A Snowy Winter Solstice

A Snowy Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice dawned with the promise of a white Christmas. Five inches of snow dropped overnight, with more predicted on Christmas Eve. I relish the silence of the solstice as I shoveled out and wandered down to the mailbox. There’s lots to take in along our...
While I Was Away

While I Was Away

I have deposited Hannah to Denison University for her sophomore year. She’s got a fabulous room and roommate situation this year and she said, “I have really good vibes about this year.”  I cried for just a short while instead of the entire trip home. Progress on the...
Blueberry Hound

Blueberry Hound

This year, the blueberry crop around the pond is especially good – probably because I’ve kept the chicken’s in their coop since we rebuilt their run. I got to the berries before the chickens this season. I went out this afternoon to pick some more...