Author Archives: vickieknob

There’s Something Strange in the Neighborhood

Posted on May 1, 2018 by vickieknob

Things are changing around here   Let me point out a few of the changes to our normally peaceful neighborhood. For the past few weeks, I’ve been awakened to the sound of a helicopter going overhead most every weekday. Our … Continue reading →

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Tangled in the Red Tape of Bureaucracy

Posted on April 10, 2018 by vickieknob

When you are a product of your own thinking, you find out how just how flawed those thoughts can be. I’m not talking about being a bad person, I’m talking about instant gratification. I’m a child of the 70’s, the … Continue reading →

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Spring is a Fraud

Posted on March 8, 2018 by vickieknob

    Spring is definitely on its way   I’ve been dreading the coming of Spring. Yes, you read that right. It’s my least favorite season. Here, next to a mountain, its cold, windy and bitter. It’s my husband’s favorite … Continue reading →

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Be careful what you pray for

Posted on February 13, 2018 by vickieknob

    In my last post I was worrying over the lack of moisture we’ve had this winter. Now suddenly it seems we are getting hit left and right with storms. This is both a blessing and a curse for … Continue reading →

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Living in the Moment

Posted on January 22, 2018 by vickieknob

  I stare out the window of our little camper at the snow covered building site, I try to be thankful for how far we’ve come. Dave has spent hours and hours pounding tires and we are almost to the … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year from the ship builders

Posted on January 1, 2018 by vickieknob

Whew! What a fast year that was. I can’t believe we are in the New Year already. So many things have happened in the past 12 months, I thought I would give you a little readers digest version of them. … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Blessings Take Patience

Posted on November 5, 2017 by vickieknob

      Blog post #18 I’ll be the first to admit I’m not the most patient person in the world. I tend to be a go-getter, if things don’t happen quickly, I’ll go make it happen. I know the … Continue reading →

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I See You

Posted on July 26, 2017 by vickieknob

  Please allow me to give a little attention to my love. He is the reason we are able to live here and to build our dream home. Thank you with all of my heart Dave. I love you.   … Continue reading →

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A Year In the Life

Posted on July 17, 2017 by vickieknob

      A Year In the Life (A glimpse of 365 days) Earthship Blog post #17   I’ve been avoiding my journal and my blog for several reasons. One, I’ve been tired, another I’ve let negativity rule how I … Continue reading →

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This Life is For the Birds

Posted on May 22, 2017 by vickieknob

  This Life is For the Birds Earthship Post #16 April 2017      I finally got a visit from a robin and his mate. I miss the robins we had in town. These only stayed for a day or so, … Continue reading →

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