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This is NOT another post arguing Organic vs. Conventional - My Testimony from Switching to Organic

There have been a lot of posts lately about going organic, and the usual rebuttals and arguments that stem from such a post. I just thought I'd write about my own experiences, having recently made the switch myself. (…
The Power of Words in Marriage

I recently met a couple who has four children and have been married at least 10 years, and one of the first thing the woman asked me was how long my husband and I had been married. "Isn't it great?" she asked us. "I lov…
Home Made Natural Cleaners

For those of you interested in living in a safer environment and cutting out chemical cleaners, I found an awesome link with tons of ideas and recipes. I use a lot of these myself, and some I just found via this website…
Does your body language exude a lack of confidence?

Years ago, a friend of mine was joking around imitating me and the first thing I noticed was their head was down looking at the floor. This person would proceed to joke about that fact even more. It bothered me, especia…
Elusive post

Okay so yesterday was awful. I should know better than to be on the internet when I am crabby and stressed...it is just not a good combination. I'm not going to tell you why it was so awful, because well, it is awful. …
i don't think anyone likes me anymore...
The Coming Week...

Dreary forecast for the week. It is supposed to be 'partly cloudy' today but it is more like all cloudy. :( It is still pretty spring-like, though a little chilly, it is nice. I will be taking care of my mom most of t…
My first blue potato :) (edited)

Shane brought home a bag of potatoes today from the farm...there are some Yukon gold, French Finger and Blue potatoes. I just thought I'd post some pics of the blue because they are cool (sorry they are a little blurry)…
It's mostly about food

We got our first batch of veggies on Saturday. About 8 or 9 small heads of lettuce, a few (very) small cabbages, some spinach, watercress, kale and mustard greens, and some fresh parsley and cilantro. I love it!! I love…
Pet-Peeve #137

Since moving to our neighborhood, I have recently discovered a new pet peeve of mine. You see, we live on a well, as does most of our area, and you pass house by house, everyone, and I do mean everyone (unless the hou…
Saturday

Hubbie started working on the farm today!! We might even get some vegetables today, we are told, depending on how much is left over from this week. I am so excited!! We are having company over tonight. I am going to m…
The dreaded unpay day

I realize I have probably been talking a lot about money lately, so if this bothers you, you can stop reading. Well I'm trying to be optimistic today...but I know our chances of getting paid anything are very slim. …
King Corn or Corn King...

I like watching documentaries. Hubbie and I watched "King Corn" last night, about these two guys who didn't have a clue about farming or anything found out most Americans are made almost entirely of corn, so they decid…
Below are the questions I answered to make this...you don't have to guess my answers, but this took me a long time to do so I thought I'd at least post it... 1. What is your name? 2. What is your favorite food? …
I'm still alive.

So I just got over being painfully sick... at least I hope I am over it. I started feeling weird on Friday, so I took a nap and felt okay until Shane and I went out for some coffee. I thought maybe I had just overdone i…
when to drink or when not to drink...that is the question...not if.

Here's a question for those of you who DO believe it is okay to drink alcohol. Do you drink when you are out, or at home? I have heard many claim they "never drink" at home, but only when they are out and in a social…
My life is pretty interesting. I have really been enjoying life lately, even though it has been a little crazy. Shane and I are waiting for some friends of ours to make it here to see us. It is going to be a short visi…
Takamine Acoustic-Electric EG544SC-4C For Sale

I am selling my guitar along with some great accessories. I appreciate any rec's to get the word out. The guitar is in great condition, gently used, and just over 2 years old. Solid Cedar top, Koa sides and back,…
Today

So I had a mostly good day. Shane took the day off from work and we spent a lot of the day in our little town. We walked all over and discovered little places I didn't know existed and took care of a couple of errands. …
Update on the home front...

I almost hate to post this, so I'll keep it brief. My mom fell out of her wheelchair last night when she was out. I can't tell you exactly what happened, no one saw and I wasn't there. But when told to wait where she …
Questions on Tithing

What is your stance on tithing? Is it ten percent, or more, or less? Is it money only, or possessions also, and time? Also, where do you tithe? Is it to the church only? What is your understanding of tithing from Sc…
Uncertainty

I haven't had a lot of motivation to do much of anything lately. Still trying to keep up housework, making meals, trying to share in taking care of my mom, going on walks...I have just been feeling pretty drained, and m…
Question in Fair Trade and Hard Labor

I have been reading a little bit about the brutal treatment of (though not limited to) children in sweatshops to make the items we use and wear every day. I haven't done extensive research, so I'm not going to list any …
A Change in the Weather...

So we have been enjoying milder temperatures as of late and it almost seems Spring is in the air...well not anymore. For more than two days straight it has been raining pretty steadily, a rarity around these parts as i…