Category: Self-Reliance

Just a little progress

I’ve been quiet for a couple of weeks but don’t want it to seem I’ve dropped off the face of the earth. I was ill a couple of weekends ago. Since then I’ve been exhausted and cranky. I think the crankiness is mostly related… Continue Reading “Just a little progress”

Have Courage

Weird Week

This was one of those weeks I am glad to have behind me. It wasn’t a “when you look at later, you’ll laugh” experience either. Nevertheless, I was able to find blessings in every day. It started Monday morning when I discovered my debit… Continue Reading “Weird Week”

Have Faith in Yourself

Chicks and Strawberries

My chicks are arriving in a month and, considering how everything we do takes longer than expected, I’ve started making final preparations. This week, the brooder heater arrived. I purchased a Brinsea 600 brooder heater after checking out several options. I like that it… Continue Reading “Chicks and Strawberries”

Greenstalk is On Sale!

I was excited to get an email today saying that the Greenstalk Vertical Planter is on sale again! I have been really impressed with my Greenstalk planter and have talked about it to anyone who will listen. They are great for people who have… Continue Reading “Greenstalk is On Sale!”

Yes, I Can!

I have a hate-hate relationship with the phrase “I CAN’T”. It doesn’t matter if it’s someone telling me I can’t have or do something, or me telling myself “I Can’t,” or someone else saying “I Can’t” about something they want. That phrase absolutely irks… Continue Reading “Yes, I Can!”

Using Code Words for Family Safety

Recently, my daughter received a call from a man claiming to have snatched her daughter. It was one of those scam calls, complete with a crying child, that we’ve been warned about on social media and in the news. Hearing about her experience reminded… Continue Reading “Using Code Words for Family Safety”

First Harvest

This has been another not-very-productive weekend. I had dental surgery on Friday and was just not up to doing much of anything. I did, however, wander through the garden to check how much frost damage we had from the below freezing temperatures we had… Continue Reading “First Harvest”

Lazy Weekend

With all the things that I want to get done, this was not the weekend to be lazy; however, both Oscar and I finished the work week exhausted and couldn’t rouse much energy. As a result, we didn’t get much done. I purchased and… Continue Reading “Lazy Weekend”