Our guests are headed out to North Carolina for a Veterans Day event in support of Veteran Suicide Awareness. Please share this image as a supportive gesture. #veterans #nostr #grownostr #homesteading

Started a small batch of strawberry vinegar today. I used the last of my local honey with it. In seven days I will strain out the fruit. #nostr #grownostr #food #homestead #microhomestead #bnb #wv #USA

Trying my hand at making beeswax wraps. I have a coordinating plaid that I still have to coat. #nostr #grownostr #homesteading #wv #usa

The Everbearing strawberries are still producing on the front porch! They may make a nice strawberry vinegar. It would be just a small bit, but I may try. #nostr #grownostr #homesteading #microhomestead #wv #USS

Picked up some Lincoln County West Virginia maple syrup at the South Charleston Farmers Market. #nostr #grownostr #food #maplesyrup #wv #usa #travel #bnb

Oh! I forgot to show you this. I put it together for the little beggars Saturday night. Most of the kids were okay with it. The moms really liked it. It’s just a photo spot. #nostr #grownostr #Halloween2026 #HolsteinHouse #WV #USA

Turns out I do NOT have this gene. I guess that is good, but still don’t know what caused this thing. View quoted note →

Tired? Weary? Fighting a tough battle? Come find rest this week. 🙏 I will be bringing the message at City of Hope Church titled "Strength for the Journey." We’ll be looking at how Jesus met everyday, hard-working people—fishermen, tax collectors, and folks with real struggles—right where they were. If you’re navigating recovery, living with health challenges, or just feeling the weight of daily stress, this service is for you. You don't need to have it all together to walk through our doors. Just bring yourself and your story—God has a word of comfort, strength, and provision for you! 🗓️ Date/Time: November 1/11:00 a.m. 📍 Where: City Of Hope Fellowship Belle WV USA We can't wait to worship with you! ❤️ #grownostr

Hawks Nest State Park is roughly 45 minutes east on U.S. Rout 60. We took Bob and Sugar for a little trip up today. First stop was the popular overlook of the New River. Then on down to check out the tram that should reopen in 2027. Then around the lane to Lover’s Leap then home through Gualey Bridge.

So, in the crazy saga that is "The Eye of Robin," is saw my rheumatologist today. It was a scheduled, routine visit but turned into a post-eye stroke/inflamation retinal detachment thing. I'm off the NSAID due to the steriod I have to take for the eye. She was impressed at the extent of tests I've undergone but suggested one more. The test is a genetic test for the HLA-B27 gene. Apparently a significant number of people with this gene will develop the eye problem I have. The gene is also present in many people who struggle with IBS, and Axial spondyloarthritis, Axial psoriatic arthritis, and Reactive arthritis. (read link for more info) Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Bullous Retinoschisis, oh my. #grownostr

Arthritis Foundation

HLA-B27 Gene and Arthritis

Find out how this gene is associated with certain types of arthritis and other inflammatory diseases.

Retina speciallist said there has been no change in my left eye since last week. That's good because it isn't worse. There is a spot where the retina is pulled away from the eye that he got a clearer image on today. Since I didn't get the prednisone until yesterday we're going to give it a week and recheck. If things hold steady he wants to do a laser eye procedure to tack the retina back in place. #grownostr

Even bad hospital coffee is better than no coffee. #coffee #goodmorning #grownostr #nostr

Even bad hospital coffee is better than no coffee. #coffee #goodmorning #iwannagohome #nostr #grownostr

Well kids, I am in the hospital. Hopefully it will just be overnight. Six weeks ago I went to my eye doc because I thought I had a retinal tear. He ordered an MRI but told me to go to the ER if it changes. That MRI was postponed by the hospital to the end of October. My eye issue changed and today I decided to go to the ER. The one I went to transferred me to a different hospital. I have several tests yet but an ophthalmologist said I’ve had a retinal stroke.

It is on YOU to learn if your food has a salt substitute that may cause you problems. "The FDA’s new rule does not create a special front-of-package disclosure requirement telling consumers that a salt substitute was used. However, consumers will generally be able to find out by reading the ingredient list. [...] Potential side effects largely depend on the substitute used. Potassium-based substitutes may pose risks for people with kidney disease or those taking certain medications that affect potassium levels. Excess potassium can lead to hyperkalemia, a condition that can cause abnormal heart rhythms." https://www.wowktv.com/news/many-popular-foods-may-now-use-salt-substitutes-says-fda/

This is my sweet potato harvest for 2026. I used empty poultry feed bags as grow bags. Next year I may try limiting my slips to two per bag and see how they work out. This was a rough year for my overall garden. Lots of rain early, then 99-105°F temps for days in a row. #grownostr #food #nostr

Time to trim the sweet potatoes!

Two Crazy Pooches.

Sugar is settling in nicely. #nostr #grownostr #dogs Two Crazy Pooches.

Welcome our new addition, Sugar. We applied to adopt this senior lady from Sanctuary Acres Boxer Rescue before Wayne’s mom got bad. We had already arranged to pick her up today. We decided to keep that appointment and drove to Staunton, VA this morning. Sugar is a sweet lady, 12 years old. Brindle, and Boxer built, except for her overall size. She is a tiny little thing. Bob hasn’t made up his mind but does know some of those tennis balls are his. LOL #boxer #dogs #holsteinhouse #nostr #grownostr