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 | 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... by Andi | Nov 18, 2014 | chickens, Great Pyrenees
On Sunday, Dad and I took a quick jaunt up to PA to manage some affairs for my grandmother. We had a great trip – lots of talking and laughing together, and a trip around my grandmother’s old homeplaces. The business stuff went smoothly, too, so it was... by Andi | Oct 12, 2014 | animals, chickens, Goats, Great Pyrenees, Meander
To be honest, I’m not sure what to write here today. There’s too much to share and too little I’ve processed fully, so I’ll just give you some highlights, if that’s okay. 1. All the animals and humans are here on the new farm. It took...