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What are silage pits
Without these iconic landmarks, the younger members of the family may be doomed
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St. Monica
This name of the mother of a doctor of the church and the name of the sheep pasture is also a description of how most people think of Mrs. Howell
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What are daughters
Despite having six female children, the jury is out on whether Monica ever had any of these
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Howell Lake
The most iconic body of water on the farm: not the fishpond, not the creek, or the pond, but this naturally formed reservoir between the barn and house
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What is "please pass stella"
After initially protesting the slaughter of this leporid, an apparent change of heart took place when dinner was served when this phrase was uttered:
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What is asparagus
Take a walk around the Farm with a basket and this perennial might be served on your plate later that night, usually creamed.
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What is idolatry/idol worship
Which sin forbidden by the ten commandments did Mary refuse to commit in response to her younger siblings admiration of certain brothers
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What are corncobs
How many sacramentals were crammed into the house? All except this oversized one which hung outside, constructed out of this unusual material
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The currant bush
A favorite place to visit for an outside snack - just don't pick the red ones
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