Accidental Homesteader
…a funny thing happened on the way to the bar
Month: May 2020
I Like Big Basin, I Cannot Lie
In addition to the beautiful flowers, we had a wonderful day of exploring. We ended up going to see Big Basin, Little Basin, and St. Jacob’s Well. These are waaay off of the beaten path. We took the road less traveled. The big basin… Continue Reading “I Like Big Basin, I Cannot Lie”
Wildflowers
After a nice night at the house, we set off for our second day. We headed out into the Gypsum Hills. There were some lovely wildflowers. Baldwin’s Ironweed. Purple Coneflower Threadleaf Sundrop Purple Poppymallow And lots more… And even better, we came home to… Continue Reading “Wildflowers”
Getting Lost
We decided to have a weekend out with COVID precautions. Road trip off the beaten path, and staying at an Airbnb. It was lovely to get out of the house, and we came into contact with people four times total (potty stops).
Road Tripping in a Pandemic
We’ve been good. We’ve stayed in, worn masks, I haven’t hugged my parents since March. But the Husband’s birthday is this weekend, and I usually plan an event rather than give a gift. We’ve gone to a beer and cheese tasting, on a surprise… Continue Reading “Road Tripping in a Pandemic”
Chicklet Lineup
Now that the chicklets are about a month old, they’ve passed the most dangerous time. So here we have the 2020 spring chickens.
Near Perfect Dinner
Dinner was nearly the perfect dinner. We had a bunch of greens from the garden, with bacon, Brie, and Granny Smith apples. Balsamic vinaigrette. Baguette (sadly gluten free). For dessert strawberries and cream. Eaten on the porch with a nice cool breeze.
22 – Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs
Essays about pop culture by a writer who is pretty much the same age as me.
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