by Jennifer | Aug 8, 2017 | Family, Farming&Gardening
By Jennifer’s sister Allison Sharp Last month, I told you the sad-but-true tale of one cowardly rooster and two deceased chickens. I was particularly saddened by the death of the beautiful hen, a Polish chicken with feathers that looked like one of Phyllis...
by Jennifer | Jul 10, 2017 | Family, Farming&Gardening
Written by Jennifer’s sister, Allison Sharp. Yesterday morning, after my husband had left for work, he called me. “Have you been outside yet?” “No.” “Walk out the front door and look in the window well.” As I got out of bed and walked down the hall, I noticed...
by Jennifer | Jul 25, 2016 | Advice for the Lovelorn, Amish, Family, Humor, Romance
Dear Anna, I don’t know how to knit or crochet, but I know your knitting has helped many of your grandchildren find true love. Can you give me some suggestions on what to knit if I want to attract a boy? Signed: Willing to Knit from Dalton Dear Willing, I’m wonderful...
by Jennifer | Jul 11, 2016 | Family, Farming&Gardening, Humor
By Alesha Thompson (Jennifer’s sister) Fall in Wisconsin was in full swing when my husband and I decided it was time to sell the chickens. We keep chickens in the summer because they are fun, easy, and a great source of fresh eggs! But once it gets cold, which...