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The Back to School Post

Goodness.  When school starts, it STARTS.  I am beyond exhausted.  David estimated that I drive 90 to 100 miles each day. It’s a bit much. Sweet Pea was the first to start school. Her school starts a bit earlier than … Continue reading

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Walk Softly and Carry a Big Stick

Handsome Dude is turning into a Mini-David. Me to David as they are both searching on Craigslist for great deals on heifers:  I don’t think I can handle two of you. The child cannot handle idle time.  He is actually … Continue reading

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Bessie

If you have been following along, you are aware that I have been bottle feeding a calf.  And falling in love with him.  Not in a weird way.  In a totally normal, healthy, human-calf love relationship. Well. I was scheduled … Continue reading

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The Helicopter Parent

Well, I apparently I am a farmer-person of calves.  Because that is what I live for at this time.  I am not meant to live this life, and I doubt I am very skilled at it, but it is what … Continue reading

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Transporting a Calf in my Car and Other Such Nonsense

When we bought the new car, I made foolish declarations such as: “There will be no eating in the Infiniti.” I am bound and determined to keep this rig tidy!  So, we are not eating in the Infiniti . . … Continue reading

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The Post in which I Bottle Feed a Calf

As I have been sitting here, researching how to “bottle feed a calf,” it has occurred to me that I have neglected my blog.  A lot has happened, my friends. Let us begin. 1. WE BOUGHT A NEW CAR. It … Continue reading

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David Goes to a Pig Auction

Good news!  I found where Mama Cat has hidden her newborn kittens. Unfortunately, she is keeping them in a tub of extra bedding that belongs to our vacation rental.  Which is extremely professional and sanitary on our part. Me to … Continue reading

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The Birthday Weekend: Survivor Edition

Two weeks ago, David’s brother, Alex, asked us to take in his dog, Callie. Remember Alex? So, we now have three dogs.  Which is fine and dandy, but, also, not that great.  Not because Callie is necessarily a bad dog, … Continue reading

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