Category Archives: The Cabin

So I had a few eggs I needed to use up. They are fresh from the chicken eggs so they can keep for a week or so unrefrigerated. But I don’t like to push it. Yesterday I made Rivel Soup. … Continue reading →

I found a new edible and medicinal plant growing on my land. Oswego Tea. (Monarda fistulosa) Also known as Bee Balm. As it’s name implies it is often made in to tea. It is drank for thirst or to treat … Continue reading →

If any one noticed the site was down for a while. I changed servers and just didn’t hurry. I may switch again soon just for some improved abilities. I have been fairly active. Gone on backpacking trips and working around … Continue reading →

Here’s what I like about my cabin. Even on the road in front of the cabin I can turned all the way around and not see a single person. You may have noticed the signs on the trees. On the … Continue reading →

It’s May first. The Gaelic pagan holiday of Beltane. Half way between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. And right on queue. Today I saw the first mayapples pop up out of the ground. Of course these are just … Continue reading →

As I was walking through the woods behind the cabin yesterday, I heard a strange gurgling or bubbling sound. At first I thought it was my tinnitus. But then it got louder and I noticed it was coming from an … Continue reading →

I got up early and headed back into the woods. I had a spot all set up with leaves and branches cleared yesterday. I saw two does. At about 10am I decided to go back to the cabin and check … Continue reading →

A great thing about Christmas time is that the decorations can be found just a few feet into the woods. Ground pine, ferns, berries and moss. I even added some ground pine to the gate beside the red reflective tape, … Continue reading →

My daughter came home to visit but it was November 1st. She still wanted to carve pumpkins. So we spent an afternoon shooting all the guns I have (except those lost in that unfortunate boating accident), and her compound bow. … Continue reading →

Speaking of writing, my Dad, who recently passed away, had written a book back in 1991. So I just finished digitizing it and it is now available on Amazon Kindle. It’s called I Would If I Could But I’m Wood. … Continue reading →