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 →

Our Halloween Adventure


What you are about to read is a true story. I couldn't make this stuff up. Okay... I could. But I didn't. After an un-Minnesota-like (no snow or rain), pleasant evening of trick-or-treating, The Boy and I hurried home to light our Jack-O-Lanterns and relax a little. The Barn was crazy busy the last few... Continue Reading →

Chicken Wire Ghosts


These ghosts made out of chicken wire were one of my first discoveries on Pinterest. I messed around with chicken wire for the Dancing Ghost Bride, and it was trickier than I thought it would be. They are beautiful, ethereal, and I want to make four of them at least, using real pajarigirls for the... Continue Reading →

POO!


Don't be scared...it's only fertilizer. So my sister and I were sitting by the bonfire tonight, talking about all the by-products we use from The Funny Farm (now Cook's Country Connection), and naturally the talk turned to poo.  Her critters produce a LOT of it. And since we are both avid gardeners, this is a good thing.... Continue Reading →

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