Author Archives: Letty

I cried, “Mistake–forget the the steak. I’ll take the chicken then.” I heard a cluck–’twas just my luck The busboy was a hen. I said, “Okay no, fowl today. I’ll have the seafood dish.” Then I saw through the kitchen … Continue reading →

“The beet is the murderer returned to the scene of the crime. The beet is what happens when the cherry finishes with the carrot. The beet is the ancient ancestor of the autumn moon, bearded, buried, all but fossilized; the … Continue reading →

“God created war so that Americans would learn geography.” ― Mark Twain OK – so tomorrow is Memorial Day. But I am trying to keep it light because I know we are all still edgy about the current war against … Continue reading →

“And sure enough, even waiting will end…if you can just wait long enough.” ― William Faulkner I think waiting is something farmer’s are used to.  Waiting for a chicken to lay an egg.  Waiting for a plant to grow. Waiting for … Continue reading →

“I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer.” — Abraham Lincoln When I look out … Continue reading →

“I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer.” — Abraham Lincoln When I look out … Continue reading →

“Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from … Continue reading →

“If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and man.” ― Mark Twain  Jennifer came to work 2 weeks ago and told me she … Continue reading →

“One benefit of Summer was that each day we had more light to read by.” ― Jeannette Walls, The Glass Castle Ahh – the long days.  I really don’t love them.  I am ready to go to bed usually by … Continue reading →

“Freedom lies in being bold.” ― Robert Frost The vegetables are bold, aren’t they?  Bold in their color, bold in their taste – some of them.   I wonder if they feel free? Happy Independence Day!! Farm News:  Otis got skunked.  … Continue reading →