Gun season opens today for the deer hunters, which meant lots of activity in this household. Daughter Susan went hunting with her friend Mose, which was the first time she had ever gone hunting. Even Elizabeth didn’t have to work at the factory which closed because of opening day of deer season. Her friend Timothy [...]
I am at the dentist’s office while daughter Susan gets her teeth cleaned. We came in our buggy pulled by our 18-year-old horse Diamond. It was a nice ride into town with the temperature warmed up into the 50s. I am hoping for a nice warm day to wash our curtains and our windows. If [...]
We have entered the 11th month of this year already. Where did time go so fast? Every year seems to go faster than the year before. A happy 40th birthday goes to brother-in-law Jacob. His birthday is today, Nov. 1. It is a nice and sunny but cold day here in Michigan. Our thoughts and [...]
Our six youngest children left for school at 7 a.m. This is the third day now that Loretta has taken the regular bus. She can make it all day at school without her wheelchair, although when she comes home she is ready to rest. The handicapped bus has been picking her up since her surgery [...]
Oct. 18, today is daughter Elizabeth friend Timothy’s birthday. So birthday greetings go out to him. For this week’s column I am going to do a daily diary of yesterday. 3:15 a.m. — I get out of bed and pack Joe’s lunch and fill his water jug with ice and water while he gets ready [...]
Another chilly morning with the temperature dipping below 40. So far my garden hasn’t been hit with a killing frost. I am surprised because it has been quite cold on some mornings. Some places look like they did, though. Both my gardens are beside buildings so I wonder if they are protected from the cold [...]
Last night Benjamin and Joseph picked over a five gallon bucket of tomatoes. I now have enough to make a batch of homemade pizza sauce today. The tomato plants are still loaded with green tomatoes. Hot and green peppers are still doing great. I am surprised we didn’t get a killing frost yet but imagine [...]
Another week has flown by making this the last column for September already. Autumn is here now and it is obvious. Mornings are chillier and leaves are starting to fall. Some of our trees are getting that colorful look. We haven’t had a killing frost yet but have had temperatures in the upper 30s. Sister [...]
