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Loving Life

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I wanted to write about something, anything else, but all I could think about last night, and again this morning, was Chris, and the final words on his Facebook page: "I love life.”

Potato Hunt

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It feels a lot like the dyed Easter Egg hunts I loved as a kid, and staged for our daughter when she was little.

Turkeys, Part 2: Turkeys are Cool

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I had planned to call this blog "The Trouble with Turkeys, Part 2," but I changed my mind for two reasons.

The Trouble with Turkeys, Part 1

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After three years of raising our own broiler chickens for the table, we decided to make the big (and I mean big) leap to turkeys this year.

Postcard from Italy

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I’m writing this from Venezia—or Venice as it’s known in English.

Leaves of Green

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Create a simple, sand-cast birdbath from big leaves found in your own garden.

Birdbath Leaves

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Use one of these six big leaves to create a simple, sand-cast birdbath in your yard or garden.

Part 2: Mixed-up Moms

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When hatching day came, Velma possessed 7 eggs and Tica had 10 eggs. I think.

When Life Gives You Wool

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I don’t want to give you the impression that sheep are stupid; they’re definitely not.

How to Make Homemade Paper

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From the ingredients to the mold to the final product, here's a way to make artful paper at home.

Farm-style Fast Food

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If the growing season has you too busy to prepare well-planned meals every night, follow these tips for healthy "fast-food” eating.

The Community Table

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Celebrate your local bounty with a potluck meal of regional fare.

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