Category Archives: Regular Update
Setting Up Shop
The workbench is on the way, and I have electricity in the shop now, providing plenty of light, air in the compressor, batteries a charge, tools electrified, and maybe even a little heat when needed till the wood stove warms … Continue reading
Lately, The Queen
It’s 4:30 on a Saturday morning as I begin pecking away at this. The Queen of England died two days ago, marking the end of a reign that was well established when I was born. It is the end of … Continue reading
Bookshelves
It was a pretty good day today. We put aside any worry about homeschooling and household chores and went to Logan to do an important errand, then check the thrift store for any dressers or shelves that we need to … Continue reading
June 2022
A nice cup of coffee in the shelter of the front porch, in our newly laid out table and chairs set up as a gathering place in the sunlight and the fresh air, there is a breeze blowing in from … Continue reading
Period Beeswax Candles
This weekend I put a couple of candle molds on order and 25 pounds of beeswax. I have been turning some candle holders on the lathe and have really liked the outcome. More importantly, Missus has liked them, and wants … Continue reading
General 5AM Stuff
The other night I was watching a few clips on YouTube when I came across the stand-up comedian, and thought, I could use a good laugh. Maybe he has got me one. He goes on a bit about Anxiety, and … Continue reading
Here Comes the New Year
Along goes 2021, and here comes 2022. It is always a surprise to see the passing of a year, as though it has not been a year since the last one. They do go fast! Or, they seem to, anyway! … Continue reading
December 7th, 2021
80 Years since the bombing of Pearl Harbor. It is something I hold against no Japanese living today. The world was different then. Hopefully. I guess we’ll find out with Russia and The Ukraine in the coming months. There is … Continue reading
Random Morning Thoughts on a Monday
It’s morning here on the farm. The goats are starting to make noise outside, and the dogs are fighting over chew toys and making a racket, too. I have been out to walk them twice already this morning and now … Continue reading
December 2021
This is the beginning of the last month of the year. It has been warm these recent days, and I have noticed that there is a distinct lack of snow on the mountains surrounding our fair valley. Of particular note … Continue reading