Gardening is Homeschooling
This morning as soon as I woke up and played one round of Little Big Planet, I told the kids we had a project to do. It was time to go out and weed some more of the garden. We’ve been working diligently on getting another bed in (the one underneath the hanging pots aka “living fence”- final post upcoming) and it’s taking a lot of weeding since the area has been run rampant by all kinds of undesirables. We set out, amid grumbling and moaning, with some 5 gallon buckets...
Read MoreReview: Blood, Bones, & Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton
Blood, Bones, & Butter is the memoir of Gabrielle Hamilton, the owner and chef of restaurant Prune in New York City. Broken into three sections (Blood, Bones, Butter), this memoir is unsettling, jarring, and strange. Perhaps this is because I come from a different segment of the population. Like Ms. Hamilton, I come from a family which endured a bitter divorce and fragmentation. My parents were neither always present nor supportive. My father has a life-long addiction to alcohol and my...
Read MoreOur Yard | The Fountain
We're working on a complete backyard-overhaul. What do you think we should do with the fountain-area of our backyard?
Read MoreMount Vernon, Iowa | On a Break
Welcome to Mount Vernon, Iowa. With a population of approximately 4,506 (via a 2010 census – thanks Jake), Mount Vernon can be described as “small-town.” That certainly isn’t an insult, though, as this town is packed with fun and friendly people with great businesses and things to do. The intent this week was to meet with Scott Rose, one of the board members of the Parks and Recreation Board here in Mount Vernon, Iowa. Unfortunately, this had to be rescheduled....
Read MoreFood Makes The Day
Yesterday was a good day food-wise. I started out with a great breakfast. One whole large egg Two large egg whites (yolks scrambled for the dog) Fresh kale from the garden mixed with baby spinach Cottage cheese Salt, pepper, heat For lunch I had some pan-lasagna my husband had made a day before. I had a Builder’s Bar from Clif for a snack. For dinner, I had a a decent meal I’d found on the blog Iowa Girl Eats: Lemon Chicken Pasta. Here’s how I made it: Pasta: 12 ounces...
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