Spring has arrived when the swamp, ponds, and wetlands break into sound.  The peepers are awake! It never fails to make me smile when I hear the first spring song from them. It's another of life's lessons - show your joy to the world, and sing when you are happy. These little chorus frogs have a … Continue reading Singing frogs: Springs comes in with a Chorus!
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My Favorite Cast Iron Magazine
If you have followed along for a while, you know I love my cast iron skillets and bake ware. My grandmother's and mother's skillets are prized possessions. In fact, you could say I am rather passionate about using cast iron. I also have a penchant for buying magazines and books about cooking in general, but … Continue reading My Favorite Cast Iron Magazine
Meet Squeeze, our Inspiration to never give up
I thought I would introduce you to Squeeze this week. He is out partially paralyzed cat, who is an inspiration to hope, get up, try again, and never give up. Here's his story: Three years ago in February my husband called me about 10 minutes after he left for work. "Something terrible has happened!" he … Continue reading Meet Squeeze, our Inspiration to never give up
Salad made from leftover veggies
Tonight I was home for dinner by myself. I decided to eat healthy, and a salad was in order. I had romaine lettuce as a base, which I sliced up. Rather than having Caesar salad, which I already made once this past week, I decided to add some vegetables. So I sauteed some orange bell … Continue reading Salad made from leftover veggies
Who do I Champion today?
Every day I look for someone or something to champion, to support, to defend, to promote. I don't need to be the prime character, I can just support someone else. Maybe it's another person I admire. Someone I have worked with, or a family member. Perhaps it's a cause, a pet, or just my bird … Continue reading Who do I Champion today?
Shed the winter coat – Spring is time for new resolutions!
Spring is the time when animals come out of hibernation, and new life enters the world. From tadpoles come frogs, and from eggs, baby birds. Dogs, horses, cattle, deer, and most other mammals shed out their winter coat, and grow into a sleek new skin for summer. All the animals that hibernate - bears, chipmunks, … Continue reading Shed the winter coat – Spring is time for new resolutions!
Don’t treat Dog Feces like Manure
One of my friends mentioned the other day how few people seem to pick up after their dog, with dog feces (or let's be less formal, dog poop) being all over in public places and parks. It has prompted me to remind everyone that dog feces are not like cow or horse manure. Dog feces … Continue reading Don’t treat Dog Feces like Manure
Should My Pets have a Microchip?
Microchips have been widely used in the USA for returning pets to their rightful owners when lost. In much of the rest of the world, they also act as the definitive identification for each pet. Microchips first came to light in 1980's with Home Again when I was working at a veterinary office. Microchips are … Continue reading Should My Pets have a Microchip?
Mom’s Fruit Crisp
For whatever reason, I am in a rather nostalgic mood today. I feel like I need some of Mom's wisdom today, and therefore making something she always made for us on the farm just feels right. And it's Saturday, when I usually spend in the morning in the kitchen cleaning and cooking anyway. We always … Continue reading Mom’s Fruit Crisp
Beef and Barley Soup from the Homestead
I make a lot of soup. it's nourishing, easy to make, and often uses up left over ingredients in the fridge or pantry. This particular week I didn't have any left over beef, so I bought the cheapest beef things I could find at the marker, which turned out to be a piece of beef … Continue reading Beef and Barley Soup from the Homestead