Winter storm Orko
Mother Nature has once again given us a strong reminder about who is in control…not that I ever questioned it for a minute. Winter storm Orko arrived in full force today, bringing with it about 10...
View ArticleWW – Calving workout fashions
I’m short on words today. Well, actually, more like out of breath and can’t talk, but same difference. This morning, Boss Man called and needed help getting a cow in. She wasn’t supposed to calve yet,...
View ArticleAn unwelcomed visitor
Yesterday, there was a visitor on our farm. In fact, she was still here this morning, but I’m hoping she’s on her way by now. I haven’t seen her this afternoon, so either she’s moved on…or something....
View ArticleSpring in North Dakota
So glad that April is here…I’m getting the gardening bug. So I thought I’d go out and get some things ready today. Want to come along? First, I checked my garden path. Making sure it was ready to go....
View ArticleMother Nature didn’t shut down
According to my calendar, we’re entering another week of government shutdowns…and it doesn’t appear as if there is an end in sight. After this weekend’s early blizzard in the upper Midwest, I have a...
View ArticleThe definition of disaster
Earlier this week, I posted about the devastation that hit to the west of us. So many farmers and ranchers lost so much in the blink of an eye. People were quick to share photos and stories of...
View ArticleBurning the midnight oil
Literally…it is 11:30 and I am processing beets to freeze. I need my head examined. Seriously. But for those of you that know me, you’re not too surprise now, are you? I figured since many of my...
View ArticleHometown Holiday
I had a very important date last night…several of them, really. And I thought that maybe I should tell you about it, because, well, really, we talk about most things, don’t we? Last night I took my...
View ArticleGuess what time it is?
Let me see if I can give you a few clues: These will keep me warm, especially at night. These critters are now a little closer to home. This place is ready for some company. (And the moon was just a...
View ArticleWinter Wednesday
Thought I’d just share a few pics from the ice storm we had last week. It meant that we were without power for a few days, but grateful to have a generator that we hooked up less than 24 hours into the...
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