Category Archives: Travels
Indiana Farm – Combine and Corn Header
I had the privilege of going to Boonville, Indiana to look at a commercial farm. I’d only seen the equipment used for these large farms in magazines. Before we arrived at our destination, of course, we had to stop at … Continue reading
Tennessee Rock Trail – Mountain City, GA
Thought it would be a good idea to hike the trail we are recommending for the Ladies’ Homestead Retreat. Yesterday a friend and I drove up to Mountain City, GA to Black Rock Mountain State Park to hike the Tennessee … Continue reading
From Seattle to Lake Stevens
After our visit in Seattle, it was time to head to Lake Stevens to the north. But not after one more trip up the Space Needle… The views from the observation deck are amazing – especially on a clear day. … Continue reading
Trip to Seattle WA – Pike Place Market
I couldn’t wait to get to Pike Place Market when we were visiting Seattle. I have such fond memories of the market. Before we had children (how long ago was that???), Dave and I would go to the market on … Continue reading
Lion’s Club International Convention – Seattle WA July, 2011
Ahhh, Seattle, WA – the city I traveled to when I went to Alaska by myself in 1982, the first place I lived after I was married, the place where 5 of my children were born, the place where I … Continue reading
Cascadia Creamery – Trout Lake, WA
Whenever I go on vacation, I like to check out local farms or other places that are related to homesteading. I was excited about the Trout Lake area because it was touted as being “organic”. I was staying at a … Continue reading
Narceus Americanus Millipede
Over the weekend, a friend and I went hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The trail we took was covered with a canopy of trees and wound its way along the river. We each had a camera so it was … Continue reading
A Walk Down Memory “Lane”
When Megan and I were in NH, I had the opportunity to show her my life before I was married. We took a lot of pictures and I thought I’d share the same story with all of you. My family … Continue reading
A Walk Along the New England Shore
I love the New England shoreline. For me, it gives physical expression to the spirit of the New England people. It’s rugged and strong… …introspective and constant. New England people aren’t known for being demonstrative and yet, if one is … Continue reading
Blacksmithing at D Acres in New Hampshire
D Acres is located in the White Mountains for NH, outside the town of Rumney. It’s a family owned farm and they offer educational classes. I was intrigued by their blacksmithing class and it just happened to be held on … Continue reading