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I’d Been Cheating

It was saddening to see frost on the ground this morning, and it looks like we're going to see a few more nights of it before it starts warming up. I dare not even look at a clump of tulips tomorrow m … continue reading

Posted on April 20, 2021

Their Own Standards

Another light-thaw happened today which was just fine by me because we need these gradual thaws to keep from having flood issues. It's also good for our soil, as more of it gets absorbed than there'd … continue reading

Posted on February 27, 2021

Providing the Best

Isn't it amazing how this climate change has been affecting our seasons? I'm still in dis-belief it was above 50 degrees today, and if the wind wasn't blowing, it would've felt more like a Spring day. … continue reading

Posted on December 9, 2020

A By-gone Business

It wasn't the kind of weather I was expecting today, and for sure that bone-chilling dampness seemed able to penetrate even the thickest of my outerwear, which was reminiscent of those numerous cold a … continue reading

Posted on December 7, 2020

The Last Package

Oh how our temps are dropping rapidly to the point it's feeling like we're approaching the end of October instead of September. At least we're going to be easing into the cold this week instead of an … continue reading

Posted on September 28, 2020

Multi-use Mercantile

It was quite the full day with it being the first Friday of the month which is usually the hectic one with extra calls, and many of them today were people looking for a home to rent which has me a bit … continue reading

Posted on September 4, 2020

The Mennonites Wouldn’t be Growing

Once the northerly breezes kicked in, it was actually a pleasant day to where I worked all the harder at being out of doors than in, which gave me a good opportunity to check on some of my vacant li … continue reading

Posted on August 17, 2020

Inveterate Anger

It was a pleasant morning until the sun was beating down overhead, and thank goodness we had enough of a breeze to keep the humidity levels down. When looking at the extended forecast, I'm afraid tomo … continue reading

Posted on July 24, 2020

Good Faith Gesture

Some have recently said that we are now entering an age where most will come to the realization that it's really not all about them, and start coming to terms with the idea that if we don't band toget … continue reading

Posted on May 13, 2020

Seed Savers Exchange

At least the sun finally came out today and started warming things up, and as long as the wind isn't blowing, having the sun out,even on cold days like today, makes our winters more tolerable.I ha … continue reading

Posted on January 20, 2020