It's almost July (three hours and counting) and it's getting HOT (mid 90's each day here). Is there anything more refreshing tha...

Oven Fries ..... Simple to make, simple to eat. 5 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (our fav but you can use other kinds) figure at least one potat...

"'Having nothing....' Never reserve anything. Pour out the best you have, and always be poor. Never be diplomatic and careful a...

Above photos courtesty of "Eyes of Wonder" blog. Jewels, from Eyes of Wonder , inspired me to make a pretty Everyday Journal fro...

There's still rhubarb out in the backyard, so I aim to use it up! Here's a family favorite --Rhubarb Dumplings. We often call them R...

Number 1 Son refurbished this old tractor several years ago as a teenage boy. It's a John Deere Model A. We still use it for disking t...

We just celebrated our middle son's 19th birthday, and by request, I made him his all-time favorite birthday cake -- chip & mint ice...

Allium (summer blooming) Song for June Summer is not the golden blaze of sun, Nor lilac dark along the country lane, Nor opal morning where...

It's been on my To-Do List --painting this granary and chicken coop. It's been on my list for over a year, but now I can gladly say,...

This is my ride -- "Pete." I'm taking off across the prairie to find my sons and the cows and calves that they are bringing ...