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Queequeg: Amused. Not Amused

We were out to the woods last December for the day. (I had wanted to stay the night in the cabin, but it was going to get unc... Similar stories ...
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Friday Dose of Cute: (Still) On the Move

Hello from the new house! Although we moved ourselves over here late last summer, until yesterday our satellite Internet conn... Similar stories ...
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Looking Forward

Hello my friend. It seems like it's been ages. I'm usually talking to you several times a week. Truth is, I've be... Similar stories ...
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Old Woman Winter

Welcome again to Farmhouse Fridays at The Renegade Farmer. http://www.therenegadefarmer.com/ Read all about it and then be s... Similar stories ...
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Points South

The hub and I are heading to Key West for a long weekend. Kind of dreary here in Middle Tennessee; so bring on the Vitamin D ... Similar stories ...
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January in South Africa for Wildflower Wednesday

Outside our bedroom, festooning the evil green plastic rain water tank, I have a wild jasmine Jasminum angulare. For Gailfor... Similar stories ...
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Moon streak ~ Skywatch Friday

I came upon this juxtaposition some months ago and then rediscovered it among my photos recently. So here it is for you to co... Similar stories ...
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Life and Death in the Farrowing Stall

Farming is wonderful. The magic and wonder, the true miracle of life, it's a welcome gift in the barn.Barely awake Midlife Fa... Similar stories ...
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Midwinter Isn’t Blah

We’ve been having a zone 6 winter this year. I could get into this especially if we get to keep our cool summers. Havin... Similar stories ...
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Reunion?

So, anyway, I think I’m missing a gene.  My friend, Philip, who somehow reconnected with me a few years ago and whom I ... Similar stories ...
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Tiger mask holds a secret

I’ve shown this tiger mast here on the blog before. It hangs on a large white oak tree beside the pine plantation. It&#... Similar stories ...
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Wordless Wednesday Dose of Cute: Pupsicle

More Wordless cute? Here.More beagle Bert? Here. © FarmgirlFare.com, where farm dogs can always find something fun to do—no ... Similar stories ...
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New snow and bright sunshine!

Well today we woke to a thin layer of very white fresh snow. When I went to let our dogs out into their pen it was just mine ... Similar stories ...
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Introducing a new generation of food and farm leaders!

FoodCorps, an offshoot of the AmeriCorps program, was launched in 2011 with the goals of addressing childhood obesity in limi... Similar stories ...
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Can I Get A Witness?

God is so good.I'm so grateful he provides us with daily beauty to grace our lives. Can I get a witness? ... Similar stories ...
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Building more of a wall

Lovely, isn’t it? This is a bit of limestone I harvested from the south spillway. I had intended this to be my third st... Similar stories ...
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A few good Calves

Mr South Pork and I like our little day trips which is not to be confused with the old time "Day Tripper," just in case you w... Similar stories ...
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Make a Wish

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TOP Tuesday...Sloppy Joes

I have to make this a quick post since there are storms rolling in. Today's Turn Over the Pantry's meal is Sloppy Joes! I m... Similar stories ...
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Drastic Plastic Project

Most every night after crawling into bed, we read before sleeping. Usually I read books about farming and Rog reads fiction, ... Similar stories ...
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Recipe: Sunburst Carrot Soup with Fresh Ginger, Orange, and Carrot Juice

Could you use a piping hot bowl of healthy winter sunshine? (recipe here) This cheerful, low fat soup is packed with carrots... Similar stories ...
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Ewes scanned

The scanner was here at 6.35am today - she's visiting eight holdings and doing 600 sheep today What a star, Gillian at w... Similar stories ...
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Ewes scanned

The scanner was here at 6.35am today - she's visiting eight holdings and doing 600 sheep today What a star, Gillian at w... Similar stories ...
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Building a wall

I’m building a wall. You already know that I have a wooden cabin in a forest. And I worry that a ground fire through th... Similar stories ...
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Monday Dose of Cute: What the. . .

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Resolutions

The very day I find enough willpower to begin my life-long diet once more, the hub comes home with TWO boxes from Carlo's. (B... Similar stories ...
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Farm Aid Music Monday, Starring Dave Matthews Band

Before Dave Matthews joined the board of directors in 2001, he played at Farm Aid concerts three times with the Dave Matthews... Similar stories ...
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Jewelled Weeds

I have a long list of things to accomplish today and taking photos was not on the list, but there was freezing mist during t... Similar stories ...
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Still keeping me warm

I’ve had this afghan for most of my life. In fact, I think I’ve had it for four-fifths of my life. My sweet mothe... Similar stories ...
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Mini Box of Donuts

I love each holiday, when the stores start stocking lots of different candies. Whenever I'm browsing the aisles, my mind ... Similar stories ...
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-22

Last week it got pretty cold for a couple days. We had 22 below zero one night. I heard that it was colder in other places as... Similar stories ...
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Corrine

Introducing our newest doeling, Corrine, born today, January 22, 2012, after Sunday dinner.  Corrine is out of Jenny and POG.... Similar stories ...
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End of the Day Sunday

It is the end of the day Sunday.  We are sitting in front of laptops at our office desks that face each other, catching up wi... Similar stories ...
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Sunday Dose of Cute: Another Sheep Working Sunday

All lined up and ready to be drenched. After almost a year, we're still being really good about keeping to our new Sunda... Similar stories ...
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[001:365] Bill

My run of bad luck with horses continued right through 2011 and I’m hoping with all my heart that it’s over going... Similar stories ...
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Feels Like Spring

It feels like spring here today. The daffodils are beginning their annual appearance...Our keeper girls from 2011 were nestl... Similar stories ...
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I love winter…but…

I really do love winter. I love the snow; I don’t mind shoveling.  I don’t mind having to bundle up.  I love stay... Similar stories ...
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Saponification Sunday...Suberb !

So first off, thanks to all of you who encouraged me last week to try my cinnamon coffee cake soap again, you know the one th... Similar stories ...
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Stoned

You don’t know about me without you have read a post by the name of Stepping Stones; but that ain’t no matter. Th... Similar stories ...
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Beatrice

A second doeling was born this morning that we expect to keep and add to the herd.  Patricia gave birth to a large 10 pound b... Similar stories ...
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Saturday Dose of Cute: About Those New Year's Resolutions

Our New Year's goals? That's easy—get more treats. Did you make any New Year's Resolutions for 2012? I didn'... Similar stories ...
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Saturday Barn Report

Finally we have winter weather with snow falling this morning.  The chickens are having nothing to do with it, staying put in... Similar stories ...
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Are those bears fighting?

I mentioned here recently that #2 son and his lovely wife are now doctors doing their residencies in Portland, Oregon. When w... Similar stories ...
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Friday Dose of Cute: Looking for the Weekend

(and snacks) Have a fun one! © FarmgirlFare.com, where it's pretty much always snack time. Similar stories ...
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National Cheese Lover’s Day

Today is National Cheese Lover’s Day! Did you know that the average American consumes about 31 pounds of cheese each year? Th... Similar stories ...
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Farm Foto Friday January 20, 2012

A Friday morning ritual.   A series of photographs and brief descriptions that capture the farm at that moment in time. Similar stories ...
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Snow Day

We woke up to a snow day today. No school. I think we'll take a little walk. I love the silence that snow provides. Na... Similar stories ...
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Ankum

Welcome to my FarmHouse Fridays Post! All part of the fun at The Renegade Farmer, a fantastic web site for those who farm, wh... Similar stories ...
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Cows in Snow

Jitterbug in the SnowIt's actually snowing, significant snow! We are forecast to get up to 6 inches. The temperature has war... Similar stories ...
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Adjusting to new situations

How difficult it is for some of us to adjust to change.  I well remember as a child in sixth grade, moving from the town we l... Similar stories ...
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My new signature plant

Dozen for Diana 1 I would like you to imagine a new empty small garden. 1. An enclosed courtyard? The view from a w... Similar stories ...
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Mold ~ my new enemy

I’m not sure how well you can tell from this photo, but there is mold beginning to grow on the logs of the Cabin at the... Similar stories ...
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Snow Scupltures

We have scarcely any snow yet this winter, perhaps two inches on the ground right now at most. So I was delighted while takin... Similar stories ...
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Ethan's Farm and Food Roundup

They say when in doubt; take a walk in a farmer’s shoes (or something like that). That is exactly what local chef David Sunde... Similar stories ...
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Sixteen Candles

To my girl. Don't ever change.Love you. Similar stories ...
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Tiny Cookbooks

My boys enjoy baking and have a selection of favorite recipes they like to whip up. I decided to make them tiny cookbooks con... Similar stories ...
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New year, new gloves

Nothing beats a good pair of work gloves! (Well, okay, a cold beer or two at the end of the day, winning lottery tickets, and... Similar stories ...
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Goin' Downtown to Chinatown

We've been invaded. Rooster Haven for sure. We just lost control. One minute we have a cute nest full of fuzzy itsy bitsy chi... Similar stories ...
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Wordless Wednesday Dose of Cute: On the Trail

More Wordless cute? Here.More Dolores? Here.More beagle Bert? Here. © FarmgirlFare.com Similar stories ...
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Big Doings

The kid made his selection and has chosen Western Kentucky University to continue his education. We couldn't be prouder. Snif... Similar stories ...
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Wordless Wednesday: January Days

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Testing BlogPress

I got a nifty Apple wireless keyboard for my iPad yesterday. It is so small it could fit into a backpack, and the keys have j... Similar stories ...
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Amber Rose

This little cutie was born one week ago.   Her mother is Mary and her father POG (Prince of Glory).  Her due date was January... Similar stories ...
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The day Honey refused

What started out as just a little bit on Saturday night: ...became this on Sunday: which turned into this on Monday:  a... Similar stories ...
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Raw Milk News and Views

It's time for another raw milk update from we rebels who sell the wonderful stuff. If you are new to my blog be sure to check... Similar stories ...
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TOP Tuesdays - Corned Beef Hash

Today's Turn Over the Pantry meal could not get much easier. For this dish you will need:2 quarts potatoes, drained1 pint co... Similar stories ...
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Ode to the Bucket

If I was a poetess I would write a beautiful poem about the glorious lambar bucket. I fall in love with it all over again ye... Similar stories ...
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Honky Tonk Heaven

Nashville is famous for its Honky Tonks. And finally, the hub and I are beginning to get out more thanks to new friends.On th... Similar stories ...
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Visit Journal

This post is an anachronism. I wrote it on June 10, 2011, and back dated it to post on May 18, 2005, to “shadow” ... Similar stories ...
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Homekeeping & Happy Homes

I often talk about having a happy home. I think it's the most important part of homekeeping. One thing I'm frequentl... Similar stories ...
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Monday Dose of Cute: Beagle Break (and The Whole Picture)

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Post Kidding Complications

Faith is still not doing well since her very difficult delivery. Please keep in mind, I got my first goat over 20 years ago.... Similar stories ...
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Farm Aid Music Monday, Starring The Doobie Brothers

For today's Music Monday, we're going back to 2001. The Farm Aid concert that year was held on September 29 in Noblesville, I... Similar stories ...
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It worked!

I”m not exactly sure WHAT worked, of if nothing actually worked, but she got better by herself, but Octavia is up, eati... Similar stories ...
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A Post Post

I haven’t done an actual count of the number of steel fence posts I have at Roundrock, but a casual estimation puts the... Similar stories ...
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Thankful

I am thankful for many things. The recent snowfall. Our tour guests. Our gentle dogs. Did I say gentle? And ... Similar stories ...
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Not Your Usual January

How did I miss I more than a week without blogging? It's not because we have been taking it easy - so much is going on! I h... Similar stories ...
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Saponification Sunday...Sad State of Soap

So not to be copying Jen http://jenorasoaps.blogspot.com/ but seems I got carried away with water discounting as well. But be... Similar stories ...
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Flowering Houseplants to Stave Off Cabin Fever: Garden Bloggers’ Bloom Day January 2012

These paperwhites, a housewarming gift from a dear friend, are almost as white as the snow outside. They may not warm my toes... Similar stories ...
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Sunday Dose of Cute: Farmgirl Fare on Facebook, Easier than Ever

Don't you like us? Thanks so much for all your Facebook support! The Farmgirl Fare Facebook page has nearly 3,000 fans and i... Similar stories ...
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Saturday Farm Photo: Another Vintage Double Blanket

There's nothing better for a new vintage treasure than drying in the fresh air. Remember that vintage blanket mystery you he... Similar stories ...
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Always on the coldest day of the year!

Okay, so this morning it’s -3 on the back porch, which probably means -6 on the meadow.  But there’s no wind so f... Similar stories ...
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January garden walk

Last January I walked you round our garden, aiming at the wide view for Nell Jean. How large is our garden? The Ungardener’s... Similar stories ...
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Stepping stones

You’re looking at the ephemeral pond that forms below the dam from the leaks. (It’s not so ephemeral either. It&#... Similar stories ...
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To Tour or Not to Tour; That is The Question (and the risk)

As seen in todays issue of http://www.therenegadefarmer.com/When folks call us to ask about our farm, its products, location,... Similar stories ...
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Kids Outside!

It was warm enough today to take the kids outside...so of course I'm sharing plenty of pictures! We also have new names to a... Similar stories ...
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This Week

We had a beautiful sunset this evening. It turned out to be a warmish day; a door and a window were even cracked open. We're ... Similar stories ...
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A Good Book

I just finished reading “Sheepish” by Catherine Friend, a “memoir” for lack of a better term, about C... Similar stories ...
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Winter is Truly Upon Us

After receiving 8 fluffy inches of beautiful white powder yesterday,winter is indeed, truly upon us. One {1} degree this mor... Similar stories ...
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A mugshot

This is me. It’s a mugshot of me. I have a good-looking mug, don’t I? Actually, I won the mug from the estimable ... Similar stories ...
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Friday Dose of Cute: Snack Time!

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CSA Shares 2012

We have high hopes that 2012 will be a year in which we hope brings happiness, prosperity and LOTS of good things growing on ... Similar stories ...
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Bye Bye Bossy

This post is part of Farm House Fridays at The Renegade Farmer. When done be sure and check them out. It's a fantastic site f... Similar stories ...
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Printed Archives

After going through some of my Farm Chicks printed materials archives, I discovered a tiny stack of these car window clings w... Similar stories ...
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Farm Foto Friday – January 13, 2012

A Friday morning ritual. A series of photographs and brief descriptions capturing the farm at that moment in time. Similar stories ...
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Multnomah Falls

Cancel whatever vacation plans you have for this year and change them for a visit to Portland, Oregon! During my Great Hiatus... Similar stories ...
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Finally Faith!

This is how poor Faith looked last night....misery defined.She had contractions all day long, I stayed outside working so tha... Similar stories ...
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Ethan's Farm and Food Roundup

Here’s a look at the new Vermont Food Venture Center (in my home state!), which gives local farmers and entrepreneurs access ... Similar stories ...
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January Visitor

For the last week, we have been anticipating the arrival of "brother, Mike". It's always fun to have him visit. He loves ... Similar stories ...
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Yesterday

It's been busy at World Headquarters. I've been working on some deadlines for My Favorite Find and getting ready for ... Similar stories ...
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