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The Peaceable Kingdom

Queen Clover with her royal court.

Animals are a daily wonder to observe. Someone mentioned my farm being like a peaceable kingdom yesterday in the comments, and that is so true in many ways, even while there is some competition at times amongst them. There is head-butting between the goats. Some stomping from the donkeys. Chickens trying to beat each other out for … Continued…

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"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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What are you doing with your day?
by Leahld22 on November 7, 2009
What's for Dinner?
by okbarb on November 7, 2009
Bubble & Squeak
by ChrisUK on November 7, 2009

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!"

Saturday, Nov 7

Fair

Currently: 33˚ F

Feels Like: 33˚ F

Hi: 68˚, Lo: 43˚

Fair

Walton, WV current conditions via weather.com

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
You are very welcome. It’s the least we could do for someone who dedicates so much time each day to make our lives brighter. - Mary Lou on Love Note
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
Boomer looks so cute here. - Shelly on Three Goats, Relaxing
;;sigh;; I miss our goats. This site is dangerous! - pamb on Three Goats, Relaxing
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
here i am with my knowledge: the first picture is a buff orpington HEN despite what she may have depicted to you, she happens to be incorrect. this being... - samuel on Trip to a Chicken Farm
Gorgeous photo. I would love to have a big picture of that on my wall. - Susan Mitchell on The Naked Season
I agree a calendar of them would be awesome. I like the idea of a book about them . . . The Incredible Adventures of Kitten and Little. I like it. - Susan Mitchell on Afternoon Cat Nap
If all of us have anything to say about it – the job is yours!!!!!! - catslady on Love Note

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