Seattle grew too much for the man...
My name is Tom and after years of living in Seattle, I moved to the country, and settled into a sweet old farmhouse on four acres of possibilities.
When not shooing deer, or plotting against brambles and Scotch broom, I'm a Bulldog booster, writer, grower of fruit, lover of pies, kitchen alchemist, and seasoned hammock tester. This is where I write all about it.
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Sweet Meat Squash: Stores Well, Tas... As Christmas time nears, I like to retell this story, a simple post about my new home (at the time), new friends, and the beginning of many fine old memories in this fine old house. Boz and Gracie prefer dry paws and wood heat. Each year I wonder if, when or where I’ll cross paths [...]
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