Lost Flock
It’s a sad day here on Klaus Lane. Yesterday all of our chickens were killed in their run. The pain is a lot more than I expected. It was such a surprise to lose them. Yesterday I walked out to … Continue reading
Ay, Mis Juevos!
It finally happened…. we got our first egg! It is a beautiful robin’s egg blue. We’re not sure which one of our lovely ladies laid this egg, but we can’t help but admire her handywork. Well, make that two eggs. … Continue reading
Wendell Berry and Wes Jackson
This afternoon Brent and I had the pleasure of seeing Wendell Berry and Wes Jackson speak at the Paramount Theater in downtown Austin. Wendell Berry is a poet, prolific writer, and farmer who has explored the concepts behind sustainable agriculture … Continue reading
They Grow Up So Fast!
It seems like just yesterday we came home with a box full of chirping chicks. They were so adorable, and so fragile. Here we are, almost six months later, and our chicks have become full grown hens. It’s hard to … Continue reading
A Walk in the Woods
On Friday, Brent and I took a hike around our land to revisit this old homestead. It was hauntingly beautiful, and a reminder that everything we build will one day fall apart and become a part of the Earth again. … Continue reading
Brent brews his own beer!
Here is the story of my relationship with beer and how I went from a naive beer enthusiast to an obsessed home brewer. In the old days I used to seek out interesting imported beer. I really like to try … Continue reading