-20 Degrees, Settling In, and Bird Feeders

This morning, the indoor/outdoor thermometer informed me that the outside temp is -20 degrees. That is not the temp with a wind chill; it is a straight up -20 degrees. Of course, everyone tells me this is the coldest early winter they can remember. Ever. Wherever I live, I seem to arrive on the worst…

A Gift that Give and Gives and Saves Trees

I know, it’s early to think about Christmas. But I must share the best gift!  Each year I either do not buy presents, give homemade pickles, or a gift card. Sometimes I make a donation to the Heifer Project or other charity in a person’s name. This year: a great new option. You can read…