Of Mother Earth News and Broken Clotheslines

While in the local market, I noticed Mother Earth News on the news stand. I've never bought or read the magazine before, but what caught my eye was the banner: "Grow a Bigger, Better Garden". I'm all for that! Also, there are articles on How to Grow Potatoes, and Anyone Can Raise Chickens This looked like a good purchase for $4.99.

Someday I still want to pursue chickens and the article looks like a good one for those of us who are clueless. There is also an article online about purchasing chicks from a hatchery.

I still need to read the garden article. The potato article has some good, common sense information.

These folks are far more "green" than I am, but the information they provided in this issue at least, will be helpful in printed form for me to keep as a source.

My clothesline broke today while it was full of the last of the bed linens from the Christmas full house. Thankfully, there was still snow on the ground to keep them clean. They were still frozen, so that helped, too. I am so tired of my clotheslines breaking! Mine only last a couple of years. I have bought cotton ones, but maybe it's time to find something more sturdy. My neighbor has plastic covered wire ones, but (maybe it's just me) there is something about them that I just can't get used to. Do I need an attitude adjustment?? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

It is nice to see the sun here today!

Blessings!