PinShareShareTweet0 SharesCody, Wyoming hosts a nightly local rodeo in the months of June, July and August. In the past, I wanted to haul horses out there for the summer just to get them seasoned or at least get them ready to hit the road. As of now I have not made use of this idea. … Continue reading The Cody Stampede
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Roots and Wings: Beats that Matter
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesOften, I share what is happening on the farm, how I move forward in my homesteading journey or enjoy other parts of the country I have visited. In this post I get a bit more personal sharing about my unseen journey, of the heart….Beats that Matter. I have always had an interest in animal… Continue reading Roots and Wings: Beats that Matter
A Guided Trail Ride
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesMy lovely niece expressed her strong desire to me in a phone call one day, “Aunt Maria, I want you to go with me on a trail ride when you are out here,” something to that effect, but if that was really going to happen or not was uncertain. That was the year her… Continue reading A Guided Trail Ride
Shoshone Lodge and Guest Ranch
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesThere are days my mind wonders to past days. As winter fades and the beauty of spring appears, amidst rainy days, I find myself craving a road trip. I might even be planning one depending on the year. Either way, along with my desire to travel my mind drifts to past trips and memories.… Continue reading Shoshone Lodge and Guest Ranch
Black Raspberries
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesI remember as a child a long row or two of raspberries in my Grandpa’s garden. If I remember correctly, he had black and red raspberries. I recall how the row had T-posts at each end and along the strip every so often. In between there was string tided at two levels to support… Continue reading Black Raspberries
New Farm Activities
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesWinter Thoughts January was full of ideas and planning the year, as I wrote about in Winter 2019. I also gave thought when the idea of this homesteading journey was just that an idea. I commented on a post on FB recently how a few years ago I was foaling out mares and now… Continue reading New Farm Activities
Winter 2019
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesA new year has begun. I for one am excited for the blank slate a new year appears to provide. I have many ideas that have been floating around in my head for the last few years. Projects I have started, that I will build upon and a few new ideas for later in… Continue reading Winter 2019
Shipshewana Ice Festival 2018
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesThis week has been one of celebration. Rejoicing the fact, I was released from the hospital, I thoroughly enjoyed Christmas Eve singing and listening to favorite Christmas songs. Christmas Day found me sharing a meal and conversation with family. I started my day celebrating the birth of Jesus as I fed and cared for… Continue reading Shipshewana Ice Festival 2018
Indoor Market #2: Culver
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesOn November 17, 2018 I attended my first indoor Farmer’s Market in Bremen, Indiana. I am looking forward to the possibility of a February Bremen Indoor Market in 2019 with a Valentine theme. I decided with eggs to sell and crafts to make I would try a second indoor market. I had seen on… Continue reading Indoor Market #2: Culver
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
PinShareShareTweet0 SharesAmid the hustle and bustle of December, the fun of sharing special times with friends and family, and the rush of preparing and attending events, I am going to take a moment in this week’s blog post to reflect back. Back to last July when we paid a visit to Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park,… Continue reading Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone