We've had so much rain mixed with sunshine that everything has really taken off with very little effort on my part. Not having to drag the sprinklers around has freed up my time and energy so I can focus on other things, like getting the little front pond cleaned out and planting my miniature rose …
Every day brings a renewed sense of hope for me. I know that sounds so cliche, but I wake up most mornings grateful to still be here and grateful for this life that my sweet husband has selflessly provided for me. I love nothing more than a good cup of coffee, the sunrise over the …
The clouds were thick and the rain came down hard yesterday, causing flash flooding and chaos all around us (which we luckily avoided). I waited until the worst of the storm had passed before opening all the windows, listening to the thunder in the distance and the birds singing from their safe, dry hideouts nearby. …
Yesterday I forced myself to drive to town and be a somewhat normal (ha!) human being. I am still recovering mentally from the sudden, extreme mast attack which came out of nowhere the other day and I didn't really want to go, and didn't really need to go, but I went anyway. Because if I …
I was on the phone with the hubs yesterday when a woman in front of him began a viral-TikTok-worthy tirade at the staff about why she thought her food was taking so long. I could predict what direction it would go next, and I was right. It did. The sheriff had pulled her into the …
Empty Nest Homesteading 