John Kerry met this weekend with Iranian officials in an attempt to solidify nuclear treaty negotiations (USA Today). A new Syrian offensive is on with an unprecedented amount of foreign support, much of which comes from Iran (Foreign Policy). Ireland legalized gay marriage (USA Today)… the US Supreme court decision should be out this month….
Backyard Homesteading and the Chicken Saga, Episode 3
I’m not sure if you’d officially call us backyard homesteaders, but we are definitely wanna-be’s (largely because we both work outside the home full time). So far on our 13-acre plot with 1940s farmhouse we have 2 hens, 2 ducks, and 12 chicks, 2 almost finished beehives without bees, seedlings started on the sunporch turned…
Feb-Apr News
It hasn’t been that nothing is going on in the world, just that so much is going on in our lives that we’re a little behind on the news updates. Here’s one with some highlights and we’ll try to get the next one out next month! In Ukraine Russian forces are still fighting with separatists….
Beyond the Bustle – Moving Timesavers
As a military family, we have moved a lot in our adult years so I thought I’d share a few tips that have helped keep me sane. We’ve done it just about every way; professional movers, partial do-it-yourself (DITY), and full DITYs so I hope these suggestions will help no matter what method you choose….
Broody Hens Hatching Chicks
Sounds like the name of a mommy blog, right? I suppose my hens wouldn’t mind a little publicity. A quick update on the flock: I only have three hens now. Just before winter we were still letting them free range while we were at work all day, but we lost our big red (also the…
January & February News Updates
ISIS released videos of beheading 2 Japanese hostages, then burned alive Jordanian fighter pilot when their ransom demands were not met. They claimed Jordanian airstrikes on their training centers killed one of the remaining American hostages a few weeks later. The Pentagon estimates ISIS has about 20,000 to 30,000 fighters. Obama asked Congress to formally authorize use of military…
What can I cook with this Lamb?
I was at the grocery store the other day marveling at the increased price of ground turkey and the poor selection of steaks when I came across a lamb roast that seemed surprisingly affordable. I don’t usually cook with lamb, as a matter of fact I can probably count the times I’ve prepared it with…
Beyond the 2nd BOY Birthday
Thesecond year of a little boys life is all about learning to do things on his own. He’s talking more, seeing more, and the physical milestones are tremendous. Here are some practical ideas your birthday boy should enjoy all year long. I Can Do it Myself Maybe it was more my influence, but I was all…
December Headlines
An AirAsia Airbus A320 crashed in the Java Sea killing all 162 passengers aboard. 30 bodies have been recovered so far. President Obama initiated a major shift in US foreign policy toward Cuba which will allow limited travel and trade to begin. North Korean backed hackers infiltrated Sony pictures and threatened violence if they released…
Leftover Turkey Winners
I’m a leftover person (as is H). We are perfectly fine with eating the leftovers from a great dish all week. My freezer is filled with snap-lock containers I take for lunch every day. As a result, turkey leftovers with all the sides went fast in my house, and all that was left was a…