Year of Martha

Where have I been?

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It's been twelve days since I've posted anything on the blog!  So what in the world have I been up to???  I'm glad you've asked! I teach at an e-school (online/virtual school) in Ohio.  Our summer break is not the entire summer like most school districts get; instead, I get from June 16th through July … Continue reading Where have I been?

Summer break is here!

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I'm so happy right now!  My summer break officially starts as of 5pm today!  I never know who's happier about summer vacation...students or teachers (but I have an inkling as to who it is). There are four big home projects on my summer to do list: 1. Finish painting and putting furniture together for Sahara's … Continue reading Summer break is here!

Bad dogs and dumb chickens

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These are bad dogs (sometimes).  They're usually great, but every spring, they hear the call of the wild and go into straight up wolf mode, killing any chicken that gets outside the chicken yard. Last week, they killed three. They don't even eat them; they just break their necks and leave them near the fence … Continue reading Bad dogs and dumb chickens

I got shocked!

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It finally happened after all this time: I got shocked on the electric fence.  I don't even know how it happened because I'm extremely cautious around it. I think that it arced somehow, but Ted says that's impossible. I'm not so sure he's right. I was adjusting Beef's temporary fencing because he'd scooted his water … Continue reading I got shocked!

I’m horrible at my Year of Martha

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It's after mid-May.  Let me repeat, it is After.Mid.May.  I will never be Martha Stewart or even a close facsimile.   I got all motivated when I got her magazine, and I made my calendar on a little notebook pad.   Here's what I have on it: Do you know how many of the items from May … Continue reading I’m horrible at my Year of Martha

Time to get serious…

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My Year of Martha is NOT working!  I have the best of intentions but always get sidetracked.   With the school year winding down (my last day is June 15th!), I figured I need to buckle down and get serious about this so I ordered a subscription to Martha Stewart Living.  It came today!  YAY! The … Continue reading Time to get serious…

What a deal!!!

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I pass a Christmas tree farm daily, and recently I noticed there was a small tractor setting at the foot of the driveway with a few implements for sale. I gave the owner a call a few days ago, and Ted and I went over to take a look at everything last night. We already … Continue reading What a deal!!!

Attn: non-green thumb wannabe gardeners!

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Martha has an awesome garden. I want an awesome garden, too! Unfortunately, I do not have a green thumb like she does. Give me any animal with four legs, and I can raise it happy and healthy. Give me a patch of dirt, and about the only things I have figured out how to grow … Continue reading Attn: non-green thumb wannabe gardeners!