"It was a cold wintry day when I brought my children to live in rural West Virginia. The farmhouse was one hundred years old, there was already snow on the ground, and the heat was sparse-—as was the insulation. The floors weren’t even, either. My then-twelve-year-old son walked in the door and said, “You’ve brought us to this slanted little house to die." Keep reading our story....

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October 2009
"Showers and a glimpse of snow, like Cassandra, portents show. While the hills are clothed in glory, and the rain is summer-warm, winter whispers its same old story: Soon enough, the storm!"

• I see smiles! - beeyourself on Three Goats, Relaxing
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• What beautiful rustic looking rolls. Gotta make these and practice for Thanksgiving. Delicious. Looking forward to more ideas for the... - Kathleen H from Indiana on Cornmeal Yeast Rolls
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• WHAT!? MORE good stuff I have to make? I think you have a hidden agenda-make the Queen Queensize. P.S. It’s working! - Queenbuffness on Cornmeal Yeast Rolls
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• WOO HOO! CONGRATULATIONS! I look forward to starting my day with you. And today, I get to do it along with some GORGEOUS looking FOOD! YES!... - Laura on Cornmeal Yeast Rolls
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• Good morning–this recipe looks so good, and so perfect this time of year. Congratulations on your win. Yesterday I visited a few of the blogs... - JOJO on Cornmeal Yeast Rolls
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• One of these is not like the others. Good disguise Boomer. It looks like Boomer turned out to be a great dog. I bet he helps catch any rats or other... - Sheila Z on Three Goats, Relaxing
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• Boomer looks so cute here. - Shelly on Three Goats, Relaxing
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• ;;sigh;; I miss our goats. This site is dangerous! - pamb on Three Goats, Relaxing
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• I can’t think of anyone more suited for this job than you, Suzanne! Your posts always make me smile. I hope the SAM-e people realize what a gem you are. Good luck! - Tina on Love Note
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