No tillage Week shared with Thank a Cow Week

This entire week is called NO Tillage Week... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CROn0evdlvM   This is a YouTube video of a no till set up!   This is actually a good alternative for those of us who have little to no equipment! Take a look, it is easier than you think.



 This is a full week as it is
 also Thank a Cow Week!

You have to admit, we get LOTS of things from cows.  Milk, cheese, beef, LEATHER, so unless your a vegan that never wears breathable shoes... You have a cow to thank! ha ha ha...

National Bean Day

Yep you read it correctly!
Today is national bean day.

There is also a site for this day (and many others) bean day!

So make a pot of beans.  Give a neighbor a gift of dried beans from your garden.

Bean have always been a part of my life, as they are cheap, easy, good source of protein and fiber.  I grew up on beans and cornbread!   What about you?

I always have beans, nuts (yep even the bird treats in my corner cabinet.

Do you keep beans on hand?

National Bird Day

For those of you who know me, yes I have horses but I also have three birds I love dearly.  I had no idea this day existed.

As I have chosen this year to be days to celebrate or think about this is a day for both wild birds and exotics.  Too many birds are caged and not happy, Birds are the one animal I would NEVER suggest a parent get for their child.  They are dirty! They are demanding, and they need LOTS of attention and a watchful eye to keep them healthy.  This is way too much for a parent to put on a child if done correctly.

National Bird Day has its own web site and it is worth checking out!
http://www.nationalbirdday.com/index.php

All my birds have their wings, and have FREE time in the house.

I try to keep them as happy as possible.  I  also babysit other birds in separate rooms of the house when necessary.

Day to think about.

While I put little blipps about each month on the blog last year I thought I would contribute Holiday / Celebration days this year.

SO ... Of course today is new years day! a clean start to yet another year of life.

day light is only 9hrs and 47 minutes today. going about 2 miles an hour I'll be lucky to get in my 10 miles for the day.