Old Tom
This is what I see every morning when I go outside. Old Tom was Debi’s mother’s cat before it was Debi’s. He’s survived a cold winter, but is always ready for food. I don’t think it’s because he’s hungry, though—he … Read more
Bible Study Came Under Attack by Rabid Raccoon
(At least, it was obviously very sick with something.) I spotted it outside the kitchen window stumbling around the cars heading toward the door where the Bible study was live on air. Mike grabbed his shotgun but then realized the … Read more
Baby Doll Bug
Elizabeth’s bright yellow Bug is hard to miss here in Cane Creek community.
Debi’s Garden & Greenhouse
Everyone looks forward to several vegetables. Even our back office window has become a green house!
Meet the Staff: Talitha
I’ll start with me and how I came to work here. Last summer, some of my family and I accepted the Pearl’s invitation to their church and made the trip in mid-June. While my family was having a great time … Read more
Are You Surprised?
The first time I came here, I remember I was surprised to see store-bought canned green beans in the office pantry. It’s good for me to see that the people here are “normal.” They drink sugar-sweetened tea and…yes, they even … Read more
Fresh Dirt
Mike turned up new ground today. It’s such a lovely smell. It means that spring is right around the corner.
Butter
It’s such a good thing! Not only is it delicious, but if you use raw cream and real salt, it’s so healthy for you. Here’s a quick, easy way to make homemade butter (taken from Homesteading for Beginners Vol. 1, … Read more
NGJ Office Humor: The Pearl’s Gift Registry
Mel let everyone know today that with Mike and Debi’s anniversary coming up that maybe they should consider registering for gifts. His idea: Register at the local, damaged-goods, second-hand store, “Almost Anything.” Debi’s reply—“It’s so funny because it’s so TRUE.”
Cold Sand
Springtime apparently means volleyball around here. Since the weather’s been warm this past week, people in the community have been out several times. For me, it’s very interesting to see the odd mix of people who play. From teenage girls … Read more
