The 2023 gardening season has begun with a tray of pepper varieties. 🌶️ 🫑

indoor plant stand

📷 Old time domestic engineering March Photoblogging Challenge

bottom of an old treadle sewing machine


📷 Zip tie on a gate next to praying mantis eggs. March Photoblogging Challenge

Zip tie on a gate

📷 Solitude. This is a favorite reading spot. March Photoblogging Challenge

rocking chair in a reading nook


The chickens are secure. March Photoblogging Challenge🐓

fence surrounding the chicken pen


During the winter we have a food court for the birds. I’m glad I filled the feeders before the snow started.

lots of birds at feeders

Our 52 year old 3-door commercial fridge was acting up today. The farm family that installed it in 1970 had 10 kids, so a big fridge was nice. Fortunately, it just needed a refill on its refrigerant. They don’t build them today like they used to.