A Much Better Day

Joshua Farber

Published on: 17/08/2026

Hummingbirds are preparing to migrate, the garden is finally producing, and cooler mountain temperatures are creeping in. Today brought plenty of signs that the seasons are beginning to change.

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Taking Care of the New Workhorse

Joshua Farber

Published on: 08/08/2026

Today was about taking care of our new tractor, tackling a few more projects, fighting back the weeds, and remembering that progress doesn't disappear just because the grass grows back.

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A Different Kind of Progress

Joshua Farber

Published on: 07/08/2026

Not every day is about big projects. Sometimes the best progress comes from clean floors, fresh laundry, a few less weeds, quiet moments with hummingbirds, and appreciating how far we've come.

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Learning as We Go

Joshua Farber

Published on: 06/08/2026

Today was filled with small victories, learning our new tractor, protecting wildlife, improving the property, and realizing that progress isn't just about finishing projects, it's about moving forward.

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