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Quote of the Day “The beginning is the most important part of the work.” Plato Hello Thursday! On the agenda for today: Fold laundry Install teepee poles in the garden for dried beans Finish chicken rug {I’m almost there!!! Wahooo} Get another round of root vegetables planted Tidy up the potting shed area Take a nap Read More >>
Quote of the Day “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” ~ Jimmy Dean Hello Wednesday! On the agenda for today: Work on rugs and have a little fun. It will be in the upper 70’s today. That’s down right chilly…. and just the Read More >>
Quote of the Day “He who does not understand your silence will probably not understand your words.” Elbert Hubbard Hello Tuesday! On the agenda for today…. Finalize plans for the chicken coop. We were supposed to do that yesterday, but the HH decided to organize the garage and help me with canning beets instead. 😉 Read More >>
Meal time this past week was a total hodgepodge of pickety bits, meals out, and whatever was quick and easy to throw together at the last minute. It was so hot outside, nobody felt like cooking. And by nobody, I meant me. I was the one who didn’t feel like cooking. It was so warm Read More >>
Quote of the Day A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness; it teaches industry and thrift; above all it teaches entire trust. ~ Gertrude Jekyll Hello Monday! The weather app says the temps should be in the low 90’s today so The Girl and I decided today would be the Read More >>
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