by Amanda Read Sheik | Apr 12, 2007 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal, The Girlhood Home Companion
Days are longer, and the weather is cooling and warming by turns. Thus, I cannot rely on the weather. The latest technological desktop computer in our household gave out under the affliction of 1,400 viruses. Thus, I cannot rely on the latest...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Feb 28, 2007 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal, Literary Projects, The Girlhood Home Companion
Progress has three phases with me right now. Progress that has been made, progress that is being made and progress that must be made. The hens are laying again (we had eggs for breakfast this morning!), our 19 chicks are thriving (7 others died suddenly awhile...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Dec 20, 2006 | Journal, Literary Projects, World Views
Now, at this moment, I don’t feel like doing much of anything. Or maybe I just want to do too much at once. Our Grandfather from Tuscaloosa visited today (my mom’s dad). He brought us some venison (along with some turkey and ham for lunch). He told us a...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Oct 10, 2006 | Journal, Literary Projects
Today we shall begin the task of sorting through boxes upon boxes in the garage for our upcoming garage sale. We must have a garage sale. We must rid ourselves of the unnecessary and make way (and perhaps a little money) for the coming events. I feel a little...
by Amanda Read Sheik | Sep 7, 2006 | Fair Hills Farm, Journal, Literary Projects
We had a nice rain today. The weather has started cooling down somewhat. I am getting close to half-way through with the screenplay, but I wish I could move a little faster. “I am always too slow – always too hesitant. Always on writtens I sit and think it...