It's National Ag Week and my thanks to the men and women who provide our food and clothing. Being from the Midwest, it used to be when I thought of farmers, Holstein cows naturally came to mind. Or million-dollar implements on acreage as vast as the eye could see. While I certainly appreciate these … [Read more...] about National Ag Day 2017
Wednesday Webs
Wednesday Webs: Things Keeping My Interest This Summer
So this has been my summer of beekeeping. Since I know absolutely nada of these honeys, I'm learning things as I go. For example, I now know the cone shape in the center above is a queen cell and since I already have one queen, another could be problematic. I should get rid of this cell. Or not. The … [Read more...] about Wednesday Webs: Things Keeping My Interest This Summer
Wednesday Webs: I AM AIGA
I just renewed my annual AIGA membership. This is a big expense for me, a solo entrepreneur, but it's a statement I'm willing to make. I support the joining together of creative professionals, both newcomers and seasoned professionals. On that note, among others, here's an interesting article on … [Read more...] about Wednesday Webs: I AM AIGA
Wednesday Webs: Potica and Other Delicious Musings
Last weekend we gathered the family together and made potica. If you're of Slovenian or Austrian descent, you likely know how delicious this heritage coffeecake is—tons of butter, cream, honey and nuts. No calories whatsoever! While beer-touring in northern Minnesota this fall, we ate lunch … [Read more...] about Wednesday Webs: Potica and Other Delicious Musings