brchbell

Well 2013 be any kinder than 2012 was??? I hope so! But so far the drought is continuing here so this coming years growing season isn't looking to good. Usually by January it is in the 20's and we are buried in snow that stays until the Spring thaw. It's been in the 50's and for over a year if we get any moisture it's always less than 1/4 inch. ...

We've all been running like crazy these last few weeks. Ok, well I always run like crazy but I had a big load added to my regular stuff and I am drained of everything I have to give. DH has cancer again and we have been worried sick. The Dr told us the 1st place it moves to is the bones. Well he's had a ...

This has not been a kind summer for us with a severe drought. No public water supply and as our 17 acre pond dropped lower and lower it took on a disgusting smell. We've taken to filling gallon jugs in town for cooking and drinking. My garden looks sad but it has produced very well and we have been able to put up lots and lots of food plus live ...

I've had a terrible time all winter long with my asthma kicking in and my throat completely closes down. I've been trying to relax and get through most of these attacks but I still have to use my emergency inhaler like 8 times a day. Now even I know that isn't good. So broke down and went to the doctor. She wasn't in but her partner put me on several ...

We had 3 kids move out into their own places last month and our baby moved into her own apartment today . I get to run our farm alone now as DH is working full time driving the OATS bus. I thought DH was crazy to retire us to a 99 acre farm. But I'm glad he did! I never dreamed at age 58 I could grab a 50 lb bag of feed and run a mile with it but ...