When Hope Inspires

Last week, we have the honor of hosting dear friends here on the farm.  I’ve known Shawn for a long time, but it was writing – the dailiness, the loneliness, the moments of almost heart-stopping glee – that made us good friends.  So when he and his...

Books I Keep Meaning to Read – A Top Ten

I read a lot. A lot a lot.  Ask P.  And I try to read widely – in culture, in gender, in time period. Yet, there are still these books – some sitting on my shelves right here in the farmhouse – that I just haven’t gotten to.  You know the ones?...

Timber Framing 101

The Dulles Expo Center is not exactly the most exotic or aesthetically-pleasing place to hold a show about these gorgeous homes . . . and yet, Philip and I learned so very much, including that Meander can, indeed, have her own timber frame dog house. We also learned...

A Wedding Playlist

So here we are, five days out, and I’m putting the final touches on our playlist for the reception.  Take a look and let me know what you think. Keep in mind that we have at least on fun. song to add.  And I imagine there are a few things we missed, so be sure...

Favorite Time of Light

It’s 59 degrees at the farmhouse right now.  I want to don a chunky orange scarf and sit on the porch all day with a cup of tea at hand, crochet an afghan that slowly covers my legs in bends of color. I love Fall. . . I even prefer the word Fall to the word...