Whispers from the Past
Chapter 4 The afternoon sun cast warm rays on the kitchen table, and Sarah and Everett hovered over the dried journal. The air crackled with …
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Unearthing Secrets
Chapter 2 Leaving Fran behind reminded Sarah of the complexities in her family’s past. While storm damage could be mended, the void left by her …
Secrets of the Map
Chapter 3 A crisp breeze whispered through the open windows of the cabin, carrying the scent of wood smoke. Sarah and Everett woke to a …
Wreckage and Revelation
Chapter 1 Rays of sunlight sifted through the frayed edges of a worn blue tarp, casting intricate patterns upon the chaos-strewn landscape. Three days had …
Mystery of Ritas Landing
Introduction ~ Meet the Characters ~ Table of Contents ~ Download Book ~ Meet the Band – Soundtrack Introduction Sunlight filtered through the dense canopy …
Ritas Landing
Welcome to Rita’s Landing. Established in 1942, just after Francisco “Pancho” Morales invented the Margarita on July 4th, 1942. Tucked away in the heart of …
Preparing for new Chickens
Well, it’s August 2012 and we are preparing for a flock of new chickens to arrive this spring. We are planning on getting 25 …
Building the Greenhouse
Once retired, and having made the decision to sell The Herb Garden, I sold the greenhouses separate from the property and kept a 22′ x …
How to Harvest a Hen
There comes a time in every homesteader’s schedule, when it’s time to harvest a Hen. Whether a hen is older and no longer laying, or …
Replenish the Wood Pile
Replenishing the Wood Pile Winter is hitting us hard this January, at least for several nights in the mid-twenties, and it’s time to replenish the …