Bought our fresh eggs? Steam 'em, don't boil 'em
Published Jan 15, 2017 by Tracy
When you think of a good, hearty, homemade breakfast, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Eggs. Delicious, firm white outsides with a creamy bright yellow center. Our delicious eggs. Fresh eggs are notoriously hard to peel.
The loss of life and words
Published Jan 7, 2017 by Tracy
We got back from my sheep shearing classes to find what was left after a neighbor's dog paid a little visit to the farm. After parking the truck, we stepped out to find our beloved FaFa duck's cold, stiff, lifeless body on the driveway. We were stunned but there was more to come.
How was your Christmas/New Year's holiday?
Published Dec 31, 2016 by Tracy
When we were childless, Chris and I rarely made a big deal out of Christmas. We had the one, obligatory, Charlie Brown tabletop Christmas tree. That was pretty much it. We both liked the holiday, but it is a bit too much decorating for us. And more importantly, too much taking down of decorations.
How I know it is the Christmas season
Published Dec 17, 2016 by Tracy
Remember salivating over the Sears Wish Book catalog as a kid, circling all of the things you wanted for Christmas? Yeah, that's totally happening right now.
Look out y'all ... I'm gonna shear sheep!
Published Dec 6, 2016 by Tracy
About a week and a half ago, I applied for a position in the Texas A&M Agrilife sheep shearing school. Do we have sheep? No. Have we ever owned sheep? None. Have I ever sheared a sheep? Nope. How many animals have I sheared? Nada. Have I even shaved anyone's head? Sort of.