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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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Strawberry-Pineapple Conserve
by Suzanne on March 19, 2010
What Tomatoes work best for container garden?
by lavenderblue on March 19, 2010
Housekeeping in Old Virginia
by CATRAY44 on March 19, 2010
High fashion in canning
by CindyP on March 18, 2010
Sucere a la Creme
by quietstorm on March 16, 2010

$Old Farmer\'s Almanac$

March 2010
"Lamb-y, then whammy! Get some tickets to Miami! Snow is easing, but we're still freezing. It may be spring by the astronomer, but not by the thermometer. Mighty fine, then leonine."

Friday, Mar 19
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Currently: 65˚F
Feels Like: 65˚ F
Hi: N/A˚, Lo: 34˚
Fair

Walton, WV

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Just found you site via Leigh, Come by Chance. I love it! This was such a cute and sweet story. I’m a big sap! Do you write... - Karen Thomason on A Crooked Little Hen Love Story
What a precious baby!!!! - Sandra in SC on Magical Creatures
Jewelry – ewwwwww. And great post as usual lol. - catslady on Little Lamb, Little Lamb
They are so sweet especially new babies. I am so happy for you!! - Michele Messier on Magical Creatures
All that lovely fertilizer! - Estella on Little Lamb, Little Lamb
Very cute! I love the shot of the muddy boots….I don’t know how many days I have had the same view myself! I am so glad I came upon... - Rebekah Greiman on Little Lamb, Little Lamb
What breed was the mother sheep? - Julie on Magical Creatures
Awwwwww. I just want to fluff up that fabulous fur on her forehead and bury my face in neck for a minute. What a sweet little monkey face. - Yankee Gal on Magical Creatures
I made these cookies today and they are beyond awesome!! Thanks for posting the recipe!!! - Sue on Coffee & Cream Cookies
Ok…it was a darling post and funny too….but I could do without that last visual. :-} - The Retired One on Little Lamb, Little Lamb

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