Oh, Autumn

This morning, on my writing blog, I tried to craft an ode to this, my favorite season.  I don’t know how well I did, but it was – is? – a sort of way of saying thank you to this land and a gratefulness that we move in my favorite season – when...

Looking for the Joy Amongst the Stress

From where I sit beneath a blanket I’m sharing with Meander on the couch, I can see all the goats munching away on the tall stalks of late summer flowers.  Wilma leads the way – with her slightly stiff gait – while Olive and Acorn waddle up behind...

Quiche, The First Egg, And A Discount

From my office, I can hear one of the Brahma Mamas – who might actually be a Cochin, not a Brahma – cackling again.  I suspect when I go out, I’ll find another egg. It’s so exciting!!  In fact, tonight, I think we’ll have quiche –...