Birthday Rules for Birthdays that Rule!

Do you have any special things that you do to celebrate your birthday? I usually make a detailed plan every year that also usually runs amok. Over the years I've come  up with a framework for myself that can create the potential for a nice day. One thing about making a plan in advance: be … Continue reading Birthday Rules for Birthdays that Rule!

10 things i’ve learned about roosters

It all started off innocently enough; 26 chicks in a small cardboard box arrived in the spring...we learned some things from books and friends in advance, but some things are learned by doing, through "on the job training".  1.when ordering new chicks from vendors, you often will not receive all female chicks . this is not good for … Continue reading 10 things i’ve learned about roosters

happy easter

one of my favorite holidays growing up was easter. my father loved easter, and always went out of his way to make it fun for us. we had the requisite easter baskets, usually one of the prepackaged, pre-filled ones from the closest department store (we were a family of 4 kids born in 6 years, … Continue reading happy easter

spring ritual

my italian grandmother always said her birthday was on the first day of spring. actually, every so often she was right; her birthday was march 21st, and spring is usually on march 20th, but not always:(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equinox).  one sure sign that spring had come when i was little was The Making of the Dandelion Salad. my grandmother … Continue reading spring ritual