Archive for February, 2010

Change is Inevitable

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

the last exorcism dvdrip One year ago I looked into her eyes, I squeezed her hands just a bit and I said with all authority and conviction, “I do.” She returned the affirmation and we began what I now refer to as “the great adventure.” Before getting married and moving back to rural, middle Georgia, [...]

Gotta Have a Gimmick: Magic potato soup

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

One of my most dear friends, Lacy Razor, wrote today’s blog post and because I enjoyed it so much, I wanted to share it with y’all. Lacy and her husband Josh are a happily married, military family trying to start a farm, a family, and embrace the country lifestyle in a fast-paced world. Their REAL [...]

I scream. You scream. We all scream for Snow Cream!

Sunday, February 14th, 2010

49 states received snowfall in the last week. Even rural Georgia – Odom’s Idle Acres – found itself covered in 4 inches of beautiful, powdery, Bing Crosby song-inspiring snow. For most it is just an excuse for a day off work or out of school or a reason to slick up the garbage can lid [...]

The Week in Review (Feb. 12, 2010)

Friday, February 12th, 2010

This week has been about anxiety for me. I have felt tremendous anxiety. I have read about God’s protection from anxiety. I have talked with others about their anxieties and I have learned to release anxiety. Along the way though I found things that make me happy and have sustained me in the lull times. [...]

Rabbit Stew Blues

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

My homesteading life rarely leads into the kitchen. Pan does most of the cooking and for good reason. She is amazing and is able to blend homemade with ‘good-for-you’ with delicious. Me? I am quite astute at mixing grill with darkened meat with edible. I must confess though that we are pretty well stuck in [...]

Planning your "Potential"

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

If you are anything like me you find this time of year to be stifling, frustrating and sometimes completely overwhelming. The rain never seems to end. The sun seems to take hiatus and leave us with nothing but lackluster dirt and plants who can’t even muster enough energy to be a pretty brown. They are [...]