It’s barn quilt time again at Johnson Family Farms! It all started back in the spring of 2015 when I learned to make one myself. I did 5 blog posts …
Death, Taxes, and Creativity
Well, last week we had our taxes prepared. Before you all think we are way ahead of the game, I must explain: full time farmers have to file their taxes …
Pandemic Projects 5
Finally! “Will she ever be done with this?” you ask. Yes, rest assured, this is my last post about my Pandemic Projects. Phew! First, a few stragglers to share: My …
Pandemic Projects 4
Well, as I continue, I realize that I thought I would include many other projects that haven’t made the cut so far. I’ve decided to give them a quick nod …
Pandemic Projects 2
In my second installment, let’s start with some shopping. I have always toyed with the idea of owning a serger. Last spring I started pursuing one. I searched for an …
Photos
Photos “Say cheese!” Photos. What a treasure to have photos! Because of photos, I can see what my parents and grandparents looked like as a child. I can see what ...
Decorating the Barn Addition
Well looking back on a blog from November of 2015, I found I never followed up on my promise to keep you posted on the installation of the recently purchased …
Thankful Harvest
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Mileage Milestone
A while back, my trusty green 2000 Pontiac Montana van and I hit a milestone. But first, let’s go back and tell you how we met…. My new cars usually …
Back in the Saddle
OK, I'm stepping back in the saddle. Seems I've struggled with keeping blogging on my radar. Although there are many reasons, I'll blame my beautiful daughter-in-law. I love to call ...
Receive Before You Can Give
Looking towards the Christmas season, I’m reminded of all of the pressure for creating the perfect Christmas. Feeling it? It’s even harder when life issues pull our attention away from ...
Barn Quilt Hanging
Well, today was the day! After weeks of waiting after the sign was completed, waiting for it to dry, waiting to get the crops planted, waiting for side dressing the ...
Barn Quilt
We just had the last end of our old barn resided. That old weathered end of the barn had been staring at me for years. I’ve watched that barn age …
One Day At A Time
Life. One day at a time. As a farm wife, I’m looking at spring in a different way than many of you do. It is a demanding time of the ...