Category Archives: Skills

Wow, it’s been a long time

I mostly play on Facebook now as it takes less effort than writing an actual post.  I guess I will get started again with a great short video of Comrade Simba, one of my favorite bloggers, on TV with the … Continue reading

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I guess we are staying for now ;)

The L-rd will put us where he wants us, I guess, and no amount of my jumping around, making plans or getting all impatient will make that any different. So, because I am a planner by nature, I have been … Continue reading

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Two day turnaround

Sigh. I am worn to a frazzle. I just drove 1200 miles in 2 days to go to a job interview in the area we are relocating to be told I was waaay overqualified for the job. Disappointing. I only … Continue reading

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Feeling unwell

I don’t think I have ever fully recovered from the trauma of multiple surgeries and infections over the past two years. Although my last bout was in January, I still feel weak and tired all the time! I struggled all … Continue reading

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Farm updates

Even though my departure date is arriving soon, we are still working on putting the yard to “bed”. DJ and I are working on cleaning up beds, grabbing the last of the harvestable items, and just cleaning up in general. … Continue reading

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I posted a bunch of pics on my Twitpic account!

http://twitpic.com/photos/mshelton The guys ran me out of the kitchen while I was attempting to can green beans We are having a beautiful Labor Day weekend. My husband loves celebrating the day meant to honor his kind, lol We will be … Continue reading

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Garden update

Ah, the garden. What a challenge it was this year, with water problems and willingness problems and planting problems and chicken problems! Each year I start with the best intentions and my worldly life manages to interfere! There were several … Continue reading

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Kitchen Tips Tuesday: Remember The Milk for chores

I love Tammy’s Recipes. I have used her blog over and over for harvesting ideas for what to cook when i am tired of things I usually make or looking for a different approach on things I do regularly make. … Continue reading

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It’s time to start seeds!

Even though we plan on moving this summer, I still intend to start a full complement of seeds. My son will be staying at this house through the summer, and will need the food the seeds will be providing DS … Continue reading

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Real food Wednesdays 3-4-09

Today’s theme is Best Nutrition or Kitchen Tip. My best Kitchen Tip is an old tried-but-true for menu planning: WRITE IT DOWN! I have a whiteboard next to my kitchen door, and I have the top 14 meals that we … Continue reading

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