I Love To Go A Gardening
Growing Our Life in Northern Michigan
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A New Home
Saturday EJ and JJ put together the chicken coop in the garage. We will eventually move it outside after we get the enclosure built to make the chickens and ducks safe from predators. On Sunday we decided to move the birds into the coop… Continue Reading “A New Home”
Peeper & Cuddles
Since EJ didn’t have to work today–it being the weekend and all–he was able to enjoy the ducks’ swim time. I actually asked him to carry the ducks, one by one, so I could video them. The ducks are forming their own personalities. One… Continue Reading “Peeper & Cuddles”
See (No) Evil
Usually I write about the day-to-day happenings of my life, but occasionally something happens that vexes me. Usually it involves the topic of abuse. It feels like a sliver in my spirit and the best way I know to get it out is to write… Continue Reading “See (No) Evil”
GPS Meltdown
JJ had his periodic appointment with his oncologist today to make sure he is still cancer free. I went with him because he doesn’t want to go to medical appointments alone–especially not to oncologists. I wouldn’t want to either. We’ve only been to this… Continue Reading “GPS Meltdown”
Ducklings in the Bathtub
Yesterday was JJ’s first official day on his new job. He came home happy. He really likes it at the new place. It snowed again today. We got several inches–and I think we are expecting several more inches. There is a Winter Weather Advisory… Continue Reading “Ducklings in the Bathtub”
Duck Love
It was very foggy and rainy all day today. I think the fog makes the landscape very pretty, although I worry a bit when my guys have to drive through thick fog. Because of remodeling we had done over the years at the old… Continue Reading “Duck Love”
Enchanted Homestead
Downstate we had friends who lived in the country and had chickens for a few years. I thought they were very beautiful and interesting. I decided that if ever we lived in the country, I’d raise chickens. The eggs are healthier than store-bought eggs… Continue Reading “Enchanted Homestead”
Cousin Jenny’s Pasties
The snow that was dumped on us this week is already beginning to melt as the temperatures warm. There are still several inches of snow on the ground, but it is shrinking a bit and in the driveway it is slushy. EJ’s birthday is… Continue Reading “Cousin Jenny’s Pasties”
Yesterday & Today
JJ needed to get his driver’s license renewed. With his busy schedule, it’s difficult to find time to do extra activities but since he didn’t have to work last Monday, I went with him to the Secretary of State’s office. (That sounds very official,… Continue Reading “Yesterday & Today”
Life in March
Wow. It’s been more than a week since I’ve last written. An awful lot has happened in that time. We had some warm weather–warm enough for jackets and shoes instead of coats and boots. It melted all our snow, which is wonderful because I’m… Continue Reading “Life in March”
Early March
Last Tuesday EJ came home from work sick with the awful flu that has been going around. He was so sick that he didn’t go to work for the rest of the week. When he contacted his company to tell them that he was… Continue Reading “Early March”
Plot Twist!
The story of our lives has taken a new direction. I guess you could call it a plot twist. As those of you who are reading our story know, business at EJ’s company slowed down to historical levels so EJ got laid off from… Continue Reading “Plot Twist!”
The End of February
I’m surprised that I haven’t written since February 17th. Time went fast. The second half of February has gone better than the first half, although I do feel a bit worse for wear. I have mostly been busy crocheting. I have an order for… Continue Reading “The End of February”
Frightful February
February has been such a loooonnnnnggggg, awful month so far. Ugh. I cannot share most of the story of what has made February so awful because it involves others so I only told a few close friends who I knew would pray for us.… Continue Reading “Frightful February”
Winter Work
Yesterday a few women read my last post about the depression and anxiety that I was feeling and they suggested that I start taking Vitamin D3. As soon as they said that I thought, well, duh! Our doctor downstate had once told us that… Continue Reading “Winter Work”
I Love To Go A Gardening 