Cute Corgi Puppy vs. Tiny Pumpkin
I hope you enjoy this adorable video from the FACE foundation. Happy Halloween! 🙂
Honey Hen: Little Chicken, Big Impression
Having just fed the barn kitties, I headed toward the chicken coop to gather eggs. On the way, I stopped and looked up, closing my eyes. I stood for a moment, letting the warmth of the afternoon sun wash over me. When I opened my eyes, I saw an autumn sky that was clear blue with wisps of clouds like […]
Virginia Wine: Pursuing a Dream
October is Virginia Wine Month, and I thought I would share this early post regarding a Virginia winemaker and his story. Rutger de Vink and RdV Vineyard are quickly gaining notice and for good reason: beautiful wines that are a cross between Napa and Bordeaux, characterized by the perfect balance of fruit and minerality. These boutique-style wines are becoming sought-after […]
Sunday Snapshot: until I woke up
Originally posted on Riddle from the Middle:
“When sleeping women wake, mountains move.” – Chinese proverb Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado Looking across these mountains left me awe-struck. They are enormous. Majestic. Immovable. Enduring. I’ve experienced similar times in my life, situations that seemed enormous and immovable. Seasons submerged in a waiting for something to shift. It was easy to let days, weeks, months slide by, buried…
Friday Farm Favorites: Maud Update #4
It’s been a month since Maud’s last update, and I’m happy to share that she’s progressing very well. Maud has had three visits with the vet for follow-up testing over the past month, and she’s gotten good reports each time. We’ve decreased her prednisone dosage, and thankfully, her platelet and red blood cell counts have climbed. We’re hearing A LOT more howling, […]
The Weekly Bleat
This is what I love about Green Hill Farm: It’s 5:30–late afternoon; the sun is streaming across the field, all of the sheep are grazing in the paddock on the hill, and the chickens are venturing out of the aviary to free range. The chickens like this time of day, too. The sun is starting to lay lower in the […]
Keep Believing—Quote Challenge
I would like to thank Karen, author of Fill Your Own Glass, for nominating me as well as A Momma’s View for choosing the theme, “Keep Believing” for this challenge. I happily accept this activity of inspiration; however, I do so with a slight modification. Due to commitments and general busyness on the farm, I am going to post all three quotes at […]
Fall Favorites: Spiced Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Originally posted on fourth generation farmgirl:
With the arrival of fall, my thoughts turn to cool, crisp mornings, fields full of pumpkins, the smell of a crackling fire and the taste of hot apple cider. This time of year often causes us to reflect on happy times. It’s always interesting to me how our senses ignite memories. Memories that take…
Friday Farm Favorites: Autumn!
Looking Back
You know how you hear a song, and it takes you right back to a time and place? We’ve all experienced it. Well, the other night, Farmguy and I were watching a film called, The Proposal, starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. There’s a funny scene where the characters sing “It Takes Two,” by Rob Base and DJ E Z […]
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