Piglet Cuteness!
The same day that we moved into our temporary rental at Dorothy's Grange in Blanchardville, Wisconsin, two pregnant Sows gave birth to...
Expansive Skies
In the country, people live larger! The sky is more expansive; signaling the scale of the earth in the bigger scheme of things. One of...
On Assignment: Dorothy's Grange
For the next couple of months, I have the opportunity to be a part of life on a 50-acre farm nestled in the rolling hills and valleys of...
Willow Pinecone Gall
What is this interesting botanical object, you may ask? A fuzzy pinecone growing on the end of a branch? My research revealed one of...
Harbinger of Spring
Pussy willow is the common name used to identify willows (North American Salix discolor) that bare soft fuzzy buds or catkins on leafless...
Enjoy the Moment...
It's hard to believe that June has already flown by and that the July 4th holiday is already behind us! Summer is often such a whirlwind...
Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer...
I hope you'll find the time in the upcoming week for some of Summer's pure and simple pleasures - visit a farm and pick-your-own...
My Zen Master
"Whatever your labours and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.” ― Max Ehrmann, Desiderata : A Poem for...
A Resilient Spirit
Living with a chronic condition can often leave you feeling weary. When you work year after year, day after day, to manage your health,...
Twilight Seasons
I discovered a new word today - "liminal". It comes from the Latin word "līmen", which means "a threshold", and refers to the space in...
