My Daughter is Learning

Skye just turned 20. She has been living up state for more than a year go, and has been seeing her boyfriend for 5 months. She has been living with him, his sister and their parents.

I went to visit a couple of weeks ago, purely for the weekend. I stayed in Skye and Kevin’s room, and they stayed on the futon in the livingroom.

This is the first time that I have visited her up state, and I am happy that I did. My mind is set at ease. Skye helps out with household tasks, helps Kevin’s sister with her homework, and has even learned some valuable skills.

For instance, she now knows hoe to grind and freeze moose meat. And, she helps with stacking wood and whatnot. She also works seasonally at a hunting lodge.

I am very proud of her.

Shannon

Fort Kent, Maine

I am going to Fort Kent this weekend to visit my daughter Skye. We have people watching our home while we are away, so they can take care of our animals. (Zowie is going with friends)

Skye turned 20 this past Tuesday, and she and I are going to bake a cake together and celebrate with some of her friends and her boyfriends family.

Shannon

Salem Massachusetts

I went with friends to Salem, Mass for Halloween. We had a great time.

I did not sleep, however. It seems that an elephant rented the room above ours. It must have had RLS, because all it did was pace the floor all night. Every time it took a step, the ceiling squeeked.

Shannon

The trailer is banked…mostly

Good day, everyone. Zowie got the trailer banked the rest of the way Friday…mostly. We need another 1/2 length of plastic. I am considering the use of a few trash bags to finish the job.
Shannon

Just Sharing

Hello! Just wanted to share my The Green Mom column articles with you.

• Winter Herb Garden
• Healthier Cat Care
• A Greener Cleaning Guide
• Transportation Choices
• Family Gardening for Better Health

Happy Reading!

Shannon

Mini Homestead Happenings for 10/18/2009

Zowie and I spent some time yesterday starting to bank the trailer. We will finish the task this week. We will also have to clean the fans and the air conditioner and put them up, and close up the windows.

My stepfather and mom helped to fix some areas of the skirting that needed extra support, and mt stepdad replaced the broken window. I am thankful that these things were accomplished before winter.

I had already pulled the previous owners trashed items out from under the trailer, and Zowie had taken what wasn’t reusable to the dumpster.

The compost that I started last year was allowed to sit this year, and will be ready for garden use in the spring.

Shannon

Brr…Cold

31* in Milford, Maine this morning. Brrrr…

Hope you are all doing well. I walked yesterday, running errands.

Zowie started Algebra 2 tutoring. She says her tutor is awkward, so I am not sure how that will go. She is very exctied to be graduating in the spring, and then going off to college.

I am likely moving to Salem, Massachusetts in a year or two.

Shannon

Snow…Brrr

Yesterday we had rain mixed with snow all day long. Obviously, the snow didn’t stay. It melted right away. It was cold, though.

Zowie and I will have to bank the trailer this week.

Shannon

Mini Homestead Happenings for 10/12/2009

We replaced the broken window. My stepdad had an extra window from when he changed the windows on his trailer. He brought it over and installed it.

I have cleaned out the previous owners trash from under the trailer while it has been opened up under there. Zowie will be lugging everything to the dumpster for me.

Mom and I closed up most of the underside of the trailer. When Zowie and I were out to breakfast one morning, Mom and Lloyd closed up the rest.

Mom and I will be banking the trailer soon to prepare for winter.

Friends and family have dropped off used candle holders and candle ends so we can make recycled candles for everyone at the holidays again. They all loved the candles last year.

I purchased myself a new outfit while at Wal*Mart with mom. It was under $20.00, and is the first one that I have purchased in forever.

Shannon

Mini Homestead Happenings for 10/11/2009

It has been a while since I posted, but I have not forgotten about this blog.

First, I messed up with my depression meds and had to wait for a new doctor appointment. This put a damper on my bubbly, happy self and I neglected a lot of things. I have gotten straight on my meds again, and am doing much better.

I have also begun a freelance writing career, which takes a lot of time. I rarely have time for myself, but it is a happy thing. I love to write!

Zowie is in her senior year of high school. This is after many years of homeschooling. The principal accepted everything and she is preparing for college. Zowie spent 6 weeks on the university campus for Upward Bound this past summer, a college prep program, with her best friend. I am taking them both on college tours in a couple of weeks. We will be spending the weekend in Portland for this.

I will be in Salem, Massachusetts for Halloween this year with friends. Zowie and her cousin Zachary are staying here and having a horror movie marathon.

The weekend after that trip, I am going to Fort Kent to visit my daughter Skye. We are both excited about this. This is right after she turns 20.

I will be quite busy at these times.

Shannon