Notes From The Farm At The End of May
As I typed out the title to this post, a little voice in my head said, “Are you SERIOUS?!?! The END of May? How can that even be possible?” The month seems to have flown by in that weirdness … Continue reading →
An Update From The Farm As May Begins
Our Farm Animal Sanctuary has now been open for four days, and this morning, as I’m feeling myself breathe into this new chapter in my life, I’m beginning to wonder exactly what that will mean. Who will call this place … Continue reading →
The Evolution of Steve
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 →
Fearless
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 →
Notes from the Farm as April Approaches
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 →
Ice? Meet Mud.
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 →
The Tiny Gifts of February
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 →
St. Bride and the Groundhog
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 →
The Edge of Winter
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 →
Happy New Year!
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 →