I’ve been nominated by Rob of The V-Pub for this fun three day quote challenge. Rob posted three wonderful quotes this week. Please visit his blog, because there’s always something interesting, inspiring, or entertaining to read. Thanks for the challenge, Rob! Here are the rules: Thank the person who nominated you. Post one quote a day for three days. The quotes can […]
I’ve been nominated by Rob of The V-Pub for this fun three day quote challenge. Rob posted three wonderful quotes this week. Please visit his blog, because there’s always something interesting, inspiring, or entertaining to read. Thanks for the challenge, Rob! Here are the rules: Thank the person who nominated you. Post one quote a day for three days. The quotes can be yours or quotes from other people. Nominate three bloggers per post. Have fun! Quote #2 “Never, never, never give up.” ~Winston Churchill My Nominees (No obligation): Fill Your Own Glass Quiet Owl Farm The Fork of Dreams I hope you will visit each of these fantastic blogs. 🙂
I’ve been nominated by Rob of The V-Pub for this fun three day quote challenge. Rob posted three wonderful quotes this week. Please visit his blog, because there’s always something interesting, inspiring, or entertaining to read. Thanks for the challenge, Rob! Here are the rules: Thank the person who nominated you. Post one quote a day for three days. The […]
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On Green Hill Farm, we have a menagerie of sheep, chicken, cats, and dogs, and it’s my goal to make sure that everyone is healthy and happy. That includes our injured hen, a Buff Orpington called Honey. When she became lame, we started putting her outside everyday to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine.…
Engaged in two weeks Got married within six months, What an adventure! Tonya R. Hengerer Acrostic Poem: Kiss Knot-tying requires an Initiation of a Sweet Smooch Tonya R. Hengerer **A special thank you to my Farm Guy for helping to keep everything shipshape and beautiful on Green Hill Farm! _________________________________________________________________________________________ Day 5 of Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge for which […]
Climbing rose on the garden fence. Fallen rose petals Decorate the blades of grass, Beauty perseveres Tonya R. Hengerer _____________________________________________________________________________________ Day 4 of Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge for which I was nominated by the talented Prajakta. Her thoughtful stories and creative poems are a delight. Please make sure to visit her blog! My fourth nomination for this challenge is […]
Hamish in the corral on shearing day. This is Hamish, one of Green Hill Farm’s most entertaining and beloved sheep, just after he’s been sheared: “OMG Farm girl!! WHAT HAPPENED to my other ear?!” No worries, Hamish. It’s just tucked behind your right horn. 😉 ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Day 3 of Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge for which I was nominated by […]
Acrostic Poem: Eggs Easy and economic way to Get lots of Good nutrition. A Super food containing almost every vitamin and mineral. by Tonya R. Hengerer **Farm eggs are fresher, more nutritious, and taste better than store-bought eggs. ___________________________________________________________________________ Day 2 of Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge for which I was nominated by the lovely Prajakta. Her way with words […]
“Why is it taking SO long for Mommy to make my dinner??” Acrostic Poem: Waiting Wondering And Imagining what’s Taking so long, while feeling a little Irked that the Necessary action to Get something accomplished has been stalled. by Tonya R. Hengerer __________________________________________________________________________________ Day 1 of the Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge for which I was nominated by the lovely […]
I was nominated by the lovely Judy, author of Edwina’s Episodes, to take part in this fun challenge. Please take time to visit her fantastic blog. It’s always fresh and original and full of lots of humor and wit. This challenge consists of listing ten things that I love and ten things that I hate, and nominating ten bloggers to do the same. Things I love: 1. Quiet mornings with my husband and menagerie of pets and farm animals. 2. The singing and chirping sounds of wrens and mockingbirds coming from my garden. 3. Making a true connection with another person. 4. Gracious and kindhearted people. 5. Those first little, yellow blooms on a tomato plant that turn into wonderful, juicy tomatoes. 6. Creating something: a poem, a sketch, a story, a new dish or recipe, or something crafty. 7. When the lilacs, peonies, irises, and roses are all blooming at the same time in my garden–so beautiful. 8. Watching a thunderstorm from my front porch. 9. The sound of my dad’s old tractor and the smell of freshly cut hay. 10. A glass of Champagne and the view of my sheep grazing in the pasture. Things I hate: 1. Abuse, neglect, or mistreatment of humans or animals. 2. When one of my animals is hurt or not feeling well. 3. Worry and anxiety—SIGH. 4. Being TOO busy. 5. Disrespectful behavior. 6. Stink bugs–especially when they dive bomb me while […]
My name is Tonya, and I grew up on a 300-acre farm in rural Virginia that has been in my family for over 100 years. After graduating from college, receiving my master’s degree in speech and language pathology, and living and working in a small city for six years, I decided to return to the place of my childhood. Here, in this rural area, on this patch of green, where for four generations my family has farmed, gardened, and lived, I, too wanted to be a part of this continuity. As a fourth generation farmgirl, I have many interests that not only include, but also go beyond the basics of farming, gardening, sheep and chicken-keeping. It is all of this and more that I plan on sharing in this blog.
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