Monthly Archives: October 2025

Christopher Columbus

Posted on October 13, 2025 by Donna

I have been thinking about Christopher on this day.  It is thought that he had reactive arthritis and ultimately died of it.  He developed uveitis and arthritis in 1493, returning from the Americas. He was 41 years old.  It is … Continue reading →

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Post-Vacation and Hunting-Widow Farming

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Donna

On Monday, September 29, we were back home and taking over the farming duties from our wonderful farm sitter Dani. Tuesday I was noticing the size of the pigs’ butts. The weather was beautiful. I was feeding carrot and squash … Continue reading →

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Pennsylvania Trip

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Donna

We just completed a trip to this state, more specifically Philadelphia and Lancaster with points in between.  This was to explore my family’s history and the Revolutionary War.  So if you are not interested in these topics, you may wish … Continue reading →

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