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Horsing Around
Happy New Years One and All! I hope your holiday season was wonderful. While Mountain Man has been forging ahead on his remodeling project, I've been having fun with Khrysta. Instead of a long post, I thought I'd share two brief videos. The first...
Mountain Man Monday\'s; A Brief Update and a Return to the Archives
I'd like to thank everyone for their Christmas wishes. They made our holiday incredibly special. Mountain Man is finishing painting the bedroom and we'll be moving into it sometime this week. Today, I'd like to combine a little bit of old and new. ...
Of Christmas Faith
For those who struggle this time of year. You are not alone. Each Christmas Eve on Red Pine Mountain,I begin my solitary tradition as I have for the past several years. I take one dog and head into the snow covered hills seeking answers...
From The Archives; "Ready or Not"
From the Red Pine Mountain archives, October 7, 2008: Ready or Not Fall to winter; the seasons march implacably forward paying no heed to my desire to stay suspended in the burnished colors of fall.I watch as ice forms a thick crust over Red Pine M...
From The Archives; The Very First Mountain Man Monday
This blog is officially closed until after the first of the year. I intend to spend the time enjoying the holidays and some time in prayer reflecting on my path in the coming year. For those who might be dropping by, I decided to pull som...
Of Hardships and Thanks
The holiday season is in full swing. Many of you are eagerly anticipating watching your children and grandchildren open presents. Or perhaps you are looking forward to a festive dinner with family. But there are many who will be celebrating the ho...
Questions Answered
I adore my readers. I can't tell you how much and I can't say it enough. And to those of you who leave comments, a special thanks. Without comments to keep me going, I would stop blogging. And, I'm especially happy to answer questions.Kath asked w...
Questions Answered
I adore my readers. I can't tell you how much and I can't say it enough. And to those of you who leave comments, a special thanks. Without comments to keep me going, I would stop blogging. And, I'm especially happy to answer questions. Kath asked...
Dogs Just Want To Have Fun
Lately this blog has been all about horses and the dogs are asking for equal time.I admit I'm missing the first big snowfall in Vermont but it's a beautiful morning here, 40s and sunny and I didn't want to mope so I took Logan, K-Whip and Alvin for a...
Dogs Just Want To Have Fun
Lately this blog has been all about horses and the dogs are asking for equal time. I admit I'm missing the first big snowfall in Vermont but it's a beautiful morning here, 40s and sunny and I didn't want to mope so I took Logan, K-Whip and Alvin for...
Mountain Man Mondays; Creating the Master Bedroom
If the old bathroom scared me then the I can honestly say I was terrified of the old bedroom. Rats inhabited the walls and scurried behind our heads at night. The windows were basically two old slits in the wall and the walls were covered...
Mountain Man Mondays; Creating the Master Bedroom
If the old bathroom scared me then the I can honestly say I was terrified of the old bedroom. Rats inhabited the walls and scurried behind our heads at night. The windows were basically two old slits in the wall and the walls were covered...
Change is In The Air
I woke up this morning to 15 degree weather. Brr, it's colder here than in Vermont but changing weather is just one thing I'm facing. I do believe change is a recurring theme of my life and also my greatest challenge perhaps because I'm h...
Change is In The Air
I woke up this morning to 15 degree weather. Brr, it's colder here than in Vermont but changing weather is just one thing I'm facing. I do believe change is a recurring theme of my life and also my greatest challenge perhaps because I'm h...
Where You Least Expect It
I'm feeling overwhelmed. In no particular order (but they are related), I'm wrestling with the ever growing tax burden of the farm, blogging and the way I spend my time and what I want for my future. Nothing remarkable or out of the ordin...
Where You Least Expect It
I'm feeling overwhelmed. In no particular order (but they are related), I'm wrestling with the ever growing tax burden of the farm, blogging and the way I spend my time and what I want for my future. Nothing remarkable or out of the ordi...
Mountain Man Mondays; What To Do About The Water?
I'm not all that particular about food but when it comes to drinking water, I admit I require parasite free water or at least no visible sludge. There's no city water here. We have well water. You'd think when all your water comes f...
Mountain Man Mondays; What To Do About The Water?
I'm not all that particular about food but when it comes to drinking water, I admit I require parasite free water or at least no visible sludge. There's no city water here. We have well water. You'd think when all your water comes ...
Ozarks; Creative Captioning
After reading all your responses to the mystery dwelling in the woods and once again seeing how creative and imaginative you are, I've got a challenge for you: "Caption That Picture." I've taken some of my favorite Ozarks shots, made an a...
Ozarks; Creative Captioning
After reading all your responses to the mystery dwelling in the woods and once again seeing how creative and imaginative you are, I've got a challenge for you: "Caption That Picture." I've taken some of my favorite Ozarks shots, made an a...
On The Other Side of The Road
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I actually got Mountain Man to stop work for a while and enjoy an outing with me. Hope you'll join us.Circling Hawks Ranch (Mountain Man named it) has a secret treasure. Lake frontage on ...
On The Other Side of The Road
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I actually got Mountain Man to stop work for a while and enjoy an outing with me. Hope you'll join us. Circling Hawks Ranch (Mountain Man named it) has a secret treasure. Lake frontage o...
I Can\'t Live Without. . .
Thanks everyone for the wonderful welcome back. I'll answer all your questions later this week and if there's anything you'd like to know, I'll try to answer. I love questions and so does Mountain Man. Today, as we prepare for Thank...
I Can\'t Live Without. . .
Thanks everyone for the wonderful welcome back. I'll answer all your questions later this week and if there's anything you'd like to know, I'll try to answer. I love questions and so does Mountain Man. Today, as we prepare for Than...
Mountain Man Mondays; What Do You Mean There\'s No Hot Water Heater?
Two years ago, we discovered this ranch house, a dilapidated dwelling on a beautiful piece of land. We decided we could bring it back to life and enjoy warmer winter weather at the same time. Only problem, I was naive and didn't realize j...
Mountain Man Mondays; What Do You Mean There\'s No Hot Water Heater?
Two years ago, we discovered this ranch house, a dilapidated dwelling on a beautiful piece of land. We decided we could bring it back to life and enjoy warmer winter weather at the same time. Only problem, I was naive and didn't realize j...
In The Ozarks!
I'm back online finally and I can't tell everyone how much I missed them. I so appreciated all your wonderful well wishes and prayers and I'm sure it is because of them we had an easy, safe trip. Now that I'm connected to the intern...
In The Ozarks!
I'm back online finally and I can't tell everyone how much I missed them. I so appreciated all your wonderful well wishes and prayers and I'm sure it is because of them we had an easy, safe trip. Now that I'm connected to the intern...
Preparing to Say Goodbye
It's almost time to say goodbye to Red Pine Mountain for the winter. Mountain Man is already on his way home from the Ozarks anxious to get all of us on the road before weather becomes an issue. We might be here for another week as we pre...
Preparing to Say Goodbye
It's almost time to say goodbye to Red Pine Mountain for the winter. Mountain Man is already on his way home from the Ozarks anxious to get all of us on the road before weather becomes an issue. We might be here for another week as we pre...
