Rural Farmgirl

Good times...available FREE!

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 04:38:11 0000

Welcome, welcome to the new year -- full of good times, challenging times, and wonderful things yet to be...

Milking it for all it's worth...

Sun, 4 Dec 2011 20:06:41 0000

I was thinking the other morning that I would just love to have some company while milking my dear cow Evelynn (whose photo appears below). And, actually, I would love to show you all what I do and how I do it - I'm not an expert, but I've been pretty successful. And to all of you experienced milkers out there - I would love to hear your tips and hints, too!!!

With thanks...

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:09:01 0000

Now is the time around the United States that folks focus on what they are grateful for - a time to give thanks for who we are, what we've been given and those who make our lives worthwhile. Yes, for me, you are all included...

Confessions of an almoster

Wed, 9 Nov 2011 21:27:59 0000

Merriam-Webster defines "almost" this way:

ALMOST: adv.; very nearly, but not exactly or entirely.

And what does this have to do with this particular farmgirl and the past while? Well, go get yourself a cup of tea, sit down in a comfy chair and I'll tell you a little story...

...the door that is "almost" finished...

Ms. Margaret and the Past Little While

Mon, 30 May 2011 00:11:26 0000

WOW! It's finally here - the dandelions and robins are the harbingers - but this spring is different on our farm, different than any other in so very many ways. Things come and go, and this year there are some biggies.

March comes in like a LION...

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:04:57 0000

...and out like a lamb. In our case, it's for real! Come and check out the new babies at the corrals; you'll just fall in love.

Shear Madness

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:58:05 0000

The time has finally come for shearing the sheep. Come on over with me to the corrals and let's see what our shearing operation looks like this year. Bring your muck boots and good humor!

It's all going to the birds...

Mon, 7 Feb 2011 13:08:26 0000

After a couple of months of being so wrapped up in what's going on INSIDE the farmhouse with my family, I was amazed, AMAZED, when I went outside for a walk and noticed that the entire yard had gone to the birds...

Come on Over for a Visit

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 13:22:31 0000

Now, there's one cold-weather (or warm weather, too, really!) activity that I'd like to bring back year-round, the "visit."

Happy Holidays!!!

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 08:24:43 0000

Happiest of Holidays, my farmgirl friends!!!

It's finally winter!!! Can you even believe that this week is Christmas (and includes many other Hoildays, too!)? Come on in, and see what's going on around the farm and farmhouse. Oh, I love this season - it makes me think back on days and years past with such love and warmth. Put on the kettle, grab a gingersnap or two (okay, or five), sit down and let's chat...