family… The Damage is Done 15 Jan 201115 Jan 2011 Dessert in FranceSo many people begin the new year with serious diets and/or exercise regimens. I have the philosophy of easing into it. It's all part of my wish-o-lutions as…
family… The Family Farm 13 Jan 201113 Jan 2011 The family farm is not like it use to be, especially in the poultry industry. Update requirements to conventional chicken houses have put many old school growers out of business.…
family… Taxes and Death 8 Jan 20118 Jan 2011 My house is swallowed by papers; bank statements, receipts, farm settlements, cash tickets. This is the first step in preparing for the annual tax accountants who decide whether or not…
family… Coffee from a Press 7 Jan 20117 Jan 2011 I'm attempting to use a coffee press, a French press, in order to emulate the flavor of coffee in France. It isn't hard really, just throw ground coffee into the…
family… At the Cabin 6 Jan 20116 Jan 2011 Snow is in the forecast for the mountains and foothills. In Bland, Virginia the accumulation could be significant, not so much for the North Carolina foothills. A short day at…
family… Americans Behaving Badly 5 Jan 20115 Jan 2011 It seems the news is full of stories lately about Americans who have behaved badly. And this isn't Lindsey Lohan and the cast of Jersey Shore; but politicians, football stars,…
family… Un-Decorating 2 Jan 20112 Jan 2011 How sad the wilted fraser fir looks. It spent years in a field of like kind, was chopped down at ten feet, traveled down a winding mountain road, where my…
family… The Year in Review 31 Dec 201031 Dec 2010 It is the last day of the year; the time to reflect on life and its obstacles, dreams, desires, and if we stayed on course in our pursuits. I have…
family… I dreamed I was in France 28 Dec 201029 Dec 2010 Last night I dreamed I was in Troyes, France, a city that I was fortunate to spend a few days in this past autumn. When I was there it felt…
family… Snow Continues to Fall 26 Dec 201031 Dec 2010 Although it is 6:30 AM, it is still dark outside, but there is a glow emanating from the deep, deep snow. I switched on outside lights and verified that yes,…
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