The wind is gusting 33 mph directly from the north as I type. It is currently 64 degrees with a "feels like" temperature of 52 degrees. The perfect day for me here on the farm. After living here for over ten years, I have determined that my optimal outdoor temperature is somewhere between 50 degrees … Continue reading The Wind
Trusting God
A Steep Learning Curve
Not long ago, I posted that we celebrated our ten year farmiversary! It's hard to believe we have lived here for ten years already, but there are times when it feels like a LONNNNG ten years!!! **For my newest readers and friends, I am going to share some of our background story in the next … Continue reading A Steep Learning Curve
Sunflowers and Weeds
Summer is both stunningly beautiful AND miserably hot here on Green Acres. In life, we have to accept the bad along with the good that comes our way. Push through the knee high weeds to capture the beauty of forgotten sunflowers. Push through an overgrown path to reach the ripened fruit. Look up high to … Continue reading Sunflowers and Weeds
Farm + City Connections
My life is so humorous at times. It is such a dichotomy due to the fact I lived in Houston, Texas for 50 years and still have many, many connections with friends and family from the world of education and NASA, but now I live on a farm and raise pigs, cows, goats, and chickens … Continue reading Farm + City Connections
Cute Cows Make Me Happy
It was my very first time to go to the auction barn to purchase cattle. I sat and listened intently as the auctioneer started the cadence. I had done my homework and attended the auction for several weeks to learn how to enter into the fray. It took me a couple of visits to realize … Continue reading Cute Cows Make Me Happy
New Year, New Goals!
Every year around this time for as long as I can remember, I begin writing down a very lengthy, detailed list of goals for the entire year. I make separate categories for the goals depending on what our family is doing during the upcoming year. This year, I have written four categories: personal, house, farm, … Continue reading New Year, New Goals!
The Perfect Timing
Many of you know that I have been wanting to open a shop for almost ten (10!) years now, but it has been delayed over and over again for various reasons. Well, I am here to tell you that God has outdone Himself on the timing with The Rusty Coop. The amount of joy and … Continue reading The Perfect Timing
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