Monthly Archives: June 2008

I spy

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Annette

Something that starts with an E. Would you look at that. My money would have been on the fattest one to start laying first, but Quiche beat her to it and gave us this perfect little egg this evening. Because … Continue reading →

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Fresh as can be

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Annette

Nothing quite like it. We like fresh flowers around here, and fortunately, those I planted out and about are in full bloom, along with everything else.

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One not so fine day

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Annette

Timing, I like to say, is everything. During my morning rounds, I’d mentioned to mom that I should put together some kind of bracing for the corn, to keep it upright as it started to bear. I’d not noticed any … Continue reading →

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Guess what?

Posted on June 7, 2008 by Annette

Chicken butt.

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Springing to summer

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Annette

Our spring, such as it is, yields early and quickly to summer. We are already seeing summertime temperatures and weather – like the afternoon storms that blow through each day. I am still convinced that the ranch is in some … Continue reading →

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