Category Archives: History

Autumn in August

Posted on August 28, 2026 by Donna

It is feeling like fall around here.  It was starting to feel like that at the end of July with cool misty mornings and lots of spiders and their webs.  But now even more so.  I was picking blackberries and … Continue reading →

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Summer, Family Day, Freedom Plane, and Jerry’s Birthday

Posted on August 2, 2026 by Donna

It has been a busy week.  On Wednesday we had Summer killed for butchering.  We made this decision after she rejected (and tried to kill) her calf.  This has cost us significant time and money (for milk replacer but also … Continue reading →

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Fifty Nifty United States

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Donna

Does anyone remember this song?  For the bicentennial, in elementary school we practiced singing it seemingly endlessly.  We must have had a concert, but all I remember is the frequent practicing.  I can still sing the states in alphabetical order. … Continue reading →

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