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I took a picture of our Parsley Yesterday, so far this year my wife has put away over a quart, and It’s still growing leaps and bounds. My wife uses it in soups, stews and all kinds of things. I even like eating it raw.

Back in the day, folks used to swear by parsley for a bunch of good reasons. They’d say it’s got all the vitamins and minerals you need to keep your health in check, like vitamins A, C, and K, along with B vitamins and folate. It’s also rich in minerals like iron, calcium, and magnesium. Packed with antioxidants, parsley helps fight off the bad stuff in your body, supports bone health, and is great for your eyes. High in zinc, it’s something us older folks could use more of these days. It’s even got properties that may help in cancer prevention. If you caught a cold or the flu, or were worried about diabetes and blood pressure, parsley was a common remedy. It’s got a knack for settling an upset stomach and soothing bloating. Plus… it’ll freshen your breath right up, and even give your kidneys a hand. With most of all the vitamins and minerals out there today, parsley is one mighty good plant to have in our gardens.

Just a little bit of that green goodness could…. do a world of good, and it’s very easy to grow.

Good mornin’! If you think the grass is greener on the other side, it’s probably over the septic tank.

It’s another nice-looking day here in cottage country. Hardly a cloud in the sky. The good part is the humidity has left us, and things have cooled down to where it’s comfortable for sleeping. It’s the kind of day that makes you appreciate living in a place like this, where nature’s beauty is just outside your door and the air feels fresh and clean. Which is very hard to find these days.

Highway 522 is starting to get busier. Our store was really busy yesterday with lots of new faces dropping by. Folks are discovering the unique items my wife and I make right here on our property. It’s great to see so many people appreciating the work we put into each piece. We’re keeping busy, and it’s nice to share a bit of our world with everyone who stops in.

Today I am not sure what I will be doing. I do have my woodworking shop to clean up, as being so busy with so many different things, I haven’t had time to clean it up. So maybe I will do that later on today.

I also wanted to let you know tonight is the Buck Moon. This full moon in July got its name because this is when young bucks start growing their new antlers. Back in the day, people would keep track of the seasons by watching the moons. So when you see that big full moon in the sky tonight, remember, it’s the Buck Moon. A simple reminder from nature that things are movin’ along just like they should. Keep lookin’ up.

With that I am off for a bowl of porridge that my lovely wife is making for me, or should say has made for me, and then we both will head on out to our front porch and take in some of that fresh clean northern air.

Fishing Times for Sunday
07/21/24

Major Times
12:18 AM-2:18 AM
12:48 PM-2:48 PM

Minor Times
5:01 AM-6:01 AM
9:17 PM-10:17 PM

Day Rating: Today will be one of the best days this year for fishing. I give it a 5-Star Rating out of 5 For catching a few. Good Luck!

Advice from an Old Angler: If you’re looking for some good ol’ top water action, you can’t go wrong with a Hula Popper. Just toss it out near them lily pads, or logs, give it a few pops, and hang on to your pole. Them bass’ll hit it like it’s their last meal.

I’ve always said, “The only thing more excitin’ than a Big Old Large Mouth Bass hitting that Hula Popper… is finding a five-dollar bill in your old coat pocket.”