Sometimes, we just don't see eye to eye...........

especially if it is a pair of roosters. They have acres of the grounds to walk around, there are over 2 dozen hens to go along with the walk.............

and they still insist on spending the morning hours in heated battle. The one on the right is Norman...........he has only one eye..............the reason.........he lost one last year because he loves to fight.

The one on the left is Gabriel............and yes, he crows loudly and shows off to Norman......

and the fight is on.

Sometimes I wish I had only kept hens.................

but how I would miss the crow of the rooster!

With Easter just around the corner

Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won't stay there. ~Clarence W. Hall

I have been busy deciding on what I want to make for Easter dinner. I usually always stick to the usual that I always fix each year, but this year, I wanted a different dessert to add.

With so many eggs coming from the hen house each day, this is a wonderful way to use them up.

This is a wonderful Daffodil Cake.

Do any of you know of this? I have never tried it or tried to bake it until yesterday..........

which I am so glad I did. It comes from an old cookbook that my mother handed down to me............

well,.......... the whole story and the recipe are on my cooking blog, My Country Kitchen.

If you would like to get the recipe just click onto this link,

My Country Kitchen

 Here's wishing you a very happy and blessed Easter Holiday!

The prairie has come to life

with colors of blue, yellow,

orange, red, and brown.

The vibrant blossoms and the buzzing bees make these early spring days

a joy to  be outside.............

and when work calls me inside..............I bring some of that

outside

in!

How about you?

Have you been gathering spring bouquets?

It seems that every where we turn these days.............

the fear of uncertain times and doom hang over us.............

the television is swamped with doomsday shows..........with folks preparing.............

planning...............and waiting in fear.

Our pastors are now giving us lists in sermons..............

Fear and uncertainty can be such a powerful force and it can swallow us up even when we are

"secure in our faith"

Well, at this moment, I do not have a school bus bunker buried outside, I don't have a pantry with 20 years worth of food and articles..............

I do have my faith and I cling to the rock of the One who comforts me and gives me hope.

Have we ever known what lies ahead of us for sure?

Have we not in some way, always had times of uncertainty...............even in better economic times?

We never know when the next tornado, the next fire, the next big bad wolf , will be coming to the door.

I think fear is always somewhere...............waiting.............

we have to know how to overcome it.

In times like this, I turn to scripture and words of encouragement to lighten the heaviness of fear.

I hope that whatever you are facing today, that you find your rock to cling to and to be able to find some peace in doing so.

I end this post with a wonderful list from one of my favorite people........

Helen Steiner Rice

Helen Steiner Rice's

10 Commandments

The personal commandments of Helen Steiner Rice emphasized optimism:

1. Thou shalt be happy

2. Thou shalt use thy talents to make others glad.

3. Thou shalt rise above defeat and trouble.

4. Thou shalt look upon each day as a new day.

5. Thou shalt always do thy best and leave the rest to God.

6. Thou shalt not waste thy time and energy in useless worry.

7. Thou shalt look only on the bright side of life.

8. Thou shalt not be afraid of tomorrow.

9. Thou shalt have a kind word and a kind deed for everyone.

10. Thou shalt say each morning -- I am a child of God and nothing can hurt me

Against my better judgement

I started letting my chickens

out of their yard and now allow them to roam freely across the grounds.

It is such a risk since we have coyotes near. I just make sure I keep a good watch on them throughout the day.

They are so happy. I think they have discovered every little nook there is in and around the farm house.

It took some of the other critters by surprise however. Salem did not know what to think when he came upon Tex in the backyard. However, now that a few days have passed, everyone is used to seeing each other.  I love to see chickens walking around in the yard!

How about you?

From his high perch in the front yard tree

Salem's attention has been distracted from the birds, to something on the ground.

What could it be??

Could it be the badger prints left behind after " Shaggy" has come in the night to visit?..........

No.

Could it be new the delicate blossoms that are just now opening up in the early morning sunshine?.........

NO.

He jumps down for further inspection....................

and finds himself in the middle of a busy ant den.

The warm weather has awakened these underground farmers and they are busy as ever robbing the bird feeder of it's bounty.

Speaking of busy..............I did it!..........I finished writing my book and am now in search of a publisher!!

Salem has jumped back to his safe refuge...............

somethings are better looked upon than touched.

I am taking part in

Monday's Cottage Garden Party............so forgive me if some of these photos are repeats.......

Even though it has gotten much warmer here in Texas,

the cotton fields lie bare and in wait of planting,

the woods are still dry and asleep,

and it seems that even the yard Lantana is still in winter's slumber................

but if you come closer and have a look deep within,

you will see it springing to life............

even some of the thorniest and most prickly native plants

are showing off their blooms

and buds.

Closer to the home grounds, pots of flowers are budding,

 blooming,

buzzing,

and filling the whole area with the most fragrant smells, which the prairie wind catches and blows across the way.  Life is sprouting and springing here on Pleasant Prairie Farm.

How about you?

What is budding, blooming and buzzing in your area?

I would love to hear!