Born into captivity….destined for freedom

I really enjoy watching our ducks.  We have two of them and I find them absolutely delightful to watch.   But I also feel a twinge of sorrow for them when I see them plop themselves into a little bucket of water and splash around.  They’ll take turns doing that since it’s such a small container.   [...]

Welcome to my crazy world

The following is a true (ahem—approximate) account of a day in the life of The Mother Lode.
3:30—Computer lady comes over.  She is energetic and immediately delves into my computer and its various hiccups and sluggishness.  I am happy.
3:35–Molly comes running in, breathless.  “Caleb made a FLAME THROWER and he’s using it outside!”  Caleb, right on [...]

How to get a chicken

Living with “The Gift” creates many opportunities for memorable moments.  Like this weekend.
Jay and Daniel take a drive out of town to pick up his riding lawnmower that we stored at a friend’s house.  On the way back Shiny Object Syndrome kicked in while they were driving past a flea market.  (For the uninitiated in [...]