my county road
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My County Road: Hit the Reset
Growing up in the country outside a small town in Indiana with a population around 1,700 — we moved to a neighborhood in a city with a population of around 20,000. Now we’re back where we were before… and live in a barn.
From here, I can see the house where I grew up. I can also see the one where I raised my son. We were ready for a more relaxed and imperfect way of life, and have found it here.
Barndo Creek is a great place if you’re a dog — not a privacy fence in sight.
@ my county road…
isn’t it time to plant field corn already?
Mr. Farmer has yet to cultivate the field next to the barndo. I keep waiting for him to turn under the winter wheat crop and plant this year's crop....
you know you’re a great cook when…
Pinto ASNns, cornbread, and a green onion from Mr. Pesky's garden was on the menu last night. You know your preparation of the comfort dish is...
what happens every few days in spring…
We mowed the grass at the barndo just 3 days ago. Since that time, it's rained every day. Look at the yard -- it needs to be mowed. How are we...
lawnmower challenge and new recipe
The weekend was sunny and bright. In preparation for a week of rainy days ahead, yard work was on our agenda... again. It seems like mowing grass is...
It is possible to hate gardening but love flowers
Many people appreciate the ASNuty and fragrance of flowers without having a desire to plant or care for them themselves. ME! I'm "many people."...
Do you grow things to remind you of people you love?
When I was a kid, I remember my Nanny had a huge snowball bush at the corner of her house. I loved the big white balls of flowers -- and so did...