I've made it no secret that I want chickens. A bevy of Bantams. Little fluffy fancy egg layers that would make me feel, in some teensy way, a bit more connected to my food production. Our house is in a rural enough area, and our yard large enough, that a couple hens running around would be no big deal. But my husband said no, and out of respect for all the other times he also said no but I went ahead and did it- whatever it was- anyway, I respected him, this time. But then we sold our ... Read more »
Crazy Town
I’ve got a crush
Crushes are a terrible thing, really. I mean, they are fun at first, when you get that wobbly-in-the-knees breathlessness, those daydreaming flights of fancy that knock you off balance. The heady combination of possibilities and "wow, we are SO well matched" wonderment can be downright addictive. But when the object of your affections doesn't reciprocate, those overwhelming feelings can instead be downright painful. Perhaps, one might think, it's better to go with the safe choice instead of the ... Read more »
