Home of the Free

Joshua Farber

Published on: 04/07/2026

A quiet Fourth of July at Memory Lane: hummingbirds, thunderstorms, camp improvements, wildlife encounters, and another small step toward turning an old property into our dream retreat.

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A Little Rearranging

Joshua Farber

Published on: 03/07/2026

A hot day, hummingbirds, wildlife, and one project that completely transformed our campsite, but you'll have to wait a little longer to see exactly what changed.

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Making Room for What Comes Next

Joshua Farber

Published on: 09/06/2026

A productive day at Memory Lane: hummingbirds, garden updates, moving supplies to the main house, a chipmunk helper, and discovering that Wyatt loves chasing water from the hose.

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