I've been living in houses heated solely with wood since I was 16 and left home. You'd think I'd be good at starting fires... and the truth is, I actually can be if I have the right things and take my time. I know how. But in the house I often like to rush in … Continue reading The morning fire
The puppies... the puppies are... about half grown! I cannot believe how fast they are growing. It's always amazing how quickly these little/big guys grow. They are clumsy as ever as their feet are pretty much the same size as the rest of their body. It's like they are learning to walk again as they … Continue reading Puppy therapy
I love all dogs, but these dogs, these dogs own my heart. Maximus was my first Livestock Guardian dog. I did a lot of research before adding an LGD to my farm. Prior to Max, I had Llamas as guards and Llamas can be great guards for sheep and goats, but only against strange dogs … Continue reading The Maremma Sheepdog
Everyone loves morning here. I have never been a morning person, I love the night, but I"m changing. Mornings are my worst for pain, I wake up in excruciating pain every morning, every single morning. And with fatigue. I lie there feeling like there is just no physical way for me to possibly get up... … Continue reading Morning Happiness
I've lost track of a lot of time over the past couple of weeks. I've been in just a continuous flare that even my increase in prednisone isn't getting a handle on. Some extra meds for my flare but this is just 1 dose of medication during the day... most are regular meds and I … Continue reading Flares, rain & Fred’s balls
The Chronic Farmgirl 