Alright, as I mentioned a bit back, I’ve been toying with the idea of reviving the Mini Challenges from my massive Local Bite Challenge of 2014 in an effort to once again place my intention on sourcing as much of our foods locally as possible. I’ve added a 2016 Mini Challenge page with all of the new dates for each challenge in…
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We milked Mama for the first time today! There was resistance and cooperation, more resistance, a bit of grain nibbling, a calm moment or two and more resistance. Exactly how one might expect a goat to react who’s never been milked before. No surprises here. Poor Mama, though. So, in an effort to keep the experience as positive for all…
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If we were having coffee, I’d greet you with a big hug and thank you for joining me today! We’d settle in for a nice cuppa in the orchard by the acequia and watch the sun dance on the tree tops for a bit before diving into a gentle chat. If we were having coffee, I’d ask how you’ve been…
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I thought I’d pop in for a brief HELLO so you didn’t think I’d gone and disappeared on you! Trust me, the quiet in this space is not due to a lack of activity… It’s the exact opposite, actually… There is truly so much happening… And it’s really all so good… I just haven’t had more than a few minutes to…
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It truly was a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. I’m not sure there are sufficient or appropriate words for today and there are no photos of the process. Necessary? Yes. Something we got through because we had to? Yes. Terrifying/stressful/heartbreaking? Absolutely. I did my best to soothe each baby, with it’s tiny head in my hands, with my…
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Oh boy! Do I have a story to tell you!!! It’s quite long, a full three chapters, so sit back, get comfy, and enjoy the ride 🙂 Spoiler Alert: It’s mostly about baby goats, but there are a couple of other pieces of today’s puzzle I’d like to share, too. 1 – Mama Delivered!!! Late last night, just as Kim,…
