Cold Weather Reflections

It would seem that the past year rather got away from us here at the homestead. The funny thing is, life really does have a way of doing that.  So here I am, ready to dust off this blog and get things restarted here.  I have to apologize. I let some of the content writing…

Homesteading Things to Do While Waiting For Spring

It’s been a few weeks since I last posted. There’s been so much to do for clients and here at the homestead  in recent days that inevitably, I’ve lost track of time. Still….that’s no excuse. Today we are waiting for another late in the season snowstorm. Unlike the one of the last storms where we…

Snowbound Contemplations

The last week has presented a bit of a challenge with a late-season snow and ice storm.  Thankfully, we haven’t lost power yesterday or today, so I have the ability to keep working without any noticible downtime. Other friends to the East are not so lucky. My friend Jaye, has been without power and internet…

Winter & Holiday Inspirations

The cold has set in much earlier than expected this year. But the sound of hammering and sawing and the prospect of all new and energy efficient replacement windows and ceiling fans being installed earlier this month has given this old cabin a new lease on life. My own projects have been following a similar…