We are in discussion about expanding our flock of chickens. January is a good time for us to get baby chicks because it takes approximately 6 months before the baby hens start laying eggs for consumption. Since we tend to travel during our summer months, older chickens have a better survival rate here in our…
For the last Saturday Meanderings of 2023, I am including two weeks of good things to chat about. With every intention to post last Saturday, well, you know how life goes the week before and after Christmas. Happily with a house full of family and guests, I never finished my post and here it is,…
Happy 1st Saturday in May! We are experiencing the absolute best weather~cool mornings and days in the low 70s. All the windows are open and the birds are singing and life is good. As I write this I am home alone, which is rather rare and I am enjoying the quiet and stillness of the…
As I write this, the skies are heavy and gray with a gentle rain falling. We cherish the rain here in the southwest. However, it’s hard to get motivated to do anything since I’d prefer to just curl up with a good book and a cup of tea. Happy Saturday to you and I love…
On Tuesday, our 15 1/2 year old pocket beagle, Sox passed away. In spite all efforts to get him to eat, Sox had other plans. He would replenish his thirst, but not his food. Our handsome fella had filled our lives with such joy and as much as we miss him, it was his time…