A few weeks ago, both Abby and Lovelyn saw something “creepy” (in Lovelyn’s words) around dusk, slinking around the back patio. They did not see it closely but knew the animal was not a raccoon, squirrel or weasel. It was odd looking … shaggy fur, had a tail of a rat and was big and […]
After taking some or our chickens to be butchered this week, it was time to replenish our laying hens. After scouring ads online, I found someone nearby selling organic laying chickens. They promised they would be laying, something we desperately need for our family. I loaded up the truck with the children […]
I always adored James Herriot’s stories when I was younger. I was given one of his books and treasured it. Animals were something I loved easily – in fact, I have many tales from my childhood that involved an animal … sneaking in little toads to play in my dollhouse and then discovering they all […]
{Our updated family of 10 photograph L-R: Leia (5), Lucia (9), Gillian & Loyal (2.5 weeks), Abby & Lavender (3), Lacey (13), Lazarus (1.5) Lyla (11) Lovelyn (7)} Earlier today, Lucia and Lovelyn picked this lovely small gathering of wild Autumn flowers. I just love the colors… In a recent midwife […]
“My father was an expert with rocking chairs. He said he used to solve all his problems in one. But you have to know how to rock. Suppose you’re tired and worried about a problem. Well, then you rock …like you’re on a ship, away from everything… …rolling soft and smooth over the open sea. […]
