Author Archives: Virtual Farmgirl

Since my family offered some insights into what makes me a farmgirl, I’ll note a few things about me that would make it hard to abandon urban life. Here’s a start: — I love the concrete jungle, especially the rich architecture that makes up Chicago and the Prairie home styles in Oak Park. — IContinue reading “Farmgirl or Urban Princess?”

I was about to flip the channel on American Idol tonight…an hour of Mariah Carey?…but I stayed long enough to see the talented David Cook and enjoy Carly Smithson’s “I Can’t Live if Living is Without You” probably because Mariah didn’t make it popular. Thankfully, that honor goes to Badfinger and Air Supply. Who doesn’tContinue reading “Love is in the Air”

Expect to hear/see media reports this week about a report that is coming out of a key international agriculture summit in South Africa. I’m seeing tidbits in the African ag press and energy news sites about an International Assessment of Agricultural Science and Technology for Development report that will be released on Tuesday. Expect alsoContinue reading “Coming Soon…A New Global Ag Vision”

The theme for this week’s Farmgirl Blog-a-Thon — Farmgirl Heart…What Being A Farmgirl Means to You — is perfect because I’ve been thinking a bunch about what it means to be a Farmgirl, or an aspiring Farmgirl.Garden Goose, who’s running this a-thon, suggested posting a photo of us Farmgirls, our collections or our farms. IContinue reading “Farmgirl At Heart?”

We were sad to say goodbye to River Runner. He kicked it back to the Land of Enchantment tonight. He and I had a very nice day yesterday. I had an early shift at work, so I got to take the afternoon and give him a guided tour of the city. That whetted his appetiteContinue reading “We Love Visitors”

I am so excited…not just because my favorite legal site, ABAJournal.com is up for a Webby (have I not mentioned that) and not because my favorite publisher was named one of the Folio40 for being one of the most influential “doers” in magazine media. No, I’m excited because we took delivery today of a completelyContinue reading “Celebrating & Gathering Tools of the Farmgirl Trade”

Since the theme this week is still “Tie One On” for the “Farm Girl Blog-a-Thon” I thought I’d post a photo of another apron favorite. This one belonged to my mother-in-law (or one of her aunts). I wore it to our Tree Trimming party. Garden Goose is keeping track of the Farmgirls who are participatingContinue reading “Accessorize With Aprons”

I learned about a “Farm Girl Blog-A-Thon!” in progress through May 7. This week’s theme is “Tie One On” to celebrate the utility and art of the apron. Love it. I also liked this rundown of what it means to be a Farmgirl. My answers are in all caps. From Garden Goose: Do you loveContinue reading “Tying One On at the Farmgirl Blog-A-Thon”

Hoosier Outsider has always dreamed of working a real live tractor. And he got his wish this weekend, thanks to a buddy who’s been guiding him along in all things small farm lately. No word on what he’s learned, though I hear there’s been some changes in the old orchard. And I hear that theContinue reading “Dream Come True”

The crocus is coming up, close to bloom in the backyard. We have a Mourning Dove in our balcony nest and the tulips are pushing through the dirt. [Still no sign that any birds have settled into the nesting boxes that Hoosier Outsider made for the kids to assemble, but it’s early yet.] So whileContinue reading “Finally…Spring!”