When Steve and Dave arrived last July, they were both in one cat carrier. The person who brought them to us from Detroit carried them to the two large dog crates I had bungee-corded together to form their safe space … Continue reading →
One of my absolute favorite pastimes is watching animals and learning about each one’s personality. I can’t really say I have a favorite species to engage with, but I can say that the greatest surprise I’ve had is to discover … Continue reading →
We woke this morning to snow on the ground and in the wind. It swirled patterns onto our trees’ trunks and created a veritable wonderland for Vega this morning as we walked along the perimeter path. It’s definitely a morning … Continue reading →
In 1965, The Byrds released their version of Ecclesiastes 3, verses 1-8, “Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season).” According to many, their recording was the most highly successful rendition of these verses. I know that singing this … Continue reading →
We woke up to -11 degree wind chills this morning and a house whose boiler still can’t keep up with the cold, even hours into the morning. Thankfully, John built a fire in the woodstove first thing, and while I … Continue reading →
My Aunt Sherrie was one of those few people in my life who always made me feel loved. To this day, her smile and laughter lights up a room. As wonderful as Aunt Sherrie’s love is, though, she has another … Continue reading →
We have spent the last few days watching an excavator, a bobcat, and multiple dump trucks digging up our backyard to put in a new septic system. John has been able to be very practical about this ~ we truly … Continue reading →
I’ve always loved Mondays. I’m most rested on Mondays, and the week is brand new. Anticipation of all the things that I don’t know about yet helps me smile on Mondays. I think that’s why I love the time from … Continue reading →
Many years ago, a wise woman told me that the mark of growing up was recognizing the day when you switched from wanting to share everything you think you know to becoming aware of all the things you do not … Continue reading →
For the past three days, the white stuff that fell from the sky on our farm continually changed. First it was ice pellets, then it was sleet, then it was large white snowflakes, then it was back to ice. The … Continue reading →