The chooks apparently get very cranky and squawky when they are ready for bed. Never mind they have a ladder leading right up into their little house, they just sit outside and cry and bitch and cluck until I walk out there, pick them up individually and gently place them to roost. Never mind it’s almost [...]
Archive for May, 2008
Bed Time
Posted in Farmgirl on May 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
The Chooks
Posted in Farmgirl on May 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
That’s what I’ve been calling the chickens, stolen from a blog I adore, called “Down to Earth.” She’s in Australia, near as I can tell, but her frugality and wisdom are universal. Anyway, she calls her chickens “chooks” and for whatever reason, that name seems to make the most sense. So, when I’m talking to [...]
Steve – Or is it “Dick?”
Posted in Family and Friends on May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
You suck. Leave my best friend alone, and stop messing with her mind. What could you possibly need to hear from her at lunch tomorrow? What can she possibly say to the news that you’re planning to marry someone else?
Or do you just need the ego boost you’ll get from ripping apart the soul of [...]
A Stitch In Time Saves Lives?
Posted in Farmgirl on May 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve been doing a lot of sewing/crocheting/creating lately, knowing myself well enough to know that a creative outlet is a HUGE destressor for me. And with all this stitch-witchery, my shattered nerves are finding themselves soothed and repaired which means that lots of people aren’t going to have to find themselves strangled with my rubber band [...]
And It’s Over…
Posted in Farmgirl, Girlie Complaining on May 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
My long weekend was over too fast, which is typically the way of vacations, I guess. I got loads of things done in spite of the weather, because of which I spent most of my time indoors. I managed to get another dresser painted, a pale, creamy yellow that reminds me of lemony custard. I [...]
Happy Friday! (well, it’s technically Wednesday)
Posted in Farmgirl on May 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Just a few short hours to go and I’ll be heading out to the country, singing my head off and dodging thunderstorms and “isolated tornadoes” whatever that means. How do you isolate a tornado? Is that like a “tornado timeout?” Ahem.
Anyway, I’ve got my car loaded down with all the things I think I might [...]
Yeesh, I’m So Over It
Posted in Various and Sundry on May 20, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I am completely ready for some R&R out in the country. Too bad I still have a day left to work, still! Anyway, one more day and I’m outta here!
I’ve got a list of “to-do’s” which is a mile long for my 5 day weekend, so hopefully I can knock out about half [...]
Dilly
Posted in Various and Sundry on May 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I was making coleslaw last night to go with our family dinner and it just seemed to be “missing something.” So, in tried and true J-fashion, I whipped out some seasoning, whiffing each bottle to see what it was I needed to add. And then came the dill. aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh. Every time I sniff that lovely [...]
Hip Hip Hooray for Freecycle!
Posted in Various and Sundry on May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Today I saved my family 70 bucks. And how did I do this? Freecycle. I surfed my local group and found a dog carrier for the incredible low, low price of…. FREE. Yes, that’s right, folks.
However, since I’m not really a grab and run kind of chick, I think I’ll bring the giver a batch [...]
Solo
Posted in Farmgirl on May 16, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I guess I’m heading out to the house solo again. Not that I mind, since this girl needs lots of space. But… I do start to miss my hubby when he isn’t around to play farmer with me. We’ve got acres and acres to mow again, since the rains have been heavy this spring, but [...]
