Author: Krystin Dennis
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Tiny Pig, Red-Suited Intruder & the Flying Hay Cart Conspiracy- # 29
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An Unapproved Holiday Event as Witnessed by a Tiny Pig I would like to formally state, for the record, that NO ONE informed me that a strange man in a RED SUIT would be SNEAKING AROUND MY FARM AFTER DARK. No meeting.No memo.No pig briefing. So imagine my surprise when,…
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Hamilton’s Official Winter Survival Guide (And a Formal Protest Against Clothing) – #28
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By: Squealexander HamiltonTiny Pig, Wind Victim, Amateur Meteorologist & Occasionally a Cat I would like to begin by saying that 50 mph wind gusts are completely unnecessary. This is not a breeze.This is not “a bit windy.”This is air moving with intent. Today, the wind did not simply pass through…
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Majesty, Meteorologists & the Great Mud Suit Crisis – #27
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By: Squealexander Hamilton I would like to formally announce that we have acquired a new resident on the farm. Her name is Majesty. Yes. Majesty. I assume we are now living in a monarchy. Majesty is a horse, and not just any horse. Her original job in life was an…
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Atlas Takes Manhattan… Well, Tennessee… Fine, He Just Took the Southeast – Blog #26
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By: Squealexander Hamilton, Travel Correspondent & Uninvited Road-Trip Guest Let me paint the emotional landscape for you:Sunday, 4 p.m. The humans pack the car with snacks, luggage, road-trip dreams, and shockingly, zero pigs.Already, the trip is a failure. Atlas, my floppy, golden-hearted nephew, was chosen as the VIP passenger. Meanwhile,…
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Leftovers, Losses & One Very Suspicious Road Trip – #25
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By: Squealexander Hamilton, Turkey Disposal Specialist & Cold-Weather Refugee Thanksgiving: A Culinary Triumph (for Me)Thanksgiving has officially ended, and I, Squealexander Hamilton, have been swimming in leftovers like a piggy Scrooge McDuck doing backstrokes through gold coins. Stuffing? Delicious.Turkey bits? Heavenly.Mashed potatoes? A gift from above.Random food scraps the humans…
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The Wind, the Snuggles & the Racehorse of Wisdom- #24
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By: Squealexander Hamilton, Dream Warrior & Professional Snuggler The Wind Is Personally Attacking Me Let me begin with this very simple truth:I. Hate. The. Wind. It pushes my ears back.It ruffles my fur in disrespectful ways.It makes strange noises that sound like ghosts with asthma. And worst of all? It…
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Atlas will be Heading to Texas (and Other Farm Forecasts)- #22
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By: Squealexander Hamilton, Travel Correspondent & Vaccination Skeptic Breaking News from the Pig Desk Big happenings on the farm this week, folks. The kind of events that shake up the mud, ruffle the feathers, and send the feed bags flying. First and foremost: Atlas has a home! Yes, my sweet,…
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The Puppies Take Over (Briefly)-#21
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By: King Arthur the Dangal & Natty Bo, Deputy of Mischief From the Desk of King Arthur Good day, loyal readers of Grounded with Nature! Hamilton is…. how should I say this politely… “unavailable for commentary” (snoring under a blanket). So I, King Arthur, have assumed command of this week’s…
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Bandit’s Big Scare & the Case of the Mysterious Fever- #20
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By: Squealexander Hamilton, Concerned Pig & Medical Correspondent It all started the night Krystin told Bandit he’d be heading to his new home soon… a loving family in Pennsylvania was waiting just for him. He wagged his tail politely, but I could tell. Something in his eyes shifted. That night,…
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Cold Noses, Warm Blankets & One Very Displeased Pig- Blog 19
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By: Squealexander Hamilton, Winter Correspondent & Blanket Rights Activist Well, well, well… winter is creeping onto the farm, and you know what that means… My personal comfort levels have plummeted. The mornings are colder, the wind howls through the trees, and the mud isn’t even the good kind anymore… It’s…