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 would ever benefit from having the stuff on our place. Silly me. What *was* I thinking?
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Archive for May, 2009
Snapshots of the good life!
Published by May 23rd, 2009 in Chickens, Cooking and Food, Family Ties and Life and Odds and Ends. 10 Comments“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 this adorable Barred Rock chick, one of 156 that arrived this past Thursday morning. Fear not, [...]
Hard Life Knocks on the Farm
Published by May 17th, 2009 in Chickens and Christianity and Life. 11 CommentsA 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 you how sheltered a life I’ve lived, if nothing else. Let me remind you, I’m an [...]
On the Homeschooling Bulletin Board…
Published by May 10th, 2009 in Home Schooling and Life. 7 CommentsThis 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 the Christian thread woven throughout the performances, from guitar solos of “Jesus Loves Me” to [...]
Welcome to the Enduring Justice Blog Tour!
Published by May 6th, 2009 in Book Recommendations. 5 CommentsAmy 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 to tell you, I am so sad to see the Defenders of Hope series end! But [...]
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, we had it all…
Free childcare for the six hours of party! Starbucks coffee bar with [...]
