Category Archives: Candid Corner Journal
For the sake of family…
Spring is an incredibly busy time around this family and farm. The kids are coming to the end of their school season- finals, performances, recitals, projects due. And this year, two of my children are graduating – Michael from high … Continue reading
21st Century Women Homesteaders
I’m often asked how I do it all here at the Lazy B. If my husband is with me, they look at the two of us when posing the question. I had someone say to both of us recently, “you … Continue reading
A Few Kind Words…
Last week, a good friend of mine called one morning. No particular reason except to say I was being thought of at the time. My friend went on to give me one of the greatest gifts that day… words of … Continue reading
Candid Corner – It’s So Hard to Switch Tracks
I went out last night to check on Marbles, our goat. She’s been sick for the last couple of days. Not really sure what’s wrong with her – a lot of educated guesses. By symptoms and signs, the consensus has … Continue reading
Candid Corner: But I just don’t wanna…
The prep work is finished, the weather is good, the deadline is closing in, and if I procrastinate any longer – the window of opportunity will be shut. I know all this… but I just don’t wanna do the rest … Continue reading
Candid Corner – It’s Just One of Those Days…
Every now and then I have a day when I question why in the world I homestead. It’s hard work… and continuous, day in and day out, 7 days a week, 12 months a year. Logically and philosophically I can … Continue reading
Candid Corner – Day 5 and 6 of Juice Fast
Today is the beginning of Day 7 but since I’m not sure how it will go, I’ll journal about Day 5 and 6. Day 5- This day was by far my roughest. I was ready on Day 3 to struggle … Continue reading
Candid Corner- Accountants
I don’t know how many of you run your own business but it can be daunting at times. Today Dave and I are headed to the accountants to talk business and taxes and forms and licenses and whew, starts to … Continue reading
Candid Corner
Hello! Day 2 of the juice fast: today is easier than the yesterday. Yesterday I was hungry after drinking the bottled juice (thank you Mary ) I made a real juice with an apple, nectarine, banana, carrots, and watermelon. I … Continue reading
Candid Corner – Juice fast
I’ve made a decision. Not so unusual for me, I make them all day long! Sometimes too quickly and I regret them later but not this time. I need to journal more about real stuff. The stuff that really matters … Continue reading
