Author Archives: Kelli Miller

We had a few visitors yesterday afternoon. Three bald eagles were hanging out in a tree in our front yard. I couldn’t get very close before they flew away. In this picture there is an adult eagle in the upper … Continue reading →

There is an art gallery in our county – a rare thing in rural northern Iowa. Unionhurst Gallery is located in the tiny town of Toeterville, population 298, and features exclusively the work of Atlanta Constance Sampson . If you … Continue reading →

I struggle sometimes with what “tone” to take on this blog. It started out as a way to capture our journey in trying to build a successful, sustainable little farm. But it’s such a great way to capture everyday moments … Continue reading →

From my office window right now I can see Olivia sledding. On the one hand, I’m a pretty laid-back mom. On the other hand I’m a neurotic worrier who always imagines the worst. If I have the slightest ache or … Continue reading →

Mother Nature most definitely did not cooperate. In fact she pretty much thumbed her nose at me. I did not make it to class. Matt and Rafe ready to go out and move some snow. Rafe is wearing his super … Continue reading →

No post yesterday, I spent the evening plugging away at the next section of our business plan that is due tomorrow. I also played around with an idea for a new farm logo. Our old logo just had a cow … Continue reading →

If you were a fly in the barnyard this is a sight you’d see more and more often in the next month or two – me gazing longingly at my garden. There is just something so satisfying about digging in … Continue reading →

Karen over at Rurality has me so looking forward to getting new chicks. Click here and here to see pictures of her cute, fuzzy little babies. There’s nothing like picking up that box full of soft peeps, all cheeping away … Continue reading →

The good news is that nothing else died here this weekend. I’m not sure why we’re having such bad luck with the cattle this year. Last year we got 8 healthy calves out of 7 cows with no problems whatsoever. … Continue reading →

Called home on my way back from class. Bad news. The last of the heifers had her calf last night. Dead. Things like this just bum me out. Remember Hee Haw ? If it weren’t for bad luck I’d have … Continue reading →