It's coming soon. This weekend, our first hog will be meeting his ultimate demise. He's quite a bit bigger than he was when he was just a little shoat. The pictures d he gravity of slaughtering animals. (Check out the first conversation here.) On how sadness is appropriate. On how tears are justified. We spoke … Continue reading Slaughter Draweth Nigh
Homesteading
My Spoiled Pig
So recently, we've discovered that Malcolm is picky. Yes, I know. It completely defies everything you thought you knew about pigs. It's true, though. You see, Malcolm will step right over a pile of dried corn to eat a handful of fresh grass from my daughter. He will root through an entire bucket of scraps … Continue reading My Spoiled Pig
Visiting Wild Life
The rainy season has come in Northeast Texas, and with it creeps and crawls a slew of visiting wildlife. This week yielded a lovely black box turtle, a precious garter snake (not pictured), and a jewel of a green tree frog. And it's only Wednesday! We met this little fellow on the way to the … Continue reading Visiting Wild Life
Rainy October Morning
Some posts are for your readers. This one is just for me. I love our little farm, and this sleepy October morning just does it for me.
The Adventures of Malcolm T. Porkchop
This is Malcolm. He's important, because he is the first animal to make our farm "work." We procured 13+ acres in rural Northeast Texas back in June, and Mr. Malcolm T. Porkchop is our first farm animal here. He has some important jobs. His first job is to be a happy pig. My daughters were … Continue reading The Adventures of Malcolm T. Porkchop
Guests Are Family 