Friday, November 26, 2021

Just checking in

It’s a cold and crisp morning here on the homestead...a hint of smoke fills the air as I open the door to let the dog out....I hear the fire crackling in the stove and see the glow or orange through the glass...I smile...it’s peaceful...joy fills my heart. There’s just something about a crackling fire that warms the soul.


While I don’t like winter and cold I am grateful this year that my family is alive and doing ok...my grandson was not expected to make it is now 6 months old. Challenges lie ahead but we are grateful for today!


It’s been another hard year and my family didn’t gather for holidays this year, due to covid and some of us have health issues that put us at higher risk. While I missed the tradition of cooking and gathering I would miss my loved ones more if one got sick and didn’t make it...I respect differing opinions so please respect mine on this topic. *smile* We are grateful for FaceTime, this gives us a small way to stay connected and see one another. 


Our greenhouse thus far is doing well and we continue to do what we can to prepare ourselves for whatever might come our way in the future. I predict things will only get worse on many fronts and I hope people prepare the best they are able.


Our kids should be over here by Christmas. It’s been a long journey getting them moved over here. The electric has been the biggest issue, according to them they are months and months behind. Hard to believe in the tiny area in which we reside. But what can ya do🤷‍♀️...wait, that’s all ya can do.


As I close this I want to say...be watchful, be vigilant and pay attention...things are going to get worse. Listen and read between the lines. Prepare what you can, think ahead...


Until next time...

THL




Thursday, November 4, 2021

Greenhouse

We have been working a lot lately. Still working on getting the well, electric and septic hooked up for the kids to move over here. We are making progress albeit slow. We all have to keep in mind you can’t rush these things...these things take time and with the rainy weather we have had it puts us even further behind...sigh...

The greenhouse/hoophouse is doing amazing thus far...we are hopeful it continues to do so. It’s a nice feeling growing your own food. We are living in a world I never thought I’d see and I expect things to get worse...I’ve struggled with anxiety a lot lately...I think projects help keep me focused and grounded. I hope all of you are doing well & staying safe! I’ll post more later...for now I leave you with a video of our greenhouse.