Thank you so much for voting for the Wild Man cover over the weekend. I counted up the votes this morning, in the end I had to make a spread sheet in Excel because it looked pretty dang close! I took votes: in comments on the blog in comments on my personal Facebook profile in […]
Six signs it is fall in South Dakota
1. State Fair is over. It finished up over Labor Day weekend. 2. The weather man started using the F-word and the S-word. (Frost & Snow.) 3. We had to put two quilts on the bed last night. 4. They are almost ready to cut silage for the cow’s feed this winter. 5. We are […]
Excerpt from the book: Slop for the Hogs
Here is another story from the book I’m publishing this winter about my wild grandfather, Luther Angell. In this story, he tells me about feeding hogs as a kid with his father, brother and sister. I always think of Mike Rowe’s show “Dirty Jobs” when Luther tells this story. As you will read, feeding the […]
Book Review: Show your Work!
Share Like an Artist Last night, I finished reading a delightful, little book just before I fell asleep – Show your Work! The book is about making art and sharing it. Austin wrote the book in ten, simple steps. This morning, I wanted to flip through the pages one more time to find my favorite […]
Farmin’ Friday: Sierra’s Law of Farm time
People who travel to Mexico or other hispanic countries quickly learn the difference between an American perception of timelines and the Mexican approach. In America, a meeting that starts at 3 pm — starts at 3 pm. If the meeting starts at 3:10, it started late. If a person arrives at 3:10, they are late. […]
Farmin’ Friday: Learning animal care principles at the fair
Today I’m at the Centralia Fair watching my sisters and their neighbors show sheep and goats at the local fair. All of the kids at the fair are members of 4-H. At the beginning of each year they sign up for “projects” to learn about things that interest them. My sisters are signed up for […]
Fourth of July on the Farm
Hi! My grandparents and aunt came to visit us this weekend from Missouri and Illinois. Can you believe my grandparents are in their 80s and they are still up for a 11 hour road trip? Don’t you hope to have the same spirit in your eighth decade? I hope you had a nice 4th of […]
Mom keeps tabs on kids via Facebook
Last night my Mom opened her newsfeed on Facebook before heading to bed. First, she saw my post and said to herself, “Sierra is planting soybeans in the dark in South Dakota.” Then, she scrolled down and saw her #2 baby, Savannah. Mom said to herself, “Savannah is celebrating Norwegian Day in New Zealand.” […]
Thanksgiving Giveaway – Winner
Good morning! The winner of the Thanksgiving Giveaway from Addie Jane Originals is: Jeri: My favorite is either pumpkin pie or stuffing. It is all good though. Thank you to everyone who entered! And, thanks to Alaina for sharing the recipie for Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie. It sounds quite decadent – I might have to try it! […]
Thanksgiving Giveaway!
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, so this cute candle will help decorate your home for the holiday. I’m feeling festive and it is time for a giveaway. Although I hate to part with this candle, because it smells amazing! This month’s giveaway was sponsored by Addie Jane Originals in Hallsville, Missouri. Addie Jane Orignals is […]
