by Texas Homesteader~
As I glanced out my window I see this sight! BEAUTIFUL!
~TxH~
Wordless Wednesday: Autumn In Texas
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Fun posts from the CREATIVE MUSTER LINKY PARTY!
How exciting that my post on using glass to store food in the refrigerator is being featured this week!
Exciting News – I’m Writing for Mother Earth News!
by Texas Homesteader
If you follow our Facebook Page you’ve probably already heard the news – but I’ve been accepted as a contributing writer for one of my absolute favorite publications: Mother Earth News!
I’m so very excited about this opportunity and article topic ideas are buzzing in my head already.
I’ll still be keeping up with my own blog here at Texas Homesteader of course. But I’ll be submitting articles to the Mother Earth News several times per month as well. Woo-Hoo!
Helping Other Ranches with Artificial Insemination
by Texas Homesteader~
We utilize bovine artificial Insemination on our ranch when we want to mix up our herd pedigrees, blend breeds, or perhaps have a special cow deliver an extra-high-quality calf, etc. I’ve written before about various ways AI is very beneficial to the rancher, especially for smaller ranches where it’s often more difficult to buy & maintain a high-quality bull for just a few cows.
RancherMan is a certified A.I. technician. And we also have all our own AI equipment including medications, nitrogen tank, bull semen straws, etc. So we sometimes perform A.I. jobs for local ranches from time to time. We recently received an email asking for help with a local man’s heifers. After a few emails & phone calls the schedule was set to begin in a few weeks. We prefer to use a 10-day timed synchronization program & we wanted to follow the heifer protocol to offer the highest possibility for successful breeding.
March Garden Update – Trying Something Different!
by Texas Homesteader~
My dad informed me that the Farmer’s Almanac notes the last average our area of NE Texas was March 16th. But I’ve always heard that around here you don’t dare plant until after Easter since those rogue freezes can easily slip in before then.
I always battle myself this time of year – do I plant? Do I wait? Well this year Ole Man Winter has had a death grip on us with ice and snow, and lately the sky has been drizzly/foggy/cloudy for over three weeks straight keeping things in a cold muddy mess. So I guess that decision has kinda been made for me so far! But while in our garage I saw something that got me fired up to at least prepare for planting.
Cancer just SUCKS!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Many of you know I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. Praise GOD I’m now cancer free, but I’m not gonna lie it was the most frightening thing I’ve ever been through in my life. Now I want to do something about it – I want to fight back, to kick cancer’s butt.
I’ll fight it for the fear it caused me and so many others like me, and especially for taking loved ones away from us. I won’t sit still! Want to read my story of trial & triumph? Read on, dear friends…
More about my healing journey:
Wordless Wednesday: Be Still And Know…
by Texas Homesteader
RancherMan & I ran across this old weathered country church years ago in the mountains of New Mexico. I used that picture to write my favorite phrase: Be Still And Know That I AM GOD. That phrase brought me much comfort last year as I was dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis. But I put my faith in Him and He saw me through it.
There’s nothing that God can’t do! Today, give it all to Him – you’ll be amazed at where your life can go.
~TxH~
Wordless Wednesday: Brand New Start
by Texas Homesteader~
There’s so much beauty in our lives that we’re meant to enjoy. Be sure to take time to enjoy the beauty in your world today.
~TxH~