by Sue | Feb 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
God forbid I can’t run to the store for the curcumin I thought I had. What are the chances I could borrow some from my neighbor?If I were a homesteader, my spice cabinet would be full. Folks who engage in homesteading grow and prepare their own food. They have...
by Sue | Jan 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
I never paid much attention to squirrels because they’re so ubiquitous. I mean, they’re everywhere, especially around bird feeders! But I’ve gotten to know one little guy (gal?) whom I’ve named “L’il Bugger” and the critter is worming its way into my heart. My...
by Sue | Dec 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
One of these days, I’m going to drive off the road because I’m gawking at animal that’s nearer than I’ve ever encountered. There’s the road, the fence and the animal! I don’t know where in Tennessee this picture was taken, but it looks like what I see as I drive along...
by Sue | Nov 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
What do you see? A mini forest butts up to the deck. Tree branches spread their arms and create a wall of lush green and amber. Invisible birds call to one another, making flickering sounds as they land and take off from the thick foliage. Life is in full bloom...
by Sue | Nov 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
I’m writing this on November 4, 2024, and predict a dead heat over the next few weeks until all the votes are counted. We’ve been inundated with dire predictions, biased rhetoric, lies passing as news, and news confusing everyone. I’m heartened that the voting turnout...
by Sue | Sep 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
My boss once called me “oppositional.” And she was right, because I am. But I like to say I’m an independent thinker, someone who dares to tell anyone who will listen, “The Emperor has no clothes!” when the old boy is stark naked.. The Food Empire There are many...
