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October 13, 2009

October Senses

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The onset of Autumn brings many chores and delights at Russ-Stick Acres.

Fresh hay bedding stuffed in 16 dog houses brings on a thank you from Hawk, one of our youngest Siberians.

With such keen sniffers, they get intoxicated by the smell of the hay.

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Our stash of liquid gold from previous years is now down to the last sweet jar.

Now we will focus on this year’s batch of Maple Syrup.

It’s always exciting to experience each year’s flavor and texture.

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The local wildlife encroaches upon our dance space, looking for a smattering of grain left behind by our chickens.

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“You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the field will clap their hands.” Isaiah 55:12

Yes, Fall is a celebration of the senses ~ making one feel more alive than ever before.

Until tomorrow ~ God willing,

Woodswoman

March 21, 2009

We have a new family ~ the farmin’ folks at GRIT

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It’s been quite a week.

Excitement over our new calf.

Cooking down sap, into syrup.

Magnificent maple syrup.

And a new bunny.

Compliments of AC Ellen.

Cadbury, who is now heading to LuLu’s for a permanent home.

Not to fret.

We still have our “free ranging” American Silver Fox rabbits ~ outside and cage free.

But wait, there’s more.

Our little ‘ole Blog, RUSS-STICK RAMBLINGS, is now featured on the glossy GRIT magazine’s website. CLICK HERE.

For those of you who haven’t heard of the magazine, check it out. Click here.

GRIT has been celebrating rural America since 1882.

However, this ain’t your Grandpa’s GRIT

You’ve come a long way baby.

We are proud, and honored, to be a member of the GRIT family.

We hope you follow along too, and check out the other GRIT blogs and bloggers.

Until tomorrow ~ God willing,

TGIF (Today God is FIRST)

Woodswoman

March 17, 2009

Sap, Siberians, Sun and Sloppy Roads

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Life is good at Russ-Stick Acres.

A time for sled dogs to enjoy some end of season R & R.

Hawk is seldom still.

Little Feet basks in the evening sun.

After dinner antics are the norm.

Every night, it’s the “Hawk and Charlie” show.

There’s another show in town.

Our precious Luna.

Another day older.

Gold’s a flowin’.

Rustic Russ’ serpentine sap trail.

Bucket after bucket.

Hard, honest work.

Kinda like your very best wheel dog.

Out of the woods…

And down the sloppy road.

Stay tuned as we follow the sap trail.

Until tomorrow ~ God willing ~ and God Glorious,

Woodswoman

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