Today is the day.We are finishing. Currently, the guys are finishing up 25 acres of Joe's corn, and I couldn't be more excited. There are hardly any parallels to last year's harvest debacle (we finished as the snow was falling in December), however, there is just one:SHEER JOY.Seriously, last year's ... Read More about The End
Just In Case You Were Wondering
I have so many helpers while I'm trying to write...today's post was a little short, thanks to the "help" from my friend I found tickling my feet under my desk! ... Read More about Just In Case You Were Wondering
Almost There
Fall is marathon season, and since I have either been expecting a baby or have just had one for the past six years, I haven't had a chance to do a full marathon for awhile. However, I currently feel like I'm running one, since our adventures in harvest are still going. For the past week, Joe has ... Read More about Almost There
The Dog Ate My Internet
Honestly, this dog is going to be the death of me. Between her priceless finds, which continue to appear on my deck (and smell like crazy) and her chewing, I'm ready for her to stop this puppy business and just be a lazy dog, like Yellow Dog in the movie Funny Farm.Anyway, my lack of posting is two ... Read More about The Dog Ate My Internet
18 Straight Days Should Call for a Chicken Dance
We are on Day 18 of perfect harvest weather. What luck! What bliss! What mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion!So, what does a farmer do when he's reached Day 18 of 14 hour days? The chicken dance. That's right. The chicken dance. I was washing the breakfast dishes this morning and watching out ... Read More about 18 Straight Days Should Call for a Chicken Dance