Category Archives: Farm & Garden

Tabernacles, 2016

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Rina

  My youngest daughter wakes me. “Nurse?” she asks. I roll over lazily and pull her close.   I hear Jon outside the door and call for him, he comes and takes my hand. We talk softly for a while before … Continue reading →

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Love covers a multitude of weeds

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Rina

Recently, I had an exchange with someone who suggested (by means of loving, constructive criticism, I hope) that I remove the blog post about our messy house and the photo of our cow standing in a weedy field, as it … Continue reading →

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The last rescue dog

Posted on August 11, 2016 by Rina

As some of you know, Jon and I ran an animal rescue out of our home for many years. Of all the fantastic ideas I’ve ever had during our years of marriage, that was probably by far the least fantastic. … Continue reading →

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Two out a three ‘aint bad

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Rina

Jon’s brother and sister-in-law recently blessed us with an amazing, wonderful gift: As much of a blessing as this has been to our entire family, I was especially thankful because this sweet chariot is MINE.  ALLLLL mine (it’s even registered … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – 7-30-2016

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Rina

1 There are so many amazing things to share that have happened since I last wrote here, it’s hard to know where to start!  Kidding/calving season is almost over and with the exception of one loss, everyone has arrived safe … Continue reading →

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Rescuing Cherry: Sudoku’s birth, 2016

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Rina

Every year, I’m reminded again of why it’s so important to be here when our goats give birth.  This year, we lost a doe from our goat Mini Pearl because we didn’t get to her in time.  When a similar … Continue reading →

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The Blessing

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Rina

When we first got bees, I was under the mistaken impression that beekeeping involved nothing more than giving the fuzzy little critters a warm, cozy home to store their honey in and collecting the sweet bounty once or twice a … Continue reading →

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