Eggs

Check out this comparison of our own backyard chicken eggs and store-bought, large scale production, though somewhat local, eggs. Note that our eggs have larger, darker yolks as well as overall superior size. It's proof positive to me that controlling your own food source has tangible advantages above and beyond the peace of mind and satisfaction of growing one's own food.

Autumn is here once more.

I've been watching this maple turn and shed this month. The wind and rain of the past week has stripped it bare and one can't ignore the transition any longer.
I actually love Autumn, the color, the pause before Winter, the long views and the crisp days. Lately though, with my lower back aching petulantly and lack of time to myself has made me especially cranky. I don't like it but I'm having trouble shaking the funk.
Thought I'd make an entry before October ends without any word, even if it's a piss, moan moment.

Things to be thankful for: basically good health, plenty of food, sound roof, loving family...there's a great deal more but I'm cranky.

Ain't she a beauty?

This month my uncle delivered my beloved Lockerbie kickwheel. Currently production of these little lovelies has stopped and I was fortunate to find this one on Ebay, gently used, for half the original cost.

I was even more fortunate to have an uncle, not only willing to pick up said wondrous equipment, but also wanting to buy it for me as a birthday gift. Well ain't that a kicker?!

Sure is. hee hee.

I can't wait to get on it and throw some clay around. Deal is my uncle gets the first piece off the wheel. Completely fair request.