Riot 4 Austerity

I’ve decided to take a bit of a break from Hedges Happenings.  I need some time to sort out some things. I will be back on September 15.

I’m short on time today so could only wait to upload pix on one site – so if you want to see the most adorable things in the universe, you’ll have to go here.

I’m really sorry to see my neighbors go, even though they’ve been busy and we haven’t seen much of them for the last couple of years.  They have been excellent neighbors and good friends, and I wish they wouldn’t move.  But since they have their reasons, the best I can do is maybe help sell […]

Saturdays are all about reduction.  Reducing expenses, environmental impact, and clutter. Bottled shampoo:  $9 per bottle.  Each bottle lasts about 4 weeks.  Can only be used for washing hair. Homemade shampoo bar:  $4.50 per bar.  Each bar lasts about 5 weeks.  I use this for my hair, my face, and shaving.   It creates luscious lather.  […]

From an email I sent to a friend discussing my eating philosophy. What do you think? * * * * * * * * These are principles I have gleaned from trying to discern what the Bible says about what our eating philosophy should be. First:  I believe any and all food should be eaten […]

I ate the first ripe tomato today on the fourth of July.  I just feel that statement should be preserved in amber, because it is the dream I always begin with in February.  When the first tomato seeds go into the ground in winter, the fourth of July is the dream date.  Most years, we […]

I was away three days last weekend, and I came back to the preparations for Eric’s 40th birthday party, so not as much has been accomplished this week on larger farm projects as I’d like.   On the other hand, the grass is scythed, the flowers are blooming and the barn will be cleaned out tomorrow, […]

Yet another recipe to try: Process: 1 frozen banana 1 TB chia seeds Sprinkle with cacao nibs

After a hot, dry May, we’ve shifted into a cooler weather pattern for at least the next few days, perfect for all the raised bed building we’re doing (we’re finally, finally getting the rest of the garden raised up to deal with drainage problems that have been totally irrelevant this year ).  I admit, […]

Sorry for the lateness of this update, but I was so tired earlier this week that I could barely function. We had a wonderful time at our weekend event – the kids had a fabulous time, the adults had a fabulous time, it was glorious, but it took two days before we recovered. 
And after that, we […]