I don't know what I did, but when I reposted my Newsletters as Blog entries, the dates got scrambled. I tried, but I cannot seem to fix them. Sorry about that. I better go talk to the sheep. That's probably more my forte.
I Wonder What's on TV
I am on my porch, and though I am supposed to be reporting to you folks how the food and farm are coming along, truthfully I am really watching "Sheep TV."
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Don't Have Time to Deal With a Whole Chicken?
Cooking supper has become something of a nuisance lately. I have always believed that a real, cooked supped was essential for my family. It is the one time we all have to look at each other. We catch up on what's been going on, plan ahead, share joys or grievances. It has been a non negotiable for years.
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All Sorrows are Less With Bread
These Cream Biscuits are so quick and easy they still have a place in my heart on busy days. My family can tell the difference, and will say I am cheating, but I notice the biscuits disappear just the same. I reckon they'll do in a pinch. You might like them too, so here is the easy to remember recipe
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First World Problems
You might have noticed we are kind of bird lovers around here. We note, and share with each other, the arrival of migratory birds, pretty birds, and noteworthy or less common birds. I have been hearing the oriole around in the distance for maybe a week or so. Blue birds have been checking out nesting boxes.
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"To See a World in a Grain of Sand..."*
Well, the weather continues to vacillate. Last week went into the 80s, and this week has started with 29F overnight Monday and 25F Tuesday. Winds, rain, frost and blazing sun - April has had them all - even a couple of flurries around lunchtime Monday.
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Pondering Stewardship and Economics
Well, I don't know if you can see it, but in the center of the picture above is a tiny, fuzzy, white head. That is a newly hatched bald eagle, and the figure on the left is mom.
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Going With the Flow
Well, I finally got to visit the grandkid on Saturday. His folks have bought a new house (too far from us, but good for them I reckon) and they are busy making it into a home.
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