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Big Bug!
Terrified of moths, I had a meltdown when a massive one appeared in my bathroom. My housekeeper saved the day. Meanwhile, my dog Mooshoo, fiercely protective of our chickens, “rescued” them by destroying my neighbor’s car bumper. Chaos and laughter—just another day on the homestead!
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Bush Fires and Hyenas
Surrounded by wildlife and the ever-present cackle of hyenas, a bushfire on my homestead turned into an unforgettable night of grit, failed fire extinguishers, and a search for lost buckets. Read on for the adventure, the lessons learned, and the unexpected comfort found in the wild.
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The Mouser
Every self-respecting farm must have a Mouser! A cat with a clearly defined job description and KPI’s (I am in HR) whose sole existence is to ensure the complete and total annihilation of any and all rodents on the farm.
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Survival
In the years after my husband died, and as my emotions withered away and shriveled in Siberia, I still had to survive.
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Bare Bones Farming
It still hasn’t rained! The drought is debilitating and the famine is homicidal. Yet, here I am. Let me fill you in.
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Of Farming and Love!
I have not been here a while, so indulge me a little. How are you? I hope you missed me as much as I missed your “likes” and “comments” on my blog!
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Me, Myself and I
“The soul which cannot endure fire and smoke won’t find the secret” Here I am, enduring my fire and smoke in search of the secret!
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Beliefs and Assumptions
“Everything you possess of skill, and wealth, and handicraft, wasn’t it first merely a thought and a quest?”
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Again?
I had the dream again. My teeth were falling off. They ache and shake then they fall off. In the dream, I have no emotion.
The Manicured Farmer 