Vegetables and Hickory Chickens
“Along with milk and eggs, vegetables were an integral part of our diet in the mountains. The vegetables most commonly…
A Momma to Six Baby Chicks
Today’s post was written by Chitter. Being a mother to six baby chicks is no easy work, and it makes…
New Covid-19 Habits
The other day I saw a joke about COVID-19. The setting of the joke was in the future. As a…
Easter Message from Blind Pig and The Acorn
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First Terrace Bed Built!
Over the weekend we managed to build our first raised bed on the bank behind the house. View this…
One of Pap’s Knives Came Back to Us
The other day my older brother Steve came up on the porch and said “I’ve brought you one of your…
5 Things
1. Since we got rid of satellite tv last summer we’ve watched a whole lot of stuff on Youtube. You…
Ginseng Sullivan
The girls and I have been playing music a lot since we’ve been at home more than usual. We’ve learned…
Planting by the Signs April 2020
Our spring veggies and greenhouse seedlings are coming right along. I hope to plant a few more things in the…
Selling Chickens
“When Storekeepers Handled Live Chicken” Country Folks no longer take live chickens to the store to sell. But back in…
Our Weird New World
I’m trying to get used to this weird new world we’re living in, I imagine a few of you are…
Finding Solace on High Ridges
Last Sunday I decided I wanted to go to the flat on the ridge behind our house. I announced my…