This blog is in an old version of MT - it is really cludgy to do anything in, and it's been around so long that it is almost impossible to import it into the new version. As I mentioned before,... [...]
On our wonderful National Review Cruise, the main stop was San Juan, Puerto Rico. I took many photos and I finally have them uploaded. And yes, if you like any of them, you can purchase them from Exposure Manager. Here... [...]
Here is my promised update on yesterday's accomplishments. 1. there is now lighting in the hen house that should encourage the birds to start laying again. 2. I made one nesting box out of an old plastic storage bin (not... [...]
I am still learning how to do this farm thing. Some day, I would love for us to be much more self-sufficient when it comes to food and such. It is harder than you might think. It takes a lot... [...]
And I mean spin as in the spinning of fiber into yarn, not riding a stationary bike really fast! So, I'll be in Spinning Class all day long. Yarn Barn is the shop that teaches it.... [...]
I have uploaded most of the National Review Cruise pictures with people in them. I still have a bunch of gorgeous photos of the tropical paradises we visited that I'm working on. Anyone know a fast way to tag photos?... [...]
We are back from the National Review Post Election Cruise and I have about 300 photos to go through and upload to ExposureManager.com It was a wonderful trip. Meeting so many National Review writers and editors along with all the... [...]
Anyone who thinks that the Market's fall is due to anything outside of Obama's election, really needs to look at reality. And, as an aside, I'm curious as to what defines a 'rich person' for you all?... [...]
The election of Barack Obama has been an impetus for me to become more involved in politics. Even if it is just more political blogging and more notes to Congress and the President. I think all Conservatives should consider the... [...]
As I feared, Obama's election is causing the market to tank even more. Nearly 500 points down so far today. There are not going to be any rich people left by the time he takes the oath if the market... [...]
As our great country, the United States of America, has managed to do every 4 years for over two centuries, we have once again elected the next President of the United States. Even more importantly is the fact that we... [...]
As our great country, the United States of America, has managed to do every 4 years for over two centuries, we have once again elected the next President of the United States. Even more importantly is the fact that we... [...]
My photographer friend, Jordan, sent me this email tonight: Dear Beth., I keep my ′fingers crossed for America - in so important day how it will look America for several hours ? I reflect . I do not know which... [...]
Do NOT vote for BHO. Obama wants to change the way farming works. Yes, a guy who has lived in cities thinks he knows the way to make American Agriculture - which grows food that feeds the world - better.... [...]
Here in Kansas, we have advanced voting for general elections. I have used it every year since it came into being. Normally, I'm the only one there when I vote, but this year, I had to wait for a good... [...]
So I'll have to write more than one post. Today, I learned how to use an airless paint sprayer. I bought it a year ago, with high hopes of painting all the outbuildings something other than rusty aluminum. But depression,... [...]
The hen house is getting close to completion. I never imagined it would take so darn long! Today, I put in a doorway and I'm currently caulking the walls and floor. I hope to get the roof on either this... [...]
William Ayers, Rev. Wright, Obama's own wife - all of these people hate the United States. How can anyone believe that Obama would hang out with people like that and not notice their political outlook? And now, I hear obvious... [...]
If you think that you can prove your point anywhere simply by calling the person you disagree with stupid, you need to go take a logic course. FYI - I have a college degree. I took Economics, both Micro and... [...]
I do not want a 2nd Bill Of Rights. Apparently, Obama and his minions want to create a new Bill Of Rights - the right to a house, the right to a job, the right to health care. No mention... [...]
As I stated in my post below, Obama's pro-abortion pro-infanticide beliefs are one of the top ten reasons I will vote against him and for McCain. Here is another reason: October 10, 2008 Fellow Sportsman, Hello, my name is Rich... [...]
Pope John Paul II stated: “Disregard for the right to life, precisely because it leads to the killing of the person whom society exists to serve, is what most directly conflicts with the possibility of achieving the common good... It... [...]
I am convinced that the main reason the market is failing so quickly is the impending doom of an Obama Presidency. Gah. Discuss. He is going to make it impossible to earn money.... [...]
I am absolutely shocked at the vitriol of the Left and the MSM. They are treating Joe the Plumber like a criminal - why? Because he asked Obama a question and Obama's answer actually revealed that the Obama campaign is... [...]
Hmmm. I have to work on the new Hen House - it's 8x14 feet long, and has a peak roof that is a lot higher than we realized. I have the two trusses up on the ends, but I have... [...]
Apparently, there is a very nifty computer game by name of Roller Coaster Tycoon 3. I remember Roller Coaster Tycoon, the original, I believe Andy had it at one point. But I never dreamed that someone would do the following:... [...]
Is starting to be a habit. Probably a good habit. I got up and fed dogs, cats and made coffee. I walked out to the barn to check on the goats and chickens and to turn on the radio and... [...]
Wow, I got into a huge argument with KJ during our debate discussion this morning. He and I are so far apart when it comes to personal responsibility and healthcare and mortgages, etc. And to top that off, they took... [...]
Got up extra early to take care of critters before heading off to KMBZ radio. I'll be on from 8 to 9 with the rest of the listener panel to discuss the debates. I thought that McCain had more substance,... [...]
Remember that video of the boys chanting Alpha Omega and then chanting about Obama being the reason for everything? It is here. Anyway, today, I find out that video was made in a Kansas City, Missouri PUBLIC Charter School! Not... [...]
Obama May Have Overstated Role in State Ethics Reform Barack Obama likes to give himself star billing for his role in enacting ethics reforms in Illinois a decade ago, but he didn't act alone. "When I was in Illinois, I... [...]
So, now, Obama fans are creating junior regiments with Obama T-shirts and camouflage pants? I really don't care for this Obamadoration. Too much of a cult of personality - you know, like Lenin, Stalin, Hitler, etc. Not to go... [...]
But . . . should it be getting more money allocated in the Economic Stability Act? I don't think so. All these things being thrown into a huge bill so they can get stuffed passed that otherwise would not be... [...]
The Economic Stabilization Act is full of crap! Did you have any idea that there are all kinds of energy incentives in there? Look at part of the index of this giant bill: Carbon Mitigation and Coal Provisions Sec. 111.... [...]
Michele of A Big Victory has a great idea to protest this ridiculously expensive "bank bailout" - she is holding a Boston Tea Party! I think we ought to send teabags to President Bush and to both houses of the... [...]
Apparently, I didn't suck on Monday when I was on KMBZ radio for a panel discussion on the Presidential Debate. I have been invited back for another discussion on Friday, after the Vice Presidential Debate. I'll definitely get there on... [...]
I don't know if you are familiar with Dave Ramsey, but he has helped a lot of people figure out how to live within their means and pay off their debt without taking bankruptcy. He has a great solution for... [...]
President Bush is very wrong to push a bailout for those banks and institutions that have followed a badly mapped path to making everyone feel good about themselves. The government should not be in the business of buying up homes... [...]
Wow, I was actually on KMBZ radio this morning - for an hour - on a panel to discuss last Friday night's Presidential Debate. It was rather nerve-wracking as I was a few minutes late due to the new puppy... [...]
I can see that I will never want for something to do out here :) I finally got the 500 gallon milk tank out of the milk room in the barn. Yeah, there is a hole in the wall, and... [...]
The New York Times published an even-handed, almost nice article about Sarah Palin and Trig. It's so hard to believe that the NYT would ever be fair to any Republican that I'm thinking there must be something weird in the... [...]
Last night, Sarah Palin's speech to the Republican Convention must have sent chills of fear down the legs of Obama's media supporters instead of the chills going up the leg of Chris Matthews on MSNBC. Sarah's speech was fantastic. I've... [...]
Sarah Palin is McCain's pick for Vice President! This completely changes my feelings about McCain. I was going to vote for him anyway, but I was concerned about his liberal tendencies. Sarah is a great pick. I'm thrilled. I'll send... [...]
It's been a long time since I wrote 100 things about me. For a very long time, if you googled Number 82, you would see that John is - wait for it - Tim and Kathy - do not read... [...]
So I had a really bad sore throat for about 10 days. Last Monday, I went in to see the doctor about it. He said my throat was extremely red, but he did not see infection, but since it had... [...]
But this one, demonstrating some kind of goofy Obama Salute really makes me ill. In fact, I think the graphic would be more accurate like this:... [...]
Today is John's birthday! What a lucky day this was for me, as John is the best husband anyone could ever wish for. Happy Birthday, Handsome!!... [...]
Yesterday, a man came by the farm to write me a check for the old milk storage tank that is taking up way too much space in my barn. This man owns a distillery here in Kansas, and has made... [...]
Support Harry’s Place Blogburst Harry’s Place, a UK blog dedicated to promoting the ideals of freedom and democracy, is being sued by Mohammed Sawalha, the President of the British Muslim Initiative, which has been linked to Hamas and the Islamic... [...]
My friend, Cassandra, has written a Love Letter to America that you simply must read. This is such a wonderful country. I thank God every morning that I am an American. We are a great nation, and we are more... [...]
Gosh, I hope the Obamamites don't see the title of this post - it's not meant to be racial, but about the race for President, the contest. Remember how Obama and all the Dems said that there would be no... [...]
I think about what I can post all through the day, but then something always seems to distract me and I end up taking pictures - like this - I found this Cecropia Moth on the deck this morning. How... [...]
I have been using Exposure Manager dot com as my repository for photos for several years. They have a very nice thingie bopper that allows you to set up a gallery of photos for sale. Well, my friend, DaGoddess, talked... [...]
Gad, the choices this year for president really suck. Obama is the most left-wing member of Congress ever, and I sincerely doubt his strength and ability to preside as President of the United States - the man can't even quit... [...]
This little keet hatched about an hour before this pic was taken. She is almost dry, but pretty worn out after all that hatching business. I think we have close to 35 or 40 keets. It's really hard to... [...]
Jane's blog is called Armies of Liberation. She has been writing about the country of Yemen so effectively that she is considered an enemy of the Yemeni state. She was interviewed this morning on Fox and Friends. Please, watch her... [...]
I've been trying to grow things and take care of animals. Yesterday, after digging up and rinsing off about 150 huge Walla Walla green onions, I made my first trip to the Farmer's Market of Leavenworth, Kansas, and sold out!... [...]
Today, Serafina and her doeling (2 of the 3 goats from Rosebud), decided to go off on their own. Belle, Sammy and Horus hung around here and followed me everywhere. I started to get worried so I saddled up Willy... [...]
I thought this was a pepperomia plant, but now I'm not so sure - its flower does not look like pictures I've seen of them. Here it is - if anyone can tell me what it is, that would be... [...]
We had a longer winter than we have had for a long time. Lots of cold, snow, ice and wind. Spring was rather late in appearing, and we had frosts for 2 weeks longer than normal, so I am behind.... [...]
I try to walk with the dogs every day - this is one of our routes - a week or so ago, the redbud trees started blooming - And yesterday, I saw that wasps can also help with pollination:... [...]
And I've had no time to blog. So I thought I'd post some pictures of what's been going on around here. As you know, we are in Kansas. This is the time of year of rather, umm, interesting weather. Sometimes,... [...]
I have a zillion things to do, and naturally, things stop working or deliveries are not made on time or there is a frost to kill the tomatoes I put out or something awful happens. But good things happen, too.... [...]
This is my thought - after trying to save a document in Office 2007 as an RTF file and taking nearly 30 minutes to figure out how the hell to do it. I wonder if Al Quaida operatives got themselves... [...]
For some reason, last night, I decided to wear pj's to bed. I must have had a premonition that I would need to run around outside in the morning. I overslept. John had to make the coffee, usually my job.... [...]
JimC asked in a comment if I was making any amendments to the soil as I plant my veggies and flowers and berries. Actually, I'm testing out several different methods of planting. I have a couple of raised beds in... [...]
I have a zillion things to do, and it's been raining for most of the week! That's okay, the ground needs lotsa water, just not all at once, and I would prefer that the rain waits until I get some... [...]
I'm one of those rural people that Obama says is bitter and that's why I have guns and believe in God. Only, I'm not bitter. Guns are fun. God is good. What does Obama know about rural people? Nothing! In... [...]
There is sooo much to do!!! Fortunately, John makes me get into the hot tub every night, so I can relax and go to sleep! We went over to the old house today to bring back more stuff. (yeah, I... [...]
Gosh, I have not posted for awhile. I guess I need to get back into this. I've been doing stuff - going to seminars on farming, planting seeds in the basement, watching the baby chicks and ducklings grow, taking care... [...]
I am beginning to understand why farmers worry so much about the weather. I planted about 250 Walla Walla onions yesterday afternoon in a raised bed because it was supposed to rain last night. You guessed it, no rain. So... [...]
Yesterday turned out to be a much prettier day than forecast. I spent a lot of time on Satchmo's new living quarters and on building my raised beds. Last night, around 8 pm, I thought I'd walk out onto the... [...]
caused them to pull Fitna from their servers. It is still available at Michelle Malkin's place and many other spots around the web. These Muslims who call for "tolerance" must have extreme cognitive dissonance. These same people who rail against... [...]
Grouchy Old Cripple has managed to tap Mrs. Clinton's phone line. He was able to record a conversation between her and Bill. Here is a small excerpt, but gosh, you really need to go read the entire thing!!! BJ: How's... [...]
This movie has some seriously shocking images. It is a movie about the Koran, by Geert Wilders. I could not watch the entire thing, but I'll keep trying. If you have forgotten what terrorism is about, you need to watch... [...]
Workplace Bullying is in the news(Forbes) these days. As I'm building coops for my new chickens and ducklings, I listen to talk radio. Last evening, two talk show hosts at KMBZ radio laughed off the very idea of work-place bullying.... [...]
