Progress Looks Different Every Day

Progress Looks Different Every Day

Progress Looks Different Every DayJoshua Farber
Published on: 09/07/2026

A rainy morning, wildlife encounters, firewood, hummingbirds, mower work, and another long day of small victories. Progress at Memory Lane isn't always dramatic, but every project brings us one step closer.

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Sometimes the Old Stuff Still Works

Sometimes the Old Stuff Still Works

Sometimes the Old Stuff Still WorksJoshua Farber
Published on: 06/06/2026

A day of testing old appliances, refreshing hummingbird feeders, protecting the property from ticks, and discovering that sometimes equipment from the 1980s still works better than expected. 🐦🌱🛠️🦌🏡

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Hummingbirds, Salamanders, and the Reality of Rural Living

Hummingbirds, Salamanders, and the Reality of Rural Living

Hummingbirds, Salamanders, and the Reality of Rural LivingJoshua Farber
Published on: 30/05/2026

A day at Memory Lane filled with hummingbirds, garden progress, a trip to Looking Glass Pond, plumbing discoveries, well maintenance, and Wyatt's latest adventure in the Catskills.

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