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Real Stories.
February doesn’t ask much — just patience even though it’s hard to wait with spring so close. In February, the days are short. The nights are long. The cold settles in and stays. By February winter isn’t new or exciting … Continued
Grain and hay are fed, the water tank is filled, the barn cats have a treat, and the north wind was trying to take the skin off my hands.
Just a standard February night in Otter Creek.
A quiet look at the three whitetail deer that settled into my yard last night, and the survival science behind their “bedroom” choice.
Tired of fighting a losing battle against black ice with bags of salt and sand? I skip the hardware store and head to the barn. By using hay chaff—the fine, fibrous leftovers from hay bales—I transformed a dangerous, icy driveway into a high-traction path that’s safe for tires and paws alike. Discover why this old-school homesteading trick is the most eco-friendly (and effective) way to handle a deep freeze.
The 2025 trail camera season has been one for the books! From massive monster bucks in the moonlight to rare, tender moments between does and their fawns, I’ve collected the absolute best shots from my camera this year.
Life in rural Otter Creek, Wisconsin is guided by the seasons more than the calendar. Spring brings new growth, summer is filled with long days and hard work, fall signals change and slowing down, and winter settles in cold and … Continued