Two long barns 300 feet long, 40 feet wide stood side by side on Parkplace farm. The two brothers & two sisters spent many hours in these barns helping to care for resident turkeys, cows & chickens. Although too young for turkey care, they pet the cows, walked through the chickens & and hand collectedContinueContinue reading “Nest Dismantle Mayhem”
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The Arrival: 10,000 fuzzy balls of life
Parkplace farm was the home for many furry & feathered friends. Indeed, so many of the siblings’ day to day stories focused on the goofy, glorious, troubling or tragic experience of these feline, bovine, canine or avian residents. As Cathy, Stevie, Kenny & Patti-Jo grew into full farm participants, one of their greatest joys wasContinueContinue reading “The Arrival: 10,000 fuzzy balls of life”
Hunting History; Finding Calamity
The edges and depths of Parkplace farm were bordered with ditches that carried excess rain water from the grey clay soil. The ditches divided the farm into a grid of fields, creating lines of microcosm which attracted flora & fauna seeking water. The adventure of ditches – and what grew in them, semed to callContinueContinue reading “Hunting History; Finding Calamity”
Protecting the Flock from 48 Eggs
Sunday rest on Parkplace Farm was celebrated with gusto. Following the 4th Command the family sought to keep every 7th day ‘holy’ – special – relaxed. The family – especially the Farmer & the sibling’s Grandfather worked six days doing everything needing to be done. But on Sundays the family, everyone who visited, hired hands,ContinueContinue reading “Protecting the Flock from 48 Eggs”
Farming Faith 