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Sand Hill Thicket

Tales of stunning sunsets, happy sheep, and peace and quiet on a 10-acre farm in Northeastern Kansas.

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December 2021

O Christmas Tree & Kittens – Blogmas Day 10

Yes, I agree, this is happening a little late, but it's still earlier than last year! Yes, I learned my lesson this year. Normally we get our tree by the first or second weekend of December, but I'm learning that,... Continue Reading →

12 Days To The Solstice – Blogmas Day 9

I can't wait! I might really love the holidays, but I think I love summer more. So, having the winter solstice so close is tantalizing! I can't wait for longer days, warmer temperatures, and green plants that are growing and... Continue Reading →

Christmas Village vs. Nativity – Blogmas Day 8

Everyone is different. It takes all sorts, that's for sure! Sometimes people change, too. When I was little, I had a little glowy, ceramic Christmas Village of my own that I would set up for Christmas. I had a bakery,... Continue Reading →

Holiday Birthdays – Blogmas Day 7

As some of you may know, it is difficult to have a holiday birthday. If you're NOT lucky, people wrap your presents in Christmas wrapping paper and also give you significantly less presents or presents that are supposed to double... Continue Reading →

Racoon “Coon” the Flirting Ram – Blogmas Day 6

Coon loves babes (ewes) all year long. While the other rams gradually lose interest after the normal breeding season, Coon does not. We say he is "obsessed with babes". So, this time of year, he cops this pose as he... Continue Reading →

The Ducks’ Christmas Cookies – Blogmas Day 5

So, I think I DO have three French hens (ducks)! I collected 6 duck eggs this morning! The duck eggs are OUT OF CONTROL around here. I cannot believe how prolific ducks are in December. I must have three hens...... Continue Reading →

How to Hang Christmas Lights in 12 Steps (When You Really Don’t Want To) – Blogmas Day 4

I will now share some advice given to me by my sage mother on how to get started hanging Christmas lights, when you really don't want to. There are a couple of prerequisites first: 1) play Christmas music loud enough... Continue Reading →

Three French Hens (Ducks)? – Blogmas Day 3

I noticed a shell-less duck egg about a week ago rolling around in the bottom of the duck coop. I thought, the ducks have started laying eggs! BeepBeep, the Icelandic chicken (who we are pretty sure is a rooster), noticed... Continue Reading →

Christmas Music – Blogmas Day 2

Christmas music is a must! Confession: I started listening before Thanksgiving... In my opinion, one MUST listen to Christmas music to stay properly focused during the season. Whether it's acoustic, modern, traditional, religious, acapella, etc., it doesn't matter. I've constantly... Continue Reading →

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