Don’t Leave Home Without a Plan
November 9, 2012|Comments (21)
A lot has happened since I last updated this website. The most exciting and dramatic change is one in the form of a baby boy. That’s right! The adoption is final and he is ours to love and cherish forever. The second exciting and dramatic change is that we are now living in Alaska. I’ll give you a second to process and then resume with the “norm” for this site. Read more
Hitched and Hiking
June 19, 2010|Comments (7)
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” ~John Muir
Hitting the trails with a friend or my beloved tops my list of favorite ways to connect with another human being. Perhaps it’s the winding trail, the dappled light on my shoulders, the halo of gnats and/or mosquitoes circling my head, or the rhythmic thud of another set of feet (besides my own) that tips the scales toward complete and total happiness. Read more
Going Green: Lawn Care Alternatives
April 30, 2010|Comments (11)
This year, we made a personal goal to reduce the amount of gas we use for lawn care. We decided to officially retire my grandfather’s old Statesman riding mower and use the goats to mow instead. A few strands of temporary electric fence and fiberglass posts later, our small goat herd began to mow our roadside ditch. Read more
