Help Arrived
Even though the yaks are gone, there is plenty of work to do at the house. We still have poultry to feed, which brings its own challenges....
I Didn't Plan to Share, My Deer
My rabbit problem appears to be over. Between the dogs chasing them and me throwing rocks the rabbits have moved on. Now, Elaine and I...
Indecision
I don't go to many movies, but that doesn't mean I haven't learned from movies I've seen. John Wayne spoke a line in the movie, Big Jake...
Halfway
One kid went out on a friend's boat. One kid went camping. One kid stayed home to prepare for school (college) to start. Elaine and I...
Sun's Up
I've always been an early riser. I can't say why, but I think it's hereditary. My grandfather told stories about being up before the...
Weeds and More Weeds, plus Grass
It looks like I picked a bad year to get rid of the yaks. I could use the help keeping control of the grass and weeds around the house....
Cat's in the Cradle
I want to wish all Happy Father's Day. Two-thirds of my children are attending a concert together. They bought tickets months ago. One...
Butter
I like butter. Soft butter, unsalted butter, salted butter, I like butter. I have been known to stick a finger in a tub of soft butter...


Rain, Rain, go Away
My world is upside down. By this time last year our pastures were drying up and turning brown. I was forced to buy supplemental feed...
Here we go again!
Summer is finally here, and with it comes mixed reviews. The late spring rains have the landscape in various colors of green. It is...
