The 2018 farming season was another challenging one. A prolonged harvest wears workers out. Even though it was a productive season, it was quite tiring and more stressful than usual. Farmers tend to live in next year country and we are already looking forward to a better growing season in…
Despite the very late and stressful harvest, all the parts and pieces of putting on a show came together. A shout out goes to my kids and some friends, who played a big part in making it happen! My daughter Jilene and her boyfriend Oso, hung the paintings for me…
I learned early in life that creativity comes in many forms, not just with painting and drawing. My Aunt Gisela was one of the creative people that influenced me as a child. We were neighbors in the Highridge area; a tiny blink and you'll miss it, quiet sort of rural community in…
When would be a good time for me to sneak away? Kidnapping some time for myself had been on my mind for quite a while. There is always so much happening on the farm during spring and summer that it felt like a break was long overdue. Where could I…
It has certainly been an enjoyable summer, in my mind. There are always difficult things going on in the world, that is for sure, but I choose to focus a bit more on the wonderful abundance around me. How can I make a positive difference in the world, if I…
Even with our best laid plans, curve balls can appear out of nowhere , as we all know. Paint Nights have been a popular activity in the last couple of years. I had been wondering recently, what it would be like to put one together. How challenging would it be?…
Here are a few fun vacation photos in no particular order, from our trip to Arizona and Texas. That's it, folks! Hope you enjoyed the fun vacation photos!