Category Archives: funny stories

Thanksgiving Dinner, Anyone?

Posted on November 26, 2015 by

Meet Chester. But don’t get too attached.  He will be going to Thanksgiving Camp next week. We’ve raised our own meat before, but never in the form of a turkey.  Or 3 to be more specific.  There’s a first for everything, … Continue reading →

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Milking in the (cold) wind

Posted on November 19, 2015 by

Before I went out to milk tonight, in the dark with gale force winds that sounded like they were kicking up a tornado of sorts, I warned my boys that if I wasn’t back inside within 30 minutes to start … Continue reading →

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My, What Nice Forearms You Have.

Posted on May 4, 2015 by

A few nights ago, in a dream, a man was hitting on me.  Granted, I’m happily married, but that had no relevance when it was a particular body part that most attracted him.  You know how when you have a … Continue reading →

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Now That’s Cooking With Gas

Posted on April 27, 2015 by

For all of the cooking years of my life, I have cooked on an electric stove and have become accustomed to both the curly cue and the flat top ranges. In my years of teaching cheesemaking however, any of my … Continue reading →

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How Wheelbarrows Give Birth

Posted on March 2, 2015 by

The Animal Whisperer witnessed (and titled) this event: In the womb. Wow!  From this angle, she hardly looks pregnant! I do believe her water broke and she’s definitely dropped a little.  Better head to the hospital. The baby started coming … Continue reading →

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9 Reasons I Like Living In The Country

Posted on February 27, 2015 by

1.  People wave at you when they drive by.  You don’t even know them. 2.  They sell death wholesale to the public. 3.  The locals tell you a country block equals a quarter mile. 4.  There’s no line at the Walmart … Continue reading →

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24 Hour Flu

Posted on February 24, 2015 by

I’m recovering from the 24 hour stomach flu, which, while in the throes of it and on the climb back out of the depths of sickness, I’ve had some really odd thoughts.  Having all the fluids drained from your body … Continue reading →

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