Homestead Happenings

Original paint -- cream and light green Every summer for the last five years, painters have knocked on my door to tell me the house needs ...

A view toward the canyon from June's place I  thought I heard a hummingbird buzz by my ear, so I made nectar and we hung the feeders. In...

  As I grew up, Memorial Day was an important tradition in my family. In those days, Memorial Day (or Decoration Day, as some still called i...

Congratulations are in order. Mike and Kathy have reached the landmark 50 years of married life. Fifty years ago today, we committed to each...

  As we left the farm on Friday (May 16), Mike commented on how pleased he was with all “we” accomplished. He’s most relieved that the big b...

"Farmgirl" bouquet for Mother's Day Son Milo (now deceased) considered himself a cyclist. Several years ago, he built his own ...

  “It feels like we’re camping out,” remarked Mike Tuesday morning. It was 46 outside and not much warmer in our bedroom where a cool north ...