Author Archives: Kelsey
Last Week of October ’24
This week will be an exciting one for the kids, and for me. The girls are going Trick Or Treating on Thursday night, and I am bringing my grandson along with when we go. I am excited because I am … Continue reading
Woodwork and Too Bright Headlights
Yesterday I worked on that board out in the shop. You know, the 8-foot-long board two and an eighth inches thick that was cupped and bowed pretty badly. I think it stood off the bench about an inch when I … Continue reading
Wiffle Waffle
In the cool dark hours of morning, when I took the girls to the stop for their school bus, three does came across the property across the street from the bus stop and dashed down the embankment after checking for … Continue reading
Pain, Dr. Who, and War
I must have eaten something last night, perhaps the bread, or something else, or a combination of things. But what stands out was the two slices of toast I ate. I know I ate a couple of other things, but … Continue reading
Just a Bit of an Update
The weather is changed now, all of a sudden. Wednesday was the last good day we had of summerlike temperatures, then it started to rain Wednesday night, and it was windy and crap all of Thursday. It rained plenty, then … Continue reading
XX. As it fell upon a day
As it fell upon a day,In the merry month of May,Sitting in a pleasant shadeWhich a grove of myrtles made,Beasts did leap, and birds did sing,Trees did grow, and plants did spring;Every thing did banish moan,Save the nightingale alone.She (poor … Continue reading
Candles, Lavender, and a Woodshed
The sun is setting on a Sunday evening here on the farm, and everyone is cozy and relaxing. It was hot today, the temperature getting up to 89.8 degrees, and even now, with direct sunlight gone, it is still 80°F. … Continue reading
A Week of Craziness in a Day
I have had an interesting week this week. It was Farmer’s Market week, and we got the truck packed up and everything brought up to the park in Preston, then set up under the tent. It was a fine old … Continue reading
See Ya Next Time Sis!
We drove down to the airport today to drop my wife’s sister off for her flight home. it was so good to have her over for the last month and change. She is an active and happy person and really … Continue reading
I Finally Have a Sailboat After 30 Years Dreaming
This weekend I finally crossed a threshold I have long awaited. I got myself a sailboat. It is not a liveaboard type. In fact, it doesn’t even have an electrical system in it at the moment. It is an old … Continue reading