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Tis the Season

Wow, it’s been a month since I’ve written a post. What the heck have I been doing? Mostly holiday stuff. Oh, and picking pecans…still. It’s just never ending.
We’ve been pretty crafty around here since before Thanksgiving. I made 2 new wreaths. Jett painted some gourds and made lots and … Continue reading »

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Hello Jack Frost

We got the first frost on Tuesday morning.  I tried to prepare the best I knew how which honestly isn’t saying much!  I potted a few herbs and harvested some more.  I covered the most prolific tomato plants, the peppers, bok choy, carrots and some of the lettuces just because they’re so small.  I left … Continue reading »

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By the light of the silvery moon

Oh my gosh…did you see the full moon the other night?  I don’t know how it looked from your part of the world, but it was big and bright and amazing here.  Not only at night, but in the morning too.  It took up the whole sky.  Our new kitten was definitely digging it.  We … Continue reading »

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Wide open spaces

So today I’m talking to our neighbor who just happens to mention in passing that they’re building a new house…right next to ours! Right now, about 5 acres separates our house from our neighbors. On one side, we’re bordered by woods which we own. On this particular neighbor’s side, there’s pasture and … Continue reading »

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oh can it already

Oh yes, the canning continues. Blah blah blah blah blah. Yes, my enthusiasm is waning, but just a bit. I’m also sure you’re quite tired of hearing about it as well. But my goal is to document my doings, so I’ll stick with it if you will. So quick rundown. … Continue reading »

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