by Andi | May 24, 2017 | Garden, Goats, God's Whisper, Great Pyrenees, Meander, Written and Wrought
In my faith tradition, we often talk about refilling the cup or the well, this need to resupply ourselves with energy, with rest, with the things that inspire. For writers – or artists of any sorts – this refilling, this determination to resupply is... by Andi | May 19, 2015 | chickens, Garden, Goats, God's Whisper, Written and Wrought
The blackberries are going to be abundant this year – heat early and rain. I can almost taste the tart goodness now. From my office, I can see at least two stands of them, and we have some coming in the orchard. Plus, just up the road, a pasture has gone wild... by Andi | Apr 5, 2015 | Barn, chickens, Goats, God's Whisper
Someone small and feathered is singing up a flagrant storm outside. I don’t know bird songs well, but whatever this little one is, she is boisterous this Easter morning. As are the cherries. We are seeing our first spring here at the new farmstead, and she is... by Andi | Mar 3, 2015 | animals, chickens, Goats, God's Whisper, Great Pyrenees, Meander, Written and Wrought
This morning, it was warm and light enough for me to do chores at 6:30 am. I donned Grandpa’s quilted flannel shirt and stepped out into a toasty 36 degrees. It was like that first warm day of spring, where my arms feel sun after months of deprivation. I... by Andi | Nov 25, 2014 | Goats, Great Pyrenees
4 years ago today, my mother died. My dear, beautiful, compassionate, wise mother took her last breath. I still cannot think of her absence without breaking into sobs that hurt my ribs. I suspect Mom is watching us this morning – here on the farm – with her unique...