Keepin' it real


I'd rather buy (local) food than grow it...

I'd rather buy (local) food than grow it...

From a strictly economic perspective growing your own isn't all it's cracked up to be.

Tired, of the good life

Tired, of the good life

I'm tired. Of trying to do everything really well, I can't. I can only do my best and what frustrates the heck out of me is that even my best isn't nearly good enough. Don't tell my kids I said this, I tell them the opposite all the time. I'm ...

Not all hikes are lovely and other camping thoughts...

Not all hikes are lovely and other camping thoughts...

We're home now after camping 3 nights at Crocker Pond, in the White Mountain National Forest. A rustic and kind of buggy small campground overlooking Crocker Pond and Albany Mountain. A really lovely spot if you've got bug repellent and can boil water for cleaning up. This past weekend was ...

When the family's away, the mommy will play

When the family's away, the mommy will play

My family went to see WALL-E tonight. Since it was a pay-your-own-way family outing I opted out. I have better things to do with my time and money (we all get a little allowance each week). Like treat myself to a forbidden fluffy-white-bun toasted veggie Italian from the corner pizza ...

Yuck

Yuck

Warning: Dad, don't read. For those of you who don't know my Dad, he's the owner of immaculately clean vehicles. You know it's time to clean the car when there are little wormy things living under your kid's booster seats - Yuck!

Break's over

Break's over

I thought I might be obsessed with blogging and photography so I forced myself to take a break. I thought it would be possible to simply enjoy the beauty around me without processing it with my keyboard and and sharing it with my camera. Couple things I've discovered. 1) Turns ...

Break for beauty and other life stuff

Break for beauty and other life stuff

I love blogging about the beauty and blessings in my life. My children, my garden, family hikes, good recipes, good books, the farm, daily struggles and sweet successes, lovely soaps etc... I also like that blogging allows me to get on my soapbox and vent the occasional rant. But mostly ...