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Trying to live big. Trying to live simply. Can we do it? For us, this is what it looks like the past few days. Me with a warm cup of creamy coffee. Jason with a glass of nice dry wine. Emma with a Gatorade, Glacier Freeze. Blankets and pillows loaded up. We drive west a… Read more
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We had to say good-bye to one of the finest dogs there was. Our Drew Miller. Our Drewby Dooby Doo. He was somewhere around 11 years old. Give or take a year. He was named after a preschool classmate of Ashlynn’s. He was her second puppy after her first Drew Miller met an unfortunate end… Read more
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The month of March is upon us and with that comes an anniversary. Or a birthday, rather. My chickens turn three years old. Happy, happy birthday girls! It’s a landmark, a milestone, a big deal to have three-year old chickens. At least I thought it was until I googled the life expectancy of a chicken… Read more
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I’ve got a broody hen. In other words, she wants to be a momma. This hen in particular sits in a wheelbarrow. Day after day. Night after night. She won’t eat. She won’t drink. And if you go near her, she puts her hackles up and makes a noise that frightens me. I’ve never… Read more
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Ah, the joys of moving. I’m in the middle of moving to a new home, which means a whole lot of cleaning, throwing out, organizing, donating, uncluttering, and packing. I’ve tried to organize the process and do a little bit in a certain area each day, and so far I’m about 5 days behind… Read more
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We haven’t had any chicken killings, no wild horse escapades, nary a snake has snuck up on me of late. The dogs have been calm, the skunks have been distant, no electrical or water outings to speak of. Save my 9 month old causing a ruckus, it’s been relatively quiet here at the J… Read more
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We have these two dogs. Drew and Grace. Grace is so appropriately named and could have easily been named Faith. She is loyal to the end. Always there right beside you. Drew on the other hand, should have been named Retard. He’s just a big goofy dog who likes to chase rabbits. We have… Read more
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It’s a peaceful kind of morning. No hustle, no bustle. There’s a cool breeze, and it’s a nice respite before the West Texas July sun follows it’s usual path in the cloudless sky and the daytime temps rise to scorch and wither. But after all, it is summer. What else do we expect. EK and… Read more
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Yesterday, EK went to work with J-Dub. He’s breaking her in young. He documented their day with pictures. Read more
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Well folks, I’m here to announce my flock of 14 birds is officially down to eight. I’m sad. The casualties are: 1 yellow chicken killed by a coyote in plain sight 1 yellow chicken found lying dead in the coop in March 2012. Cause of death: unknown The remains of one yellow chicken (mostly feathers)… Read more
Angel Wheeler 