Author Archives: Kelli Miller

Doesn’t she have anything better to do than run around taking pictures of cows? So, my wish didn’t come true. School was called off today and everything cancelled. We’re under a good old-fashioned blizzard warning until midnight, and a wind … Continue reading →

Kirschenmann says agriculture must change to survive “‘We all talk about alternative energy, but I don’t hear people talking about making an energy transition,’ Kirschenmann said. ‘We have to move from an energy input system to an energy exchange system.’” … Continue reading →

Chickens & ducks crowd around their daily dose of hot water Twinville commented here the other day about her spoiled hens and how they’d probably be wanting her to draw them a warm bath next. I guess that makes my … Continue reading →

On Martha’s Vineyard, Using Scallops as Currency “The concentration of small farms has made the island a model for eating locally in the region.” Hat tip to The Slow Cook for the link. ***** A shift to growing organically could … Continue reading →

We warmed up to 30 degrees today! Nothing like a 50-degree temperature upswing to swing up the spirits. *****Scientists study possible link between ethanol byproduct and E. coli This was the headline of the Sunday Des Moines Register today. I … Continue reading →

Star seems to be handling the weather just fine. She’s rather offended that she has to bunk with cows, though. I mean, really, it’s like bunking the General with the enlisted men. Her diva mentality is understandable, though. She is … Continue reading →

Let’s see if it’s warmed up any out here… …yipes, a girl could freeze her knees out here! I’m going back inside. “What a wimp!” “Amen, sister!”

Rafe’s been doing a temperature charting project for school this week. When we checked our thermometer at 7:30 this morning it said 20 below. 20 BELOW! Oy. Another town in our area recorded 29 below. 29 BELOW! Oy. Despite that … Continue reading →