Author Archives: Kelsey

The Lumber Mill

I was checking my e-mail today when the notification of shipment finally came through for the lumber mill. I say finally, but I only ordered the thing a week ago. When I did, the website said that everything could be … Continue reading

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Someone I Once Met

I was doing school reports with my youngest today, and we got distracted down some rabbit hole, as people sometimes do, and we got watching scenes on YouTube from Top Gun Maverick. Way into the conversation, something my daughter said … Continue reading

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Denny’s O’clock

Somehow we made it into Denny’s 40 minutes before they even opened on a Sunday morning on the first day of Daylight Savings Time.

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Pew! Pew!

Today we all did housecleaning together. It wasn’t a particularly good time; however, it was good to get it done. It’s been a good time since! Mostly just relaxing. Well, expect for the rabbit situation. One of the rabbits died … Continue reading

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When it’s Time for Second Sleep

Lying awake seems pretty normal these days. Once I help Missus get up for work, I have trouble getting back to sleep. I am sure this bright screen and keyboard are not helping me. But alas, here we are. So, … Continue reading

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So Seldom I Hear This

This is so obvious, but I hear it so seldom. I wanted to put it here, because I needed to remember that I am not alone in this thinking. Beau of the Fifth Column, who is correct on so much … Continue reading

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Setting Up Shop

The workbench is on the way, and I have electricity in the shop now, providing plenty of light, air in the compressor, batteries a charge, tools electrified, and maybe even a little heat when needed till the wood stove warms … Continue reading

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What a Weird Winter

It’s a little alarming, actually, that this winter is as warm as it is. The snow seems to come down in fine granular bits, or in goose feathers. There is not much in between. I woke up at 5:00 this … Continue reading

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My Thanksgiving

It is a quiet Thanksgiving evening here at The Manor. Fires are burning in the wood stove and in the fireplace. Everyone is relaxing and doing their own thing on a computer or tablet, be it playing a game, watching … Continue reading

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We’re In the Farming Now

It was October 4th that my new tractor was delivered to the farm. This was a long time in coming! I have been learning about tractors and implements for a good ten years, unable to afford one, but looking to … Continue reading

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