goose for dinner

goose hunting... the farmer has been up at 5 am a few mornings this week to head out and hide in this little shelter and attempt to shoot the poor geese flying overhead... a rule we have around here is that you must eat what you shoot... so I used my father-in-law's recipe for what... Continue Reading →

daddy’s girl

“This tug-of-war often obscures what's also happening between us. I am your mother, the first mile of your road. Me and all my obvious and hidden limitations. That means that in addition to possibly wrecking you, I have the chance to give to you what was given to me: a decent childhood, more good memories... Continue Reading →

farmer runner

I will be happy if running and I can grow old together... Instagram would have you believe that running is only for those who get to take pictures on the top of mountains or after getting a medal at a race...  Saskatchewan farmer runners know better... in Saskatchewan there are only two marathons... one in... Continue Reading →

I’m not crying… you’re crying

Cecil Day-Lewis wrote in the poem 'Walking Away' ~ "selfhood begins with a walking away and love is proved in the letting go"...  turns out - there are many resources online to help you navigate the murky waters of your children moving out of your home...  and I have been pouring over these resources this... Continue Reading →

burritos for the win

 Quesada Burritos & Tacos ... it is a little bit of fast food heaven ... and if you haven't ventured into one of these establishments you are missing out ... I have tried at least ten burritos at different Quesada's this summer and left each time feeling satisfied, full and with a tummy full of... Continue Reading →

2019 harvest begins

for farmers... August is not summer...  August is harvest or waiting for harvest (the latter option being worse on the farmer's family) ... so we are very thrilled to begin our harvest this year...  seeding went well and then no rain in the spring made us question whether harvest 2019 would be necessary... harvest is... Continue Reading →

meal to field made simple

for tonight's seeding meal to the field, Costco was a big time saver...  they have a new item in the freezer section that will make your black bean/corn salad making days a dream! this Vitality Blend was perfect for making a salad in a flash... I made up a simple dressing for this and the... Continue Reading →

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