One of my favorite healthy snacks is the good old cantaloupe. There are only a few days that you can cut into and eat a cantaloupe before it gets too soft and mushy. That is always the challenge. I’ve had to throw away way too many melons, all types of melons, not just cantaloupe, that have gone bad throughout the years because I waited too long to cut them up. I’m trying harder to only buy them when i know I can get around to eating them either the same day or the next morning. Longer than that and I’m afraid I’ll be wasting the money.
Wild Life
We get all types of wild life around the place, but rarely do we see a bear. Well last night I saw one and he saw me and stood up on his hind legs for a moment or two and then decided to vacate promptly, which was best for the both of us.
Green Thumb Issues
Our mother was totally into having the house looking it’s best. My father was responsible for the outside work and my mother was in charge of inside the home. She never worked a day out of the house and was a dedicated mother and home maker. She was known for her Indoor Planters and Outdoor Planters as well. The neighbors were always so envious of her green thumb and she always received the highest compliments for her talents.
I on the other hand did not inherit her green thumb all though I have managed to keep her favorite plant in her favorite Decorative Planter alive and doing well these past couple of years. I do better with outside plants but I’m trying the best that I can.
My sister, on the other hand, does quite well with her Window Box Planters that she keeps looking good all year round. So for Christmas I’ve got my eyes open for a nice Planter to present her with on Christmas day. I think she will appreciate it and put it to good use. If not I guess she will re gift it like she does with so many of the gifts that she receives!
Mail Box Concerns
My older sister has been after me for some time now to purchase a new mailbox. The one that is out on the street now has been there since as long as I can remember and has seen better days, to be sure. She (my sister) saw a program on the TV the other evening that was all about the issue of the importance of people’s mailboxes. It seems that the police, fire fighters and ambulance drivers are having a hard time finding and/or reading the addresses in the emergency situations that they find themselves involved in.
Since I live here on the farm alone, my sister is always concerned with my health and safety issues. She means well but sometimes she gets carried away and really gets on my last nerve. Looking at mail boxes just isn’t something high on my list these days, so I told her that she should consider purchasing one for me and use it as my Christmas present. She hasn’t replied to that email as of yet, but I’m sure I’ll be hearing from her soon.
Hopes & Dreams
I’ve always wanted to have a nice back or side yard all fixed up with all of the trimmings that are available these days for outdoor use. A nice 2 person hot tub, with a fully stocked bar, a nice sound system is a must. But what would be really awesome would be an outdoor TV to really top it off with. Of course it would need one of those outdoor tv enclosures that would protect it from all the elements that go with being outside. It is amazing what they have come up with, right?
It isn’t like I get a lot of company around the place but one day I’d like to be able to entertain the way I’d like to. Right now there is so much that needs to be done around this old farm and the house and all of the out buildings that it doesn’t leave much time or energy to hook up with many local folks. But I’ll keep trucking along as best as I can, who knows what the future will bring to me or to the home stead. Hopefully I have a few good years left in me to offer someone special. LOL
Thank God for The Comedy Channel & Sinbad
Most people got to enjoy a three day weekend, with pay over the 4th of July. This isn’t the case for anyone who runs a farm, as I do. The work still needs to be done no matter what day or holiday it is. I did manage to cut the hours back just a bit and got to get in out of the heat that has been just crazy for the past couple of weeks. Our spring was cut short big time this year and we headed straight into the 90’s and the 100’s just like that.
I was glad that the Comedy Channel had nothing but comedians on all weekend long. I do believe that laughter is the best medicine and watching these stand up comedians gave me some decent laughter, which was really appreciated and needed over the weekend. Sinbad was the best of them all and I hope to see more of him. He hasn’t been around much lately and hopefully with make a serious come back once and for all.
Cool Waters
It has been so hot these past couple of days, it’s been a real killer considering it is still only May. We have been told that since it was such a bad winter that a bad summer will follow. I think someone actually knew what they were talking about.
The farm animals have been miserable as well. I’ve been trying extra hard to keep plenty of cool water available to them as much as possible. And I’ve been washing the vehicles more than usual just to have the opportunity to get some relief with the cool waters that come out of the hose for myself in the mean time.
Tired
I’m getting so burnt out taking care of the farm and the old homestead that I not going to picky about anything the family wants to do about vacations and what not. I’ll just be grateful to get out of here and all the responsibilities that have been dished out for me this past year. I never thought that I’d find myself in this type of situation, but I’m giving it my best shot and trying to make the best of it. But all work and no play makes for a very tired old man!
Approaching Holidays
With the holidays fast approaching us, it makes me wonder what all I am in store for. This will be such a bittersweet time for the family with out our folks being around to celebrate them all with us. Last year was the first year without them and it was a rough time all the way around. I can only hope that this year people will be able to lighten up a bit, all things considered.
Summer Time Blues
The days are all ready getting shorter, summer is on it’s way out. Way too much to do with so little time. I miss my life!
