Category Archives: Things that make me crazy

Country living

Posted on March 30, 2021 by Beth Donovan

Out here, in the middle of almost nowhere, we have some very odd utilities. I’m so very happy that we have treated water piped to us rather than having to deal with a well, but our rural water district has … Continue reading →

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I’ve got to Change My Evil Ways.

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Beth Donovan

While in a rather depressed state for the last several years, I developed some bad, evil habits. If I am to succeed as a goat herder/ fiber artist, I have to change these habits.  I quit smoking 33 years ago, … Continue reading →

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Working in Retail on Holiday Weekends

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Beth Donovan

What can I say.  The Memorial Day weekend is one of the biggest retail weekends of the year at Home Depot.  It’s a madhouse.  I’m working more hours that usual because of the many customers. We have some great sales, … Continue reading →

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I’m back. Been busy. Goatlings are to blame.

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Beth Donovan

We have had 13 kids born here at Castle Argghhh Farm since December 21. Eight of those kids are bottle babies, living in the house, wearing diapers. It has been a bit crazy. I’m going to start moving them to … Continue reading →

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My Elementary School Teachers Were Too (not two or to) Good

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Beth Donovan

My parents sacrificed much to send my sister and I to a private Catholic girls’ school when we were growing up.  This is what it looks like.  In the intervening years, it has changed a lot – no more cloistered … Continue reading →

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