Author Archives: Teresa

10 Things to do on Your Visit to Red Mountain

If you’re under the impression that Red Mountain lacks dimension or tourism diversity, I count that as a personal failure.  You must think we ride horses, play with chickens, and guzzle wine straight from the barrel.  That IS the majority of the … Continue reading

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Best Places to Read a Book on Red Mountain

I read the book “Red Mountain” by Boo Walker and it inspired me to write this post.  I loved reading the book and trying to figure out the people and locations that inspired his characters and settings.  (And yes, we’re … Continue reading

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The Bird, the Whole Bird, and Nothing but the Bird

You may be surprised to know that despite my schmoopy missives about how much I love our birds, we do actually raise some for meat.  (Is it weird that I love them almost as much roasted as I love them … Continue reading

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Hello? Spring? Is That You?

We have two small glacial remains in our backyard, the last remnants of Winter 2016/2017, aka “oh my god when will this white horror end?”  Tonight’s weather forecast predicts an inch of snow.   Nevertheless, we persisted.   25 fluffy … Continue reading

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Many Thanks

November marks the beginning of the end, it is the month when we begin to end the year.  We butcher the birds, harvest the last of the walnuts, cut down trees for the Christmas tree lot, and kick off the … Continue reading

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Fat Ponies on a Green Background, Apple Cake, and Hours

Fat Ponies on a Green Background We’ve been working on getting our place greened up.  It’s been a long process of replacing our pump and 400 feet of pipe from the aquifer to the surface.  My dad drilled the well … Continue reading

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Red Mountain Roundup, 10/27/16

Red Mountain Roundup is a roundup of all of the things to do, places to stay, and other information to help you plan your visit to Red Mountain. It is definitely fall out here!  http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/99320:4:US Events, Places to Visit: If … Continue reading

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Aw, Nuts!

It’s fall.  Something about the light and the cool air makes me want to snuggle indoors and write every chance I get.  (My dream life is one of ridin’ and writin’.)   This time of year is exciting because we … Continue reading

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Red Mountain Roundup, 10/20/16

Red Mountain Roundup is a roundup of all of the things to do, places to stay, and other information to help you plan your visit to Red Mountain. THIS is the time of year to be out here!  http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/l/99320:4:US Events, … Continue reading

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Red Mountain Roundup, 8/18/16 – 8/24/16

Red Mountain Roundup is a roundup of all of the things to do, places to stay, and other information to help you plan your visit to Red Mountain. The heat came and harvest has started out here!  It’s a wonderful … Continue reading

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