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I actually wrote this post awhile back, and then didn’t publish it. But apparently the theme I touched on yesterday of story, and telling our true stories even when they aren’t pretty, has been on mind a while… Someone said … Continue reading →

So I haven’t been here in this space in about 40 days now. This time of year (a.k.a. “volleyball season”) life is just full and busy. And most of the time I handle that pretty well. But there comes a … Continue reading →

I make the less-than-quarter-mile walk to the chicken pen, trying to use all of my senses between here and there, take it all in, imprint it on my skin, looking for what I can notice this morning. The air is … Continue reading →

A few of our hens have been laying their eggs in a basket of drying beans in my garage. How considerate of them to deliver daily eggs right to our door! 1 year ago: First day of school

The puzzle of how to piece together 24 hours is exasperating. 1 year ago: On the road to recovery? So where were we?

We’ve got a nice crop of kittens this summer As I slide back into this space, I wanted to share with you who’s inspiring me right now… public::bookstore I love Tara’s photos, and how her posts feel like it’s just … Continue reading →

double rainbow over the farm I didn’t intend to be gone from here so long. It just sort of happened. Apparently I really needed a break. But I’m feeling drawn back to it, drawn back to my camera, to words … Continue reading →

Remember this kitten? Well this is the bird she’s had her eye on. This is one of the pair of barn swallows that built a nest in the corner of our porch roof. I love having the swallows nest here. … Continue reading →

The rain yesterday gave us a rare night off from ball games. As much as I love my concession stand popcorn with peanut butter m&m’s dumped in, it was really nice to get in the kitchen and make some real … Continue reading →

Stinkin’ kitten… yes, that’s her name This kitten looks rather innocent, sitting there on the porch railing on a summer day. But the reason she’s sitting there on the porch railing on a summer day is that there are barn … Continue reading →