Author Archives: Taylor

Every night, I try to go to bed between 8 and 9pm, if I am home in time.  I like to clean the kitchen and tidy the living room.  Counters are wiped, the table is shiny, life is good. Then.  … Continue reading →

We have two cats here on our property.  One is Mama Kitty and the other is Norma Jean Riley.  For all my life, I wanted to name an animal Norma Jean Riley, and I finally remembered!  I decided to keep … Continue reading →

The boys are growing up.  Currently, Little Dude weighs more than Handsome Dude and might be taller. Their personalities are growing apart as well.  Allow me to elaborate. Handsome Dude plans to start saving money immediately for his own car.  … Continue reading →

Well.  We have lived out here for over 9 years, so I have decided to try and figure out how to enjoy this farm and ranchy life.  I have discovered that I do enjoy my bovine friends, so I am … Continue reading →

David and I have many grand plans for “when the kids move out.” Me:  We need a new fridge. David:  Yup. Me:  But will the kids just destroy the new one? David:  Yup. Me:  Let’s wait until the kids move … Continue reading →

It has been a spell since I last posted.  I don’t even know where to start in order to update you on the last several months.  Let’s make a list! 1.  Daisy Mae turned 15, completed driver’s ed, got her … Continue reading →

This year, we had school until December 21st before Christmas break.  I had such a hard time getting a handle on Christmas this year with teaching.  It felt a bit chaotic. We made some Christmas cookies, as per our usual … Continue reading →

Handsome Dude:  Mom.  We should make our chickens free-range chickens.  That’s best. Me:  Dude, our chickens ARE free range. HD:  No.  We have a fence. He speaks the truth.  However.  Our chickens care not about gates and fences.  They fly … Continue reading →