This could be the beginning of something big...
South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks are trying to introduce big horn sheep the the Deadwood area.  Back in 2002, Deadwood almost burned in the Grizzly Gulch Fire.  T hanks to hardworking firefighters  only a few homes were lost.  From the bad comes something...

backyard bird count...
I always look forward to the backyard bird count in February.  It seems like the birds like to stand up and be counted.  My count included: 1 brown creeper 1 blue jay 10 house finches 7 chickadees 6 pine siskins 4 red breasted nut hatches 1 female downy woo...

New endeavors...
I am always up for a challenge.  Mushrooms are the newest endeavor.  Pinetree Seeds had mushroom plugs of all kinds.  I chose Maitake as it seemed suited for our climate.  Next weekend we will go out and find some oak logs.  The directions include drilling ...

Autumn Amber Apple Wine...
Back in October of 2010, I bought a little wine making kit for about $35.  I was looking for something to do with berries besides jellies and jams.  Fifty five batches of wine later, I have to say I do enjoy this little hobby.  I am by no means an expert.  ...

This and that...
I've been doing a lot of snowshoeing lately.  It is a good cure for cabin fever.  Sometimes you see the strangest things.  I've lived up here for 12 years now and I've never seen a squirrel as industrious as this one.  He had about six of these piles and tu...

Goodbye 2014 and Welcome 2015...
At the end of January, I will have been blogging for 4 years.  Pretty cool.  I've always kept a garden journal and I found blogging to be the perfect way to journal and add photos.  What I hadn't expected was that my circle of friends and inspiration has gr...

I understand and I am sorry.  I hope it stops soon.  I do know that spring always manages to come.  Around here they always say "It is putting moisture in the ground."  If that doesn't make you feel better, don't worry, it doesn't work for me either.  Snuggle in, drink cocoa, and order seeds.  

I remember when you made those beds.  They are still my favorites.  What a great way to reuse material.

I'm afraid the second verse is the same as the first.  We are sick here also.  Get well soon.

Get Well Soon...
In case you didn't know, it is cold and flu season.  The flu seems to be quite strong this year.  My husband is not feeling well.  Congestion and sore throat.  I'm on red alert, since most of my students and teachers are sick.  Add my husband to that mix an...

Christmas in the Country Reveal...
I received a wonderful package in the mail from Sarah at the Laze L Farm.  I can't wait to share the straws with my nieces and nephew.  I will put the Bless you Heart sign in my office.  I am currently using the cup as it keeps my coffee nice and warm.  The...

Crystals for Christmas...
We got some snow, so I thought I'd go snowshoeing with Ella.  Everything was crystallized. It was beautiful.  A wonderful way to spend the afternoon. I tried to take this with our Christmas lights on, but half blew into the gutter and are covered in snow.  ...