http://anotherkindofdrew.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:05:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I posted my first blog entry on November 28, 2004. That was almost six years ago. Granted it was on a site that is no longer active and I have taken a couple of month long hiatus' I can honestly say I have been consistently blogging in some capacity for ... http://anotherkindofdrew.com/blog/2010/03/05/anotherkindofdrew-gets-gritty/ I have not told anyone yet until now. So, my dearest blog readers (all 2 or 3 of you) I am pleased to announce that I was contacted by the Managing Editor of The Farmer's Almanac (yes, that is THE Almanac) to write a piece for the 2011 version. Of ... http://anotherkindofdrew.com/blog/2010/03/03/if-they-asked-me-i-could-write-a-book/ I was sincerely hoping that by this time of year I would have several posts up about the transformation of brown, dead, winter-laden grass transitioning into wonderful blades of summertime glory. I was hoping that I would have several sets of Flickr pics showing our gardens decorated with little sprouts ... http://anotherkindofdrew.com/blog/2010/03/01/bloomin-onions/ 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, ... http://anotherkindofdrew.com/blog/2010/02/22/change-is-inevitable/ 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 ... http://anotherkindofdrew.com/blog/2010/02/17/gotta-have-a-gimmick-magic-potato-soup/ 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 ... http://anotherkindofdrew.com/blog/2010/02/14/i-scream-you-scream-we-all-scream-for-snow-cream/ 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 ... http://anotherkindofdrew.com/blog/2010/02/12/the-week-in-review-feb-12-2010/ 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 ... http://anotherkindofdrew.com/blog/2010/02/09/rabbit-stew-blues/ 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 ... http://anotherkindofdrew.com/blog/2010/02/02/planning-your-potential/ This week has simply flown by. The high school yearbook is wrapping up so I got a lot of calls asking me to do last minute portraits for students who did not have anything to submit yet. I also spent some time taking some shots to round out the yearbook ... http://anotherkindofdrew.com/blog/2010/01/29/the-week-in-review/