The Gothic Homesteader

Ok, so maybe I have gotten too use to Phoenix Valley warmth, but blast it all it has gotten cold down here!  Besides that it is rainy, and though I adore the rain, not when it means we are freezing!  They say it wont get out of the 40s today... and I believe it.  I am glad spring is not long away and we bought the little electric fireplace heater not sure being sure if we would need it or not...sure enough, it has already paid for its self!  It's a poor substitute to our wood burner we had in Thoreau, NM, but sure better than the nothing we had before....  At least this cold snap has meant I got to pull out the Gothic velvets and such for a few weeks this year! Note to self:  Cinder block walls once they get cold stay cold for a LONG time!!! ~ Morria

Fall is coming to our Gothic Homestead... and with it Harvesting season!  We have been picking and drying beans for some time now.  It is just awesome to be learning how to dry and string "Shucky Beans" the old mountain way.  Soon the corn will all be brought in, and the sweet potatoes dug up.  Wonder if I will find any arrow heads in the garden this year? This time of year excites me, for the days are growing longer and colder, and soon the snows of winter shall grace the landscapes.  Tis time to be pulling out the velvet, the corduroys, and the wools.  Tis time for fire in the fire place, pumpkin pies, and hot cider.   At last, colder weather is here! ~ Morria