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This appears to be a simple yard shed doesn’t it. Note the tools hanging all over it. Try not to notice the lack of an eve that contributes to the rain causing splashing on the lower twenty-four or so inches. But we will all agree that it must be some sort of garden, lawn or … Continue reading »

I was out an about in my yard for a good part of the day Wednesday, which for me right now is yesterday, remember the “Lanny hasn’t slept yet its not tomorrow” rule. Also had a photography lesson for an hour from Tia, good teacher but my brain hurts. Ya know I can be a … Continue reading »

Ahhh yes, that was me this morning. I was under the impression, from my calendar, that my appointment was at noon and that they wanted me at the office by eleven forty to do paperwork. But really the appointment was for one and they wanted me there by twelve forty. Chalk it up to grabbing … Continue reading »

I pray that the birds at your house are singing sweetly.

A little montage of George Washington.Born February 22, 1732 to Augustine and Mary (Ball) Washington at Wakefield Farm, Westmoreland County, Virginia. 1748 (age sixteen) begins his career as a surveyor. January 6, 1759 marries Martha Dandridge Custis, widow of Daniel Parke Custis. Washington assumes parental care of her children, Martha (“Patsy”) and John Parke (“Jacky”). … Continue reading »

Something about farming not being for sissies. This is one of those mornings. Warning, this is a self-indulgent post today. Dirt woke me, although he didn’t have to try very hard as I had just fallen back to sleep, with a, “hey, two lambs in the barn, I told the girls, but make sure they … Continue reading »

Clam digging opportunities are dwindling for this year and we have not gone once! Sad, sad, sad. Depression is setting in.Sure hope they have a March dig. Sure hope we aren’t neck deep in something here at the farm then.

2Corithians 10:1-6 (various translations)Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you. But I beg you that when I am present I may not be bold with that confidence by which I intend to be bold … Continue reading »

If I made it seem like she is a typical teenager in the sense that we have a hard time getting along and I am just holding my breath till we get through it, I apologize. Like Kathy said she is a gem, all my girls were. Dirt and I have not had the experience … Continue reading »

Anna, she is always on the phone, checking in with this person and that person. If the phone rings so does her voice with, “I’ll get it.” “Of course you will,” says anyone else who may happen to be home, not wishing to be bruised by making the mistake of reaching for the phone.See, here … Continue reading »