Dexter and Lilly

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Bittersweet symphony

Well we have two deals on the table, one PA on the Franklin house and one offer on the Metamora house! I feel very lucky that we are able to do this "by owner" and not pay any Realtor fees, and that it only took a couple of weeks to get offers on both homes! So now we just have to hope that the first deal closes, and then the second, and that we can maneuver moving out of both simutaneously, and have a new place to go! We think we have a good plan, just hoping nothing gets screwed up. As it turns out, that little farm in Metamora was a wonderful investment! Not only did we get to enjoy it, many, many times over, but the work we did to restore it will certainly pay off! I learned all of my real estate skills from my parents. My dad was an amazing deal maker and made lots of his money by investing in real estate. And my mother, brother and myself all had our licenses in the field. We even have an in-house attorney with my mom. So, that comes in super handy!
It will be bittersweet to say goodbye to both homes. The Franklin house is where I raised my babies. It's where we grew as a family and where we have called home for the last 9 years. We have formed lots of friendships here and love our neighbors. It is a small, tightly knit community and we will miss that. And the farm, well, it was a labor of love, and a door to a new beginning. But I know the new owners will love her even more than we did. So, there will probably be some tears, but there will also be lots of excitement about a new start. I think we found the perfect place for us, it's just what we have been looking for. Very old and stately, lots of room, lots of property, big old barns, a great area, and mostly, tons of character. It will be a great place to continue our journey on our quest for a life less ordinary.
So right now things are quite hectic, two deals negotiations, managing the kids schedules, work in full force for both me, and Roger, and just trying to keep all the balls in the air! It's a circus, but I couldn't be any happier. I feel like my father is looking down on us and he is very proud of our ambition. It was just the 11 year anniversay of his death and I feel him closer to me than ever. Thank you daddy, for all you taught me. Especially for teaching me to live my life to the fullest! You continue to inspire me on a regular basis. xo
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Inspiration that helped me get here.

Keep your eye on the prize and hand on the plow. It's easy to lose sight of what you want, especially if you haven't gotten it. I know it's less work to put the wish away, to pretend that the wish itself has disappeared. But it's important to know what your prize is, because that is part of who you are. Whether it's financial stability, two children, a collection of poetry, or a happy marriage, take Winston Churchill's advice and never give in. Never give in. Never give in.



Food for thought

The increase in U.S. food prices from 1982 to 2009 rose 128%.In the same period, prices paid to farmers rose only 34%.



1 in 3 Americans born in 2000 is expected to develop diabetes in his or her lifetime.



Jargon-food sovereignty: the right of peoples to eat healthy and culturally appropriate food produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods, and their right to define their own food and agriculture systems.

(from the declaration of Nyeleni, 2007)



32 hours, 50 minutes- The amount of on-screen media, including television, videos and video games that American children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old consume each week, according to the Nielsen Company.

A must see film

Food, INC. by Robert Kenner is a must see film. You can rent it or buy it on Amazon for $10.00.
It will change the way you shop, the way you feed your family and the way you look at food and farming in our country.
For small hobby farmers, and health conscious people alike, please, please, see this film! It is eye-opening to say the least!

Chicken-ism

I loved this so much that I had to post it. I cannot take credit, I found it on the web.




All I need to know I learned from my chickens.


Wake up early, stay busy, but always stay alert.


Visit your favorite places every day.


Scratch out a living.


Routine is good.


Plump is good.


Don't ponder your pupose in life, your brain is too small.


Accept the pecking order and you know your enemies.


Weed your garden.


Protect your children fiercely, sit on them if you need to.


Take them for walks, show them the little things, and talk constantly.


Brag on your accomplishments.


Don't count your chicks before they hatch.


Protect your nest egg.


Test your wings once in a while.


Squawk when necessary.


As you age, demand respect.


Leave a little something for those who care about you.


Chase butterflies.































































About Me

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I am a busy mommy of 3. Ages 10, 8 and 6. Two crazy boys and a just-as-crazy daughter. My husband Roger and I have been married for 11 years this June. He runs a family owned Architecture company in Bloomfield Hills. I am a clothing consultant for a wonderful company. But for the most part, I am just a country girl at heart. I have an amazing love of animals, all kinds, big or small. I love nature and feeling the rythms of the earth. I love to garden and grow my own veggies and fruits. So, it was only natural that I would some day grow up and buy a farm. I am just a mommy who wants to share my passion for all things natural with my family and friends. So, we are giving it our best shot!