Life With Shannon

The two years (from early 2012 to early 2014) when I lived with my cousin, Shannon Wood, in Honoraville, Alabama.

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Bent Reel Mower

My dad gave me this mower that he’d been holding on to, which is just cool. It is human-powered, makes a clean cut, and is much easier to push around than a standard gas-powered push mower. I don’t have much need for it at the moment, but I was more … Continue reading →

BP: 126/79

My drop in blood pressure on a plant-strong diet.

Breaking ground for the garden

I spent the better part of this morning plowing the garden with my new 16“ rear-tine Huskee tiller. It’s a little late in Alabama for the usual planting season to start, but we’ve had a late winter with wildly fluctuating weather. I’m excited about the months to come and the … Continue reading →

Graduation invitation: Round #2

A few weeks ago, I showed you the first round of design ideas for my brother’s graduation invitations. We decided on the third design, which no one seemed to favor. Granted, I didn’t have a good photo to work with at the time, so it wasn’t my favorite either. The … Continue reading →

Tavern-style pickled eggs

If there’s one thing southerners love, it’s pickled foods. Pickled pigs feet, sausage, and eggs are staples in many homes in Alabama. Tonight, my housemate and I decided to pickle just over 100 eggs. We’ll sell most of them at a nearby auction (they easily bring $5/pint) and eat the … Continue reading →

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