A Slight Change of Plans
I’ve posted 465 times since this blog was founded in March 2020, and haven’t missed a day since November. That could change in the near...
The Best Time to Start Stocking up on Firewood
The winter is almost over and we have not used our wood stove for a week, but that doesn't stop the firewood deliveries.
The Walls are Up as Chicken Coop Framing Continues
More sunny weather allowed us to make substantial progress on our chicken coop yesterday. We expect to pick up with roofing late next week.
Warm Weather Allows us to Make Excellent Progress on our Chicken...
Back to the grind stone--or should I say nail gun? Warm, dry weather allowed me to get back into the field and work on framing the chicken coop.
COVID-19 Continues to Spread in Europe, Latin America and Michigan
While COVID-19 cases remained relatively steady in the U.S. this past week, Europe and Latin America continue to struggle with the virus.
To Mask or Not to Mask, that is the Question
I can't count how many times I walk up to a store and see the mask sign, forcing me back to my car to get my mask. We're seeing those signs come down.
As the Shutdowns Draw to a Close, Traffic and Crime Rises
Shutting down the country to prevent the spread of COVID-19 had plenty of unintended consequences, from the economic to mental health. Reopening may have consequences, too.
Spring Shows Up For a Few Days, the Tease
The yellow blooms of forsythia in the valley below us herald the coming of spring, but our mountain locations keeps it at bay.
COVID-19 Bounces Back in the U.S. Signaling Possible Start to a...
As COVID-19 case numbers rise again, we may be witnessing the end of the hope and excitement about a return to "normal" by summer.
Planning, Flooring and Framing Out our Chicken Coop
Framing a simply structure like our chicken coop sounds easy, but it is also an easy way to introduce all kinds of errors. Proper planning helps keep it square, plumb and true.