Category: Blog


  • We’re melting…

    We’re melting…

    It’s 88 degrees Fahrenheit here today, and with the humidity factored in, it feels more like 92 degrees. It always reminds me of a line from the old 1950’s 3-D movie “It Came From Outer Space”, as sampled by Siouxsie and the Banshees in their song “92 Degrees.” Did you know more murders are committed…

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  • Hydroponic Herb Garden

    Hydroponic Herb Garden

    George has been using a hydroponics kit from Stealth Hydro to grow herbs (no, not that kind of herb, although there are legitimate medical growers here in our state!) in our basement. Last week, I made delicious pesto with a bunch of the basil, and I had nearly stripped the plants bare. I just went…

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  • Newcomers

    Newcomers

    Last week, on Friday, I received a Tweet from McMurray Hatchery noting that they were running a one-day special on several breeds, and the offer was 50% off of their normal pricing. One of the breeds included in the offer was Black Australorps. I had hoped that when Tractor Supply had their chick days, they…

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