Below is a quick peek at the exciting events and daily happenings on the farm that have kept me busy this month!
M MARRAIGE – Plans are coming along and the countdown is moving right along! Emily took advantage of Spring Break to check some more items off the list.
Everything You Think Is Wrong Day March 15 and Everything You Do Is Right Day March 16
This month, we observe two back-to-back and totally opposite days: “Everything You Think Is Wrong Day” on Mar. 15 and “National Everything You Do Is Right Day” on Mar. 16. According to the National Day Calendar website, the first day was “created for some people to realize that they are not always right,” and “it is...
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Farm to Table: Beef…It’s What’s For Dinner, part of a heart-healthy diet
Today, it is only fitting that I write about beef! When I began writing this article, the semi could be heard entering the yard to transport a load of cattle. This afternoon, the guys will be hauling the natural fertilizer left behind in preparation for the next group of calves to arrive Saturday night. Beef...
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Thelma & Bonnie’s: Have a seat at my table
Happy February, friends!
I hope everyone stayed safe and warm during the cold front last week. The weather in February has been such a tease; one day we can wear a light jacket and the next we are wearing snow pants to the grocery store. Not only am I looking forward to warmer weather, but I...
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From The Kitchen: Conversation Hearts
You know, I’m talking about conversation hearts – those hard little sugar hearts of assorted colors you find around Valentine’s Day in a teensy little box, with each heart sporting a cute little saying of affection in pink “ink” for its recipient. These candies have been around since at least the early 1900s, first produced...
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Farm to Table: Winter is here!
Just two weeks ago, I watched Jacob chisel the garden before the ground was not yet frozen. Today, this view looks completely different – it’s now under a blanket of snow and ice.
Wow! What a difference a few days can make in Central Iowa in the middle of January! On Jan. 10, Jacob was able...
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Thelma & Bonnie’s “Have a seat at my table”
Hello friends and happy 2020!
I cannot believe we are entering a new year! Looking back at 2019, there were lots of life changes, heartbreak, new experiences, and exciting announcements. As I look forward to 2020, I am eager to see what God has in store for the upcoming year! I rang in the new year...
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