Desiderata “desired things” by Max Ehrmann

Desiderata “desired things” by Max Ehrmann

Max Ehrmann Desiderata Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and the...
What is a Raglan Sleeve?

What is a Raglan Sleeve?

Here is a short film of fiber artist Anita Marnell demonstrating what a raglan sleeve is on a sweater knitted in home spun Zwartbles yarn by Alexander Kronsteiner . [pl_video type=”youtube” id=”76tU80PDMpI”]
A Wonderful Quote to Farm By: Aldo Leopold

A Wonderful Quote to Farm By: Aldo Leopold

  “We abuse land because we regard it as a commodity belonging to us. When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.” Aldo Leopold
Why Alpaca? To Help Protect Sheep from Dog Attack!

Why Alpaca? To Help Protect Sheep from Dog Attack!

Dogs straying into sheep fields can do untold harm and stress to sheep. We have had a series of incidents over the years of dogs killing sheep in the area which I farm. Only last year within a 2 mile radius of our farm 3 different flocks had sheep killed by...
A New Year & A New Blogging Determination

A New Year & A New Blogging Determination

This is the beginning of a New Year so I am determined to write more blog posts. I have had wonderful encouragement from many different quarters, from farmers new to computers, other Zwartbles breeders, people living in cities as near by as Kilkenny city and as far a...

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