There are pork ribs simmering in my crockpot.We had grilled pork chops for dinner last night.Nearly every meal we have had has had the element of bacon in it.No, we're not becoming crazy Atkins Diet folks, nor are we giving up on beef, chicken, and other means of protein. Last week, we met Joe's ... Read More about Bringin’ Home the Bacon
The Spring Scratch
Well, it's that time of the year. The time whenever we go anywhere and see someone working ground for early spring field work, my husband reports his thoughts on whether or not they're doing a good job, whether or not he should be out there working, and whether or not a rain would do something good ... Read More about The Spring Scratch
An Interesting Traffic Pattern
Where we live, we tend to be quite observant of the traffic that goes by. Our road is an unmarked gravel road, a road we tell friends and visitors where the turn is by the sign on the other side of the road or the distance from the taxidermist who is our "neighbor to the north."Nice, huh?Anyway, ... Read More about An Interesting Traffic Pattern
The Gigantic Baby Bottle
If Joe ever needs a Halloween costume...I'm looking at a potential prop, sitting right next to my sink: a seriously huge baby bottle. Yes, I am in nesting mode for our newest arrival, but NO, we will NOT be utilizing this bottle...however, we were a little desperate the other night with friends who ... Read More about The Gigantic Baby Bottle
Shutting Gates
Our girls are very fortunate. We live in a place where they can run circles around our house (always being cognizant of the potential dog bombs), enjoy bike rides in a big driveway and fly kites without worrying about neighbor's rooftops or power lines. Country living- for kids as far as hanging out ... Read More about Shutting Gates