

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Mary

In March, I turned down Farmer John’s generous offer of some of his rhubarb crowns to start some rhubarb in my own garden. ”No thank you,” I said, thinking that rhubarb was so unpleasantly tart there was no way my family … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking and Food | 15 Comments

Snapshots of the good life!

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Mary

“Farmgirl livin’ makes for a more cheerful person, no matter where you are. It’s hard to describe in words what that means–you just know; you just live it.” ~Michaela Rosenthal, in the Apr-May issue of MaryJane’s Farm magazine Check out … Continue reading →

Posted in Chickens, Cooking and Food, Family Ties, Life and Odds and Ends | 10 Comments

Hard Life Knocks on the Farm

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Mary

A horrible sight greeted me in the field pen this morning. Let me preface this gory tale by saying I haven’t experienced this scale of blood boiling murderous rage and trembling hysteria ever! And all over a chicken! That shows … Continue reading →

Posted in Chickens, Christianity and Life | 12 Comments

On the Homeschooling Bulletin Board…

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Mary

This is a “scrapbook” post for all our family and friends who couldn’t make it to Homeschool Presentation Day this past Saturday! What a great time we had, celebrating all our students’ accomplishments this past school year. I especially appreciated … Continue reading →

Posted in Home Schooling and Life | 7 Comments

Welcome to the Enduring Justice Blog Tour!

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Mary

Amy Wallace books are better than chocolate! And since Amy is a self-confessed chocoholic–the queen of “Dark Chocolate Suspense”, she realizes what a high compliment I’m paying here! Her latest romantic suspense, Enduring Justice, “had me from hello”! I’ve got … Continue reading →

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Here’s to Being a Thankful Kiddo

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Mary

This past weekend I helped host a 20 year reunion for 50 ladies who, at one time or another, had been a part of a support group for stay-at-home-mothers that our church sponsors. Let me tell you, at this party, … Continue reading →

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