Author Archives: Kelsey
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lately, The Queen
It’s 4:30 on a Saturday morning as I begin pecking away at this. The Queen of England died two days ago, marking the end of a reign that was well established when I was born. It is the end of … Continue reading