Divine Moisture

Divine Moisture

Yesterday morning we went to the soccer fields to watch our favorite seven year play, but the game was cut short due to rain. I don't think a single person was upset.Our "monsoon" season has finally arrived, blessing us with several days in a row of moisture and a forecast that includes at least a chance of rain for the…
July 8, 2012
Rooster Culling

Rooster Culling

After much debate, we culled our rooster on Wednesday.  This culling found us both (Tool Lady and I) in a very introspective place.  Not to say this is a bad thing.  I think that if you're getting ready to take a life, you should think about it, and have some real feelings about it.  It is a serious thing. The…
July 7, 2012
Apricot Bounty

Apricot Bounty

What a difference a week makes, ha?  It amazes me how quickly fruit grows when left to its own devices!Last weekend, after harvesting small amounts of apricots for over a week, I finally had enough to make my very first apricot jam!  While I was at it, I made a few jars of Honey Apricots as well (both recipes were…
July 4, 2012
Harvest Monday

Harvest Monday

Happy Monday everyone!Things are, happily, continuing their slow roll out of the garden and into the kitchen! The Yellow Taxi Tomatoes are slowing their production and there are only a handful of them left on the plants.  It's OK though, because there are many other varieties that will follow them shortly.  I'm thinking the Romas will own the next wave.We…
July 2, 2012
Weekend Waffles

Weekend Waffles

Most weekend mornings around here involve eggs (in some form) for breakfast.  Omelettes, quiches, fried or scrambled eggs...Protein packed and abundant around here, eggs are generally the best breakfast for us.From time to time though, we get fancy and make pancakes or waffles.  Tool Lady gave me a waffle iron a few years ago and it has been the greatest…
July 1, 2012
Photo Project – Liquid

Photo Project – Liquid

Linking up to the 2012 Color Photography Project hosted by An Offering of Love and Insert Metaphor
July 1, 2012