by Amanda Read Sheik | Jun 26, 2012 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal, Politics, The Washington Times Communities
So, I’ve been on summer break from college since mid-May. What do I have to show for it? Here is a glimpse of a few things I’ve been up to. The lettuce from the garden has been bountiful and delicious. By the months of July and August, however, most of the...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Aug 6, 2011 | Fair Hills Farm, Interviews, Journal, The Washington Times Communities
My break from college thus far has been quite interesting. In the midst of keeping myself plenty busy with writing projects, some surprises hatched along the way. On July 5th we put one of our Transylvania Naked Neck/Silkie cross hens in the clutch pen to set....
by Amanda Read Sheik | Dec 17, 2008 | Fair Hills Farm, Literary Projects
My e-book, Keeping The Family Flock: A Primer On Raising Chickens is now available at the Fair Hills Farm Bookstore! You will also see the “Buy Now” button on my sidebar. “This book was written with the goal of providing its readers with an...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Nov 16, 2008 | Comedy, Fair Hills Farm, Journal
The Abbotts came in town Wednesday afternoon, right after Mom and I spoke at the Mother Daughter Cherished Lessons Webinar (which went very well, by the way). It was an anticipated visit that was certain to advance our mediocre yet thoroughly entertaining film...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Jul 23, 2008 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal
The month is nearly over, so I really ought to make another post. Since I’m behind on photos, I’ll include some. Here is my class ring: {Photography by Abigail} Here is the landscape painting I completed recently: We ordered notecards with this painting...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Jul 1, 2008 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal
Well, we have quite an exciting Summer ahead. First of all, Dad found a replacement camera on clearance sale. Abigail has been shooting away with it. Now I need to commission some pictures of my ring and the kennel (which we have begun wallpapering with an old...
