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Must not a got.

Yesterday, hubby bubby said in passing, “Must not a got …” I said, “Wait! Wait, right here, I need to WRITE that down, lest I forget what you didn’t get and how it is you said what you don’t got.”

Given I still have some snap left in my garters and I’m a bit of a straight shooter, I started to laugh. Snicker Doodles (birth name Nick) GOT it and he started to laugh too. That’s when the moment got up to a pretty good pitch—steeper than a cow’s face actually. I snorted and crossed my legs. (That means I think somethin’s REALLY funny and I’m in the moment HAPPY.)

Such is life is rural America. The deeper into its past you go, the sweeter it gets.

After we quit lovin’ on his folksy, regional upbringing, hubby bubby got serious, wiped the laughter from his eyes, and said,

“Spread that on the grass to make it greener—know what I mean?”

Are you a grubby girl?

While my daughter, Meg, and I were away in Toronto making an in-store appearance at Sears, two guests of my B&B, Mark and Kelley, left us the most thoughtful gift—Grubby Girls Soap! As well as the sweetest letter from Angela Bailey, another guest. I sure wish I could have been here to meet all of you. Best of luck with starting your own farm, Angela. One day, when the stars align, I look forward to meeting you in person!

Louise, our farmhand who’s engaged, was entranced by …

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Hay … check out these spurs

Woooohoooooo, Betsy! You might want to rustle up some cattle with these purdy babies. Our staff photographer, Louise, was mucking about in the pasture today, taking photos of the cows, when she brought back with her the wonderful ode-de-manure. You know you’re a farmgirl when you … inhale deep, and the words “brown gold” come to mind.

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cheeky chickie

The chicks are here! Farmgirl extraordinaire, Kim, and my husband, Nick, have them all tucked into the back of our henhouse.

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The stars at night …

… shine big and bright! *Clap*Clap*Clap*Clap* …

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Exclaim Your Enthusiasm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Make your [exclamation] point!?

If you’re a fan of the ’80s sitcom Seinfeld, you probably remember when Elaine broke up with her boyfriend because he failed to use an exclamation point when taking a phone message from her friend who just had a baby. (A baby!)

Actually, this isn’t surprising—studies have shown that women use exclamation points more than men.

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Meet Paco

Paco, Kim’s horse, is visiting the farm this summer while Kim helps with our B&B. We’ve had some summer storms this week, and watching him run around the hills in the rain is a sight to see. What a handsome guy!

garden head

Have you ever found yourself trudging up your front steps, arms bulging with groceries, and suddenly pondering …

Just how do those picturesque rural women in faraway countries glide over the open ground with loads every bit as bulky on their heads?

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