“I'd rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” ― George Washington
Our hearts are a little bit broken. Most of our chickens have died this year. Our flock lasted ten years, and then over the span of six months, they passed a few at a time, and now only two remain.
Continue reading “Choosing a New Chicken Flock and Rice Raisin Pudding”
When you’re as old as Lila (age 91), you have wisdom. When Lila was in college in her 50’s, she asked her religion professor, Dr. David Hay, for a list of the most important books he had ever read. He gave her this list the following week. She read every book on the list and thousands more. I have Dr. Hay’s list that she was given in 1981 on the bottom of this post. Links to these books are provided.
Lila wrote this poem in 1993.
We let things go! Trees, broken branches and undergrowth have gotten a bit out of control in our windbreak. We will work in January instead of the summer to cut out undergrowth and trees because it’s easier to pull out vegetation when it’s dead and the ground is not yet frozen solid. No chemicals are used, just hard work.
Continue reading “Cleaning a Farm Windbreak and Simple Fruit Salad”
Today I took my daily walk a little earlier as a winter storm is going to hit during my usual walk time. While I was walking, I noticed tires dumped into the ditch. What the heck!
Continue reading “Recycling on the Farm and Crescent Beef Stroganoff”
This year’s growing and harvest season have been white-knuckle. If you remember, the planting season was difficult, the growing season was difficult, and the harvest season was difficult.
Continue reading “Harvesting Soybeans in the Winter and Chicken Tortilla Soup”
Familyandfarming is taking a Grandmaternity Leave this November and December! We have a new grandchild!
Everyone is well. While Grandpa is dealing with 6 additional inches of snow, gnashing his teeth over the rationing of liquid propane , and dealing with the worst harvest conditions he’s dealt with in a decade, Grandma will be helping with the grandchildren.
Can’t win for losing. Have you ever heard of that phrase? It means you can’t win if you’re losing all of the time.
Continue reading “A Difficult Harvest and Pumpkin Spice Caramel Apple Dip”
“I’m late! I’m late for a very important date!” exclaimed the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland.
So are we.
Continue reading “Late Corn Harvest and Apple Pie Pork Chops”
The crops are drying out. They need to. We are hoping to start combining corn soon. When we think back to the rough start of spring and the dry spots of summer, most of the corn crop did surprisingly well!
This is from Lila’s series about work. Get out your tissues.
Continue reading “The Retirement and Sneaky Zucchini Brownies”