...and I'm happy about it. A little over a year ago, I shared my passion for composting worms in a post called, I Have Worms. I took last winter and summer off, not wanting to bring the bins inside after spending the summer outside. I had hoped the worms would survive winter in compost bins... Continue Reading →
We’re Baaaaaaack!
Losing Cook Dollar Barn was one of the worst experiences we have lived through. It wasn't just a store; it was an important social hub for the Pajari Girls, and our little town, too. Every day, the list of people and things we miss gets longer. And when people told us that there must be... Continue Reading →
Rooster Noodle Soup
I am very nervous around poultry. (See "Guinea Monsters From Hell") And I used to hate cooking. So this Martha Stewart-esque-ness is new to me. I have been growing, canning, cooking, drying and freezing food a lot more the last few years. Now, being unemployed AND on the Low Child Support Diet has encouraged me... Continue Reading →
Rainwater Collection System
More on The Sister in the Basement.... I cannot wait to water the gardens instead of shoveling snow!
Grampa Ralph (More Treasures)
A couple of weeks ago, my boyfriend Paul and I traveled to North Dakota for the funeral of his grandpa. I never got to meet him, but I enjoyed hearing all the family memories and seeing pictures of his life (and his beautiful guitar). It got me thinking about my own grandparents, who are all... Continue Reading →
Weekly Photo Challenge: GREEN
The Weekly Photo Challenge was a color: green. Usually the predominant color in Northern MN this time of year is white, but today it was 52 degrees. ABOVE zero. (And yes, that's in degrees Farenheit, Bill L. from California.) That's 20 degrees warmer than average. 🙂 Click on any thumbnail to start Gallery View. If... Continue Reading →
Treasures, Part One
In 2007, in preparation for The Funny Farm's 100th birthday, several family documents surfaced. Here are some of my favorites: It looks like Great Grandma Augusta Peterson came to Tower, MN from Sweden in 1888 as a servant girl. On Halloween of 1900, Great Grandpa paid $9.19 for The Farm. (Yes, it always has been... Continue Reading →
Mr. Stinky Droolface Part 2
If you're raising your hand (because you fell behind,) here's Part One. Long story short, Mr. Stinky Droolface seemed to be in good spirits today around lunchtime. Got him to eat, and he still insists the water bucket outside tastes much better. He isn't using his right hind foot much, but he made the rounds,... Continue Reading →
Weekly Photo Challenge: BIG
The Weekly Photo Challenge asked that we write about what "Big" means to us. I chose one of my sister's dogs, Jai. He lives at The Funny Farm and is a rescued Great Pyrenees PUPPY (14 months, 120 lbs). Jai is short for Ginormous, White, Slobbering Dog. Think puppy brain in a pony-sized body....He digs... Continue Reading →
This is what my morning looked like... I love container gardening for several reasons, but keeping containers watered can kick my butt. I have RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) so most days I can't lift heavy watering cans or drag hoses around. Also, some container gardens need to be watered daily, depending on the weather. There are... Continue Reading →
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