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The Meaning of Rain

Posted on May 17, 2012 by CCOAF

In my younger suburban years the weather and whether it rained or not was all about my personal life and when it needed to be a nice day due to whatever it was I was doing. I never thought for … Continue reading →

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City Chic Herds the Calves

Posted on January 25, 2012 by CCOAF

For the most part My Farmer and his Dad take care of the hard labor end of our farm, but there have been times where my help is needed. I’ve helped to bale hay, feed the calves, and on occasion … Continue reading →

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"City Chic" Meets Farm Chore #1

Posted on September 24, 2009 by CCOAF

I know this will be hard to believe, but in the 18 years I’ve known my husband and in the 8 years we’ve lived here on our farm I can count on one hand the amount of times I’ve had … Continue reading →