A life less ordinary

From the suburbs to the country in Independence Township, this is our journey. We are two suburban yuppies who always had a dream to leave it all behind and become country dweller's. Now we are on part two of this adventure. We just bought our Historical farm. We have six acres, a barn, some outbuildings, three excited kids, three dogs, one cat, a tortoise and us, the wonderstruck parents who are beyond thrilled and a little bit clueless about what the next chapter has in store for us!

Thursday, February 2, 2012

It's all in a name

So, we need a new name for our new farm and my blog. I don't think we should keep the Hentennial name, since that was a completely different place, different adventure. We are open to any suggestions. I have a few ideas that we have been throwing around. And one of them is Daisy Hill. The meaning behind it has nothing to do with the flower. About 12 years ago, when Roger took me on my first country drive out in Oakland Township, we came across a beautiful, old, white, stowic, farmhouse that sat up on a hill. The little weather worn sign in the front said, "Daisy Hill", and from that day forward, that was what I wanted. It was picturesque. Quaint, lived in, cared for, and had a lovely old barn and a few little outbuildings. I never forgot about it, and I feel like we have been searching for our own "Daisy Hill" ever since. So, I like the idea of borrowing the name for our new place strictly for sentimental purposes. But we are also open to new ideas. Something original. They say the basis of the name should be either your family name, what animals you raise, or the setting, ie: Valley Oak, Frog Holler, Maple Knoll. Or, Milk and Honey, Ponies and Jam, etc....You get the idea. So, I happen to have a few that may work: Fat Dog Farm (solely based on our bagel loving, 94 pound Goldendoodle), Forever Young Farm, Firefly Farm, Happyhen Farm, Amy's Acres. The house is a Centennial farm, it will have chickens, goats, mini horses, ducks and a mini pig. Plus our 3 dogs, 2 cats, and a tortoise. The house is white, and does sit up on a hill with a river rock wall along the front of the property. If that helps at all with name ideas.
I will post some pics as soon as our closing dates are set in the next few days. Too superstitious to post before that.
All suggestions are welcome!

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Inspiration that helped me get here.

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.

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.