August 2013

Stayin’ Alive in August

In a way, it’s a miracle that I’m even writing about gardening in August. Typically, at this time of the year, everything is burnt to a crisp and done. This has not been a...

Changes Across the Road

  Changes and fear of the unknown. We’ve experienced both here at Our Little House this week. My aunt placed 15 acres across the road from us for sale; that has brought us both...

A Little Cabin Dream Comes True

I was so excited for my friend J, who is making her little house dreams come true, when she posted a photo of her new 640 sq. ft.  little cabin in the mountains. J....

Grilling Veggies at Our Little House

  Dale has grills, lots of grills. He loves grilling. So, when we decided to try a plant based diet, which happened to coincide with the beginning of spring this year, he said, “Well,...

Black Bear Sighting Near Our Little House

  As we enter the dog days of August, it’s not your typical long, hot days here. We’re having unseasonably cooler and rainy weather (although the humidity remains) for this time of year. As...