Category Archives: the Farm

Hard vs. Impossible

Posted on April 22, 2017 by susanmsink@gmail.com

This spring is hard. But last spring during chemo was impossible. I’m always overwhelmed in the spring, although the self-talk helps me realize it is early and I can take it bed-by-bed until the garden is planted. Right now it’s … Continue reading →

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Chickens 2.0

Posted on March 30, 2017 by susanmsink@gmail.com

March is an odd month. As it draws to a close, there are signs of new life and new horizons everywhere on the farm. It occurred to me yesterday that– “Hey, I didn’t go back to work!” I had meant … Continue reading →

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Slow Down

Posted on March 15, 2017 by susanmsink@gmail.com

Am I still a blogger? It has been what, three weeks? More? In that time we’ve taken a trip to New York. I was determined to start looking for work on March 1, but instead work came to me, with … Continue reading →

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Raised Beds (Greenhouse Edition)

Posted on February 13, 2017 by susanmsink@gmail.com

I’m home! And Steve has been busy while I’ve been away. In addition to cleaning out his parents’ house, he was putting the finishing touches on the greenhouse– including installing the major exhaust fan and small fans, installing the heater … Continue reading →

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Deer Playground

Posted on January 17, 2017 by susanmsink@gmail.com

This winter the deer are coming closer to the house than they ever have before. Last summer we were amazed by how much wildlife we were seeing. Nothing major– no coyotes or foxes– but there just seemed to be a … Continue reading →

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Deep Clean and Great Finds

Posted on January 6, 2017 by susanmsink@gmail.com

I’ve been hauling this file cabinet around the country since at least 1997. Though I think I got it earlier because I sort of remember it standing on the porch in our last apartment in Chicago. I can picture it … Continue reading →

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Red and Green Christmas Tree

Posted on December 31, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com

  Yesterday I noticed something strange about our Christmas tree. It had changed colors. It was green. Of course, what had been more surprising was that when it brought in it was reddish brown. Steve kept complimenting it, saying how unusual … Continue reading →

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Being Healthy

Posted on December 20, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com

It’s been over a week since my last post. I’ve been busy. Making cookies, grocery shopping, writing for a small freelance project, training my replacement at work… I’ve also tried adding a little exercise program to my routine. Because most of my … Continue reading →

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Limping to the Finish Line

Posted on November 7, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com

I feel the need to post something to get that owl off my front page, but it is tough. I had a hard weekend with the effects of the chemotherapy. I had to drag myself out of bed for five … Continue reading →

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Bird Trouble

Posted on November 4, 2016 by susanmsink@gmail.com

We’ve had some bird trouble lately. I suppose it is to be expected out here in the country. Today’s bird trouble is very sad and tragic, because it involves a wild bird. Not just any wild bird, the most majestic and special of them … Continue reading →

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