I was never a fan of zinnias, thinking them floppy and garish. But my husband likes them so we have two beds of them this year. Who knew they were...
Our news here is sketchy about the flooding in Iowa, but I've been hoping our members are high, dry, and safe. If Pianolady, anaid, Cjay and...
Happy Birthday to the Countess of Cutification! [ATTACH]
Going down our path to the barn, this is what you see across our pasture: [ATTACH] The farm in back of us has had four cuttings of hay this year,...
Today is the first official day of autumn, and we have several signs that fall is coming! We had an Inca dove on our path to the barn--haven't...
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) here in the USA, many poultry owners kiss and cuddle their chickens, and even allow them in the...
There is a very hardy shrub, Peruvian Rock Rose (pavonia peruviana) that has burst into bloom with our recent rains. It is absolutely care-free,...
I know, Texas is famous for barbecue (BBQ) but I am still struggling with the whole concept. Husband bought me a lovely smoker/grill, probably in...
I'm sure all the Stew members join me in wishing you well during the hurricane Hermine hit in Florida. I've been watching the storm's progress,...
For some reason I remembered an ill-fated dinner we served to neighbors when we lived in town. I grilled very good, lightly seasoned steaks and...
The rancher to the north of us keeps a small herd of Black Angus. When he brings in the feeder calves, they don't know the boundaries yet and...
2ofus requested photos of the Waco Zoo (it's actually the Cameron Park Zoo, but it is in Waco) so here are a few. It's a great zoo, very walkable...
This morning we had an egret, a black bellied whistling duck, and a great blue heron at our pond, just hanging out together! We've had all three,...
We rarely dine out, and when we do, it is usually for lunch. However, when we vacation we like to go to good restaurants that might even be...
We've enjoyed a decent amount of rain over the past five days, and that makes the rain lilies pop up. I was discussing how our orange rain lilies...
A post from CajunCappy telling us how he and his wife are would be great. I do hope they have escaped the disastrous flooding. Louisiana and its...
2 pkgs. (2 tbsp.) yeast 1/2 c. white sugar 1 1/2 tsp. salt 6 1/2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour 2 c. warm water (110 degrees) 1/4 c. shortening...
I make pull-apart rolls often because they are one of my husband's favorites. Making them in 8 inch cake pans made too many, so I'd try to...
I admit I don't like wearing shoes, but I must when outside, and when doing housework inside. Do you kick off your shoes every chance you get? In...
[IMG] We have dragonflies all over the place this year! One even perched on my shoulder and I had to gently persuade it to not come into the house...
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