Category Archives: The Farm

Getting Going!

The new camera did not show up today due to reasons. It doesn’t really matter. Even so, I am excited. Tomorrow will be a fine day for it. I spent today with our youngest working on her report on Cone … Continue reading

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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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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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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

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Bookshelves

It was a pretty good day today. We put aside any worry about homeschooling and household chores and went to Logan to do an important errand, then check the thrift store for any dressers or shelves that we need to … Continue reading

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June 2022

A nice cup of coffee in the shelter of the front porch, in our newly laid out table and chairs set up as a gathering place in the sunlight and the fresh air, there is a breeze blowing in from … Continue reading

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General 5AM Stuff

The other night I was watching a few clips on YouTube when I came across the stand-up comedian, and thought, I could use a good laugh. Maybe he has got me one. He goes on a bit about Anxiety, and … Continue reading

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