At the end of homeschool days, after clearing the table of books, crayons, glue, or whatever else we’ve been using, the boys make a mad … Read More ›
“I thought of you.” He stepped aside to reveal a chair. It was too small to comfortably sit upon, too old to test without a … Read More ›
Early in the morning, a soft blanket of snow rested gently over the sleepy farm. The glow of the barn light revealed the only footprints, … Read More ›
“Words of the Year” are a trending topic every January. Some designate a Word of the Year to guide or focus goals and intentions for … Read More ›
In December, Wade and I celebrated our ten year wedding anniversary. After sharing some celebratory cake and kisses, we closed on the purchase of our … Read More ›
On Christmas Day, I settled in for a (really) long winter’s nap. Nestled amongst a mess of quilts and the chirps of content children, I … Read More ›
Sometime between the delayed start of school and stuffed Thanksgiving bellies, I think all of us realized that Christmas shopping would be different. In 2020, … Read More ›
As temperatures drop and days grow shorter, most of the ordinary tasks of beekeepers and gardeners move indoors. In rhythm with the seasons, we rest … Read More ›
Add deer hunting to the random list of firsts for 2020. As I climbed and settled into the metal bench with Wade and his gun, … Read More ›
Wade has two game cameras aimed at a pile of golden corn and crunchy acorns ready for critters, but I’d be surprised if anything ventures … Read More ›